When you get a Commodore sandwich placed in front of you, you may confuse it for a moment with your own mother's welcoming embrace. Maybe even a whispered, 'How'd you get in that burger, mom?' There's no shame in it. Same goes for the Mensch-certified staff. I might even write-in Terry the bartender in the ANC commissioner election. Run, Terry, RUN! There's no wrong turn on the menu. Even in the 'planks' section, Commodoreese for flatbreads. And don't you call them flatbreads in front of the chef. I don't know what the logic is, but finally, a restaurant willing to take a stand! Point your bowsprit towards the Commodore and fill your bilge. You won't regret it. read more

For some reason they said they were full and couldn't accommodate 2 even though there were empty seats at a bar. He offered us outside in 40 degree weather. Not even worth bothering to check it out. If it's a casual bar, be a casual bar. read more

Bartender Kelsey was super cute and super nice. Best bar service I've ever had. Saw her for drag bingo and it was great. Absolutely would go again read more

The food is really tasty and interesting. We had the totchos and they were really good. I do wish it had more Whiz. Then we had burgers and they were really good smash burgers. The place is super busy and could benefit from more servers which I think the restaurant is trying to address. Also - I would have liked Maybe an outdoor heater since they have almost as many tables outside as inside and it was in the low 50s tonight. All in all a good place that is working on being better. read more

The Commodore - Totchos - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Commodore is by far the best establishment around. So glad to see them back in business at a new location. Great food for a good price. Beers and drinks are great too!! Staff is friendly and down to earth, super welcoming! I had my new job celebration here with a few friends and the staff were 10/10 the best. If you are looking for a relaxed environment, great food, great beer, come here! read more

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Was there this past Sunday and had their Shrimp N' Grits, honesty they need to do better or take it off the menu. There is no way this was Shrimp N' Grits, it was more like soup N Grits, they need to work on the consistency, it was so gross all I could think of was why is this on their menu if you're gonna serve it with this much water. Please respect the dish and put more time into or take of the menu, you are very close to $26 grits but the experience is just not there! read more

Great vibe, decentish prices for DC. It has hints of a dive and fully embraces that. Burgers, beer and a bit of a down to earth feel. I'll be back. read more

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Came for Trivia which was incredibly hard, but the happy hour deals and the food was fantastic! I had the pulled pork and it was one of the best pork meals I have had in DC. The Mac and cheese was also delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

PROS: 1) I enjoyed my time with friends 2) The Commodore logo is fun CONS: 1) Service was sloppy. The bartender/server carried a beer to our table holding it between her boob and under arm--gross. She made a comment "What at boobs good for if you can't use them to carry beer?" 2) Food was average. 3) Most of the tables outside are on an incline, so sitting comfortably was difficult. The tables are also sticky from the coating/stain. Probably won't go back. Especially after the sweaty booby beer. read more

Good atmosphere and a chill location to meet up with friends for a casual night out. Some fun beer and shot combos to get the night started as well. Just don't be fooled by their Happy Hour menu in person. Commodore is a dive bar that doesn't know it's a dive bar. The food isn't worth the price, but perhaps the biggest culprit is the beer menu. Although they state that draft beers are all $2 off from 4-7 pm, Narragansett isn't included. We didn't find out until we looked online later that it's always full price. If you want better Happy Hour deals, look elsewhere. If you're a dive bar fan, go to Jackpot. If you're a Narragansett or cheap beer fan, save yourselves $20 and go to Commissary, Logan Tavern, Mission, or Mad Hatter. read more

So today I was accused of wondering whether a wait staff member had a green card......my friend and I from a government agency were having a lovely beer there joined by another person and we were asked to leave because they said we asked whether someone had a green card .........the subject of any employee on anything never came up....however that says a lot about the place.The manager can't figure it out.....I'd give it -5 stars if I could.Having been to some of the best restaurants across the world I've never been asked to leave and accused of something that never came up ...it's comical....shut the place down.A comedy place ran by comical people read more

I had the vegan "Alright Already" sandwich with impossible patty (hot) and side of roasted potatoes salad (cold), both delicious and the service was really friendly, attentive and food came quickly! read more

The Commodore - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been coming to this place since they originally opened in Logan Circle six years ago. Service has always been great, Lagunitas has always been plentiful, the trivia excellent and the Specials of the Week unforgettable. Five star dive bar. read more

Awesome happy hour deals! Wide selection of food. Go Tue-Fri and ask for Andre! Dude is social, chill and no pressure ordering. Really good sense of humor too! I am 2 blocks away and have found my favorite joint!. read more

We ate here when we were visiting DC a couple of weeks ago. I have to say, I had the best cocktail I've ever had. It was delicious. If you like spicy drinks, try the Uncle Jalapeño. The reason I gave it three stars was that I had to send my meatball sub back because it was ice cold and the cheese wasn't melted. They did remake it and it was delicious when it was made right! Our waiter was really nice as well. Another complaint is that it wasn't clear if we should seat ourselves or wait. We ended up seating ourselves but it took awhile for somebody to notice us. The building is cool looking but it's not a good place for a bar. It's super crowded so you have to turn sideways to get anywhere if you are chubby like me and the stairs to more seating is steep. I'd hate to be a waiter having to navigate that with a tray of food. I think I would come back but just for cocktails. read more

The Commodore - Uncle Jalapeño Cocktail - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came back to this place ... Food taste different and staff felt overwhelmed. Not sure what has changed in there menu. read more

First time. Love it , Love it. They work as a team so everybody takes care off you. The staff although young , very polite. Their bartender must be very knowledgeable because they did not have the beer I like and their suggestion was a very good substitution. Very clean. Dog friendly. They had a $5 special on the beer all night. 17th street corn is to die for. They also have a very unique and tasteful Salad called Leslie's salad. It is awesome. Something very funny about them though, I asked 3 of the staff and nobody knew who is Leslie. Ms. Leslie hats off to your salad. Definitely will be back. read more

Great drinks great food great atmosphere. The cocktails are amazing, the apps are amazing.

Popped in our first night in DC. Friday night, 17th street was packed, options limited. Place seemed packed, but Carl whisked us to a table upstairs and flew out some beers and apps before we could hit our res at Astoria. Came back Monday for burger and wing night. Arrived about 20m before they opened, let us come in from the cold until they were ready. Burgers and wings were excellent. Beers were cold and local, kid crushed free refill lemonades. What more could we want? Divey and party scene but family friendly. 5 stars. Would smash again. read more

Best local restaurant in DuPont and Logan Circle neighborhood. The giant pretzel is great and the Brother Phil was very tasty. The really good fries are REALLY good! read more

The vibes were a mix between a restaurant and dive bar. I got one of their chicken sandwiches, it was pretty good for the price and it came out hot and fresh. It was not my favorite chicken sandwich, but it was pretty solid. They have a drink on tap that is a must try. read more

Everything here is great and you should definitely come! But the past few times I've come in, the bar management is not stocking enough of their liquors for their signature cocktails. The servers are all really nice but if management isn't supporting them by keeping the bar stocked it makes their cocktail menu worthless. read more

Ordered a Squirrel Kicker burger w/ fries. Fries were great Nice portion, thick curly fries with seasoning. The burger on the other hand... looking at pics online, my SO and I ordered one burger to split because it looked big and beefy, but it was the opposite. It comes with two patties, which we thought would be enough for us to cut it down the middle. The patties were paper thin and no flavor. I get it, it is a smash burger but there was really not a lot of burger. Disappointing for the price. read more

Great place. Great staff!! Good food!! Very casual, perfect hangout spot for you and friends.

Came here because a friend said it was their favorite burger in DC. They were okay. Service wasn't great.

Great bar with great vibes and even better employees. I truly cannot convey how grateful I am for the amazing employees at this bar! After fainting at the bottom of the stairs Friday night, the employees all immediately sprang into action, making sure that I was ok and asking questions while they called for paramedics. They even knew that I hadn't been drinking, properly conveying that I was having a true medical issue. The first thing I remember is one of them telling me that I wasn't alone and everything was going to be ok. Fainting episodes are always very disorienting and even painful for me, but everyone made me feel completely safe and comforted. They ensured no onlookers made me uncomfortable or laughed, really minimizing my immense embarrassment about the whole experience. They were so respectful, and one man in particular truly took care of me the entire time. Honestly, I'm sure they did even more than I was aware of, and I am so grateful for their assistance. This is an absolutely amazing bar that simply put my safety above all else. I have never been treated with such genuine care, thoughtfulness, and kindness during a fainting episode. My only regret is not getting any of their names to properly thank them for their help, so I really hope they see this! Your help meant the world to me, and I cannot wait to tell all of my friends to come to The Commodore! read more

Great neighborhood spot with good food and vibe. The people are so nice. I left something at the bar and the next day the manager Trevor walked it to my apartment himself to make sure I got. They seem to really care about making sure people feel comfortable and are having a good time read more

It's an average bar. I went to their old location as well a few times and had poor service and average food in an average bar setting. Hence my average rating. read more

It is an amazing fun 5 star dive bar!! amazing Bar feel and so much to look forward to in the future

B****y and lazy service but okayish food, definitely seemed like they didn't care about the customer service but for drunk food it was fine... wouldn't recommend for an actual meal. Our server looked miserable... read more

5 star dive bar. I love it here it's so inviting and the environment is Very friendly.

Not a good experience at the Commodore. The food was mediocre at best and overpriced. The drinks tasted weird and watered down. The staff was a mixture of inattentive and hostile. We had to remind the wait staff to bring one of our items after waiting 30 minutes for it. Another staff member rudely moved our food around and snatched the menus off our table while we were eating... Not sure if this was related to racial prejudice as we didn't fit the white hipster vibe the restaurant seemed to be catering to.... Will not come here again read more

Hands down the best burger (pro tip: shlogan burger w/ cheddar) in DC. Lucky buns, salt line, diplomat, Emmy squared, and ghost burger are all solid options, too, but none come close to this cheesy goodness on a homemade bun. Not to mention their Mac and cheese is also ELiTE. read more