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    3.7 (811 reviews)
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    Short rib sliders
    Thomas V.

    Such a great spot! An interior that is clearly influenced by the masculine outdoorsy qualities of Teddy Roosevelt with lots of exposed wood and leather coupled with some real attention to care when it comes to food, drinks, and service. Though their normal dinner menu is on the pricier side, they offer a great happy hour menu Mon-Sat with select draft beers ($6) and cocktails ($10), including some really interesting barrel aged cocktails. Everything I've tried, from food to drink, has been great! The cocktails are beautifully balanced and complex, and the food offers an elevated twist on classic comfort foods. Overall, Teddy's is a great option for a casual happy hour or an intimate date!

    Lobster roll
    Tori N.

    My friends and I went to Teddy and the Bully Bar for bottomless brunch and it did not disappoint. The dining room is full of natural light because of the large windows, and surprisingly quiet given it's on a busy street. Our waitress (I believe her name was Miriam) was amazing and made our brunch such an experience. She made sure our drinks were always full and was bringing us different flavors to try. The food was so good too. Between us all we had dozen oysters, the mac and cheese, lobster roll, kimchi chicken sandwich, Teddy breakfast, and steak and eggs and we did not have a bad thing to say about any of them. One friend even got an item to take home for dinner because it was that enjoyable. Definitely check it out if you're in the area and looking for a great brunch.

    Parker house rolls
    Emily K.

    I came here with family for the Christmas buffet dinner and we really enjoyed! If you're a presidential buff you'll appreciate the decor - the wall of mini Mount Rushmores is pretty cool! They had an unlimited carving station and buffet of sides as well as rolls and an appetizer to start. We had the oysters and the mushroom beignets which were great! The meat station was a little underwhelming but I'm a sides person at heart. The standouts were definitely the scalloped potatoes, mac n cheese, and risotto! The waitstaff was also attentive and helpful.

    Meat and cheese charcuterie board.
    Chris B.

    Snow-ensconced and frigid Washington kept the crowds away. Too bad for them. Great for us. Very cool dining area and bar. Lots to see. Did you know that Teddy Roosevelt's favorite drink was an Old Fashioned? Try Barrel 1... you'll understand if you like Old Fashioneds once you try it. I ordered the Lobster Bisque Absolutely superb! Also ordered the meat and Cheese Charcuterie board. Something for everyone. Excellent service. Prices? It's DC. Yanno?

    Terry A.

    Teddy and The Bully Bar is a favorite when I'm in DC as the restaurant has a great ambiance. The service is also great and the restaurant has a very comfortable vibe, with the tables well spaced and comfortable seating. Great place to meet friends or have an after work get together. A menu staple is the corn bread appetizer, served in a mini cast iron skillet. They also have excellent cocktails that are not overly expensive.

    Crispy Fish Taco
    Terrell R.

    I had a fairly enjoyable experience attending brunch at this location. It's a spacious restaurant with upscale decor, perfect for large group gatherings. I tried them out on a Sunday, it was pretty busy so I definitely suggest reservations and it's graduate season so I'm sure that added to the crowd volume. The overall atmosphere was fun though they even had a DJ onsite providing some great music. My friends had a table and we were seated quickly. Their brunch menu probably has one of the better deals in town $60 for bottomless food and drinks (rare to get both) or just the bottomless food option for $49 which is great if you're looking for the brunch vibes without being forced to have drinks. The brunch menu features items like avocado toast, peach kale salad, steakhouse sliders, fried chicken and waffles in addition to an omelet and waffle station. I tried out the teddy Mac and cheese, peach cobbler french toast, crispy fish tacos, and the Philly cheesesteak flatbread. As for the food itself: -the Philly cheesesteak flatbread: was probably my least favorite item, the short rib wasn't very flavorful. -Mac and cheese: excellent, great flavor and the combination of cheeses gave it a great southern style consistency. -Peach cobbler French toast: delicious, not an overly sweet combination as I had anticipated. -Crispy Fish Tacos: solid dish overall and I really liked the aioli sauce they used for it. All in all an enjoyable brunch experience and definitely recommend giving them try.

    Branzino
    Cheryl L.

    We had a reservation at Teddy & The Bully Bar at 7:30, but it was not busy. Our server, Randall was friendly and helped us immediately. The ambiance is interesting to say the least. Mounted Moose, and other animals framed with LED lights. The music was a mix of house and EDM which is interesting in itself for a restaurant. The food and drinks were expensive but that is expected for anything upscale in the city. The mushroom appetizer was delicious, oysters were fresh, and the branzino fish recommendation was tasty. The seafood risotto was delicious with the shrimp cooked perfectly. I would not recommend the Mac and cheese for a younger person as it has a Smokey flavor and not your typical Mac and cheese. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

    Steak and eggs
    Jacqueline K.

    The food was decent but took a long time to come out. In my opinion, the service was really slow too. It was often difficult to flag someone down for assistance or even for the check. As for the restaurant's decor, this was really cute. Bathrooms are slightly outdated though. Would be willing to come back another time but it wasn't my favorite spot.

    Shrimp taco as advertised on their HH menu
    Adam T.

    Came for the happy hour, and the service and ambience were both great. The beer deals are also really good. The happy hour shrimp taco was fantastic although it was advertised as two tacos. The lone shrimp taco was really tasty for what it's worth!

    Oysters
    Amanda T.

    Teddy and The Bully Bar is a great happy hour spot. The drinks are awesome...barrel aged cocktails are a must. Their variety of beverage options at reasonable happy hour prices was definitely a draw for me. The oysters are a great price as well for half or a full dozen. The rest of the happy hour menu is also good...on par with higher end pubs in the area. My husband and I tried the burger, mac & cheese and chicken bites. The mambo sauce on the chicken bites is so DC and delicious. I also highly recommend the oysters and the number 1 and number 5, or whatever is the last number on the barrel aged cocktail list. The atmosphere is a cool pub dedicated to the former President Teddy Roosevelt, but just be aware it can be loud in the bar area. Thanks for a fun evening, we will be back. :-)

    Julia S.

    I came here for lunch with three colleagues, and opted for the roasted salmon with caramelized shallots and potatoes. And... I was unimpressed. The salmon was dry, the potatoes were luke warm. For the $31 plate price, I was expecting more. That said the interior decoration of teddy & the bully bar is quite unique - and very intriguing. The indoor space in the front on the left is bright and spacious, while the high tables and bar area are quite dim. The waiter was very accomodating and quick to serve us, but the food just wasn't quite it for me.

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    Our waitress Brandy was so amazing ! She definitely made the experience and was the cherry on top for our date night ! :) The food was delish, and a full course meal from the valentines menu was only $40-60 per person ! Brandy was very attentive during our entire time there and was just overall such a joy to have. 10/10 Experience, would come again !

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    Shawn T.

    They had an expansive selection of restaurant week items on the menu. Nice ambiance Different rooms and a patio to choose from. The food came out fast and the servers were very attentive. I would definitely come back

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    Karen was fantastic, she was an amazing server had amazing recommendations. Great vibe for brunch fantastic food and drinks. Would reccome

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    Ask the Community - Teddy & The Bully Bar

    Is there outdoor seating at Teddy & the Bully Bar?

    Hello, Yes we have a large patio for up to 40 guests.… Read more

    Is there music or a live band for Saturday brunch or only on Sundays?

    We have a DJ on Sunday's for Brunch. Lamont Proffit General Manager

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