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    Yard House

    3.8 (708 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Loud
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Spicy Jambalaya with noddles
    Kyla G.

    The ahi tuna nachos my sister loved. My jambalaya was not tasty lacked seasoning sent back. Had the pepperoni pizza was good. Service was ok little slow. Place had a heavy wait time and didn't call to say it's your turn instead sent a text saying ur removed from the list.

    Flight of beer
    Taryn C.

    I'm not going to lie, I've been to Yard Houses before but this one is the best one I've been to. They handled a busy waitlist amazingly with their text system and estimates being very accurate. They have a great upstairs area which was perfect for the evening. The bar was busy but rightfully so. The food was delicious and I loved the flight of beer that I had. They were local brews that tasted awesome! Would definitely recommend to anyone.

    Poke Nachos
    Alice L.

    Their happy hour deals are really great but it can get pretty busy and take a while to get service. I got the poke nachos which were delicious. I'll definitely be back for happy hour again.

    Keilon L.

    I've been here numerous times and its typically for happy hour and then other times it's very late at night. One important note is that there is no happy hour on game nights across the way at the arena and that's a shame. That's reason for one automatic star loss. There's mad events at Capital One Arena and for them to just cancel happy hour because something is happening down the street is nasty corporate America work. Now on to the food. It's always pretty good. I've never had a bad experience here. The bartenders are normally very engaging so that brings up the experience. Always try to get a seat at the bar because it's the most interesting. Table experiences remind you of just a regular casual dining experience.

    Crispy Traditional Wings - Buffalo
    Guillermo G.

    Fun atmosphere. Great beer and food. We enjoyed the Firecracker Shrimp, Buffalo Wings, and of course, the 20oz Bone-in Ribeye was fantastic.

    Midnight sangria (red wine + remy)
    Donyiel C.

    Good for big groups! Over the last few months I've been in for happy hour with at least 10 and they were able to easily accommodate us. The happy hour specials are good. Not many happy hours around these days so it's nice to see this place thriving! I recently had the midnight sangria (red wine + remy). I only had one! It was nice and strong! Select apps are 50% off. I tried the sliders - comes with 4 and a side of fries. Definitely a great deal. I couldn't even finish them all. Our two servers were great. I only remember Naimah's name, but thank you both for your great service. It's so easy to pay on the app with the split check!

    Linette S.

    We were able to snag a table for two on a Thursday night. The service was a bust - the waitress seemed to be distracted and it took her quite a while to come around to take our orders (we were sharing apps and later learned we could've just done it ourselves on the tablet that was on the table). We shared the onion ring tower, queso dip, boneless wings and fries. My thoughts: Onion ring tower: came with two sauces, one of them was supposed to ranch but it was a bit flavorless. The onion rings had a nice batter and the portion could easily be shared with a bigger party. The boneless wings are fries were decent, nothing noteworthy. The wings did come with the same flavorless ranch sauce as the onion rings. The queso dip was a huge portion, could also be shared with a bigger party. It came with both chips and tortillas which was completely unexpected. The dip was the star of the show for me it terms of appetizers. It had a great flavor.

    Four appetizer bites are arranged on a white plate, each consisting of a hard-boiled egg half topped with seasoned ground meat, crispy bacon, and a slice of jalapeño pepper. The plate is set on a dark wooden table with a black napkin and additional plates in the background. The image appears to be taken in a restaurant setting.
    Megan S.

    Came here with coworkers during a conference last week and still think about some of the appetizers! The cornbread was absolutely delicious and the deviled eggs were as well. The winter beer was outstanding and everyone enjoyed their entrées. It was really crowded with a private event, but we were able to be seated at a snug table pretty quickly. Our server was fantastic and the ambience was perfect.

    Queso dip
    Chris T.

    We came here for a quick bite before we headed out to the game. We didn't have a wait time and the staff got us seated fairly quickly. The ambiance was yard house, since they are a chain restaurant. Our waitress was busy between us and a few other tables and the bar took awhile to make our drinks. Moving along to the food I wish we knew we could order our food sooner, we could've saved our waitress some time by putting the app orders in (which is all we ate) besides a side of fries. The queso dip was great of course and dipping the fries in there was also a good mix. The buffalo wings were absolutely tossed in the sauce and you could taste the heat of the buffalo. The onion ring tower was a hit as always because they were battered so well with that little chipotle sauce. Now the pineapple spritz drink was not that good as far as comparing to other hard houses I've been too. So that was disappointing. All in all, we got a lot of food pretty quickly and the price was good.

    The image shows a pizza with a golden crust topped with melted cheese, sliced mushrooms, and chopped green onions, placed on a metal tray. To the left, there is a bowl of salad with lettuce, croutons, and shredded cheese. To the right, a tall glass contains a pink beverage with ice, mint leaves, and a straw. The setting appears to be a restaurant or bar with a metallic counter and some bar equipment in the background.
    Shanice C.

    I sat at the bar here and the service was great! The bartender was very attentive, and the food came out pretty quickly

    Renee H.

    Soooo.... we lucked up and it was restaurant week in DC and this is where we stopped for lunch. You know how it goes, one price for three courses and it was worth it. The server and the restaurant was a whole vibe. Super friendly and extremely helpful. Really enjoyed the food dishes. Went with a friend so we ordered different foods to try it out and nothing disappointed.

    Lobster Garlic Noodles Lobster Bisque Agnolotti Maui Pineapple Chicken
    Scarlett D.

    A classic favorite. I have a serious obsession with the lobster garlic noodles that buttery, garlicky sauce is unmatched. We also got a steak that was cooked perfectly. The drinks are always strong (just how I like them), and I usually go for the flavored mojitos. I love the lively sports bar vibe and the energy of the space -- it's always a good time here.

    Whiskey Glazed Salmon
    Dinh D.

    I don't come here enough. Seems like a good place to watch sports and drink. I been here only once unfortunately because it's downtown DC and parking can get difficult. I like how the interior is set up with how dimly lit it is but still not too dark. The food is good. I probably had one of the best bread pudding here. Service is good.

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    Food is as good - I left a jacket that I know 100% was here. They said it was not. Don't forget your belongings! They will not be turned in!

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    Good for drinks & appetizers before a play or concert downtown... but not dinner and def not a date night

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    A lot of restaurants in downtown are pricey. This one is reasonable. Food has bigger portion and tasty. There is always a long wait.

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    Great selection of beer, the bartenders were friendly, the food is good bar food, prices are average for Chinatown, I'd definitely go back.

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    Is this place Kid friendly?

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    HipCityVeg - Burger

    HipCityVeg

    (1.2k reviews)

    $$

    Entering HipCityVeg after getting pleasantly lost during my evening DC stroll, I realized I was…read morereally hungry. In that state, I could only stare dumbly at the menu while standing at the counter. Everything looked like exactly what I wanted to eat. But I finally settled on the smokehouse burger: a Beyond Meat patty topped with onion rings and smoked gouda with a golden BBQ sauce. Extremely satisfying. The employee at the counter recommended the Sriracha aioli to go with my sweet potato fries, and I'm glad she did. It's sharp and savory and adequately balanced the sweetness of the fries, which were nicely crispy. I topped it off with a glass of their refreshing turmeric-tangerine beverage. This place is vegan, fast-casual burgers done right.

    This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

    Chaia

    Chaia

    (210 reviews)

    Chinatown

    The handmade tortillas and vegetarian tacos are bursting with flavor in every bite! The tacos are…read morepeppered with spices and herbs, cheese, roasted veggies, and topped with zesty sauce that blend so well together and complement the flavors. All the tacos are unique and tasty - Braised Mushroom with feta, Creamy Kale & Potatoes, Roasted Beets with ricotta, Roasted Eggplant, Skillet Corn and Cauliflower, Lemon Garlicky Greens, Smoky Collared Greens taco, Butternut Squash with goat cheese and caramelized onions. The only taco that I'm not a big fan of is the Scrambled Egg with Black Beans. It's very bland and the eggs are cold. The new Lunch combos are great - I got the Mushroom Quesadilla with Kale Salad. The Kale Salad had a spicy kick! There's a nice large tank of complimentary ice water instead of the faucet. The hibiscus tea is refreshing and sweetened with honey. The coconut lime aqua fresca is refreshing as well and a nice summer mocktail. I've had the blueberry margharita slushie at the Gtown location and really enjoyed it. Always excited to come back and it's become a staple of my office go-to lunch hot spots!

    This is a very cute, hip eatery that specializes in veggie tacos…read more Now I admit; I love me some pork belly tacos, or pretty much anything with meat in it. But hold on - they have a roster that will leave you full, even if you are a self-professed carnivore. I got a trio of different options and loved every one of them. The prices are reasonable (for this area) as well. I also like the space. It was bright and spacious, with almost an independent coffee shop vibe. If I needed to telework, I could see myself hanging here (but eating tacos instead of sipping lattes). Put away any misconceptions about 'vegan' and try it.

    SpiceX - Chicken Tikka Masala with naan bread

    SpiceX

    (15 reviews)

    First time eating Indian food from a food court…read more I ordered a Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer plate with Rice. On top, I requested that they add Chickpeas, Yogurt, and Cucumber + Tomato. On the side, I added a Garlic Naan. We were looking for a quick meal. SpiceX delivered a good amount of flavor at fast food speeds. If you're looking for a sit-down experience, this location is at a bit of a disadvantage since all of these components are put into a plastic tray, everything is intermingling, and it looks like a mess. They only have plastic forks and knives (no spoons) which makes it hard to eat these saucy dishes. Lastly, since a lot of things are pre-made, they're not super hot and they don't adjust the spice level. My favorite thing about naan is it tastes like fresh bread from the oven, which you don't get here. Everything is very mild, and we normally get dishes mild to medium in heat level. If you can get past all that, I think all the flavors are pretty good and the price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. If you're in this area, I think it is a worthy choice for a quick and affordable meal.

    A steal for a fast casual lunch place in L'enfant. They have really good lunch specials and…read morecertainly give you your money's worth for 10.99$. The butter chicken lunch special is really good and filling. You can add supplementary toppings like chickpeas, cucumber, red onions, and various sauces. Service is fast as well since it's chipotle like service.

    Chopt Creative Salad Co.

    Chopt Creative Salad Co.

    (78 reviews)

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    Penn Quarter

    Sadly this location isn't my fave. I gave them a few chances but I'm done. I stopped going for…read moreawhile since I was never satisfied with my food. The customer service isn't the best. I recently visted and was quickly reminded why I don't come here. The bread was hard and stale! They skimp on portions and it's not always fresh. At these prices, it's ridiculous. I need to just walk a bit further and go back to the Metro Center location where it's much better! Sorry, not sorry!

    Seeking a light and healthy lunch, we came to Chopt after visiting the National Archives Museum a…read morecouple blocks away. Options include salads, warm bowls and wraps, which you can choose from their list of creations, or craft your own. If creating your own, the full list of toppings wasn't super clear by just looking at the menu, so you basically just need to view the full selection once you get to the counter. I chose the SANTA FE salad ($10.49 + $3.49 for grilled chicken), a combination of avocado, corn, grape tomatoes, Pepper Jack cheese & crispy shallots atop romaine. When asked, I opted for a "regular" amount of dressing which was their sweet & smoky chipotle vinaigrette; it completely coated my salad. Others in my group asked for "light" dressing and thought it was enough. As my salad made it down the assembly line, I liked how they actually chopped it up while simultaneously mixing in the dressing and therefore thoroughly combined all the ingredients. Before topping the bowl with a lid, they will include a free piece of bread if you wish. I enjoyed my salad and the vinaigrette was very bold in flavor with a surprising spice... the heat grew with every bite! It indeed had a bit of sweetness as well to balance it out. They included a reasonable amount of chicken breast for the additional cost of $3.50. The pieces were tender, lean and of great quality. The romaine was fresh and I loved the crunch and added flavor from the fried shallots. Unfortunately, the bread was very dry, but given that it was free, I really have no complaints there. Overall, the portion size of my salad was fair as the bowl ran deep and it was filled to the top! It was truly a healthy, fulfilling lunch. Plus, they have great seating right outside with a view of the neighboring US Navy Memorial Plaza. Here's hoping Chopt will eventually make its way over to the Pacific Northwest!

    St. Anselm

    St. Anselm

    (1.2k reviews)

    $$$

    We ordered the biscuits, oysters, pan fried mashed potatoes, and butcher's steak with a half bottle…read moreof their chateau de fleurie. Everything was delicious and I would order it again. We ordered the steak medium rare and it came closer to rare. Restaurant was busy at 7:30pm on a thursday. I recommend making a reservation. It was a bit loud. Service was amazing and so sweet!

    Man, places like this need to duplicate as much as they can. St. Anselm did not disappoint from…read morestart to finish! I was a solo diner for this experience and sat at the bar. The bartenders were friendly, filled waters promptly and were fast. I came in about 5pm on a Saturday and there were only 5-6 other people at the bar, but the dining area was pretty full. This place has an almost pioneer-ish vibe with all of the taxidermy on the walls mixed with like your Uncle's cabin in the woods in the 60s. I was digging it. I started with the buttermilk biscuits and pimento cheese. Wow. I could have eaten all of them. The bartender and I agreed that it wasn't a good idea. He said he did it once. I also had a mint julep, and while I normally like them, this one was a little different. The presentation was cool, but the drink was all ice, which was disappointing. For dinner I had the Butcher's Steak, medium well (should have gotten medium) and the Brussels sprouts. I'm thinking about the leftovers now. The folks next to me ordered my exact meal because it looked so good. I will indeed return! Thanks, St. Anselm!

    Yard House - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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