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    3.6 (53 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Breakfast Menu
    Rachel V.

    This was such a positive experience. The food was fresh and so flavorful 10/10. Food was great, ambiance was perfect for early morning, nice and mellow. The service we received from Catherine was exceptional. She greeted us with a warm smile every morning of our stay (this restaurant is in the Thompson Hotel). By the second day she remembered small details about our orders. It's so hard to find good customer service but Catherine reminded us that kindness still exists in the service industry. Thank you Catherine!

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    Lena M.

    On a quick weekend trip to DC, my fiance and I stayed at the Thompson Hotel in Navy Yard. With our hotel we were given a breakfast credit of one breakfast dish each and a coffee or juice. This mid century modern restaurant is super cute and trendy. I love the vibes. Our server on both days was a bit awkward, which made the experience weird at times. It was still a positive experience overall. On my first day, I decided to order the cookies and cream coffee, warning this drink is for folks who like super sweet things. I also ordered the mushroom toast. I wish the toast had a bit more flavor, maybe some sumac or paprika would've elevated it. My fiance had the waffles that morning and they were pretty good, especially with the mascarpone. The next morning I went for the standard coffee and was happy to see that I could get a side of oat milk. I ordered the steak and eggs and loved the flavor of the steak so much! I've never ordered a breakfast like this before and had so much fun trying it. My fiance got the brisket bowl and really liked it. This was a good spot for a hotel breakfast and we were satisfied!

    Burger
    Bevano L.

    For a hotel, this place serves good breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, I got the steak and eggs which unfortunately, it was cooked medium and can't be changed (i would have preferred medium rare). What I liked it was the fries and the steak came with sauce (au juice I think). Pretty satisfying. For lunch, the spicy bird is a must. Big portion with 2 crispy chicken, accompanied with cole slaw and hot sauce. So nice that we ordered again to go. Their fries are also addictive. Highly recommended. I'll skip the burger and the power bowl. They are just ok.

    Shrooms
    Michelle O.

    I got breakfast and lunch here while staying in the hotel. It's a nice, modern dining room with lots of natural light Breakfast: Shrooms - portobello mushroom on sourdough, topped with poached egg. It's pretty good! Steak and Eggs - delicious. Steak was tender and juicy. Your choice of 2 eggsCooked to a medium. Fries were crispy. Power bowl - it's alright. Small portion left me feeling hungry and unsatisfied. Lunch: Both options come with your choice of soup, salad, fruits or fries. Fries was really good. Spicy bird - highly recommend! Super crispy, juicy, breaded chicken sandwich with coleslaw Thompson Jr burger - it's ok. Pretty standard burger

    Avocado sandwich
    Sean R.

    If you're staying at the Thompson hotel on the waterfront in Dc, Surveyor is a fantastic spot for breakfast and brunch. I ended up going two days in a row and was able to try a number of different plates while comfortably sat inside safe from the blistering cold. Service was good even though it was busy and the food was lovely, with the chicken and waffles being a standout. While they were not quite as spicy as advertised, they were cooked to perfection and the seasoning was a lovely twist.

    Juliana L.

    On we weekend trip to DC, we stayed at the Thompson with breakfast at The Surveyor included. I was very excited to try the crab benedict and the the "shrooms" (aka avocado toast with charred mushroom on top). The crab benedict I had on our first day was decent and not too heavy, which I appreciated. However, I think what really impressed us was my "shrooms" toast and the chicken and waffles that my partner had. The charred mushroom on top of avocado toast was filled with varied yet complementary flavors. The chicken and waffles had excellent texture and was a good balance between savory and sweet. The restaurant's aesthetic was also noteworthy. The design has a lot of wood, which gives the restaurant a classic and elevated feel. Other reviews commented on lackluster service, but we didn't have that problem. We noticed our food did take a little longer than expected, but we didn't mind. If you're in a rush, maybe order ahead.

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    Corey P.

    I just wanted to extended a special shoutout and appreciation for Andrew! During my weekend stay at the Thompson, I witnessed this guy work his butt off, handling many roles at once. He was the host, handled seating people, cleaned and set tables, answered phone calls, I mean literally everything. Surveyor definitely needs additional hands to decrease the workload amongst staff. As for the food, the breakfast was amazing! I had the French toast entree along with the chicken sandwich entree. Both were very tasty. For it to be complimentary was a steal!

    Short rib hash
    Kay

    Pretty solid hotel breakfast spot! We had complementary breakfast through our AMEX card and they had a good variety of breakfast and brunch options. The halloumi avocado sandwich was my favorite mostly because I love halloumi, but definitely add some salt and pepper. The omelette wasn't too wet and over stuffed, there was plenty of egg to go around and hold it together which I enjoyed. The short rib hash was good, the beef was really nice, but the fried egg was a little underdone for my taste. The chicken and waffles was a fun twist on a trash though I'm not sure if I loved the chicken wing topping because it made it kind of difficult to eat, but it had fantastic flavor and the red chili maple syrup was delicious. Service was a little slow since it was crowded on a weekend and they don't have a ton of staff to serve the space. They have cute kind of French bistro and also submariney port vibe which was a fun step up from some other hotel restaurants

    Crab cake Benedict
    Devon K.

    Stayed at the Thompson for a staycation weekend and included was free breakfast at Surveyor. I can only speak for myself to say that breakfast was awful even though it was free. The water brought to your table in a bottle is room temperature to start. The $5 orange juice was just very clearly pulpy Tropicana and the grapefruit juice had no flavor. I got the crab Benedict which was simply awful. It did not taste fresh, the English muffin was barely toasted, and with no sides or anything isn't worth the $25 price tag. Now why wouldn't I complain about this dish? Service was non-existent. After receiving our food the only time we saw our server was when she dropped the check off with the included service charge. If you're staying at the hotel and you have to pay, go literally anywhere else for breakfast. For free, I mean, up to you.

    Smoked salmon toast
    Karen T.

    Stayed at this Thompson and had breakfast at their restaurant. The food was tasty and fresh. However, either they're understaffed or the staff isn't trained well. It took us a bit to be seated on a Sunday morning around 10am when the place wasn't packed. And when we ordered our drinks (not pictures), the waiter also got my dirty matcha (to go) wrong and instead made mocha for dine in.

    Iva S.

    TheirGreens Eggs and Ham is delicious take on a morning breakfast option. So tasty and fresh. Egg was perfectly cooked and the greens and avocado was fresh. Manager suggestion. 1. The outside seating is beautiful and could be enhanced for morning guests. I would recommend putting umbrellas outside so that guests can sit outside and enjoy the cool morning air without being blinded by the sunshine in the early morning. 2. Both to go container lids didn't work and wouldn't close on the square and round ones. Not cool when you need to head out.

    Lamb Meatball Sliders
    Heidi M.

    Stayed at the Thompson for a weekend trip to DC and was had breakfast/brunch at Surveyor both days. The brunch menu had some really great options, which included the Crab Benedict, Monkey Bread and the Chicken and Waffles. Service was great, staff was friendly and attentive and I loved the modern vibe of the restaurant. I also had some items from their lunch menu (lamb meatball sliders, flash friend shishito peppers) which were also very good. I'd like to give a shout out to Ezekiel, the manager... he was very welcoming, had a great presence and you could tell he cares about his establishment and employees.

    Cocktail
    Nicole O.

    I came here for the first time with a couple of friends for restaurant week. I checked out their menu beforehand and was intrigued that they were serving their full menu for RW, as opposed to other restaurants who only offer certain dishes or smaller portion sizes. We arrived and were promptly seated for our reservation. We each ordered a couple of cocktails, and nobody had any complaints. The last few restaurants I've been to tend to have watered down drinks, but thankfully that's not the case here. The restaurant week menu offered a starter, salad, entree and dessert. We got the calamari and crab dip to start, which we all enjoyed. The wedge salad was DELIGHTFUL . I would seriously come back just to eat that. My New York strip was very well cooked and flavorful. I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but the chocolate cake for dessert was also fine. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here, and would definitely recommend to anyone for a nice dinner or date night.

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