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    The Highlands

    4.5 (43 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Salmon cakes, fried green tomatoes, shrimp & grits
    Ashlee S.

    A wonderful neighborhood gem! My mom has been raving about the his restaurant for months after visiting a couple of times. From the food to the staff to the ambiance, The Highlands is a much needed neighborhood staple. We went for a Saturday brunch and shared the fried green tomatoes, salmon cakes and shrimp & grits. I loved every single dish so much! They were packed with flavor and had unique presentation. While I don't live in the DC area anymore, I can't wait to visit The Highlands when I'm in town.

    Brioche French toast scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon and friend potatoes(not pictured BUSSIN.
    Chennette W.

    The food was amazing everything that was on my plate was delicious! Customer service is good food was cooked with care! The only thing is this place is small but the staff is amazing! The ambience is a whole vibe well lit and amazingly clean bathroom is great? I would recommend

    Fried Shrimp Omelette
    Deidre J.

    Food was amazing! The service was on point! Very Friendly Hostess and Staff! I will definitely be back!!

    Salmon
    Quenterra C.

    The salmon, spinach, and mashed potatoes are really delicious! The service at this location is professional and quick. The inside is a Harlem renaissance vibe.

    Chandra M.

    The staff was amazing and the food is absolutely delicious and with soul, I recommend those of you whom love soul food to experience this restaurant anytime, you will never be disappointed.

    Vegan Gyro is amazing!!!

    You can order ANYTHING on their menu and it will never disappoint! It's that good! The atmosphere is inviting, warm and relaxing. The employees make you feel welcome.

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    Absolutely fantastic!!! Great food! Great people. Nothing to complain about. It's my neighborhood spot, and i will keep coming back!

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    Very consistent. Food is always on point. I love both locations and glad they opened one near me. Drinks are crazy expensive tho.

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    Food was good but every time i visit the Branzino Fish isn't as filling ( smaller size)

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    Bad experience, food cost too much not to be good. I will not be eating there again.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and ambiance right at Penn Branch SE. a perfect local spot that we are excited to open in our neighborhood.

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    2 years ago

    Great food , good service! All of the Highlands restaurants have been very good for me and my guests!

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    3 years ago

    great for the neighborhood. love the fact that you can get breakfast and Jamaican food from one spot lol

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    3 years ago

    I love everything about this place. Faithful customer. Everything thing I had was amazing.

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    3 years ago

    Solid food options for the whole family. On Sunday, we enjoyed a live band while we waited!

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    3 years ago

    Food was very good and service also ,Ambiance, noise levels were bearable ,parking available easy access

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    3 years ago

    Food is great! We had the short rib and the fried fish. And the bread pudding!! Energy and service is amazing. Highly recommend.

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    I've eaten there twice and each time the service was good. Robin was our waitress. She ensured that we had an excellent dining experience.

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    4.1(250 reviews)
    2.2 miCapitol Hill

    Finally made it to The Duck & The Peach and I'm already planning my next visit…read more The space strikes that perfect balance. It feels upscale and thoughtfully designed without being stuffy or uncomfortable. The duck absolutely lived up to the hype. I'm usually hesitant ordering duck since it can be undercooked, but this was done perfectly and incredibly flavorful. Easily the standout dish of the night. We also tried a fish dish that was solid, but if you're choosing, go for the duck every time. There's a mushroom appetizer that I wish I could remember the name of because it's a must-order. Same goes for the crudo, which was fresh and delicious. And I have to mention the bread and butter. The pink pumpernickel bread paired with that perfectly whipped butter was unreal. Simple, but done exceptionally well. The whipped mashed potatoes deserve their own moment too. They were so smooth and rich they basically melted in your mouth. And then dessert sealed the deal. The Black Forest cake was absolutely divine. Truly a 1000/10 moment. The only real miss for me came at the very end. They handed out bright red DoorDash bags for leftovers, and it completely clashed with the otherwise polished experience. When I asked about it, I was told they use them because they're free, which honestly made it feel even more out of place. A small detail, but it took away from an otherwise beautifully curated night. Overall, still an amazing dinner. Not sure what took me so long to try this place, but I'll definitely be back.

    Our party of four had dinner at this restaurant recently. The decor is modern, without an…read moreidentifiable theme. We ordered the large porterhouse steak and a full rotisserie chicken to share as entrees. For sides, we enjoyed trumpet mushrooms and asparagus. The pumpernickel was fresh and hot--but it cost $14 for a small loaf. Maybe skip that unless you are carb-deprived. The cocktails looked interesting, but expensive. We opted for tap water and a later cocktail at home. Service was excellent, but our waiter was spread thin over several tables. Water refills came often. They charged an $8.13 "kitchen benefit fee", which I don't agree with. Restaurant owners need to handle their staff pay and benefits internally. We may be back later in the Fall when friends visit DC, but we will avoid the cocktails and bread.

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    4.2(117 reviews)
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    Burger: great, no notes…read more Gumbo fries: I don't know about doubling up carbs with the cold potato salad on top. Boilermaker: solid.

    Hill East Burger was good. Great happy hour, good food, cute Tex Mex decor. I would visit again if…read moreI lived nearby, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. I visited at 5 PM on a Monday, right after they opened. We got some burgers and fries. The Terlingua Burger ($13 for single patty) comes with cheese, beef chili, onion and yellow mustard. The chili didn't stay on the burger. It was basically beef with more beef. Tasty but not that interesting. The Lancaster ($12 single) had bacon, cheese, pickled onion, tomato relish, and arugula. It was a bit sweet with the tomato relish. Pretty good overall. Fries ($6) are "curly-ish" in a shape I've never seen before. I didn't think they would have the right balance of soft to crispy, but they were great. Happy hour includes a $2 tallboy beer which is impossible to beat anywhere in DC. The Montucky Cold Snap was a light lager, like you'd expect. The place is small, but cute. I like the two-person mini-booths and the Tex Mex decor. 20% auto-grat even thought it's not a full service restaurant. They have signs on the table inviting you to get your own silverware, napkins, and condiments. We ordered by QR code and had staff bring us the food and bus the table.

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    3.7(49 reviews)
    2.5 miCapitol Hill

    I came here with a friend visiting from out of town. We were walk-ins. The maitre d was unusually…read morehostile. It was the first time I was dealt such a cold reception by a restaurant host. We were seated on the ground floor. The decor was exotic in a pleasant way and it looked like there were many seating or standing options. It was quiet in the early afternoon. We ordered the fries with aioli, I had the lamb tartare and my friend the lamb bolognese, and we both had pound cake for dessert. We both deeply enjoyed the taste and presentation of the dishes we ordered. The fries were hot and crispy and the aioli delicious -- I only wish there were more given the generous portion of fries. My tartare had the taste and texture of pate, despite the lamb chop exterior. Very clever. The aroma was just right. The cake was warm and moist with a crispy crust. My friend remarked that dishes of similar quality, taste, and presentation would cost triple in Manhattan. Regrettably, we were charged $12 for the $10 dessert. The waiter attributed it to a "computer error," but I've had to deal with overcharging by several of my favorite DC restaurants. Whether intentional or not, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Other cons: The menu is admittedly sketchy. My friend and I were unwilling to gamble on expensive and elaborate dishes. It sounds like the reviewers here did. Also, the restaurant is located in the heart of Capitol Hill, far from the metro. It's a long walk or you'll be looking for parking. Butterworth's is now my favorite restaurant in DC. I've been wanting to bring my family here for the longest time, but I've hesitated because I don't want to deal with the contempt of the host, the embarrassment of disputing false charges, and the pain of finding parking. I've been wanting to return solo for the longest time, but I've hesitated because the place is in the middle of nowhere, and I don't want to walk 25 minutes or pay $15 for a cab ride just to pay another $50 for a meal here, as wonderful as the experience might be. All that said, in terms of taste, presentation, ambiance, and price, Butterworth's left a strong and positive impression on me.

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