This place is great! My family ordered the fried whiting, blackened catfish, and the crab cake sandwich. For sides we ordered the fries, collard greens, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. The fish was exquisite! I always hate ordering fried fish at normal restaurants because it's too greasy or overly breaded. This place fries it just right! Also, in my opinion, a true test of a soul food restaurants worth is to try their mashed potatoes and collard greens. They were spot on! The collard greens were prepared correctly, and the potatoes were scrumptious! I'll be back read more

I dropped by the Hitching Post recently for dinner. It was just me this time. I was seated promptly (around 7:45pm on a Sunday) near the bar in a booth. I ordered the whiting with two sides (for me mac & cheese and collards) and a lemonade. I loved it all. The food didn't take long to come out. Everything was hot and seasoned appropriately. I ate the whole plate. read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Whiting, Mac & cheese, collards. So yummy and hot! - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am thankful for finding this on Yelp. The best soul food I've tasted in DC! Located in a residential neighborhood, the Hitching Post has a laid back, neighborhood feel. The staff is extremely friendly and approachable. We ordered the 5 pc wing dinner and fried catfish, both entrees came with 2 sides. I chose collard greens and mac n cheese. My entree was the fried catfish. The batter was light, not greasy, and perfectly seasoned. The catfish was juicy and flaky. The mac n cheese (not baked) was creamy and cheesy. The greens was perfectly salty and bitter. It was heaven! The order came with creamy and tangy tartar sauce and homemade hot sauce. I also had a bite of my friend's wing dinner and the seasoning was spot on! I snuck in a bit of the potato salad and it was equally delicious and authentic like the rest of the menu. I want to try everything from the Hitching post! Eyeing the gumbo next! read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Fried Catfish, Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place had to have fell off.. The food is no longer good they give grown people baby servings. I could not believe simple fries were not cooked properly.. Its sad cause I Love to support small business :( This small lil bit wasn't even HOT The fish look like saltfish SAD read more

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You can taste the chefs hard work through every bite. Excellent black owned business. Try the crispy spinach!!!!! read more

Food and vibe were nice. Came on a Sunday afternoon and it looked like most families there were enjoying lunch after church and having a chill Sunday. read more

Great neighborhood place. Friendly. Good music. Relaxed. Great service. Delicious fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, Mac and cheese, and cornbread. read more

Rarely do I provide a 4 star review after only one visit but Hitching Post won me over. For a Saturday afternoon lunch I dined on the catfish sandwich and a side of collard greens. The catfish was piping hot, made to order and the greens were yummy. Note to self, cornbread is not served w/your meal and is ala carte. I was tempted to go with the dinner portion but the lunch size was plenty and left me satisfied. On one side of the street is paid meter parking. On the opposite side is free street parking. Hitching Post is located on the corner of Upshur so you may pass it if you're not sure what to look for. A wooden deck, a few chairs and not so obvious signage point out its location. Shout out to Arlene who was very kind and patient and recommends coming during the week for their happy hour and renowned chicken. There is a bar on site, booth seating and weather permitting seating on the deck. They are able to accommodate groups but the interior isn't very large so a group of 15 could be pushing it. Payment options include cash, credit and Samsung Pay if that's your thing. I look forward to participating in their happy hour specials and exploring more of the menu. read more

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Great location set in a quiet and leafy corner of Petworth, but I won't be going back after my first visit. Hands-down the worst restaurant/diner french fries I've ever had, mine were actually undercooked. I've had soggy fries like these before but I don't think I've ever had undercooked french fries. Also I asked for my hamburger medium well done and I got something that was so rare it was only room temperature, not even warm, and I'm not sure it would've been safe to eat the meat. Too bad , because I was looking forward to discovering a cozy Petworth haunt. read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Rare hamburger meat after ordering medium well done - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is my 'go to' place for soul food from now on. I hate the lack of parking, but I'll deal because it's that good. They even have a small area for group dining. read more

I was in need of some vegetables to fulfill my daily intake. It was almost 8:30 on a Sunday night. I was nearly 20 minutes away from places I searched, including Hitching Post. I looked at the menu and saw steamed broccoli. This wS all I needed to hustle slowly ( lol) across town. When I arrived, I called in a side order of collard greens and steamed broccoli, as I looked for parking. I entered the establishment and was personally greeted but a pleasant woman. Well to the main point, the food. The broccoli was perfect; not too soft/hard. There appeared to be a light sprinkle of red, and it seemed as if I tasted a hint of butter. I don't know. I just know the broccoli held most of its clean original flavor. On the other hand, the collards were seasoned. I was so glad it didn't seem to have the red pepper buds. Some people think that's what everyone wants on their greens. Well Sunday's night batch of collards did not. The seasoning was not overpowering and flavorful. I look forward to visiting this restaurant again to explore the menu. read more

I LOVE this place. It is my standby. Every single thing is good, but shrimp curry is my favorite. If fried chicken is your thing though, this is your place. Drinks are always a generous pour. So much better than any typical annoying DC spot trying too hard, it's the real deal. And no annoying and ridiculous surcharges like so many other places are adding these days. Love it here every time. read more

Service here is incredibly slow and the food isn't that great. It has the DC soul food vibe - where they THINK they are giving you soul food, but if you're actually from the south (like I am), you know what they are serving is just not it. I have been here twice and I would only go back if I had limited options and unlimited time. I will say their crispy spinach, side of mashed potatoes, and bread pudding are all very good. Otherwise everything is just ok. I don't know why people jock the fried chicken- very mediocre. read more

I love this place! In a city that is undergoing massive gentrification, it's nice to go to a place that caters to locals, not the new locals but the old school locals! This place has history! It was a place where blacks could go when they couldn't go to other places. It's been around for decades and I love it! They have happy hour specials and the food is delicious! read more

The food was amazing. I had the curry shrimp and the shrimp were huge. The greens were amazing. My friends got the ribs and pork chops and they enjoyed theirs as well. Ramsey was an amazing waiter...... read more

One of the best places in DC for fried chicken. Always friendly and reliable. Still not sure about dining in but once I am, this is top of the list! read more

firstly, I'll say the service was good. The food, however, tasted like it was sitting out for a while. It didn't taste fresh. The food also lacked a significant amount of flavor. Again, our waitress was nice. read more

Great Gem in the neighborhood! So being a Washingtonian (uptown girl!!!) and still have amazing spots to have a good meal is always a joy. Customer service: Attentive despite there been no only one server mid day Saturday. Food: Made to order. Catfish and wings were seasoned perfectly, crispy and fresh. (You can tell old chicken and fish, well true foodies and cooks lol) Mac and Cheese, potato salad and greens- great sides and all homemade Curry shrimp and rice- Flavor Town! Atmosphere: Friendly. Staff is amazing makes you feel like family. Overall: Great! Will be back. read more

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I love this place the food is so delicious and very flavorful, the staff is very nice and Gina is the best bartender the drinks are so tasty and worth it. The atmosphere is great in there good vibes. Make sure you were your mask and have a good time while enjoying good food and drinks read more

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In my whole 18 years of my life, I've never had such horrible service. I heard so many good things about this restaurant's food! Sadly I was never able to partake in it myself. I arrived at the restaurant with my mom around 4:00 pm and didn't get seated till 4:15 pm. We were left to sit outside without a menu or service for around 20 minutes. When our waiter came to take our order, she said it would be out shortly. I got water and waited for 15 minutes just to get my water. My mother's specialty drink took around 30 minutes to arrive. I know this may sound ridiculous and that we should've just left after being ignored for 15 minutes. But we waited 2 hours for food we never got. The table next to us arrived after us and got the same thing my mother did. Their food came to them first. At this point, it was raining, and I was running out of patients. I asked a different waitress if we could get our food to go because we were tired of waiting. The waitress comes back and tells us the boss thought we wanted to leave. So we did. I felt very unheard and unwanted. I will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone ever. Thank you for reading my review. read more

I love and respect this business - the owner Barry, staff, food and diverse clientele. It doesn't get better! My neighborhood Cheers. An important part of what makes DC home. read more

Nice neighborhood spot. Definitely putting in my rotation. Good people food and drinks read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Mac and cheese is not baked like we do in Kentucky but was good. Chicken and fish definitely worth coming back for. - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Listen to me very carefully: Go. Now. The Hitching Post is a true throwback to the past. As soon as you walk in you're immediately cognizant of the fact that this isn't your typical diner/southern food restaurant. The three booths they have look like they came out of a club from the movie Scarface, the "bar" at the front is populated with tons of condiments and random food items that may or may not be used in conjunction with what they actually serve (a gallon bottle of Ocean Spray Grapefruit juice?), there are plant watering cans in the window sills (wut?) and the Remy Martin paper towel and straw holders on each table make you feel like you're a gangster from the 1970s (or in Grand Theft Auto, one of the two). The only way you'd know that it was 2008 outside is the Hi-Def LCD screen in the corner of the restaurant (we were watching College Football, more on that later). If you're in any sort of rush, don't bother coming, you'll end up leaving pissed off and hungry. In fact, I'd recommend arriving here when you're at that point where you say to yourself, "I'm not really hungry right now, but I will be in an hour" because that's about as long as it's gonna take to get your food. Blasphemy you say? Great food takes time and love, my friends. The good news is, while you're waiting, you'll have time to talk to the locals; the people that have been coming here since 1967. They had college football on TV and the older guys started on about "Back in 1951, when Dick Kazmaier won the Heisman for the first time for Princeton...." We jump in the conversation and it's as if we had all been coming to Hitching Post for 30 years. We informed them this was our first time here and they went on and on about the food. The fried chicken, the pork chops, the hamburger; they loved it all, and with good reason. The wife/server said to us, "you know, we've seen a lot more young people 'round here recently... I think it's this internet or something..." Haha, precious. I told her that's exactly how we found out about her restaurant; "the internet" is singing her praises I exclaimed. On to the food. There were three of us there and we ordered two Half Chickens. This is a bit misleading, as I'm pretty sure our two Half Chickens were more like 8 whole chickens. The chicken came out on four large dinner plates, piled high with crispy fried goodness. A Half Chicken is enough to fill three normal sized people (we took home about 5 extra pieces of chicken to some friends). Also, as a note, if you go, I'd get the Half Chicken Dinner and not the wings, you're gonna want to eat the thigh and breast pieces, trust me. This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. Granted, I didn't grow up in "the south" (no, MD is not the south), but this chicken was unreal; crispy outside with great spice, juicy on the inside, fresh as fresh can come. This is why it takes so long to get your food, it's battered and fried fresh right when you order it. The sides were fantastic, and I can honestly say the potato salad was a life changing experience. I'm not a big fan of potato salad but this was by far the best I've ever had, a must order. The mac and cheese was delicious, with a nice crispy top that you could cut with a knife. The collard greens were fantastic, not the normal uber dark chopped up stuff that usually gets served around here (I just wish it had actual bits of pork in it, but aside from that it's delicious). The cole slaw was just the way I like it, sweet, tons of sauce, not minced but not too big either. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to go back to watch some college football, drink beer and politic with the locals, and eat some scrumptious food. It'll be nearly impossible to not order the fried chicken but the way the old timers were talking about the hamburger and pork chops I may just have to branch out. They also have homemade honey baked ham on the menu *drool* Lastly, I asked the husband/cook which dessert we should order to take home with us and he said "none, it's all store bought..." Just FYI. One final note, my friend Brian who isn't a big fan of the internet (or computers in general) told me to "tell all the internet people that this place is the shit and they should go peep it." If that's not a glowing endorsement I don't know what is. Trust me. Go. Now. read more

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It's unbelievably apropos that Hitching Post would be my 666th review. 666...the number of the beast...the number of the freak penta-winged, triple-breasted, growth hormone-injected half chicken beast that exists at the Hitching Post. I had the pleasure of brunching tushy to tushy in a booth with (clockwise) Michael H., Karman L., Andrew W., Kevin L., the brunch babe herself Alicia G., (me) and Katie F. I split the half chicken with Karman with mac n cheese and fries for sides. Of 7 of us, there were 4 HALF chicken meals ordered and somehow the food would not stopping coming and we had what could only have been 5 full chickens and assorted extra chicken parts all around...like a sick chicken orgy (this one's for you, Lester K.!). It was an experience of pleasure and pain. I heart fried chicken in moderation so I have my limits to intake. The chicken was so juicy and the skin so crispy. I had a meaty breast and then a large drumstick. I couldn't get through that last wing. I tried to summon the power of Grayskull but that didn't work. I shook my fist and cried, "Su K.!!! Jeff W.!!! You should have been here to help us eat all this!!! Or at least shamed me into eating more!". The highlight for me was the big ass bowl of mac n cheese and how buttery and cheesy it was. The fries were yum. I even had some of the spinach and it was so fresh. Hearty thanks to the sweet couple who did their darndest and served our huge group that took over the place. Patience is essential here and you will be rewarded dearly. I left with a box containing a pair of fried chicken breasts. I had one for breakfast and I'm having the other soon for dinner. It's still finger-licking good the day after, microwaved! The cost for this half chicken love fest? $11.95, split in half with my dining buddy. After tax, my portion was probably $6.66. Sign of the freak penta-winged, triple-breasted, growth hormone-injected half chicken beast? No doubt. read more

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So I think I'm still stuffed from the lunch I had on Saturday, 6 days ago. The food here is by no means 5 star food, but what they do they do with extreme excess to a level I have not seen in a long time. The sheer amount of food is simply overwhelming. I suggest if you're coming with 2 or more people you carefully read all the recent reviews and take note of Alicia's photos. This is no joke, 1 single $12 chicken plate can EASILY feed 2 people. The chicken was great, lightly breaded and good quality. The fried oysters were just ok, but considering they are double the chicken in price I would not recommend them. The macaroni was awesome. The fries were kind of subpar, and it seemed like they were prepared in some odd half-fried half-baked combination (combined with the oysters this is a half star deduction). The corn was delicious and loaded with butter. Nicole loved her baked potato as well, and she said the sour cream was way better than any kind you can get in the store. It takes a while to get your food, no doubt about that. Granted we did all converge at the place at one time, but still it's hard to imagine anywhere just having 1 person do all the cooking for an entire restaurant, regardless of the size. It felt more like we were guests at their house, without the comfort of sitting back in a recliner. I actually asked to get a BLT too (I was feeling a bit sadistic), but the lady told me it was just too complicated and ended it with a Ted Stevens-like NO. Sorry, if it's on the menu you should be able to make it, I don't care how many people are there, thus the other half star deduction. It also took about 10 minutes just to get a Coke, and even though I finished it about halfway through I was never offered another. I will definitely be returning here, despite the 25-30 minute drive it takes to get here (anyone know what neighborhood this is actually classified as?). Next time I'll stick to the basics. read more

What Real Fried Chicken and Sweet Tea in NW DC? Did I hear that right??? Thanks to super Yelper Alicia G, I had the chance to (finally) try out Hitching Post restaurant this past Sunday. And was I a happy man after that :) We got there at noon and did not leave until after 2:30 PM! This is a real hole in the wall place in the middle of residences in NW DC. Been there since the 60s and is run by the same couple who started it! The place is really small and is frequented by mostly regulars. The ambiance is stuck in the 60s and thats what makes it special. You are taken care by the owners - husband is the busy chef while the wife takes care of the guests. I'm sure she was overwhelmed on seeing 19 hungry Yelpers descend at her restaurant that Sunday afternoon. But she did not miss a stride in taking care of us. First the bad stuff - Service was SLOOOW - this place is not made for that kind of crowd. If you want fast service go to KFC or Popeyes. If you want good Southern cooking and hospitality, you are at the right place then :) She also mixed up our orders with other Yelpers - which ended up being good as there was no place in my stomach to eat more food! Now the good stuff: Sweet tea was Sweet Tea - as its supposed to be made - sweet and fresh! Now I wont have to travel South of the border (VA) to get real good Sweet Tea! We had Mac N Cheese, Fries, Potatoes for side dish and Chicken Wings for round one. main course never arrived so no review for that. Mac N Cheese - I have history with Mac N Cheese - growing up in India, there is no Mac N Cheese. I came to know of this American obsession when I got off the boat in NYC in 1997! But I have heard of horror stories of bad Mac N Cheese that comes out of the box or if it not done right. So I have waited for Mac N Cheese for the past 12 years! And what a place to lose my virginity (for Mac N Cheese) than at Hitching Post! I'm sure the calories were thru the roof, but man did it taste good! You can take that to the bank my friend! We were scraping the sides for some more :) Potatoes and Fries - good sides but not comparable to Mac N Cheese. Chicken Wings - there are wings and then there are Wings! I don't know where these guys get there chicken from but these wings were HUGE! The batter was delicious and just perfect. The oil used was good too - no after taste of old oil. 3 of us guys shared one order and were full after the wings and 3 sides! It came out to $15 per person including a generous tip that the restaurant deserved! Bottom Line - block off half your Sunday and head over to hitching Post for the best (sorry Georgia Brown) Souther fried chicken and sweet tea! read more

I adore this place. From the friendly owners, Alvin and Adrienne, to the roomy booths (5 in total) and long bar, Hitching Post takes the top spot for comfort food in my heart. Alvin and Adrienne are both so sweet; Adrienne even gave me a hug before we left! Hands down the best fried chicken, mac and cheese and greens in this city. You can taste the love in each bite of golden chicken, fried fresh to order. Other carnies will appreciate the sound of the fryer in the background while waiting for your chicken and other fried goodies to arrive. Though, if you bite too soon, you may be shouting out, "Hot! ... Hot!...HOOOT!" like a few yelpers at my table. (Mostly just Kevin though.) My table ordered 4 orders of the half chicken dinner, each with 2 sides. Everyone got mac and cheese which was creamy, cheesy, buttery and amazing. (This also burnt Kevin's tongue as he dove in after rushing me to take the obligatory photos.) Kevin and I were sharing partners so our other side was potato salad. Karm and Pui Chi had the fries, Andrew ordered spinach and Michael ordered collard greens. Everything was incredible; fresh, delicious and though artery-clogging, for sure, I have no regrets! The math here is curious. I mean I had a plate with 4 drumsticks on it in front of me...but we ordered half a chicken. So, uh, wouldn't that make it 1 drumstick? Not that I'm complaining - I love the way it worked out. And that it is quite possibly one of the best deals in the city; a meal that easily fills up 4 people for $15!? Amazing. It was seriously though, like the never ending rain of chicken on our table. Hitching Post 1, Yelpers, 0. We ate and ate and ate, yet there was still food left on our table. Defeated and full, we leave no meat behind and packed the leftovers to go. Was just as tasty the next day, might I add. Oh you better believe I will return. I'd be a fool not to. read more

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After reading all about this place on Yelp, I decided to check it out. The food looked delicious upon arrival. I took a bite of everything and was pleased. Then another bite into my chicken breast and it was raw. I sat it aside and went to a different piece, also raw inside. A third piece, a drumstick. I tore a piece of skin off and bloody bone marrow began oozing onto the plate. I moved the chicken away, finished the sides, and asked for the check. I didn't need a to go bag, of course. Before I left, I heard the table behind me complaining that their chicken was undercooked. :( Yelp has really let me down on finding some good home cooking in the dc area. I hope I can find somewhere. read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - This is what I got when I tore into my chicken breast :( - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So after all the hype surrounding the hitching post, i think i might have had unrealistic expectations. I expected to just be wowed and in shock of how amazing the food was. And i really wasn't. Dont get me wrong, it was fantastic, just not life changing (except for increasing my cholesterol level exponentially) I dont understand how nine pieces of chicken is only half a chicken (especially since ours had three legs!) but whatever. It was definitely a good deal! 1195 for half a chicken plus two sides??? Can't beat that. I really liked how moist the chicken was and how crispy the frying was. I dont know what they do to those chickens, but they definitely do it right. Its worth the 20-30 minute wait. And now this mashed potato lover was highly disappointed in the fact that the restaurant does not have mashed potatoes. I mean come on! Its a fried chicken restaurant.. mashed potatoes go hand in hand with fried chicken! I did enjoy the mac and cheese but was completely wowed by the potato salad. It was amazing. And i also loved the cole slaw... a good way to cleanse the palate (and arteries). Would i come back??? definitely. But am i going to be craving it?? eh, maybe just that potato salad! read more

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Hitching Post is unassuming from the outside, when I drove up I thought this place on the corner of the street was someone's home instead of a restaurant. This all falls in line with their Southern down home charm. There is no private parking lot, so circle around a few times for street parking. Inside is just as unassuming as outside, place is not very big with a bar area and separate area also in house dining. I ordered take-out so I didn't get to fully experience the in-dining aspect. I did get a chance to sit at the bar while I waited and have a drink. They have daily happy hour which is always a plus. Staff is friendly, bartender made a strong drink and host was welcoming and enthusiastic. I ordered the fried chicken entree that comes with two sides. Chicken is one of their staples and they do it well. The portion size is plenty, as they offer a half chicken, breast, thigh, leg and wing. Chicken was almost perfect. All pieces were well seasoned and fried perfectly. One tiny issue was some of the breast meat was slightly dry, not choke dry but just not as juicy as other pieces. Sides were both forgettable, mashed potatoes were bland and broccoli was also under seasoned and just kind of there. The fact the sides weren't up to par left me a bit disappointed. Chicken is worth the visit and as they have a menu of choice options I would return for sure, might skip the mashed potatoes though. read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Chicken to go - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I grew up off of second street north west. This is my childhood neighborhood and if I had gone to the Hitching Post I may not have left. The food was good. The service fair. The neighborhood atmosphere was great. Everyone was having a good time. I would recommend the Hitching Post for a nice meal and great company as the people were as friendly as the neighborhood is welcoming. Get the catfish and the Mac and cheese. read more

Had the spaghetti, collard greens, and broccoli on a quiet weekday evening. Happy to report I didn't have to wait forty minutes as is typical on a busy weekend evening. Broccoli and greens were outstanding. One long stem of broccoli with a gracious dollop of butter on top. Easily chopped with a fork, assisted with a butter knife. Collard greens were terrific with a dash of salt and pepper. Spaghetti was much less inspiring. Sauce was a runny soup and the noodles were the cafeteria variety. Still, it worked just fine with the spicy sausage. Not a fan of the fried chicken, but the spaghetti is decent when paired with the sides. I'm a big eater and I was served enough food for two people. Damage? $15. Going to be hard pressed to find that elsewhere in the city. Extra star goes to HP for portion size and sides. read more

This place only has 3 booths inside and only one of them is for 2 people while the other booths are for a larger group of 3 or more. There is plenty of seating at the bar though. We ordered the half fried chicken dinner and we got collard greens and macaroni and cheese for the sides. This is not fast food my friends. It took around 35 minutes from ordering to being served. It was worth it. The chicken is fried perfectly where the skin is nice and crisp but not greasy. The breading has ranch in it and when I took my first bite I thought about cool ranch Doritos. How awesome would that be to make ranch flavored chicken skin snacks? The macaroni and cheese is sub par. It wasn't cheesy at all, the macaroni was soggy and it was old. You know how cranberry jelly from the can looks like when you pour it out of the can? Well, the mac and cheese was apparently in a to go container and they poured it out on an eat-in dish for us. It was perfectly shaped like the previous container. I wouldn't recommend this dish. The collard greens were excellent. It wasn't bitter at all and the pork flavor was subtle and slow cooked to perfection. I think this is the best collard greens I've had in DC. This was a huge meal for 15 bucks. Other than time, there is no excuse to not eat here instead of fast food fried chicken. It's actually cheaper when you think of how much food they give you. My new go to place for fried chicken. What a deal. read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Half a chicken, two sides for 15 bucks. You're welcome. - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was excellent and the true definition of soul food! It's also located in a lovely neighborhood with excellent outdoor seating. Highly recommend the fried chicken. read more

I went to this place due to all of the great yelp reviews.... and I'm really sorry to say that I didn't have as great of an experience there. I ordered the fried 1/2 chicken with mac & cheese and greens and to be honest, NOTHING was seasoned well. True, the portion size was HUGE, but it really could have been seasoned better. When our waitress asked us did we want a box to take our chicken (at least 3 untouched pieces) home, we told her we'd pass. Now, considering all of the phenomenal reviews about the chicken, my guess is that this was just a day where the cook and/or the seasoning was off.... But this CLEARLY was not the best fried chicken I ever had... But again, I don't think that everyone else is wrong (b/c there are too many great reviews), I just think I may have gone on a day where things were a little off. Otherwise, the server was very personable, and the music on the juke box really made me enjoy the time I spent there, despite my disappointment in my meal. read more

We went to Hitching Post a little while back but I'm.pretty sure things don't change there all that fast. We sat inside to enjoy the A/C. Had a really nice waitress who kept checking in. I had decided to take the rest of the day off so I started downing some Cosmopolitans which were a drink special. I had seen the mention of fried chicken so I ordered that knowing it takes 20 minutes. The Colonel had steak and the Sprossling had catfish..there was so much food what with sides and all we just made a separate combo platter out of it for Klink who was joining us on his way home from the airport. Everything was super tasty. I love that this kind of homey forever been around joint is in the neighborhood and I definitely plan to return! read more

Four (4) words: Lemon cello mascar pone. Alright, a few more words: Loved coming here ten+ years ago. Quirky, inexpensive, generous portions, very neighborhoody. Great for beer and a bite after golf at Soldiers Home. The new ownership has kept much of the old and added some admirable new. Fried chicken is still admirable, collard greens perfect, mac&cheese like it sposed to be. New stuff: Calamari perfectly fried (I'll blame the chewiness on the individual squid), mango shrimp SPICY ("habañero" in the description is a warning to be taken seriously). We chose the limoncello mascarpone cake for dessert, and it was great. Other desserts sounded good, too. Of course, prices are a dollar-sign category or two higher than before. A coupla less pricey beer options and appetizers would help make the place less of a splurge. Not that it's *so* expensive: dinner for 2 with 2 apps and 2 beers and shared dessert plus tax and 20% tip was just under $100. We'll be back! read more

Outstanding! Wonderful neighborhood restaurant in Petworth. So good we came back the next night. Calamari and fried pickles for appetizers. Chicken wings, crab cakes, burger, greens, potato salad, blackened catfish, cornbread. Absolutely delicious. Ask for Chandler and sit outside. Oh...and don't forget the rum punch! read more

This is a decent place, with more than decent people. The staff is excellent, and the regular patrons whom you'll meet if you come often enough are amazing, friendly, unpretentious people. The drinks are regular, just regular, nothing is going to knock your socks off. The food, to me, leaves something to be desired. I have to qualify that by saying much of my extended family is Southern. Many of us are real Southern home cooks...we know how to cook this type of cuisine and how it is supposed to taste. The potato salad is okay, but tastes store bought in all honesty. The macaroni and cheese is not very good at all. The greens are bland, with no seasoning. The 'french fries' are basically single-fried big potato sticks...nothing to write home about. The fried fish is decent, but you don't get that much for the price, and the batter is very salty. (I've had the fried whiting/catfish ~10 times.) The desserts are store bought. The portions aren't voluminous enough for the price...this isn't haute cuisine...if you charge a price like this your portions should make up for that (see Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's, et. al.). It gets to a point in this industry where it becomes obvious the owner is trying to squeeze out a profit. I wish I had visited the Hitching Post a few years ago when it was under the stewardship of the original owners. There was much praise for that restaurant, but I cannot compare it to the current version. I think most people come here as a sort of tradition or club house, not because the food is especially good. The third star is for the very nice staff (minus the owner), the friendly regulars, and because I respect the tradition of the place in DC. If you're a newbie to the place, I'd view it as a two-star semi-pricey greasy spoon. read more

The Hitching Post Restaurant - Kentucky Bourbon... - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I live this spot! They have the best fried chicken in the area. The staff is warm and accommodating. The outdoor seating is nice. The menu is good and drinks are great. And they deliver with UberEats!! I can't wait to return! read more