Absolutely loved this place! The Grill was incredible. The ambience and the view of the Wharf were amazing, the food was PERFECTLY seasoned, and the service was TOP tier! Our server Chante was remarkable and very well versed on all the options! One of my new favorite restaurants in DC! read more

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

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Burger bun was completely raw, and cold. The burger itself was unseasoned and flavorless. The fries were cooked well but just tasteless as well as the aioli. Overpriced and overhyped. Just cause it's near the water doesn't make it worth it. read more

Love the ambiance here. It's such a cute spot by the water. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I ordered the mussels and French fries and enjoyed both. The french fries are very solid french fries! They had a nice crisp and the perfect touch of salt. The mussels were flavorful and well seasoned but I have had better. Overall I enjoyed and food and would probably come back again. Mussels 3.5/5 French fries 4/5 read more

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

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The whole experience was delightful and the food was delicious. A bunch of us were looking for a place to eat and decided to head to the wharf. We stepped in and immediately forgot the weather was cold outside. The inside has a tropical feel to it. This is a very nice restaurant and they do not have children menus with puzzles and do not provide crayons. *They have a children's menu* and my daughter ordered the pork ribs. We were amazed they were a pretty decent size and they fell off the rack. I had the grill punch. It definitely has a punch to it. It's soooo refreshing. Everything was delicious! Even my Caesar salad. P.s. they put anchovies on it. So good. Definitely try this spot out! read more

I had an amazing experience here on a Sunday! Stopped in for some bites and realised just how expansive and broad their menu is! The place is beautifully done and spacious ! Huge bar, adequate outdoor and indoor seating. I was super impressed with the decor and style. It's like resort casual, not too gaudy and upscale but just right. We also had amazing service by Tavis! I am a little obsessed with the mussels and need to go back for more. The drinks are also incredibly well priced. I'm definitely returning for happy hour one of these days read more

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After a successful fiscal year, my co-workers and I decided to celebrate and check out The Grill for lunch. I made reservations to insure we didn't have to wait. Located next to the District Doughnuts at the Wharf in SW, The Grill had a gorgeous view of the Potomac and the ambiance was giving a very fancy, yet approachable vibe. Seating is available on their heated deck or indoors. We opted for the indoor seating. After perusing the menu, I decided on the "The Express" where you can either get salmon, chicken, or skirt steak along with a salad, fries and ice cream or sorbet. All I needed to see was ice cream and I was sold! I ordered the salmon and it was some of the best I've ever eaten. It had a nice smoky flavor. Even the chocolate ice cream was divine! The service was extremely professional and attentive. And the decor was very modern and welcoming. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. It was the perfect amount of food. I will absolutely put this on my list of places to visit again and again! read more

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Went here twice during my visit. Very good service and steaks are great. Husband and I got two different steaks and they were delicious. I would skip the chicken and get steak here. We had cheesecake for dessert and it was yummy! We asked for the blood orange sauce on the side, but it was great without it. read more

We had an absolutely amazing AFTER brunch experience with our bartender Demetrius!! Too bad we didn't come here first.... (the neighboring brunch spot will remain nameless.) Demetrius was friendly, extremely knowledgeable of the entire drink & food menu, and just all around hospitable and flat out awesome. While we only had space for an appetizer and cocktails everything was spectacular. The martini selections were plentiful and strong. And the Mussels were delicious and simple with white wine sauce that was to die for! The hospitality from both Demetrius and JoJo the manager left us hungry for more and excited to return asap to see what else they have to offer. What a way to start the New Year off with a bang!! read more

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

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Absolutely one of the best places to eat! Had dinner there for anniversary and the staff was amazing! Our server Mark was attentive and always made sure we were taken care even though they were super busy. I had the sea bass and wife had the steak! Absolutely delicious! Drinks, food, atmosphere terrific! Thanks Joe-Jo for a great night read more

The Grill - Sea bass Chilean Sea Bass - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Second time there. Consistently delicious steaks and seafood. Every course is surprisingly interesting and the service is spectacular.

The food was spectacular! One of the best I've had in Washington! However because it was so popular it took a while to seat us and ending up being a very unpleasant wait. Though, once we were seats our waitress was very kind! read more

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

Hands down this is probably the best $29 meal I've ever had lol. I got the Express which came with skirt steak, fries, and salad. My steak was cooked how I like it and the butter sauce was a nice touch. My husband got the Cajun Branzino and said it was amazing. He cleared his plate so I'll take his word for it lol. The crab dip was excellent with large pieces of lump crab and dipping bread. Lastly we tried the pimenton mac and cheese and it was excellent! Wasn't able to finish it all so we brought the rest home and my child polished it off so quickly I forgot I had leftovers lol. They also have an open kitchen so you can see your food being prepared. I love placed that do that because I like to see how my food is being handled. The restaurant is beautiful and clean. The bathroom is so pretty lol. Lots of photo opportunities if you're into that. We sat at the bar because it's my go to but there is plenty of table seating. The service was great. Everyone at the bar spoke to us and checked in with us even though they weren't our server. I always love a good attentive staff and this one is on point! read more

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Edit to add: not sure why I'm getting "oh no" reactions. I had a very positive experience here! Excellent service. Aside from our waitress, there were an entourage of managers or whom ever checking on us through out our meal. Amazing food! My family got steaks and salmon they enjoyed every bite. My scallops were exceptionally good, seared just right and not slimy. Our kids didn't have any issues with their food. Love the selection on the kids' menu. Something for everyone. Beautiful location and ambiance. We'd come back again. read more

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I guess my hunnie felt bad that our Friday night date adventure to Miss Toyas was a flop...he decided to show me up and make up for it tonight...Lol Tonight, after spending the evening on the water we dinned at the The Grill. Tonight the weather was a perfect evening to sit on the patio. So peaceful near the water. There was a slight breeze that gave a perfect summer evening, perfect for our a date night. Our server Justin was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the skirt steak with a side of bake twice baked potato and the creamed spinach. All- delicious and full of flavor. My steak was seasoned perfectly and so much I didn't even need any steak sauce. My husband just had the Grill Burger tonight with fries and along with some of my food. He too agreed that dinner was great! Only negative thing about dining at the wharf tonight was parking....after spending 20 mins riding around looking for parking I was reminded why we don't come into the city too often and if we do, we try to Uber lol... Oh! And for dessert we shared the Key Like pie and definitely cleaned that plate! All in all- I would come here again. Whether it's a girls/guys night out, to celebrate a birthday, date night or just to sit at the bar and have a drink- I think The Grill is an excellent choice! Happy Yelping! read more

The Grill - The Grill Burger and Skirt Steak Twice-Baked Potato Spiced Creamed Spinach - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great service at the bar for happy hour eats. Thank you Juan! Hamburger was not overcooked, the smokiness and savory flavors from the bacon escalated this to a must have for next time. The lamb skewers are three bite morsels of gamy lamb- nicely seasoned with a light tzatziki sauce. Although the in house chips were delightfully light, not greasy.... The onion dip was too sweet for me. Overall great service, Jose the manager is very attentive and exudes warmth welcoming diners and focused on quality customer service! Quaint environment, you can actually hear you dining mates. read more

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I have to say that for what you pay and what is on Yelp pictures, are NOT adding up. The skirt steak $48, please view the pictures people have posted as opposed to what we got. RIP off. See for yourself and be sure not to be fooled. When i showed our waiter the picture in Yelp he just said they have changed their portions. But they forgot to change their $$$ as well. To 1/2 . Will not be coming back. read more

Located at the Wharf, with a beautiful boardwalk and river view. The service was warm and efficient. The prices were comparable to the surrounding ones. The food was good. 4*SEASONAL CHOPPED salad included mango, strawberry, tomato, red onion, pecans, dried cheffies avocado, lemon vinaigrette: a good mix blend, light and healthy. 4*GRILLED CHEESE- included 4 pieces of grilled Finnish cow's milk cheese with pomegranate-honey and pistachios. Grilled really well with a crunchy touch. 4*TUNA CRUDO with passionfruit, ail amarillo, red onion, citrus, and cilantro. The orange sauce was unique with a slight spicy taste. 4*AVOCADO TOAST with jumbo lump crab, avocado and dill vinaigrette. Fresh and light. 4.5*FILET MIGNON: medium rare and it was very good. read more

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Great food, excellent service!! This place is a gem!! Good music and not too loud. Located on the wharf with great views. We watched the sunset. Enjoyed the $39 early bird menu. read more

This is located by the wharf, so there's a great scenic view to people watch or look out to the water. My friend and I stopped here by accident as we were hungry and looking for something close by. We were able to get seated fairly quickly, and the menu was pretty extensive with multiple price points. We both did The Express with skirt steak. It came with French fries, a side salad, and a choice of ice cream or sorbet for dessert. Not sure if this was part of restaurant week or just their ordinary menu item, but I'd highly recommend this because the amount of food and price point is worth it. The steak was so tasty and had garlic butter, lime, and cilantro marinated in. The side salad was refreshing and the French fries were hot and crisp. The food, in my opinion, is five stars. I think service is good, although our server looked like he didn't want to be there at all, but we left him a sweet message on the receipt to hopefully brighten his day! read more

The Grill - The express (French fries, Skirt Steak, and side salad) - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After dinner at nearby Del Mar, my friends and I wandered into The Grill for dessert only. There are four desserts on the menu- pavlova, upside down cake, chocolate cake, and a cheesecake. We ordered one of each and enjoyed all four! Service was efficient and helpful. The space is big and we were able to walk in on a Saturday around 10 p.m. read more

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

Really great experience at The Grill today for lunch. Our server Justin was very engaging and personable. He made the experience very enjoyable. The hubs had the Express Lunch which was great value for $29. It came with a decent piece of salmon that was cook wonderfully, a side salad and fries. The meal was finished off with a scoop of sorbet. We choose mango, creamy and delicious. I had the lobster roll. It had a bit too much tarragon for my taste but the amount of lobster was a good sized portion. The star of my plate were the roasted sweet potatoes. The portion was huge which was good because I shared them with the hubs. The sweet potatoes were roasted perfectly and the sauce was a savory sweet tangy delight. Very unique. Loved them! Would recommend for sure. Great lunch stop. We added one glass of Riesling, a decent size pour for $19. Total check with tip $112.17. read more

The Grill - Express lunch salmon with a sweet potato off my plate - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was mediocre and the service was even worse. It wasn't busy when we were there but our service was almost non-existent. We watched our waiter give the only other table in our section excellent service but we largely ignored. The food is way overpriced and none of us were impressed with the food or service. I would eat elsewhere. read more

Came here for happy hour, which has decent prices for the food in the Wharf area. Oysters were good, and both cocktail sauces were tasty. Ground lamb skewers were flavorful but tiny AF... read more

Here for my last meal before 2026! It was amazing. We ordered the honey bread, cesear salad, skirt steak, fries, Cajun branzino, crab cake and grilled sweet potato. Everything has been delicious and service was amazing. read more

Great lunch spot at the Wharf. Was surprised to happen upon it for a work thing. Really good. Not a tourist trap like most of the places in the area. Had a great appetizer sampler and the ahi tuna tartare. Some people got the express lunch. Everyone happy. Worth coming back to. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, well decorated, and right on the water. Service was good, relatively quick and food was yummy. Enjoyed starting it off with deviled eggs (little spicy but good), as well as entrees including steak, salmon, and tuna (little over cooked). We also ordered a side of fries and green beans. Also enjoyed pineapple upside down cake which was delicious and flavorful. Overall the food was good- really loved the crab cake and would go back. read more

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I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Grill, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a perfect blend of modern and cozy touches. The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring that I had everything I needed without ever feeling rushed. Thank you Katherine! I highly recommend the Ribeye steak; it was cooked to perfection, tender, and juicy, just the way I like it. The chimichurri needs a little bit more work but besides that it was a great experience. read more

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I went to The Grill for a second time and I must say my experience was pretty consistent with the first. The Grill has a nice modern feel when you walk in. There is outdoor seating facing the water, but it was scorching outside so we chose to stay inside! Our server was nice, attentive and never left us hanging! We started off with the calamari for an appetizer. It is seasoned so well and so flavorful! Definitely one of my favorites. For my entree I had the Cajun branzino. It was light, delectable and bursted with flavor. I was very pleased with this choice! If you're looking for something casual, fun and tasty at Wharf, The Grill is a good option! read more

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Decided to hit up the wharf/marina as I was within walking distance from my hotel here in dC and I decided I wanted a steak dinner and this place was fantastic The service was top notch!! Very welcoming and very attentive! And let tell you the food was uh-amay-ZING from the fresh oysters to deviled eggs to the skirt steak and their punch is fantastic I wanted 2-3 more of them Hahaa fitting given it's st Patrick's day just the wrong color as it's yellow lol but I also enjoyed a beer so that counts as st Patrick's drinking right? ;) I sat in the patio which worried me about the cold but they had it perfectly heated and I had a great view to the marina Would recommend for sure! read more

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This was my wife's birthday and we chose to go back because we loved it so much on Friday. We wanted to see if they could duplicate our experience. Angie was our server, and she did an awesome job from the time we were seated, until we left. We ordered the appetizer sampler platter as shown in the picture. It was good, but not as good as the fried calamari we ate on Friday. The bread was good, but I believe it should be offered at table side rather than an additional charge. Our entrees: Ivan: Cajun Branzino with peppercorn sauce, and mini lobster roll. I gave the birthday girl the lobster roll so I have no idea how it tasted. I just asked her, and she said it was very good. The sauce was ok , but really did not add much to my dish. Wifey had the Salmon cooked medium rare, and she really enjoyed. She did say it was a little salty, but I hear that all the time when I cook for her, so no worries she ate the whole thing. My Daughter: had the Chilean Sea Bass and raved about it, specifically the risotto. For dessert the restaurant brought out their signature dessert the pineapple upside down cake with blueberry ice cream and hibiscus sorbet. They comped us for this and presented her with a candle. It was so good we ordered 2 of them to go. The bathrooms were very clean, the garage parking is the best. We parked right below the restaurant so the walk was minimal. The restaurant is a little noisy, but not to the point where you have to yell to speak. Overall great second experience. read more

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I loved this place even though we only came for a slight lunch it was definitely worth it with a great view outside next to the waters . We pretty much came to try out appetizers for lunch and to kill time before choosing where to go for dinner . The spot was worth it,check out my photo to see and don't forget to try out the dip . read more

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Kevin was Extremely Professional and knowledgeable about the menu. Very polite staff food was good I'm was not feeling the clam chowder. Other than that Great read more

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We were the 2nd table sat so we were able to take our time. The drinks menu was amazing, so much to try, I had the grill punch. Honestly could have had 3 of them. Started with the crab dip...so much cheese it was delicious. Hubby had the steak frites. I had the Caesar salad with salmon. The server was very polite and helpful. The manager (eastern European lady) was so nice and very friendly and she really made our lunch experience awesome. There's an automatic 20% gratuity added but we were a table of 5, not sure if that's standard or what. Enjoy! read more

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I have been to The Grill several times and I have enjoyed each visit! They offer inside and outside dining and both are comfortable with great vibes. Happy hour is perfect for a drink and flavorful tapas. Dinner is even better with plenty of options gluten free options. I ordered the GF crab cake and sweet potato wedges. The portions are very generous and tasty. The service is impeccable every time I visit, which tells me the culture of the restaurants emphasizes on their customers. Bathrooms are clean and spacious. I look forward to my next visit! read more

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Beautiful restaurant and good food! Went on a busy Saturday and was seated immediately. Service was great and the food was well done. Standard American fare with some seafood highlights. The Grill Punch was delicious! read more

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

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We are now on the Washington, DC leg of our vacation, arriving this afternoon. After a walk along The Wharf, we stopped at @thegrilldc for dinner. A fine dining restaurant along the Potomac, it signature feature is the pecan wood-fried grill. We started off with a couple of apps, the Royal Deviled Eggs and Lamb Skewers. The Royal Deviled Eggs are your traditional deviled egg fancied up a bit with the egg white being stuffed with duck liver mousse and topped with the whipped egg yolks and a bit of caviar. Delicious and salty with a nice pop of the caviar. The Lamb Skewers are grilled and served with a house-made tzatziki dipping sauce. Nicely spiced with a bit of back end heat. For the app, I got the server-recommended Chilean Sea Bass. It's a seared sea bass served with saffron risotto, a red wine reduction, pickled veg, and pistachio pieces. The sea bass had a nice crispy salty crust giving way to a firm and juicy meat. The saffron rice was a perfect side, complementing the fish. If the bites got a little too ethereal, the red wine reduction and pickled veg punched you right in the teeth with a nice hit of acid to bring you on down. I devoured this dish. To finish things off on a sweet note, we got the Grilled Pineapple Upside-down Cake. It's topped with a delicious caramel sauce, whipped creme fraiche, and a bourdeaux cherry. If you're ever in DC and walking The Wharf, you won't have to go to far for great food. Go check out The Grill. read more

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12.12.22-I finally was added to the birthday guys tight social schedule to celebrate his birthday. We considered several upscale restaurants & agreed upon The Grill. He quickly made reservations via Open Table to snag my points. Located at the beautiful District Waterfront, it was a lot to take in as I walked from the garage. Once inside the vibe was chill. Front staff greeted us with a smile and Monday night football played on the TVs at the bar. The menu had so many items that I wanted to try which made deciding a bit challenging. We started with the royal deviled eggs which were complex and flavorful. Birthday guy got the ribeye and I got the jumbo lump crake cake for our mains. Everything...down to the herb fries were well seasoned deliciousness. When food, service and ambiance are on point, that's a home-run in my book. Enjoyed and looking forward to the next visit! read more

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Midday lunch before catching a flight. Let me say it's very quiet and professional inside. Great place for a business lunch. There's not much of a "lunch menu" I say in terms of price point but a lot of variety of plate combinations to choose from. We got the calamari, my friend sent it back to be cooked a little longer. Really good calamari. Very fresh. I ordered the branzino cooked cajun with crab cakes and the chimichurri sauce! Honestly, if you replicate this... you won't be disappointed. It was literally the best meal I had the entire weekend I was in DC. The Branzino was cooked to perfection. The crab cakes could have a little more filler and a little more sear but it was real lump crab meat and well seasoned. There wasn't a particular side I was drawn to so I didn't order one. And like i said my meal was bomb! I would have to go back and try at least one side. But next time I'm back, the grill will see me again! Oh I forgot to mention the chimichurri sauce! Literally perfect addition to the fish! It was so good!!! read more

The Grill - Cajun Branzino with Crab cakes - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Grill was definitely worth the visit - the food was delicious, the service was amiable, and the ambiance of the place was warm and a perfect evening spot. Happy hour has great deals so make sure to stop by then!! read more

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We stopped in to this eatery after enjoying the Cherry Blossoms and it was a great choice. The mussels were perfect. The burgers were so big we could only eat half and the aioli spiced fries were delicious. Our server Josselyn was attentive and checked on us throughout the meal. Perfect ending to our day. read more

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