Perfect addition to the neighborhood. We typically order takeout, but have also dined in a few…read moretimes with family/friends. We always start with chive cakes (4/5)and pretty much always order some version of the Thai fried rice 5/5. It's definitely elevated Thai food. I've also had their cabbage curry (3.5/5), could use a more flavor, but good idea in theory. Their cocktails and mocktails are divine. To elevate a mocktail instead of just making an expensive juice spritz is much appreciated. I must mention we did go here right after our engagement (which happened to be after a 16 hour flight back from New Zealand). As we waited for our takeout, The bartender was kind enough to offer champagne, but we're on a non drinking kick but she cheered me on as I took a million pictures of my ring. Needless to say birdsong is comfort and special for us all at once. A must try.

Came here on a late Tuesday night and had a really nice time on the patio! Our server was really…read morehelpful with recommendations and service was fairly quick. I had the ground pork Thai basil bowl and my friend had the khao soi noodles which she really enjoyed. My entree was really good as well - the meat was super flavorful and there was lots of basil. We split the housemade ice cream to finish which was a mango sorbet and a vanilla ice cream. It was pretty solid but not worth $14 in my opinion! I'm not in this area much so there are other Thai places I would return to before this one, but definitely a cute spot for date night or a drink on the patio!

In 2018 I went to the DC location and wrote "I would like to see more hardy dishes for…read morevegetarians." In 2026 I visited the Bethesda location and there is still no vegetarian entree. Stopped in to check out the space right before closing and its huge inside, just keep in mind they close at 10:00 PM on weeknights, though they do offer a daily happy hour from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Passion Pisco Sour was absolute perfection, and the Chicha Morada was very good. For food, the Yuca à la Huancaína needed salt and the sauce that was a bit too thick. The cold Burrata con Quinoa was okay, but surprisingly, it's still the only vegetarian dish on the entire menu. They really should add a green vegetable icon next to vegetarian items to make them easy to spot. For dessert, they offer lucuma ice cream, tres leches cake, and alfajores cookies. Great spot for drinks and atmosphere, but the menu could use a few tweaks.

This place was impressive. Everything that touched the table was delicious! I would highly…read morerecommend the fried rice. I'll definitely be back!​

Late night stop due to our travels. Everyone very polite, food and drinks were great. Cute little…read morespot very close to our hotel.

Came for dinner. Waiter was very accommodating and patient for our large party. I got the buffalo…read morechicken dip and the jerk pasta. The jerk pasta was very spicy but so good! Definitely recommend this place.

Delightful speakeasy with remarkably cozy vibes, super friendly service, and delicious cocktails…read more This small, no-reservations-allowed space is hard to snag a spot in (unless you're willing to wait in their multi-hour-long waitlist), but it's 100% worth the hype and effort. I'd recommend trying to come a bit earlier in the night or on a slightly off day -- we came by around 8 PM on a Thursday -- and you might be able to slip in with no or minimal wait. We were initially placed at a standing table, then relocated to a proper table when one opened up after about 30 minutes. It is a smidge loud, but still manageable, and I love the cozy, homey atmosphere created by the dim lighting, almost industrial architecture mixed with old fashioned bookshelves (which double as bathroom doors), and candles. They have a short menu of custom cocktails you can choose from, or you can also ask for any of the classics and/or tell the bartender what you typically enjoy and let them come up with a good fit. We tried a smattering of cocktails, including two from their menu, a whiskey sour, and a bee sting (which the bartender selected for us based on our general preferences). Each one was expertly crafted and extremely tasty, and made so much better by the ambiance.

OKPB is a popular speakeasy, a pretty small space. You show up and use the ring doorbell to connect…read morewith the host. They will add you to the waitlist and give you an estimated time. I generally will add myself to the waitlist and then head out to grab dinner. If you are called before dinner is finished, they are generally good about moving you further down the waitlist. For drinks, they have a small cocktail menu but the whole appeal is to let the server know your typical preferred drinks/flavor profile and they will create a drink for you. I generally always go that route and have been happy with my drinks. I even requested a non alcoholic drink once and I felt like i got the same fun experience.

Excellent and authentic Italuan food in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Loved it!read more

I was thinking Italian. I'm Eddie Cano comes up in a lot of searches of 'best Italian restaurants'…read morein the district. I went Saturday evening, made a reservation. I have been to the neighborhood before but not this particular location. I arrive a bit early and get a table immediately. The restaurant is on the dark side so you have to tip your menu toward the table light. I was in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs ( not on the menu) but the waitress took the order without a problem. I also ordered garlic bread. She brought a glass of water and I decided on a glass of wine, pinot noir I think. The garlic bread and wine arrive quick. I'm enjoying the first piece of garlic bread and sipping the wine. Nice! The spaghetti and meatballs came out shortly thereafter. I was a disappointed with this part of the meal. Meatballs lacked flavor. No garlic, no parmesan cheese. The pasta was fine but the sauce was watery and didn't taste like gravy at all. I ate most of it, the garlic bread accenting the meal with the wine. I will probably go back. I like the small mom and pop restaurants like I'm Eddie Cano. Service was very good. I was able to get a reservation. The place was clean. It's coming up on comfort food season and I'm always in the mood for Italian.

The ambiance and service are both on point. Room is super unique and warm, nice but not fancy…read more Waitstaff is welcoming and accommodating. Now for the food: we ordered the fish and chips and the cornmeal crusted trout, both were excellent. For the fish and chips, the fish was tender and flavorful, while the batter was rich and crispy. The trout was fantastic as well, the cornmeal crust was well balanced and the fish was fresh. We definitely recommend this place, it's worth the trip uptown!

My dinner at Buck's Fishing and Camping was the best I have had in a long time....by a long shot…read more This is one of the few restaurants in the area where I can truly feel that the kitchen cares about food. And what a joy that is. Although it has been around for decades, Buck's has adapted deftly to our current inflationary environment. Perhaps a luxurious dish like steak au poivre is not longer affordable? Well then, how about Burger Au Poivre? With top quality toppings creatively prepared: grilled oyster mushrooms, gruyere and white cheddar cheese, and grilled vincotta marinated onions. Oh my word. All of it was beautifully plated on a bed of cracked peppercorn sauce. Of course the meat itself was of excellent quality, perfectly cooked to order at medium rare. At $31 it is not cheap, but I think a bargain for a meal that sends you over the moon. An equivalent quality steak would have been exorbitant. We paired it with asparagus tempura (also excellent), a nice bottle of Montepulciano de Abruzzo, and for dessert, apple crisp. I also truly appreciate that the portions are generous. Another thing that has become rare these days. Given the service and unique ambience, this is a special occasion restaurant that is fantastic bang for the "Buck," while also casual enough for date-night any day of the week.

I enjoyed the food and drinks here. The cheesesteak rolls were crispy and delicious. I liked the…read morefilling and the sauce it came with. The chowder was creamy, hearty, and had a great flavor. I also really enjoyed the desserts. The tres leches was great and I liked that the churros weren't too thick. The ambiance was nice - it was an open layout and the decor was chic.

Part of AC hotel. Food is ok but pricey. Had 2 breakfasts here. 15 dollar waffle was disappointing…read morewith weird topping not whipped cream. It was thin and needed more fruit. Cup of hot water for tea was 4.25 1 day and 7.00 the next. Yogurt with granola was 9 dollars for a plastic cup. Chorizo and egg sandwich my wife got was ok but spicey which was somewhat expected. Side of fake bacon was 6 dollars Starbucks pricing for small macchiito . Horrible banana nut muffin was 6 dollars. They have you captive if staying there. I am an Elite marriott member. Luckiky we got discount cards.

Had a lovely birthday brunch at Zinnia! The ambiance was unique, and the downstairs tavern had a…read morecharming, cozy atmosphere. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and he made sure we had everything we needed. Even though it was a busy weekend lunchtime, the service was surprisingly quick and attentive. I ordered a Kir Royale, which was refreshing and well-balanced, while the chai latte was also delicious. My partner and I both ordered Eggs Benedict--one with smoked salmon and the other with braised short rib. The English muffin base was warm, fluffy, and lightly toasted. The hollandaise was velvety with a hint of pepper and almost reminded me of a cacio e pepe sauce. The generous portion of salty smoked salmon paired really well with the runny egg. The small side salad was also a nice touch and helped cleanse the palate between bites of the rich Benedict. We also shared the Brown Sugar Crème Brûlée, which was a small portion but delightful and the perfect way to finish the meal. Since it was my birthday, I also received a scoop of ice cream, which was such a thoughtful touch. Overall, I'm so glad I chose this place for my birthday brunch. I had a wonderful experience and would love to come back and try some of their other dishes!

Dear Restaurant Owner,…read more My husband and I had been looking forward to dining at your restaurant for quite some time and finally had the opportunity to visit on Tuesday, June 2, before attending a concert nearby at 8:00 PM. We arrived at approximately 6:45 PM, were seated promptly, and were greeted by our server, Anna. She was pleasant; however, the service we received throughout the evening was extremely disappointing. We ordered drinks to start. My husband ordered a beer, and I ordered a rosé prosecco. When my drink arrived, it was visibly flat. I tasted it anyway and found it to be both warm and lacking carbonation. When I brought this to Anna's attention, she responded, "I noticed it looked flat too; I'll get you another one." Frankly, this was concerning. If she noticed the drink was not of acceptable quality, it should never have been served to a customer in the first place. We then ordered the mussels appetizer, which was excellent and one of the highlights of our visit. Shortly afterward, I ordered the swordfish special, and my husband ordered the shrimp po' boy. Neither dish would typically require an unusually long preparation time. Unfortunately, what followed was nearly an hour of waiting with no communication. Anna never checked on the status of our meals, nor did she provide any updates. Meanwhile, we watched multiple tables who were seated after us receive their food and complete their meals. By 7:45 PM, with our concert approaching, my husband suggested that we ask for our meals to be packed to go. It quickly became apparent that our entrees had not even been prepared. When Anna finally returned, she told us it would be "another five minutes," indicating that our meals had not yet been cooked despite being ordered nearly an hour earlier. At that point, we had no choice but to take the food to go so that we would not miss our concert. As a result, we ended up eating cold food later that evening. What made the experience particularly disappointing was that we had genuinely been excited to visit your restaurant. We had heard good things and were looking forward to a memorable dinner before our evening out. Instead, we left feeling overlooked and wondering what we had done to warrant such poor service and lack of attention. To my surprise, my husband--who is incredibly kind and non-confrontational--still left Anna a 20% tip, despite the fact that the service did not merit it. I am writing not to seek anything in return, but simply to make you aware of our experience. The quality of the mussels showed us that your kitchen is capable of producing excellent food. Unfortunately, the service and lack of communication overshadowed what should have been a wonderful evening. Thank you for taking the time to read this feedback. I hope it helps prevent future guests from having a similar experience. t

I stopped by SKIPS for happy hour to meet up with a few old friends. I hadn't been in the Chevy…read moreChase area in over five years, so it was great to be back and discover such a fantastic spot. From the moment we walked in, everything was wonderful. The restaurant was spotless, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. We kept it simple with a couple of ice-cold Miller Lites and an order of the World Cup Nachos (the half order), and they were absolutely delicious. The portion was generous, fresh, and packed with flavor. It was the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, and enjoy great food and drinks. If you're looking for a clean, welcoming restaurant with excellent service, cold beer, and amazing nachos, SKIPS is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back. Thank you for a great happy hour! #SKIPSRestaurant #ChevyChaseDC #HappyHourDoneRight #SupportLocalRestaurants #BestNachos #ColdBeerGreatTimes

I've gone here many times, without a problem…read more But tonight I was served a smelly hamburger I couldn't eat. I complained to the bartender. It looked bad, and tasted bad. But the bartender that night, a man with a bald head, wouldn't apologize. He claimed that the hamburger was good, and that I had eaten half of it. I showed him that the hamburger was still there, minus a bit or two. He still wouldn't apologize. I could have gotten sick by eating the burger. But this bartender was blamed me. He still charged the full price on the smelly burger. I just paid and left right away. Bad experience.

Still a nice vibe. I hadn't been in sometime. It wasn't super busy early on a Saturday evening. We…read moremade it for the tail end of happy hour. I love a place with weekend happy hour. The specials were pretty good. I tried the old fashioned and it wasn't bad. We sat outside trying to soak up what little was left of summer. The DJ was good. I do plan to try the igloos this fall/winter.

Nice views. Missed the special elevator so got a hotel guest to key us up. Comfy chairs and seating…read moreon balcony. Didn't try food. Good stop if you are a guest or in the area.