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    The Admiral

    4.3 (428 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE ADMIRAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    The American cheeseburger from the admiral restaurant in Dupont Circle Washington DC. It's delicious.
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    Great service (our waiter was Jack and he is incredibly personable and made our visit so much more special). Great American burger. Seriously, we cannot say enough things about this burger. We loved it so much that we just had DoorDash deliver three burgers to our hotel. YUM!

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    Kristina R.

    We had a very large party, about 15-20 people, and the Admiral was nice enough to give us multiple tables on the patio. We called them that morning, so we appreciated their flexibility at short notice. Environment is a fun, easygoing, dark wood bar. Great for relaxing with friends. I only tried a couple menu items for food but they were flavorful and expedient! Would definitely come back.

    Old fashioned
    Anita S.

    We had a chicken quesadilla because we weren't super hungry. It was filling and the sauce had a smoky spicy sweet flavor. Drinks were decent, not overpriced. Only complaint is that if you want to sit outside you have to go into order. The waiter brought our food out fairly quickly but we had to ask for napkins and water. I think the service is better inside based on what we saw.

    Trina B.

    We had a late reservation here due to a delayed flight and the staff was very accommodating and Matt our server was very nice and welcoming. He recommended the burgers and it did not disappoint. Seasoned nicely with a side of Parmesan fries. The wrap was a sizeable portion with enough for another meal. Great local casual spot you should try located in the DuPont Circle area.

    Table decor they allowed us to set up!
    Hayley M.

    The Admiral was the perfect space for my college alumni club's fall reception. They reserved an area with some tables outside on the enclosed patio, and we had access to the outdoor bar. We really appreciate how we don't have to pay to reserve the space, just commit to a couple platters from the catering menu and have our guests open their own tabs. The catering menu is expansive and reasonably priced. We were able to order and pay for food in advance, and they brought it out at just the right time. It was just enough space for folks to mingle and catch up after the summer. The team was communicative and clear throughout the booking process and met all of our needs upon arrival, including finding painters tape so we could hang a flag, which was a very thoughtful touch. I knew when I arrived that everything would be handled for our event, I feel very cared for by this team.

    Logan S.

    Came for a drink, stayed for Catherine and Kayvon....both kind, funny, easy to talk to. Made me feel like a regular. Shoutout to Anna and Felipe as well. The drinks were great, and the (employees/workers/bartenders/barbacks) are the reason I'd come back. Felt like hanging out with old friends who actually care if you're having a good time. Not to mention, it was absolutely PACKED. Not at first, which was around 4pm we got there, but you could tell they were prepared for battle that was coming, and handled it with ease. Note this was World Pride day...Amazing to watch... 10/10. Note: did not try the food but based on the drinks, I would have to assume it is good. Will be coming back if I'm in the area again. Ps: Cat and Anna deserve a raise. Xoxo

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    We walked in to have a drink before we went to DC improv. There was space at the bar on a Friday around 6. We walked in right at 5:55 and were tried to order fast to get the happy hour price. The bartender knew exactly what were were doing and was able to get us all checked out exactly at 6 before happy hour ended. I got a decoy red blend and I'd say their wine pours were fairly heavy. Overall good vibes and easy place to grab a drink.

    The best smash burger, the famous chef Thomas loves it.

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    Great time hosting us ! Always happy to come back to the admiral. They always find us a great spot

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    Sarah was great! I thought the service was excellent. Thank you for a five star experience.

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    In town for sports. Stopped in at random. Great vibes and good place for food and drinks.

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    Yes! My local college alumni group meets there for football game watching parties.

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