Pretty great spot! The neighborhood is a lively area. The ambiance is super rustic, basement vibes as soon as you walk in. Taxidermy, 70s decor, low lighting, and a great view of the cooks in the kitchen. Service was awesome -- super attentive staff and very polite. The pimento cheese biscuits were flaky and buttery and super interesting starter. The rest of the food was awesome -- everything came out fresh and hot. My group and I ordered steak and eggs, a Bodega breakfast sandwich, and chocolate chip pancakes. Portions were huge and filling! Definitely would come back for dinner. read more

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Love... Here goes another love story. I have extremely high expectations and standards when I dine. St.Anselm was nothing short of spectacular. First, even though I've been to the Union Market District hundreds of times, I've never had dinner at St. Anselm. Shame on ME! My perfect significant other planned date night and kept this one a secret. I was excited to find out this was where we were coming because it was bookmarked! Yes, I've been wanting to come, for years. (I know, crazy) Thanks to my Beau, I made it! The wonderful host accommodated us when we encountered a mishap with our reservation. We were seated in minutes. Points for the smooth last minute accommodation. We started off with Monster Prawns, they were fantastic! Now this is a BIG Prawn and there was actually a lot of meat inside! Yummy! We then got crab deviled eggs, they were excellent! Observation; the egg whites were plentiful. Points for that! Good Quality eggs! Superb plating. I got the butchers steak and my Beau got the salmon! He shared. They both exceeded expectations. Brussel sprouts were great. Drinks were awesome!! Food and server were terrific, nothing amiss. Now, although service was great there was no manager presence and if there was, we missed it. I'm big on manager presence. Although this is only rated a 3 ($$$) for price it's not a low end establishment. It's one money sign away from fine dinning territory. It's moderately priced for great food. Kudos to that! With that being said, it would have been nice to have a manager come over and ask how things were. At the very least do a temperature check, let me know you value our presence in your home. We are spending money, you should want us to come back. You should want to make sure every guest, new and old, are happy with the experience. Dining is like dating in D.C. There are so many great restaurants it's hard to commit to just one place. Some can't get a commitment and that is where I am here. I'm not sure I can commit. I mean it's good! They deserve 5 stars (more like 4.5) but manager presence may have lured me back quicker. I'll be back just not sure it will be soon. There are more restaurants to try out in the D.C and DMV area. For those who haven't tried, this place is fantastic and worth the visit! Enjoy! Eat your heart out. And so this story ends... And there she was in another great restaurant, she thinks she's in love all over again. St. Anslem wooed me, fed me well, and let me leave without a kiss goodbye. It was going so well. Perhaps not love but definitely lots of LIKE. Until I yearn for another rendezvous, it's "see you when I see you." #datenightwithmylove #hesthebest read more

This review is for lunch for two in a booth in early June. service: Hostess, Eli, and food runner were all three fantastic. Enthusiastic, professional, and very focused. bar: Big selection of wine and plenty of cocktails and beer. My wife drank a Malbec on tap and thought it great ($17 as of 06/2025). I asked for a West Coast IPA, which the bevvy menu lists as a Denizen Southside, but I received their Hazy IPA, the Veil White Ferrari ($16). It's a good beer. food: My wife thought the cheeseburger and fries were good ($25). She asked for the 1000 Island on the side, but it was on the burg. No problem, it's scrapeable. At Eli's suggestion, I had the pit beef and - he's right - it's a great rendition of that Baltimore classic ($21). I asked to sub sweet potatoes for fries, but received fries anyway. The waitstaff made it right and we liked the roasted sweet potatoes that came later. details: $90 without tip for two sandwiches, two sides, and two drinks. It's a gorgeous space with many booths and tables plus a stunning bar. This is Union Market so there's street parking and a pay lot nearby, you just need to plan ahead! Fun, bright, busy space. read more

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Amazing Date Night! Had an incredible date night at St. Anselm last Friday. The rustic ambiance was beautiful and romantic, perfect for the occasion. Our server Denali was fantastic--great recommendations and such a positive attitude that really enhanced our experience. The drinks were delicious, and the duck pot pie was to die for. OMG, seriously amazing! For dessert, we got creative and ordered two of their biscuits to make our own creation with chocolate syrup, honey, and ice cream. The biscuits are perfection--soft, buttery, and flaky. Everything from the atmosphere to the service to the food was outstanding. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

As my boyfriend and I were looking into dinner options in the Union Market area of DC ahead of our trip, we were excited to find St. Anselm recommended through Yelp as "good for dates" and "great for happy hour." When they had a reservation available for the Friday night we would be in town visiting a friend, the choice was basically made for us. To start, we ordered some Little Things and Smalls From the Grill to share and some cocktails. We enjoyed the blue crab deviled eggs, Waldorf salad, and oysters! The Walford salad came out first, and I was happy that the portion was substantial enough that it easily split three ways. I enjoyed the interesting texture of the chicken cracklings. Next came the oysters, which went down far too easily. The smoked herb butter was to die for! With a total of 6 oysters, I was glad these also split neatly, and we didn't have to fight over who got an extra oyster. For my cocktail, I ordered the Poncha, which is on brand for me since I will always order the egg white cocktail. It was light and refreshing with the perfect amount of lemony uplift.  It didn't make sense for us to each get our own entree, so we decided to split the Ribeye and the Charred Bobo Chicken. We also shared the grilled broccoli and pan-fried mashed potatoes. The ribeye was perfectly cooked to our medium rare preference, and it melted in my mouth. The chicken was also very good and served with a delicious aji verde sauce. We were very tempted to ask for more of the aji verde sauce so we could put it on everything! This iteration of mashed potatoes is definitely the most interesting I've ever experienced. It was almost like a pot pie the way it formed a crust on the outside and was soft and creamy on the inside. We were not disappointed with any of the items that we ordered, and I would definitely come again! read more

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I enjoyed my experience here at the D.C. location. The vibes are nice. Bring your friends and family to dine and just be wowed! read more

St. Anselm - Pimento cheese and delicious biscuits - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Entering the restaurant feels like being transported into rustic America. We came in with a reservation for a party of 8 to celebrate a birthday. Our server was very friendly and explained the menu to us very kindly. He always asked if we needed drink refills and made great suggestions! My personal highlights were the buttermilk biscuits and the endive salad. The buttermilk biscuits are large and melt-in-your-mouth buttery and pair so amazingly with the pimento cheese. I loved the endive salad for some greens and its acidic vinaigrette to contrast the rich biscuits and beef. We ended up ordering the largest ax handle ribeye they had that night, and to be frank it was not enough for our party, and was sliced unevenly to share. Perhaps we should've ordered a few different cuts in smaller portions and for more variety! The ax handle was tender & delicious, albeit not the best steak I've had. Our server gave our birthday girl a mint chocolate cheesecake/fudge dessert and thoughtfully split it into 8 pieces for us fo share. I'm not a fan of white chocolate, but the texture was fun! I particularly enjoyed how everyone's plate and steak knives were different. This added a lovely charm to our meal and made for great conversation. Overall, St. Anselm is a wonderful steakhouse with solid options, and I'd definitely dine here again. read more

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Wowwwwww wow wow, I was NOT expecting St. Anselm to go this crazy my GOODNESS!!! Came here for a buddies birthday and glad we did. Every last thing was outstanding!!! Our waitress told us that the oysters and the Buttermilk Biscuits are a MUST so started with those and let me tell you something....... THESE MIGHT BE THE BEST BISCUITS I EVER DONE HAD!!! I used to say Loveless Cafe in Nashville had the best Biscuits but Anselm might have taken 1st place my WORD!!! So insanely soft and delicious. The oysters were right up there as well shoot, had us ordering another 6 after we tried them. I had to see what this Monster Prawn was talking about and it was a beast for sure but I devoured that thing. Loved loved loved the pan fried mashed potatoes, gives you a little crunch on the edges but the star of the evening (Yes better than the Biscuits) was the Ax Handle Ribeye, that thing was a MONSTROSITY but we conquered it as champions (It was 4 of us lolol) also went with the Wagyu SKIRT STEAK which was mouthwatering and perfectly prepared. This is going down as one of my favorite restaurants in D.C. rest assured you'll be seeing me and my friends again read more

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The steak here is excellent - it always impressed me as does the biscuits with pimento cheese. The service is great and the ambiance is nice - reminds you of an old historical spot with the photos posted around. read more

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This place is awesome - the vibes are there and when the squad wants to do business in DC it's gonna be one of the meet up places. Drinks are on point and food is served with care. Service is hospitable and the prices are fair for what you get. 10/10 would recommend read more

St. Anselm - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had been wanting to try St. Anselm for a long time, and it did not disappoint! We sat outside in one of the little nooks they created. It was hot out but they had fans going. The buttermilk biscuits were insanely delicious. The pimento cheese was a great touch to go with them! They were huge biscuits, so we took some to-go. The star of the show was the charred bobo chicken. The meat was very tender and juicy, and the sauce was so good. It was a big portion, as well. My husband loved the steak, which was rare, just as he'd asked. And we indulged with the cheesecake. The graham cracker crust was the best part. The service was fine, albeit maybe a little slow. They brought our appetizers before our drinks, which is generally a no no. But overall, we had a good experience! I would come back. read more

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I want to have a really good steak before I give up red meat forever. Saint Anselm seemed like a good steakhouse to try. It might've been the chargrilled oysters that tempted me the most. Dining alone, I chose the butchers steak, otherwise known as a hanger steak. And, of course, the oysters. A new spin on an old delicious classic with the oysters. instead of breadcrumbs and Parmesan chhese ( NOLA style) , there was an herbed butter and the oysters are micro grilled for 20 seconds. That made the oysters soft & tasty- hello butter. It needed the breadcrumbs for texture. Next my steak arrived it was perfectly cooked, medium rare. The steak was tender in some spots and tougher in others. I think it was accidentally cut along with the grain instead of across the grain. And there was a good deal of gristle. I'm not gonna lie, I was a little disappointed. That includes my drink, the gold rush, which should've been more like a Bees knees, but was very lemony, and not will balanced. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I appreciate them. read more

St. Anselm - Chargrilled oysters - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Best meal I've had in DC! I decided to go here for my birthday dinner and was blown away by everything. First off the interior is really cool and dimly lit which I loved. All of the waiters and hosts were super nice and welcoming. We were a little cold by the door so they moved us to a spot towards the back of the restaurant. Now the food, OMG. The steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The mashed potatoes were crunchy, yet creamy at the same time. The prices were also very affordable for the quality of food you are getting. I have nothing but great things to say. read more

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St. Anselm OG location in Brooklyn NY is one of my favorite spots for steaks in NYC. And their DC location is almost as great. That's only because the outpost is 5 times the size of NYC and the vibe is completely different. Food is almost as great, just because I had eaten at the original first. This is definitely going to be my regular now that I moved to DMV. read more

Well the biscuits were the only thing I enjoyed. The deviled eggs could definitely use some sugar and the chicken lacked enough seasoning, given the crowd though it wasn't surprising. I would not return but the vibes were very nice and visiting from Florida it definitely gave a southern hospitality vibe and the server was very nice. read more

St. Anselm - Biscuits and pimento cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stephen Starr does it again!! The biscuits are out of this world. Great martinis as well. Such a cozy vibe, perfect for a cold night! read more

St. Anselm - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had a reservation for 2 and got lucky over in a cozy booth right by the kitchen instead of those squeezed tight tables. St Anselm is casual. You will be fine in jeans & a tee although some patrons see the word "steakhouse" and head out in their seersucker suit. The food is stellar. The fluffy and flaky biscuits cannot be missed with the pimento cheese. The cuts of meat are large and we shared the perfectly seasoned and sliced pork chop with a horseradish mustard. It was plenty for two along two shared sides. We had the grilled broccoli and the smashed fingerlings. The ranch side made the fingerlings stand out. read more

St. Anselm - Pork - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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In town for work, I had to stop at one of my new favorite places in DC for dinner. I arrive early for my reservation (recommended) and take a seat at the bar until my table is ready. I try their Old Fashioned which has a combination of bourbon and rum (interesting). When it comes out it has both a lime and orange wedge which further gives it unique flavor profile. Not bad but I'll stick with my traditional Old Fashion. After a look over the menu I start off with an order of the buttermilk biscuits (a must), then the cucumber salad, followed by the salmon collar and finally the sweet potato pie. The biscuits come out first and are absolutely a beautiful golden brown. I love these biscuits because there a perfect blend of fluffy and flaky. The pimento cheese is a nice add too. If you like biscuits, you have to try there's. The cucumber salad is very colorful and lite. It would make a great summer dish but since the radishes were in season it made it to wintertime. The crunchy granola was a real nice touch, and the whipped feta brought it all together. The salmon collar comes out and it a nice portion size. The fat located in this part of the fish gives it a buttery consistency the melts in your mouth. The only concern is with the bones so be careful not to eat them. So, it takes a little fork work to strip the meat from the bones but well worth the effort. Last up is the sweat potato pie. It is prepared with a gingersnap crust and served with a side of ice cream (I chose vanilla). The actual consistency of the pie is that of cheesecake (not complaining) and was really good. I would order this again. Overall, this is one of the best places to come for a great meal at a great price point. I look forward to coming back next time I'm in town for work or pleasure. read more

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Food: Excellent and fresh. We had espresso martinis and oysters to start and then the 16 oz ribeye, lamb leg steak, crispy fingerling potatoes and creamed spinach as our main meal. Everything was delicious - I will probably order the potatoes every time I go there because they were THAT good. We also got the carrot cake for dessert, which was very moist (too moist for my bf but perfect in my opinion). He also got one of the flights while I got a dessert wine (I don't remember which one but it was great). Service: Our waiter was great - personable and provided solid recommendations. He also checked on us frequently and accommodated us when we had a last minute change to our order. When the oysters took longer than expected to come out, the manager came over to apologize and did not charge us for them. We didn't even say anything! The ambiance is super cute, dimly lit and very DC. There are portraits of presidents up and the restaurant has a very "stately" and American vibe. The plates and decor (like the bear pelt hanging by the bathrooms) are very reminiscent of an older era. It's nice for date night and a fits casual or fancier attire. Also located in the fun and artsy Union Market area. read more

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St.Anselm is an American tavern that specializes in meats and simple dishes. This review in particular is for anyone that is considering to dine here and not eating meat. Location: St.Anselm is located right in the Union Market/Noma area and an easy location to park at. Since its nestled in an area with lots of other restaurants and shops it's a perfect place to walk around before or after eating here. The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit and creates a nice vibe for a date. Service: We were well attended to at the bar even though it was a pretty busy weekday night. The bartender constantly checked in with us and every time that my drink got low checked in to see if I wanted another and he made some delicious French 75's. Food: So before coming to St.Anselm I'd heard that it was a great restaurant and was recommended by many of friends to check it out. However before arriving I didn't think to look at the menu and didn't realize it was a steakhouse lol. So when I arrived and saw that there was nothing that really caught my attention at the time, I was kicking myself. I ended up going with the Portobello mushroom entree that came with an adobo marinade, lime slaw, pickled onions and ordered a side of fingerling potatoes. Let's just sayyyy I was struggling to eat this and will not be ordering that ever again. I wasn't really a fan of the marinade. All in all, I would only come back to St.Anselm if I knew that I was in the mood for what they're known for and that is their steaks. read more

St. Anselm - Portobello mushroom - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don't even know where to start, everything was wonderful. I came to celebrate passing my pmp exam, we ordered the buttermilk biscuits, salmon, NY strip, finger potatoes, creamy spinach, carrot cake and sorbet. Recommended dishes: Biscuits, NY Strip, Finger potatoes, carrot cake. The creamy spinach wasn't my favorite but that could have been a texture thing everything else was honestly wonderful. Carrot cake was ughh to die for! Customer service was superb, very attentive, friendly waitress and the manager was kind to send some champagne in celebration of my exam. Very much appreciated I will definitely be back for sure! read more

I've been to St Anselm a few times over the years and it is a very good restaurant. My favorite items on the menu are the biscuits (four for $15, they can also do a half order), salmon collar ($22), and lamb leg steak ($28). The menu is focused, with standard steakhouse fare like oysters, salad, sides, and beef steaks. The restaurant decor is interesting; there's no other place quite like it in DC. It reminds me a bit of an 1800s hunting lodge, with lots of wood paneling, shutters, curtains, vintage USA memorabilia, and more. The best seats are a couple booths on the side of the restaurant that have full walls on three sides, so they feel very private and cozy. They also have lots of outdoor seating. On my most recent visit, I got the biscuits, salmon collar, and lamb steak, along with a side of brussel sprouts. The biscuits were excellent as usual. The salmon collar was bigger than I remember but just as succulent. It's rich, tender, and fatty. You have to watch out for some bones but it's worth it. It's in the "smalls" section but it could be an entree. The lamb steak was not as good as I remember, mostly in texture -- it was more fatty and sinewy than last time. The brussel sprouts were great. I was skeptical of the walnut caesar dressing, but it was delicious. It was like a caesar salad dressing but with bits of walnut in it, and the flavors worked great together. My companion got the butcher's steak ($35) and it looked fine. All the food together was enough for leftovers. To drink, I had the Gold Rush cocktail ($16) which was nothing to write home about. Then, the Schlenkerla Marzen Rauchbier (smoked beer, $18 for 500 ml bottle) which is a delicious beer that I've had before elsewhere. I was pleasantly surprised to see it on the menu. Service was friendly but very slow. Cocktail and beer prices are higher than they should be, especially since all of the draft beer is $7-$9 but only for a 9oz pour! This is disclosed on the menu but it's not customer friendly. I suspect many people miss this. IMO it's not appropriate to serve beer in anything smaller than 12 oz (standard can size) unless it's a taster, and really all drafts should be a proper pint size (16 oz). read more

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Oh my goodness this place was amazing. My group started with espresso martinis and biscuits with the pimento cheese, incredible. The sides were fine (cabbage, broccoli, and smashed potatoes) but the entrees were all insanely good -- lamb, NY strip, ribeye, and the chicken with the aji verde sauce. They also let us bring our own cake for my friends birthday with a $5 cutting fee per person (steep, and they told us $3 over the phone) but it is what it is and gave us complimentary glasses of champagne. Our server was also lovely and our water glasses were never empty. read more

St. Anselm - Chicken, 16 oz Prime Ribeye, NY Strip, Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Broccoli, Grilled Cabbage, Lamb Leg - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Mica was AMAZING! first time checking out this restaurant, but definitely not my last. Next time I fly into town, I will be back to try all of the other amazing things that were recommended. Service was topped to food was amazing. The atmosphere was even better. read more

TL;DR While it's a popular spot in DC, the food is mediocre at best (except the buttermilk biscuits which was surprisingly good.). I wouldn't come back. Food: 3/5 * Ordered the buttermilk biscuits, oysters, Ax handle ribeye and mash potatoes. * The biscuit was exceptional: It has a flaky crust with a crisp texture. The inside is moist. Everyone one would hope for in a great biscuit. You can skip the cheese spread. * The grilled oyster was OK - You can't really go wrong with herbs+garlic+butter flavor. The ribeye was slightly undercooked with an excessive amount of fat, seasoned with a bit too much salt IMO. * Pan-fried mash potatoes is an interesting concept - I won't say the flavor of bacon came out, but I can definitely taste the spring onion in it (which is strange.) * Overall, the food isn't bad - But for the price, it's definitely not worth it. Service: 5/5 * Attentive. The waiter always checked on us throughout the night. Vibe: 4/5 * It's a relatively noisy spot, without much space between tables. read more

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Really enjoyed our experience here! Biscuits were so freakin good obsessed with them they are a must get. Pro tip: you can get a smaller portion We got grilled okra, oysters and waygu skirt steak. All were good. Would definitely come back here again for a nice meal. Drinks were lovely too read more

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The food is consistent delicious. The staff are also kind and polite. This is a place I often bring visitors because you get a nice ambience, drinks and food read more

You kinda don't know what to expect walking into St. Anselm. I made the reservation online but forgot what kind of place I was dining at. Dim lights provide the perfect ambiance for date night. Relaxed vibes yet professionalism is what you have here. A balance that's hard to master but effortlessly achieved here. From the moment we entered, the customer service was impeccable. When's the last time you've seen a coat check? It's those small touches that set the tone for a refined yet approachable experience. Our server was Morgan; knowledgeable, attentive, and spot-on with recommendations. Trust me when I say their buttermilk biscuits and oysters are staples you cannot skip. The biscuits? Flaky, buttery perfection. I'd come back next week for those alone. Another perk? Free parking in a nearby garage for three hours, which is a game-changer in D.C. dining. Every Yelp review you've read about St. Anselm...They're all true. They have certainly earned it...money well spent read more

After seeing many people rave about St. Anselm, my friend and I finally had the opportunity to visit for brunch. Honestly, we had a very underwhelming experience and felt like this place was a bit overhyped. The buttermilk biscuits are a menu item that everyone always talks about and seems to love, so we ordered that to begin with, but we thought it was alright. The biscuits themselves were good, it was flaky and tasted like a compressed croissant. The pimiento butter, however, was overly salty and didn't seem to add anything special to the biscuits. I ordered the steak and eggs, and it was good. Steak was tender and cooked medium rare as requested, but could have used a bit more flavor. The crispy potatoes were good and nicely seasoned. Eggs were simply alright. My friend ordered the Denver omelette and it didn't have much flavor, so it wasn't seasoned very well. Service was alright, not as attentive as we would've liked and waitress could've been friendlier, but not much complaints there. Employees at the entrance who greeted us were very friendly though! We liked the warm ambiance that this place radiated! It gave a cozy and homey feel with the dim lighting and wood paneling all throughout the restaurant. Overall, we had an okay experience, but would be open to coming back again probably for their dinner menu. read more

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We came to celebrate a priest's birthday and we had a blast! Our server, first of all, was awesome and other servers also assist and that makes the overall dining experience good and efficient! We started with sharing appetizers: cucumber salad and the grilled okra. Both were excellent. The spicy mayo with the grilled okra was really good too. Then we each had the buttermilk biscuits, recommended by our waiter and that came with a pimento cheese spread. Wow. They were excellent!!! For our main course we all shared the 32 oz T-Bone steak, med. rare and ax handle ribeye. OMG was that superb, BOTH cuts of those meats. HEAVEN! Cannot even say enough. My mouth is watering thinking about it... For dessert we were satisfied by wanting to share ice cream with our cake: toasted marshmallow and caramel popcorn?! Wow was a dining experience. St. Anselm was a beautiful restaurant with a comfortable and airy space with room for our large party. Only comment is that this great restaurant has no relation to the great Benedictine Saint. It would've been cool to see a little picture or a statue discreetly displayed of St. Anselm, but I digress... We look forward to returning, however! read more

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I love a good steakhouse every now and then, and St. Anslem's definitely hit the spot. I would genuinely comeback for just the biscuits. I didn't feel like they needed the pimento, felt a little bit sharp to me. Regardless, eating the biscuits alone was a heavenly experience. We ordered SO much: the ribeye, the lamb shank (delicious sleeper), creamed spinach, potatoes, broccoli. The meats were really good and the pan friend potatoes were a unique take. I thought the broccoli could have used a bit more something. Overall, the food was good. I'm a very big dessert person, so I was excited to try the carrot cake. I wish it warmed up instead of cold. But over server was super sweet and made it a great experience. The only other con was that inside there was zero cell reception, so we had to step outside to tell our friend where we were read more

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Context: brunch with a group of 7 Food: -the buttermilk biscuits with pimento cheese were THE highlight of the whole meal -cinnamon roll monkey bread: delicious -french toast: good -cheeseburger: just ok -crispy chicken sandwich: good but nothing to write home about -ribeye: fatty and too thick; the compound butter it was served with didn't even melt on top because the steak was already cold when it was brought to us; disappointed because everyone talks about how great the steak is here Service: our server was engaging, attentive and quick; the women's bathroom didn't have toilet paper in 2 out of 3 stalls with no backup rolls anywhere in sight which felt like an oversight... Overall: disappointed by the steak in particular, it was an ok brunch but not amazing read more

St. Anselm - French toast & ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Brunch is a largely over-hyped, over-priced, and under-performing D.C. institution. Not so at St. Anselm. The quality is what I've come to expect from Starr Restaurants. The menu is comprehensive and cohesive, with a high level of attention to each item. We had the Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, Buttermilk Biscuits, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and French Toast. The monkey break was my favorite, pairing well with the latte I ordered (strong and robust). The chicken sandwich had everything in the right proportions and was very flavorful. The restaurant décor is very cozy and rustic, especially if you're seated in one of the booths with the curtains. Overall, a great dining experience. Sofia took great care of our party of 4. I look forward to my next visit to try more of this menu. read more

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I came here on a Thursday evening, and it was surprisingly more crowded than I expected. I met up with an old friend for dinner, and we were seated at a booth. It was pretty dim and kind of gave off romantic vibes. We started off with the biscuits, which were SO GOOD. They were pretty big, with a nice crust, and soft of the inside: I'm still thinking about them today. Lol. They came with pimento cheese, but I'm not a fan, so I didn't try it. For my drink, I ordered the White Port and Tonic. It was tasty and refreshing. I had the ribeye as my entree. I asked for it medium, and it was cooked perfectly and so flavorful. I wish I remembered our server's name. But he was awesome! I'm coming back for sure, and definitely for those biscuits! read more

St. Anselm - White Port & Tonic - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came for dinner on a Sunday evening and had a lovely experience - I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time, as they really fill up! The interior of the restaurant is stunning, but the dining room was full during our time slot. Thankfully, they have plentiful outdoor seating, and we got a private outdoor dining area are that was sectioned off from other tables, which was nice. The service was warm and the waiters checked in on us frequently. They were also really helpful in guiding us through the menu. We ordered the Buttermilk Biscuits with pimento cheese, Waldorf salad, salmon collar, and butcher's steak with a side of mashed potatoes, all to share. It ended up being way too much food for two people, and we had to ask for half the biscuits, the remainder of the salmon collar, and most of the mashed potatoes to-go. The standout for me were the buttermilk biscuits: they're a popular item on the menu, and for good reason. They are flaky, buttery, and basically ooze with indulgence. They're also huge, and pair perfectly with the pimento cheese. The salmon collar was big, delicious and fatty, though there were a lot of hidden bones, so be careful while eating. The salad was good (nothing standout), and the butcher's steak was well-cooked (good but also nothing standout). I particularly loved the mashed potatoes, which are almost like a potato pie with a thin, fried layer of potatoes across the top. We only had a bit of it and asked for the rest to-go, but the restaurant unfortunately forgot to pack it with the rest of our to-go items, so it got left behind. A bummer: we were really excited for these leftovers, We also ordered two hot cocktails: the penicillin and the brandied apple cider. Both were tasty and well-portioned. Overall: we really enjoyed our dinner. St. Anselm is certainly at the price point of a fancier dinner, but pretty good value for what you get, and good value for DC more broadly! read more

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On Sunday, August 17th at around 1:00 PM, my group of eight arrived and was seated. Our server was Anastasia. While she wasn't the most personable, she was doing her job. One member of our group, who can be quite particular, asked if her sandwich could be cooked a bit more. When she expressed this to Anastasia, the server seemed visibly annoyed. Instead of simply bringing the sandwich back to the kitchen for adjustments, Anastasia carried it around to several spots in the restaurant before addressing the request. At that point, we asked to speak with the manager, whom I believe was Candace. She was absolutely wonderful--charming, professional, and attentive. Candace personally stepped in, ensured all of our orders were corrected, and took great care of our group. Her outstanding service deserves recognition--I'd give her five stars without hesitation. read more

Solid dinner experience. I really loved St Anselm's take on the Waldorf salad and the salad portions. Our party of 3 ordered 3 starter salads + biscuits and then split the ax handle ribeye with 2 sides. The ax handle ribeye was good, though there were a few fatty pieces. The sides were also tasty. Cocktails were also good though I wish there was a more seamless way to transfer drinks from the bar to my table. I arrived ~5 minutes before the rest of my party and was encouraged to have a seat at the bar since we could not be seated before everyone arrived. When my party arrived a couple of minutes later, I was told I needed to close out at the bar before being seated vs the drink being transferred to my table and it took a few minutes to get the bartenders attention. Also service was a bit slow but the food made up for it as I went home satisfied. read more

St. Anselm - Ax handle ribeye, potatoes, creamed spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ambiance here is so cool, the decor takes me back to Teddy Roosevelt era. The food is so good my favorite was the buttermilk biscuits and pimento cheese spread. Those biscuits are flaky and delicious. We also got the Denver omelet which was cooked perfectly. Portion sizes are great not too big and just enough to leave the restaurant full. The drinks were good too had the vodka and bubbles and the Bloody Mary. Service was great our server was so attentive and helpful when we asked about our meal choices. Highly recommend if you're near the Union Market area. Make a reservation they get busy on the weekends. read more

They were able to accommodate a large party and communicated back with us quickly. Our waitress was extremely helpful and spoke loudly enough for all of us to hear, given that the restaurant is very loud. It is also dimly lit, I didn't particularly like the ambiance. Garden julep - this cocktail tasted like lemony alcohol and I couldn't detect the earl gray flavors that were supposed to be in it. The lettuce decor on it was funny Buttermilk biscuits - it should be illegal to have biscuits this good. They were immaculately flakey and buttery, a 10/10, and the pimento cheese spread to go with it made it an 11.5/10. It was an absolute privilege to be able to take the leftovers home and enjoy them the next day. Blue crab deviled eggs - generously portioned, I was hoping there would be more of a natural sweetness from the blue crab. I enjoyed it but wouldn't get it again. Ribeye steak - a little chewy and challenging for me to cut through. Good for anyone who enjoys a fattier steak, which I learned is not my preference. Crispy fingerling potatoes - nothing special, nice charred skin, came with a yummy ranch sauce read more

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Steph/Steff/Stephanie (manager ? hostess ?); sharp, on top of things, made sure we had a quiet table for our business dinner. James Parker and Carlos great service. great suggestions. read more