I have not been to the Tabard Inn for more than 20 years. No real reason, just found other restaurants to go to, I guess. But, this weekend, I needed reservations for a group and they had what I wanted, when I needed it. So, off to the Tabard Inn we went. The restaurant is charming, quaint and old. It leans heavily into its unique character and not without some success. I felt like I was walking into the past. Old worn wood floors, old upholstered furniture that had seen better days, heck, the place even smelled old. But, rather than turn me off, it was comfortable and inviting, kind of like going to your grandma's house where everything looks like a museum but you know you're gonna get some love there. The staff could not be nicer, better, more friendly. They know how to "do" hospitality and do it well. The food was good, very good. I had the pork shank. I am telling you that I could only finish about 1/3 of it because the serving was so large. And the meat was fall of the bone, cut with your fork, tender. The flavor was rich and intense. Great job! The lamb chops looked fantastic. The fried chicken was just okay according to my spouse. Is the Tabard Inn the best restaurant in DC? No and, guess what, it's not trying to be. It is just trying to satisfy the diners. There is no haute cuisine here. Tried and true dishes, prepared very well. The other thing about this restaurant is its flexibility. You want to dress casual? Do it. You looking for a dress up, old fashioned sort of dining room? Yes, that works too. Romantic dinner with your special guy or gal? Absolutely! They seem to satisfy everyone here. And they definitely satisfied me. Will I go back again? Yes absolutely. Do I recommend the Tabard Inn? Of course! read more

1. Reservation: necessary 2. Food: comfortable, good tasting but nothing special. 3. Drinks: good drinks, they have tea by the pot! which I love. 4. Service: very polite and attentive. 5. Interior: dark, cozy and all tables are so close.. everyone will hear what you guys are talking about. I don't feel comfortable in places like these. 6. Lots of fun decor, some paintings are hilarious! Must pay attention to them. read more

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I loved the old DC vibe here. Food was flavorful with generous portions. We came for lunch after visiting the National Geographic museum, it was a short walk over. Apps *donut-tasty with the crème. *Bone marrow-it was ok, I read it wrong on the menu. It was more like a marrow butter. Lunch *the burger-my husband loved it! It actually looked really good *shrimp and grits- so flavorful and the shrimp was prepared well and not overcooked. We had no room for desserts but we will definitely return. Their out door seating area looked nice but it was too hot outside for me to want to sit there. Maybe in cooler weather. read more

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Back for brunch and the ambiance is wonderful as usual. We had a private little corner patio seat which gave us a Birds Eye view of the patio that was great. Our server was so patient with helping us figure out DF GF for me. The salad was delicious- the omelette fluffy and light - and the lamb chops really succulent. The Bloody Mary mix is incredible. Where I was sorely disappointed and surprised is how cold & soggy the potatoes were ... they were genuinely unpleasant... I wish I had said something but was too caught my in dining companion but let time I will mention it ! read more

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Today I visited the historic Tabard Inn Restaurant. In existence since 1922, you immediately feel like you have stepped back in time when you enter. The place is carved up into unique spaces, from dark private lounge areas to dining spaces to sun-soaked dining rooms. It is a visual treat! As for food, I tried several Starters and mostly enjoyed them. I started with the Tabard donut because why not start a meal with dessert right?! And when it's named after the establishment it has to be good. And it was! The sugar sprinkled cake donut was warm and tasty - a must try! I also ordered the corn soup. It was a small bowl of, you guessed it, kernel corn infused soup base with a crusty covering. The shell (reminded me of crème brûlée) was good, but I was a bit disappointed that the soup was only lukewarm. The best part of the meal was the hush puppies. They had a bit of a spicy kick and were slightly greasy, but they were a comfort food delight! I will definitely get more of them when I return! I consider this place a must try...you heard it here first (or third or fortieth...) read more

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If you are in DC and looking for an incredible brunch, this is the place! The food and service are always top notch along with an ambiance that is unmatched in DC read more

Tabard Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

delicious brunch option in DC. my partner had the shrimp and grits - really good and incredibly flavorful, especially once you poured the sauce over it. the donuts were doughy but so good, loved the whipped butter that went along with it. i had the avocado and crab toast and it was so good. pro tip: put the sauce that comes with the shrimp and grits over the crab toast - next level flavor! the inside is so cute and everyone was super friendly and attentive. read more

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Food and service were great. Oysters, crème brulee, and catch of the day were solid. Cocktails were also excellent, particularly the pear one. The service was helpful and quick. Ambiance is cozy, with dim lights and big seats. read more

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We really enjoyed this place while visiting the DC area. Reminded us of a quaint London restaurant. Great food and service. Loved the home made donuts. Small, but very good breakfast menu. The coffee was just "spot on" perfect. I highly recommend reservations. read more

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The Tabard Inn is a pleasant throwback to an earlier era, with a staff that makes you feel like you're dining at someone's home. My wife and I enjoyed drinks in the lounge before our dinner reservation with friends. If you're not dining, they offer a slightly different food menu in the lounge, more similar to their lunch menu. Our table shared the cheese fritters and black beluga lentil hummus, both of which were tasty. The hummus was especially fresh and flavorful. My wife and I shared the chicken fricassee and bavette steak. I particularly enjoyed the earthy sides that accompanied each dish. We also added a side of mushrooms. We finished the meal with the honey cake and homemade peach ice cream. read more

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Came here with my colleagues for lunch :) Very cute spot. I love the decor, and I wish I got more pictures. I always go for the chicken sandwich :) and it was good! I judge places off of the chicken sandwich and the bread and they won for both! Lol! It wasn't the best sandwich but it hit the craving. The fries were really good too. All of my coworkers loved their meals too. We will definitely come back. Service was really fast and our waiter was awesome! read more

Had such a great brunch at Tabard Inn! We started with the Tabard Doughnut and wooow... it was incredible, almost like French toast in doughnut form. For drinks, we tried the Paloma and the Gin in the Cupboard. Both were tasty and light enough to enjoy with brunch, so we were very happy with our choices. I went with The Burger (so good I took the rest home) and my boyfriend had the Tabard Breakfast Sandwich with chicken sausage. Both were filling and delicious. But honestly, the garlic herb fries might have been the star of the meal. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Very cozy vibe the moment you step in the front door. Definitely old school fine dining done right. Our server, Oyuka, was simply outside. We were never hurried along. There were numerous food highlights. Surprisingly, the mushroom garlic butter for the dinner roll was amazing. Memorable. Unfortunately we weren't hungry enough to eat an appetizer and entree, so can't help there. Both the fish and fricassee were fantastic! The flourless chocolate cake was a decadent treat. If you enjoy a slice of history and fine dining, this is the place! Cheers! read more

Recently attended a day-long meeting at the Tabard Inn. I'd stayed at the hotel many years ago and have had a meal or two here way back when. I didn't realize they have a meeting space upstairs. We had a light breakfast and lunch included during our meeting, which were both good with generous portions offered. Service was friendly and prompt. When I asked if they had any hotter water for hot tea, I got a little push back but once I mentioned the water in my cup (that I had just poured from the large container with a Sterno underneath) was tepid, the server went out of his way to bring me a small pot of hotter water, which was very appreciated. read more

The food is always so good and they have a beautiful garden! The decor is eclectic and cozy, and you will feel transported somewhere entirely new. I have enjoyed everything I have ordered and they gave complimentary bread and the staff was very kind. Definitely recommend! read more

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We loved the entranceway. It's beautiful. Aesha greeted us so kindly when we arrived for dinner and gave us a little tour. The rooms are beautifully furnished with so much detail. One room even had a curio cabinet with miniature replicas of rooms from the hotel. We were early, so we spent some time at the bar. I tried the Follow the Smoke rum craft drink. It was smoke infused with applewood. Our bartender, Darin, was attentive and took good care of us. He gave us good suggestions for dinner options. I also tried the Respect your Elders cocktail. It was delicious. Our server was Fatima. She was so nice and took excellent care of us. She checked on us periodically through our meal and was very attentive. The dining area was very charming. We ordered the Filet Mignon, grilled Salmon, cheese fritters and frisée salad. Renee always made sure our table was always cleared of dishes and we had clean silverware. My filet was slightly overcooked, but the sauce was delicious and the carrots were cooked nicely. My husband said his salmon was cooked perfectly. The frisée salad was light and refreshing. The cheese fritters were light and airy with a unique flavor that was nice. For dessert we ordered the Chocolate Neapolitan and Crème Brûlée. My husband said the Chocolate Neapolitan was extraordinary with the white chocolate on top and the chocolate mousse on top of the graham cracker crust was a nice blend of flavors and textures. The Crème Brûlée was delicious with a citrus kick, although the serving is small. We topped it off with complimentary candied beets and caramel with sea salt. After dinner we were treated to live jazz in the main room. This was so relaxing. We also liked the photos and memorabilia of the most recent owner, Margaret Kinsman. read more

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Off the main strip of busy Connecticut Ave, this is a beautiful historic place to dine. Came here to eat breakfast only, however, I am interested in staying in three future. I made reservations but looks like we didn't need to since we went early. You have the option of inside or their back patio which was very cute, almost like you were in another country. Service was very accommodating. Our food and coffee experience was amazing. Foodnis very flavorful and fresh. Their gouda grits are so good. I had the lox scrambled eggs with cream cheese, red union and capers -YUM! Great portions and great prices. It was a short walk from our hotel so in the future, I will opt to eat here instead of our hotel resturant which was also good but this was better! read more

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We stopped by for a quick bite and a drink. The service was amazing and they were very attentive! This is an old building that is considered an historic building. If you are ever in the area, or have time to stop by, please do. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Fine, but unpretentious cuisine and an old world ambience. The salmon was the best I've had in a long time. Wait staff perfectly attentive but not intrusive, and no long flowery descriptions of the food. Classic DC charm. read more

We were looking for a restaurant in the area to meet up with an old friend, and she suggested Tabard Inn. Overall, it was good, but it didn't blow us away. Here's why: - We sat in the back patio area, which was very pleasant when there were a few people, but once it filled up, it got pretty loud and difficult to hear each other speak at times. - The menu was pretty good, and there was a broad range of specialty cocktails, as well as an extensive wine list. I was a little annoyed afterward when I saw the bill that it cost me $28 for a dirty martini with blue cheese olives. - I ordered the Rockfish with Black Eyed Peas, and my wife had the Roasted Squash. Both dishes were OK, but not amazing. The squash was pretty dry, and the fish was good, but just not worth the price. The best dish ended up being the salad we split, which was the Frisée salad. - The service, though, was very good. Bottom line: The Tabard Inn would probably be worth another shot, especially if we sat inside, which was quite cozy. read more

I had a great time eating lunch with my mother here. I loved the ambience and rich history of the historical restaurant. Both my mother and I loved the frites, and my mother loved her grilled chicken sandwich. My frisee salad was a little bacon and onion-heavy for my taste, but i still finished it. The service was fine, just fine. I admire the restaurants' efforts to stay culinarily relevant by updating their menus throughout the decades, and I can only imagine what flavors graced the plates of guests in bygone eras. I hope to one day experience a stay at the inn attached to the restaurant. read more

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Nice and affordable historic restaurant in the middle of DC with a very beautiful courtyard and delicious locks and eggs. The service is fast and professional and the scenery feels like you had been transported back to the 1940s. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do and the kitchen works extremely fast if you are in a hurry. read more

Tabard Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow! The food here is amazing. You can tell they're putting in the work and making it from scratch. We came here for breakfast and I had the eggs Benedict. I can appreciate how hard it is to perfectly nail hollandaise sauce and these guys are doing it. My kids had the homemade donuts and they came out freshly made and still hot with a side of vanilla whipped cream. The ambiance is lovely with a beautiful antique sitting room at the entrance. Don't miss out on this beautiful Inn! read more

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As a vegetarian, I would not recommend this restaurant for weekday lunch. Although there are salads on the menu, the only vegetarian protein option is a poached egg. A runny yolk didn't sound appetizing to me on a caesar or garden salad. When I asked about a veggie burger, I was told that's not available. I ordered the only vegetarian entree - beluga lentils. It did not look very appetizing. It had some interesting flavor combinations but overall was not a very satisfying meal. It's a bummer because weekend brunch here is amazing! I wish they served breakfast options at weekday lunch. read more

Tabard Inn Restaurant - Pan-seared black beluga lentils - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had a wonderful dinner here this week. One huge plus is the decor. This is one of the oldest restaurants in the city, & it is very charming. The food was also great. We started with cheese fritters, which were delicious. We also had the special crab dip, which also was very good. I had the pork chop as my entree & it was good--& very large. Our friend had the duck & said it was exceptional--I will try it on our next visit. read more

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We enjoyed the ambiance, old world charm, service and the food. The frisée salad, with chunks of bacon, was light and refreshing. The roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and spinach was cooked just right and very tasty. We were looking for a restaurant near Dupont Circle to meet friends, and this delivered. read more

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Service was incredible and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the fritters as an appetizer. read more

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I've been coming to the Tabard Inn for for nearly 30 years. The warm, old-world atmosphere, welcoming staff and high-quality food make it an ideal place to introduce to visiting friends and colleagues. read more

Came here for a church event. Heard about this place but didn't know what to expect. The inside of this hotel/restaurant is very chic. It gives a modern flair to but also has some many antique pieces. The patio area was very comfy and relaxing. For drinks red and white wine was served. I am a bit of a wine connoisseur so the selections here are nothing to write home about but it did the trick. For food, I got the deviled eggs and mushroom beignets as an appetizer. The deviled head were gross, don't recommend. No seasoning, flavor or anything. It was an attempt to make fancy eggs and they failed. The mushroom beignets were amazing!! Even if you hate mushrooms I recommend you order. They weren't over powering or anything. The hanger steak was very tender and cooked perfectly. The star of the show was the chimichurri on the side!!! Wow some of the best chimichurri I've had. Lastly dessert. Opted for the rhubarb, chocolate tart. Very good. Balance of tart and sweet. 9.5/10 for me. The service was amazing!!! We had private room and the staff was on top of everything. I forgot the 3 individuals names but they were exceptional. read more

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Lounge review (before you reach the hostess stand): Dark, cozy, a fireplace, oak paneling, caring and attentive servers. Perfect solo dining on a cold winter night, romantic date or meetup with a good friend. read more

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We ate here for the first time in 10 years. I know that restaurant has struggled, and I have been hesitant to return. However, I'm so glad we did. We had brunch after visiting a museum. Our food included an omelet, shrimp and grits, and warm fava bean spread. The biscuits are big and great! I had the omelet and it was perfect. The atmosphere is still charming. We were seated in the covered garden and it was raining; there was a little problem with some dripping water, but it wasn't enough to ruin our meal. The service was top notch! read more

The first thing you'll notice is the very dim lighting. Coming in on a sunny day, I was instantly stunned and dazed. The ambiance was pleasant, cozy, and had an old era Washingtonian aesthetic. It took approximately 10 minutes for a walk-in for three to get seated--not bad. After getting seated, it took a long time for our server to take our orders--she didn't even give us her name, but she did give complimentary muffins. My plate wasn't fully clean--left with remnants of an unknown substance. Only 45 minutes after being seated, we got our food. I got your classic American breakfast, their "Tabbard Breakfast." Solid, nothing crazy--I wasn't expecting anything exquisite with such a simple breakfast. Overpriced if anything, but that's DC. read more

Tabard Inn Restaurant - The Tabbard Breakfast. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a coffee meeting at Tabard inn yesterday. The vibes were very dark and kind of moody. I loved it. I also had the scone which was absolutely the best scone I've had in DC. Hard to find a scone that good anywhere. Can't say enough good things about the scone. Service was very good as well! read more

Tabard Inn Restaurant - Home Made Scone - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Picture 95 degrees and humid. We went to the Tabard inn and it did not disappoint. We went there for one reason. Gazpacho! It was so light and refreshing. We had salads to go along with the gazpacho for brunch. IT was so pleasant there and the server was nice. What a great place to cool off on such a hot day. read more

I went to brunch with friends on Saturday. We made the reservation for 2pm and were told that it ended at 3. Put a pin there. I ordered the scrambled eggs with lox. SO not good. The eggs were scrambled hard, the cream cheese was in clumps so it was either non-existent or far too much, and the capers and onions were just there. It sounded far better than it tasted. The potatoes were decent. The cup (bc it wasnt a full glass) of orange juice was $8. My companions had the breakfast sandwich, chicken sandwich, and challah french toast. No one complained, but no one finished either (except the one who had the french toast). But back to the pin. At around 2:55, the staff started asking if we were done and reaching for our plates. We get that brunch ended at 3, but we also expected that we'd be allowed to finish at our own pace. They started setting up for dinner around us and it quickly became apparent that we were holding them up, so we settled up and left. I won't be back. read more

This was a delightful and cozy place, with groaning wooden floor, metal framed oil paintings, dimly-lit medieval tavern vibes. I only wish I had gone here for a drink with friends instead of a laid-back breakfast! The food was great: the omelette was creamy and fluffy, and the house-made potato chips were so unlike anything I've had before. Sugary doughnuts with cream cheese for $2 each; a jug (not just one cup!) of black coffee for $4... everything here was really reasonably priced, too. Finally, the service was quick and polite: I went on a weekday morning, so it was probably really easy to nail the service, but I felt taken care of all the same. read more

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Mesmerizing. Have yourself a leisurely time. Whimsical. The staff is lovely, and kind- true hospitality! fantastic drinks- bar program is superb!! The food? Exquisite! read more

Hidden gem! Great spot for cocktails and jazz (Sunday and Monday, 6-8:30pm). Definitely get there before 6pm to grab a seat in the lounge- it fills up fast. read more

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Tabard Inn is the perfect date night spot and the ambience is top tier DC. Cozy and historic with live music playing certain nights of the week, the setting is as epic as the food. I view Tabard Inn as a go-to for comfort food and appreciate the variety on their menu. Some favorites on the menu were their autumn soup, the crab fritters and beef carpaccio. The duck was great and had Asian inspired flavors which was a fun surprise. Both of their mocktail options were wonderful and thoughtfully curated. My husband and I both agreed that a surprising delight was the mushroom butter served with the bread- we could have taken an entire carton of this home for later! Service, experience and flavors all were a home run for us. read more

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This was such a great spot for brunch! We wanted to check it out given the history behind it and weren't disappointed - the study/waiting area was super inviting - and tons of pictures and other memorabilia hanging to observe...once we were seated our experience was amazing as well! Our service was spot on - food came out quick and the staff was very attentive the whole way through...the complimentary muffins are absolutely sublime - we also tried the donut and that was really good too. We were not disappointed with our dishes - agreed that the shrimp and grits were superb. The pancakes were just sweet enough and really fluffy. There was a delicious wine braised pear topping that really rounded them out. There were several small intimate dining areas and a really cute patio...we have already planned to try the jazz next time we're in town! Highly recommend checking this place out! Easy to access from the metro too! read more

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