The Grill is located near the Hilton Wharf, a short 10 minute walk. We decided to go for lunch and it was good. We sat outside in the enclosed patio/deck. I had the chopped salad which was really good, and hubby enjoyed his chicken sandwich. Service was a bit slow... tables seated after us got their meals before we did. read more

The Grill - Chopped Salad - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Update: Circled back here for happy hour and everything a hit. I love the pitcher of grill punch! Perfect option For happy hour. Live the oysters and that the calamari is on happy hour. Brought my mom beee for dinner and all the food was great! One of the best places to grab food. Cute romantic dim lighting but also came to watch the game so can serve both! Great location with solid view. Enrique is a great bartender- super pleasant and helpful! Made the experience grand read more

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We arrived to DC hungry! We decided to try a restaurant that was suggested at the wharf. We were immediately seated upon arrival to a covered outside table. We were promptly greeted by our waiter and placed our drink orders. Our waiter offered suggestions on what to order since it was our first time visiting. The crabcakes had an even amount of crab to filling ratio and very flavorful. The steak was amazing! It was very tender and well seasoned. The sweet potatoes!! the grilled sweet potatoes!!! I can still taste them! They were cooked perfectly and had the perfect amount of sweetness; it was like having a little dessert with our meal. Definitely a dish we'd order on repeat. read more

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The food was amazing! I ordered the skirt steak and it melted in my mouth. all of the sides and appetizers were delicious too! you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. the staff was very friendly and a fun group of people! 10/10 would go back! read more

My friend and I went for lunch and happened to catch happy hour -- a perfect surprise. We started with the Grill Punch, which was sweet, strong, and hit all the right notes. For appetizers, we had the calamari and lamb skewers -- the calamari was crisp and flavorful, and my friend couldn't stop talking about how good the skewers were. Our entrées were just as impressive -- perfectly cooked, seasoned beautifully, and full of flavor. Special shoutout to our waiter (wish I caught his name!) for being so kind and attentive throughout. The Grill delivered on every level -- food, drinks, and service. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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One of my go to places when I'm in DC on the wharf. Juan and Jillian are top notch and always take great care of me at the bar. Fantastic cocktails, tasty bites and a warm atmosphere. Sunset dinner price and happy hour prices don't hurt either! read more

The restaurant was pretty busy when I arrived close to dinner time. There were no tables available and I had to sit at the bar seats, but was told that the bar had full table service as well. Seems like you need a reservation otherwise be prepared to wait for a table. The food was reasonable, not especially good. Honestly I find it a over-priced for a simple dish of grilled half chicken which wasnt really special. The main course had no side dishes and you need to add $10.50 for each side dish which is rather expensive. The beers were $6 during happy hour which I ordered one. The beer was even cheaper than my side dish! read more

The Grill - Half Chicken - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Three of us ate here last night. The food is excellent. We had fish (Chilean Sea Bass and Salmon) and steak. Highly recommend the food. We enjoyed our server also. We sat outside on the wharf, very nice. One complaint is that our server didn't ever mention "extra" prices for things. For example they asked if we wanted rolls and we said yes. We didn't know they were $10 extra. We don't eat them because they were not very good. Also, there are extra charges for drink mixers and Ice cubes. Crazy. I was also charged $2 more for a shrimp add-on to my meal. So nice place, good food, and good service, unfortunately you are nickeled and dimed for everything, which given the price of the place seems cheap. The bill for three of us was $377! read more

Stopped in for some dinner before the Eric Church concert at the Anthem. First time here. Great burger and the bartender was great. Will go back when I'm the area. read more

OMG, first time out of towner visit.... Had reservations but got seated early...easy when it's just for one...wait staff "spot on" I really wish I remembered her name, she was awesome. Had the Brazino and went to spicy flavorable with chimichurri sauce heaven!! The best fish I've ever had in my 65 years of life LOL...highly recommend the restaurant and of course the Brazino! read more

Delicious food. Excellent burger cooked perfectly. The burger/fry sauce was so good I had to get an extra. Really nice cocktail menu with fun ingredients, unique but not over the top. And the tuna with crispy rice was excellent as well. Really nice staff, very accommodating, overall I recommend for a high quality experience. Not cheap though but worth it! read more

Beautiful interior with high quality food. The fries are amazing and the crab dip is definitely my favorite thing. Right on the wharf, the restaurant can be crowded sometimes so reservations are a good idea and the parking is hectic. read more

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Came back finally and the Grill did not disappoint. Had a couple of martinis, calamari, the red snapper, and salmon with chimichurri. Everything was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The snapper and sauce were so flavorful. The martinis were perfect. On top of that the sunset was gorgeous and the service was so nice and attentive. Hope to come back soon. Thanks folks! read more

The Grill - Martini and a mocktail - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Right off the bat the service was good. Our waitress attended to us right away and gave us enough time to order and was coming back frequently but not too much. Three cheese crab fondue - deliciously cheesy. Not too salty or heavy of a feeling. You can definitely taste the crab. Some places you can't see it or even taste it due to how little they give you but they did a great job here. Skirt steak - medium steak. Nice cut and taste. It's kind of hard to mess a steak up but it's also hard to make your steak stand out from a lot of good restaurants. I'd say this place was good. Didn't stand out with it but would come back and order it again. Lighting inside and view outside was very nice. Definitely check this place out. read more

The Grill - Lunch Skirt Steak - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Service: Shoutout to our waitress and the manager for their amazing hospitality during our visit today! Ambiance: I simply love this place and their outdoor seating view. On a perfect day, it's the best to simply sit and enjoy great food and spectacular views. Drink: I enjoyed 2 glasses of Bellini and I would do it all again lol no judgement! Perfect balance of both alcohol and juice! Refreshing! Tasty! Simply good! Food: everyone on my table thoroughly enjoyed their food. But hear me out when I say this, the lobster roll was DIVINE! The bread was buttery soft and the lobster was fresh and perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed it to the last bite-so scrumptious. Dessert: cheesecake (passion fruit-sesame caramel / coconut tuile) Another award winner! Kudos to their culinary team for putting their best foot forward with this dessert. I can sit and drink a few glasses of Bellini and enjoy more of the cheesecake lol Overall, the bill was to be expected as we did pay for tasty food and ambiance. Would I visit again? YES! Without any hesitation and I highly recommend them to anyone. read more

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Great, easy evening steak dinner at The Grill. Casual, slightly upscale steakhouse on the promenade at the wharf provided a warm solo dinner at the bar. The Grill has a modern though comfy interior that brings real warmth from the open grill flames which serve to help.heat the interior. On a late February evening with exterior temperatures in the 49s it had to be a cozy 75+ inside. This heat, however, leads to the singular downfall in my dinner experience: red wines are kept upright in the bar interior, and thus are much too warm. With Chappellet Mountain Cuvee priced at $38 for 8 oz, when a 750ml bottle typically goes for $50, I expect better. Keep some bottles on ice, even, simply to chill the wine. A cooler cabernet would have helped cut the fattiness of the steak so much better. This said, I had an expensive, though very satisfying meal, and I will definitely return. A 16oz ribeye at $68 was a perfectly grilled, hot, juicy, nice exteriored slice of beef. Just the right amount of juicy flavorful fat. The cut was slightly too salty, but this was a nit. I wasn't sending this back! It didn't require any additional seasoning, and the accompanying sauce (I chose chimichurri) was unneeded. An add on of crab cakes (12.50) is a definite do! 2 not tiny, decent sized disc's of real crabmeat are.accomapnied by a small amount of filler, grilled crispy and full of blue crab flavor. Worth every penny. I.was really surprised at how much I enjoyed these. A side of green beans in a basil and cilantro pesto were a bright accompaniment to the ribeye's fatti ess and the savoring ess of the crabcake. Perfect combination, and every element done well. Sitting at the bar, Nancy C, made me feel welcome and attended to. I hope yo see her again. Fabulous person who made a killer vodka + grapefruit. Oh, the flour less chicolate cake with a dollop of vanilla ice cream is perfect. Dusted with some powdered sugar it is warm, appropriately gooey, chocolate and a perfectly end to a good evening. Total bill before tax: $172. Expensive, yeah. Worth it? Yeah, shorty! read more

The Grill - Ribeye with crab cakes add on ($12.50), and green beans side ($10.50). Chappellet 8 oz ($38) in the background. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The ambiance was lovely and the welcoming staff were very friendly and helpful. The service was just okay wwith some things arriving soon after we requested them - Parmesan cheese and more water - but at other times, our waiter walk away from our table as we were about to request something else. The kids meals were generally good although they were out of the strip steak. (The kids fish and chips were excellent!) The mussels were underwhelming with about a third of the mussels being empty of any seafood. The women's bathroom was completely out of toilet paper and the men's bathroom was not very clean. I doubt that I would go back. read more

Seems silly of me to continue to sing the praises of The Grill but "When you see something, say something." I was there last Friday (4/10/26) and I had the Grill Burger. It's a very good burger (come on, it's a burger) dressed up with cheese, bacon, carmalized onions, etc but the bonus are the herbed French Fries. If Washington DC had a competition for the best fries The Grill should win. If someone can name better French Fries in the city I want to know so I can go and try them. I like my fries served hot with a golden brown color. Crispy (you can keep your soft undercooked fries) and nicely salted. McDonalds is supposed to be the King of Fries but they are wildly inconsistent. I've had wonderful fries at Micky D's but also had cold limp fries. I've had the fries at The Grill about a dozen times (whenever friends or family come into town they all want to go see this restaurant I'm always talking about.), every serving of fries I've had or witnessed come out of the kitchen is always hot and crispy. Go for the fries but sample other things too. My recommendation is to sit at the bar. The bar staff is friendly and efficient. And NO, I'm not on their payroll! read more

The food was amazing. The filet, Mac n cheese, and the ribeye were wonderful. Our server Jocelyn was phenomenal. It wasn't very busy around 5:30 on a Thursday. Mood was great, food was great, and service was great. read more

My first patronage at this establishment and I was pleasantly pleased. Not only did they have several desirable vegan options to choose from. I am a vegan of seven years. The service was also impeccable, Indigo was seamlessly hospitable and professional. I appreciate you. We love a black woman that knows how to properly function in hospitality 10 out of 10. Ambience was nice, upscale, open kitchen, modern vibe. I'd go here again. The fries were phenomenal. The drinks were phenomenal. Service no complaints. Our server was very attentive, friendly and accommodating. read more

This cute restaurant is right along the wharf and has great seating interior and out. The vibe is very modern LA almost. We were seated almost immediately, and multiple people came over to get us water, drinks, etc until our waitress came over for food, I got the lobster roll (chilled) and truly have never had such a delightful version of this. The lobster was insanely fresh and there was SO MUCH for the cost of the sandwich. It was seasoned which sometimes falls by the wayside in chilled lobster dishes I've experienced. The roll was good quality and the sauce served with it had a nice tang with a hint of spice (barely). Our waitress was so attentive and on top of it she made the whole dining experience a joy and a breeze. Staying in a hotel at the wharf made this place the perfect dinner spot and I absolutely loved it. read more

The Grill - Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Overall the food was decent but pricey. We had the salmon, crab cake, filet, and beef wellington. We started off with a wedge salad to share which had two nice pieces of pork belly placed on top. We had to ask for it after waiting about 15 minutes and our waitress said, "Oh, you wanted it before your meal?" In all other restaurants we have been the salad has always been served prior to the rest of the meal especially when there is a long wait for the beef wellington. The salmon and crab cake were very good. My son said the beef wellington was one of the most tender pieces of meat he has ever had. Unfortunately, my daughter ordered her filet medium and it came out well which they promptly took back to cook her a new one. When her new filet was done the rest of us were done with our meals which wasn't ideal. Our waitress did provide us with a complementary dessert because of the steak. Our waitress just didn't seem to into serving our table and although she wasn't rude, was definitely cold. read more

The Grill - Salmon - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Enjoyed our afternoon by the water. The restaurant is quiet large. Bar nice and spacious. Friendly staff. Very bright and lively. Food was amazing. Salad with rare steak. On point Mac and cheese was 4/5. People at the bar agreed. It could use more cheese and seasoning. Burger was great. I think we ordered wrong kind. As it was more of a pulled meat than regular burger. So note taken - pay attention. I ordered mushrooms but they forgot to bring them out. Def give it a try read more

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The grill is my usual go to place for the the grilled salmon and fries! The staff is warm, restaurant is clean and aesthetically pleasing! The prices are also fairly reasonable for the wharf. read more

The Grill is located on The Wharf, a popular dining/shopping destination in the waterfront, in Southwest DC. We stopped in for lunch (very crowded on a weekday) and were parked in a cozy corner booth. It was about 10-15 minutes before we were given water or acknowledged, but once Robert did come over, we were provided attentive service. I started with I've Been Bitter which had ceders classic, tart cherry, gentian and lemon. It was crisp, herbal and floral. We shared All the Bites, which was a platter containing devilled eggs with duck liver mousse and caviar, grilled cheese with pistachio and pomegranate honey, lamb skewers with tzaziki, bacon-wrapped dates and house made potato chips with a blue cheese chip. We also added creamed spinach with Calabrian chilis. We thoroughly enjoyed sampling these apps and it gave us some inkling as to the culinary offerings. I don't know whether this is a retro themed steakhouse- grill or a tropical Caribbean supper club because there are retro-tinged songs playing in the restaurant and the bathroom is tropical-salsa. I guess it doesn't matter -- it's grown up and fun. The guests at the other table had lobster rolls and burgers (looked good) and the gals on the other side of us were having colorful scoops of sorbet after their meal. There were a lot of people out and about on this spring afternoon. I will return to The Wharf and hopefully to The Grill. read more

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Amazing happy hour! The tuna bites stood out to me, but the deviled egg was also good and the chicken tenders had a bit of a punch and they were large. Also loved my drink- the grill punch. I didn't try the oysters, but my friends did and said they were small, but they'd probably order them again. Also, my friend said their HH burger is delicious! That'll be up next! read more

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I stopped in for a quick lunch at the bar last weekend with a friend as we trekked around DC. I ordered their Finnish cheese app, a side ceasar salad, and a strawberry rhubarb bellini. The bellini was quite strong, packed a punch. The salad was delightful, fresh, and the dressing was lovely. I also loved the cheese app. Our server/bartender kindly provided some foil so I could pack my cheese leftovers into my fanny pack. Much appreciated! The restaurant is gorgeous too (including the women's bathroom). I'd love to go back sometime for the full experience. read more

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Came here on a busy Saturday and sat outside. Since it was busy, the service was slow and the food took about 40 minutes to come out. Given the steep price of the food, I had higher expectations for the taste. The chicken was juicy but the burger was greasy and the bun was very soggy. But, the sweet potatoes were very good! Overall, will probably not go back because of the high prices and poor quality for what you get. read more

The Grill - The Grill Burger - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First time and won't be my last! Taylor was an amazing service! She explained everything to us and allowed us to really enjoy our meals while still checking in! Her personality was bright and perfect for her position!!! I would love to see her working throughout the restaurant! The food was fresh and clean! The drinks were really good as well!! From scratch!! read more

This was our first time here. Can't say I will fit back. The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. The ambiance was okay. Unfortunately for us we were sitting next to this lady who was on FaceTime for at least twenty minutes with no headset on so we had to listen to her conversation the entire time. So much so it was hard to talk to the waitress. The food was okay. My boyfriend got the cheeseburger which you can't go wrong with that. I did the surf and turf and the steak was seasoned just okay to me. The twice baked potato was okay. Nothing that I had will make me go back. read more

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The Grill is one of my favorites in DC. The service and ambiance is always good. I always get the Cajun branzino. It's so good and seasoned to perfection. I pair it with the peppercorn sauce or the chimichurri. Either way, you can't go wrong! The sting beans with almonds are also good as well. If you're in the Wharf, stop by! read more

The Grill - Cajun Branzino with peppercorn sauce - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The deviled egg was stuffed with duck mousse and topped with caviar. Rich, savory, and totally the highlight of the meal. Skirt steak was solid and cooked rare with nice grill marks. Calamari was crisp, no complaints there. Onion dip was surprisingly addictive which was super creamy and packed with flavor. For dessert, the mango sorbet was refreshing, and the flourless chocolate cake with ice cream ended things on a rich, sweet note. Service was attentive, the vibe was classy but not stuffy. read more

This all American place is superb. I love the fish options. And they have the best salads. Overall the food is great. And the service is always impeccable. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid 4.5! Hold on to your butts folks .... GLUTEN FREE CRAB CAKES !!!! No bread based filler, and it was a delight!! I already want to go back lol, fries hot and crispy despite them being slammed, I wish I remembered our servers name- we sat outside and he was fantastic. Our steak was perfectly cooked and tender. I know this is personal but the whole point of Cesar salad to me is the anchovies and garlic and that salty umami taste.... Ssooo when places are just doing a creamy sauce with tons of Parmesan & then anchovies on the side... I'm like meh- may as well call it something else ! Chocolate cake was delicious (also GF!!) we'll be back ! read more

The Grill - Chocolate Cake - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stopped in while waiting to see a concert at the anthem. The burger and old fashioned with rye bourbon was amazing. Great vibe and reasonable prices. Also you will find 3 tvs in the bar. read more

The oysters were a disappointment. They were so small we thought someone had already eaten them. For sure, it's not worth $38 a dozen. They were good from what we were able to taste, just very, very small. The grilled cheese was not hot. A new ordered was placed and it came out the same. However, the deviled eggs and the bacon wrapped dates were good. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We brought Waldo (our tender) over here. Assume menu. The table next to us had the lobster roll, yum yum. Next time. Peggy had the chopped salad and I had oysters . All was excellent. The ambiance was perfect. The server was ok. I don't like saying that but here are my issues. 1. Checked back one time. There were plates that could have been cleared. 2. Long time to get check which was 54.18 table 210. Not bad for lunch. 3. Normally I would tip 25% but went with 20 instead. read more

Chose this restaurant from a friend's recommendation. We were welcomed in and seated in a booth near the bar which we requested. The entire meal was an enjoyable experience. From the food to the service to the ambiance. The manager came over to check on our party. She was very gracious and made sure that we enjoyed our meal. The presentation of our meal in the pictures tell only part of the story. Every dish was delicious. Came for the three cheese crab fondue, and it did not disappoint. Plan to return soon. Highly recommend. read more

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Quite the dining experience! We decided to do dinner at the Grill before taking in a show at the Arena Stage. I have to start by saying that the entire staff was so amazing. Our server, Makenzie (I hope I spelled it correctly) was GREAT. She knew the menu so well and was able to manage multiple parties at the same time without missing a beat. The restaurant was pretty busy while we were there, but not loud at all. Our table shared a bunch of apps that I didn't get to snap a photo of before we devoured them LOL. But for my meal, I got the salmon and added a crab cake on the side. For dessert, I had the flourless chocolate cake. I appreciate great service and food and this place delivered both! Thanks for the experience! read more

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My boyfriend has been here a year ago and since then--has not stopped talking about The Grill Manhattan Noir. So now that we came together--we came and sat at the bar. Gregory (our server and bartender) was amazing. Great service and awesome recommendations. The Manhattan Noir is exceptional! If you are a whiskey person--do yourself a favor and try it. They infuse their Punt E Mes with Thyme and Rosemary. The food was amazing--from the oysters, bacon wrapped dates, Cajun branzino that Gregory recommended was the hit with all of us, and the pineapple upside cake. Check them out! Recommend to make reservations on the weekend/Friday. read more

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