Okay okay, calling all young DMV folks!…read more The Cove is located in Navy Yard, advertised as a water front social club. What is it? I'd say it's has a SMALL "replication of a beach" transformed within a large gathering spot. Has a bar and to me it reminded me of a tailgate. Corn hole, games, younger crowd drinking beers. Demographic is younger crowd 21-35. Me personally, I would not rent their cabanas or come hang out here, not my vibe. Literally an out door bar. I like dressing in heels and well this is a casual spot. There is a "gate guy" checking ID's so make sure to have it ready. It appears that The Cove was short lived. This place will not reopen this summer! Not at this location at least. They are trying to relocate! Good luck!

Amazing views, great vibes, good music and drinks. Visited The Cove for happy hour on my birthday…read moreand had such a good time. It was a perfect day in October, so it felt like I was on a sandy beach on a tropical island. They offer happy hour from 4-7pm Tuesday to Friday's. Add a little hookah and a DJ and the vibes were great. While we didn't eat, they do offer a rotating variety of food trucks. Just a heads up they don't allow you to keep your tab open at the bar and they add a 20% gratuity to every check.

Came for the Redbull dance your style event. The venue was changed last minute and it seemed to…read morework out here. The food was decent, wings had a good flavor but were not too spicy the fries were not crispy tho :(. The bathrooms were clean and employees very nice

We found out about the new Sandlot location on Eater DC and were so excited to check it out. You…read moremake a reservation on Tock and can choose a few different package options- we went with the bottomless cold-pressed juice cocktails. It's $250 for up to 6 people and comes with a party platter that had butternut squash wontons, pork belly sliders, fried chicken nuggets, and chicken wings. It ended up being only four of us so the amount of food was perfect! They also had buckets at the tables with other snacks and hand sanitizer which we loved. The cocktails were INCREDIBLE. Each cold pressed juice had a different spirit in it; our favorite was the green juice with the whiskey. I also love that they use good quality spirits because I'm not hungover today! The service was unbelievable, they truly made it such a special experience for us and we can't wait to come back. The tent was warm which we were thankful for given it's getting chillier out. I also love that it's black owned and they use catering and the juices from other black owned businesses. You have to check this place out!

Hosted my birthday at Royal Sands this past weekend! Such an amazing staff, menu, and ambiance all…read morearound.

Royal sands did a fantastic job putting together a work event for my company…read more The food and service was great. Highly recommend!

I think my journey to find the perfect pregame spot before a Washington Spirit game is now…read morecomplete. Dacha is a semi-outdoor beer garden across from Nat's Park and a short walk from Audi Field, making it the perfect storm to collect a massive crowd before a game. We arrived shortly before happy hour ended, about two hours before a Friday night Spirit game and were able to get a table. Dacha did fill up quickly, but with plenty of seating and an open section with standing tables in the center, there was still room to move around. With the glass walls surrounding us, we felt like we were in a garden. The noise level, while high, was not as bad as Solace, and we were still actually able to hear each other. Our server did not check on us as time went by, but she did bring us waters as soon as we were seated, which really exceeds my expectations for a beer garden. Our food and drinks arrived quickly and were super tasty. Both the flagship lager and IPA were drinks I'd order again, and as a vinho verde admirer, I appreciated having that as an option on the HH menu. While the skinny burger is delicious, the real star of the HH menu is the fried pickles, homemade and flavorful and piping hot. I'm eager to go back for another pregame and try the HH cocktail, perhaps sampling something from the regular menu as well.

Walking home on a cold night I saw a blazing fire pit and a table full of German beer. Seemed like…read morea great time for a break. Loved the experience as much as the tasty pilsner and the skinny burger. By skinny they mean one patty instead of two. Shout-out for the fries. Perfect crispy exterior and soft center. You know what I mean. I'll definitely stop again because I walk past here almost every night.

One of my favorite cocktail bars of all time! My favorite cocktail they make is a scotch…read morePenicillin garnished with crystallized ginger followed by Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned and Martinis. HAPPY HOUR: Monday All Day and Tuesday-Friday 5PM to 6:30 PM The beverage program is clearly the centerpiece of the concept. The cocktail list is extensive including drinks like Pisco Sour, Old Fashioned, Martinis, Sazerac, Champs-Élysées, and Lion's Tail alongside house originals. All signature cocktails are priced uniformly and the menu also includes beer, cider, wine by the glass, spirit-free cocktails, and boilermakers, while offering accessible options for different preferences. Overall, the menu reads like a neighborhood cocktail bar with chef-driven bar food: playful, nostalgic American comfort dishes paired with a serious and historically influenced cocktail program. The bartenders provide top notch service and offer great recommendations. My water glass is always full and they check in often!

A great little neighborhood bar with really amazing crack cocktails, and a chill, laidback vibe…read more Navy Yard is a little commercial for my personal taste, but it's close to my office, and convenient when I'm in town for work. Trouble Bird was the answer to my prayers on a recent trip, where I was looking to have high quality drinks and a laid-back NON-commercial vibe with my team. We liked it so much, we came twice in one week, and I was impressed at their ability to handle and be comfortable for a large group in a space that can feel intimate. The lighting is nice and moody, the menu available via QR code, and the WiFi free and listed with password for patrons to use. We had excellent service both times, by the two folks working each night for a groups of 6-8 each time. There was something for everyone from the nondrinkers to the beer enthusiasts, to cocktail aficionados like myself. There's an amazing happy hour deal, with discounts on drinks all Monday and reduced prices for a couple of hours on other weekdays; it almost felt criminal how generous the happy hour was when I've gotten used to paying $20 for a mediocre cocktail at other nearby establishments. And the cocktails here are really very good, probably the best in the area, except for their immediate next door neighbor. The group favorite cocktail was the Midori sour which was incredibly well balanced and refreshing, and the surprising crowd pleaser was the Hamilton Dry Float, which came in a creepy tiki mug presentation that we really loved. We had a couple of the bar bites - the spiced peanuts were well loved across the group but my person favorite food item was the blistered shishitos, which came with a great chipotle aioli. The bathrooms are extremely clean and overall this was a bar favorite for the group for our week of going out and socializing together. Overall this is a gem of a neighborhood hangout with really excellent cocktails and service! Will absolutely come here next time I'm in town!

Great place to watch sports in Navy Yard. Last time I was there with a group of friends to watch…read morethe Washington Spirit in the playoffs. The place was at full capacity but it was still easy to order since they have QR menus coupled with digital ordering from your phone. Also easy to get around the restaurant despite it being at capacity. They keep a sports sized igloo filled with water for a serve yourself experience. Plenty of screens and even projected on a large wall so you don't miss the action from any seat. Full service and size bar, not to mention some great bar foods; their loaded taters are a hit but the plain taters were not good. Giant pretzel is a must order.

Such a big fan of this place! I've honestly never sat inside because we always bring our dog and…read moresit on the patio. It's a huge space, inside and out. You order with a QR code at every table/space. You check out with each order rather than running up a tab and accidentally forgetting to close out then getting charged for not closing out. It bothers some people but I think it's fine and easy. I love their food selection almost as much as their drink and beer selection. My favorite go to bites are the chicken thighs, wings, and corn dog bites. They have a lot of other great things but I love these so much and all the dip choices, from regulars like ketchup, mustard and ranch, to a sweet and spicy dip, citrus ranch, and bbq. My go to beers are Party Cloudy and Lucy Juicy, always delicious! It's a really nice spot along the river and great atmosphere.

Nagi, is the man. great bartender nice and friendly showed our private event a good time.read more

I came to Takoda to meet up with a friend for Happy Hour. The location is great! There is a metro,…read morebuses, and a parking lot across the bar, which always works great for friends coming from various locations after work. The seating was first come first serve, and we had no issues getting a table. We ordered our drinks and food at the bar and you are given a number so your items can be delivered to your table. Everything came out in a timely fashion. The menu is limited and sticks to your bar food items (think tater tots, chicken wings). If you're expecting a big dinner I would say come here for pre-dinner drinks, but if you are looking for a casual spot to hang out with friends on a summer evening this spot should be in your rotation.

We hosted an event with Mission Navy Yard for my work team and the staff was incredibly friendly…read moreand accommodating! The drinks were delicious and service was fast. Can't recommend them enough!

My wife and I decided to go to Mission Navy Yard before a Nationals game. We decided to sit at the…read morebar and order some food and drinks for brunch. We were immediately given two glasses of water while we looked over the menu. While looking over the menu and deciding what we wanted, we noticed that there were numerous people coming to stand beside and around us to order drinks and food. We also noticed that the bartenders at the bar were also serving the tables that were behind us as well. We were surprised to see that there were not waiters serving those tables. Because of this, you had people who were sitting at the tables behind us getting up and coming to the bar to order food and drinks, as well as people in general, walking up to the bar to order food and drinks. This made things very chaotic. As me and my wife were attempting to place our order, the bartenders continued to prioritize people who were coming to the bar after us. This went on for about 10 minutes. I then went to the hostess on the first floor and asked him if we could go upstairs. He said that we could go upstairs no problem, but it would be a similar situation to ordering like it was downstairs. I asked him will we be able to get a table upstairs and have a waiter instead of attempting to order food and drinks at the bar like we are doing downstairs? He told me that if we were to go upstairs we would still have to order our food and drinks at the bar. After waiting for about another five minutes and continuing to be ignored at the bar, I decided that I had enough and told my wife that we were leaving. This is a horrible concept! Having bartenders serve people at the bar is one thing. But, to also have those same bartenders serving numerous tables as well, to the point where the people who are at the tables have to come up to the bar and place their food and drink order, is madness. Especially when the bar and the whole downstairs level is packed before a Nationals game. This is very inefficient and leads to a horrible customer experience. Also, if this is going to be the concept that you go with, you will need more than just two bartenders to be able to handle that amount of traffic.

Perch has the best views in the city. Great food and the staff are amazing. I would recommend this…read morevenue 10 times over. The wings were seasoned and crispy. The truffle fries and mambo ketchup were to die for.

I'm a sucker for rooftops -- but with rooftops, comes prices! But it's to be expected. Anyways, I…read moreshowed up for an ugly sweater toy drive event... it's at the top of a hotel. It's pretty easy to hop on an elevator and make your way to the top floor. Once you get off, bathrooms are to the right, and the restaurant itself is to the left. The space is nice, and they have a vast outdoor area... but it was cold! There was a special menu and karaoke going on, so I went to the bar and got some water and an order of the jerk chicken skewers. Once I got my receipt, I noticed immediately that the skewers were charged the regular price and not the discounted one for the event. It got resolved, but it took 15 minutes. That aside, I really enjoyed the jerk chicken skewers... great flavor and texture. I can't speak on any other food, or tell you how the place is at its peak, but I bet it's a hot summer spot. Will have to try it again some time!

It's hard to find authentic galettes in the U.S. - I used to love a quaint shop in Brooklyn owned…read moreby a Niçois couple called Pâtes et Traditions, but after they closed, I wasn't able to find a replacement until discovering Tinette's in Southeast DC. The emmental egg galette was fantastic. It does seem they've pivoted their menu more towards small plates - so the galette options are more limited than advertised online - and they don't serve coffee at brunch times. They've partially offset the fratty sterile vibes of the Navy Yard area, but there's only so much that a poster of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg can accomplish.

This is a 4.5/5 star rating! I love finding random gems in the city and this is a recent favorite…read more I searched Yelp for crepes and this place popped up so I made a mental note to check them out in the future. One day after a long/hot cycling session I decided to finally drop in and I'm so glad I did! The food was sooooo good! I came in ready to order the Le Mile End, but the server told me they didn't have all the ingredients (hence the 1/2 star deduction) but they recommended the clementine crepe and it was FIRE! I'm so glad they recommended this one because it would have gone under my radar. I got two additional dishes, but the names escape me and unfortunately I don't see them on the menu, but they were equally enjoyable. I love the interior, it's very clean/modern and it's right by the anacostia. I will be back soon when I'm in the mood for French bites.