wonderful experience! The service was amazing; friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Christine was our server, she was grThe dinner was delicious, and everything came together to make for a lovely evening. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back! read more

I like this place for so many reasons. 1.Beautiful ambiance for a date or a group birthday dinner. 2. Enjoyable Happy Hour 3. Never packed out 4. Food-consistently good Happy Hour (from 3 to 6 Monday through Friday) offers solid wine selections and premium cocktails for $8. We enjoyed the grilled wings with lemon pepper rub and dipping sauce and the Jalapeño & Bacon Jam deviled eggs. There is also a chef's sampler platter for 2 that has a taste of all the things they do well. Not to worry, they also have a non-pork deviled egg too. Street parking on this side of the city isn't that bad after work hours. Despite chicken coming across as predictable, YardBird doubles down on upscale Southern Cuisine that has something on the menu for everyone. read more

Yardbird - Rose - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Really great vibe in here, especially the design and overall atmosphere. To start, we got the Watermelon Mojito. It was good, but I think it would be much better if they used more watermelon juice because I wasn't really getting much of a watermelon flavor. The deviled eggs with bacon jam were top tier and definitely a hit at the table. The Great American Way Burger, on the other hand, wasn't anything too special. It tasted like a pretty standard burger, and the fries that came with it were a little boring. We also tried the Fine Fried Chicken, which was definitely some good Southern-style fried chicken. It came with mashed potatoes, which were okay. Service was great. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd definitely come back to try their dinner menu read more

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Went for brunch with my party of 4. The host was so kind to find us a table as I accidentally made a reservation for the Las Vegas location. The waitress even tried to find suitable vegan options for one of my friends as the menu does not readily list them. He took the time to try to find a replacement for the country cobb protein bowl which our party really appreciated. That is above board service. The food was filling, but the temperature was not hot enough for the waffles and burrito noted by my friend. But I do love the non-alcoholic section of the menu. The Passion Fruit Breeze was sweet and spicy with the pinch of ginger. The waffles were a hit at the table though. I think it is the restaurants best dish. For your info - there is an automatic 18% gratuity added to each check. read more

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I was in town for work this week, and stopped here for dinner with a colleague. We ordered the biscuits as a starter and they're simply fantastic. My coworker had the blue crab pasta and raved about it. I had the chicken tortilla soup, and it was fantastic. I know it's a chain, but it doesn't feel like it. Definitely recommend. read more

Fresh off the plane from Southern California, my wife and I were starving and craving fried chicken--and this place delivered! We dropped in around 6:00 PM on a Tuesday, and the vibe was lively and upbeat. Even though it was packed, the service was fantastic; two of the bartenders teamed up to take great care of us. My wife ordered the fried chicken plate (she dove in before I could even snap a photo), and I went with the chicken and waffles. Both plates were huge and absolutely amazing. Whenever we're back in town, we'll definitely be stopping by again! read more

Yardbird - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time visit. I was a little blown away at $42 chicken and waffle plate but - what the heck - it was a business meal. TBH, it wouldn't be something I'd get again. The chicken wasn't very moist, especially the breast. It was actually quite dry. Definitely disappointed. read more

Yardbird - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Me and my boo had a little date night and it was the perfect little spot . My salad was so good! And his burger was gone in 2.5 secs Our server was good with explaining portions ensuring we had what we needed and wanted. read more

Yardbird - Salmon Little Gem Caesar Salad. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Yardbird in Washington, DC delivers an upscale dining experience with a menu that's well-priced for the location, atmosphere, and overall quality. We stopped in around 1:20 PM and were able to grab seats at the bar, which turned out to be a great choice. The Bourbon Lemonade was easily one of the highlights of the meal, refreshing, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. If you're looking for a cocktail, this is definitely one to order. The chicken sandwich sliders were delicious, with juicy chicken and a soft biscuit, but the honey drizzle was a little overpowering for my taste. I'd recommend asking for the honey on the side so you can control the sweetness while still enjoying the flavors of the chicken and biscuit. The scrambled eggs were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. They were presented beautifully on a stylish plate, though the taste itself was fairly standard. The bartenders were attentive, friendly, and kept everything moving smoothly despite the busy lunch crowd. The service matched the upscale feel of the restaurant and made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Yardbird is a great brunch or lunch spot with a welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and excellent drinks. I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the DC area. read more

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What can one say about YardBird that has probably already been said? Well no matter cause YardBird is a personal fav of mine! I've been to the DC and the Las Vegas locations and noticed that depending on which location you visit the menu can slightly change a few things. I prefer coming during Brunch hours which runs on the weekend from 10am-4pm. The buttermilk biscuits with honey butter and housemade jam are yummy. And the creme Brule waffles offer a nice sweetness for the sugar crave you might be having. And the fried chicken is to die for. Even has a gluten free option! But my fav brunch item is the gravy train. Which is a bacon, fried chicken, egg, and cheese sandwich SMOTHERED in gravy. This location also is within walking distance from a few metro stops. And there's a parking garage or two nearby in addition to street parking. read more

Yardbird - Gravy Train Biscuit Sandwich - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have never been here nor heard of this place but not like in a bad way. My friend who has celiac actually found this place on the gluten Free app. Honestly god bless cause it's such a cute spot!!! I do hate that you can only order breakfast 10-11am but SOO worth it when you get the GLUTEN FRIENDLY CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. like what?! Period. I haven't had fried chicken in almost 2 years and it was so amazing. The staff was super nice and attentive too. good vibes all around. I'm forsure coming back- but next time with my BOYFRANDDD and he can pay for all the food I'm about to eat there. Well tbh, all the food HES going to eat cause he's a little fatty ( like me ) read more

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Great brunch spot. It was real tasty and the ambiance was nice. Service was pretty awful though. I kept needing to get up and re request things I already requested. Nonetheless it was alright since I paid through inkind which saved money. read more

Very nice restaurant. We had Saturday night reservation for a nice size group. Our table was ready when we arrived. Service was quick and efficient. Everyone loved their food. I do not eat pork and was disappointed that the corn bread had bacon in it but the biscuits were a good alternative. I was visiting DC and would return to thrust's restaurant when I come back. read more

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Best food ever! My husband, toddler, and I had a great menu to choose from and when we got the food, the taste was superb!

An amazing dinner; we went for dinner and it was great, the service was exceptional, our server (I wish I could remember her name) was delightful. She made outstanding recommendations for appetizers and meals, we enjoyed all of her recommendations. The food was delicious, we couldn't get enough. The restaurant was welcoming and created an environment that made each table feel as if they were the n their own restaurant. I highly recommend you enjoying a meal here. read more

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We ordered chicken from here and it was DREADFUL. Dry and not even slightly warm. No matter that our bill was more than $100. Never again. read more

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Tried Yardbird for brunch for the first time and had a great experience! I was seated right away without a reservation, which was a nice surprise. My waitress was super friendly, bubbly, and really knew the menu. She gave some great recommendations. I ordered the American breakfast and the biscuit French toast. Everything was good! The sunnyside eggs were especially great, and both the sausage and bacon were cooked really well. Even the arugula salad that came with the breakfast stood out. It had a light lemon vinaigrette that I really enjoyed. The hash browns with a fried block delight. I wasn't sure what to expect with the biscuit French toast, but it tasted exactly like it sounds. biscuits turned into French toast. It didn't have that classic French toast flavor, but it was still really good and worth trying. The atmosphere was nice, pretty packed, but the noise level was just right. My waitress checked on me often, which I appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back for brunch! read more

Yardbird - All American Breakfast Biscuit French Toast - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had been meaning to upload this review since my visit back in February, but I never got around to it until now. This was my first time dining here, and it was for a Valentine's Day date. The ambience was beautiful, and the food was amazing. Unfortunately, our waiter left a bit to be desired--he seemed disconnected and wasn't very attentive until it was time for the bill, which was disappointing. Aside from that, I genuinely enjoyed the menu and would definitely return for another visit. read more

Service was friendly, attentive, and overall one of the highlights of the visit. The menu is straightforward and not overwhelming, which made ordering easy. Prices are reasonable, and the children's menu is especially generous for the cost. The bathrooms could definitely use some attention--they weren't very clean, and the hand soap had a strong chemical smell that reminded me of a perm solution. An 18% service charge is automatically included in the bill, which is something to keep in mind when dining here. I didn't manage to take photos of the food, only the dessert, but here's what we tried: The lemon pepper wings were decent--not crispy enough but nicely seasoned, though not particularly standout. The short rib with mashed potatoes was flavorful and tender, though slightly on the salty side. Still, it was a satisfying dish overall. The kids' burger was surprisingly good and better than what you usually find on most children's menus. The chicken soup was also decent--very flavorful with cilantro, avocado, and chicken, and all the ingredients worked well together. That said, it's probably not something I'd order again. For dessert, the banana cheesecake pudding was quite good and pleasantly not overly sweet. The apple pie à la mode had plenty of apples and good flavor, though there wasn't much crust or strudel topping. The apple texture fell somewhere in the middle--not too soft, not too firm. Personally, I prefer more crust and smaller apple pieces, but that's just a preference. The overall atmosphere felt like a typical casual bar-and-grill vibe--think along the lines of an Applebee's-style setting. We would return to try other things on the menu. read more

Yardbird - Apple Cobbler - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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When you're looking for an upscale Southern meal, yardbird is a great place to go. The interior is well decorated. The bar ambiance is great. The floorplan is unique, with the central bar and lower half level. The menu is not super vegetarian friendly, but you can make do with sides or substitutions. read more

Yardbird - Fried okra - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Nice decor. Paul was outstanding. He was attentive. The Spanish speaking bartender in training who doesn't drink forgot my grapefruit mimosa. It wasn't until Paul asked if we were okay. After I mentioned the drink, and she actually started making the mimosa. Which was on the other side of the bar. We were not a priority for her. That was clear. I would have tipped above the automatic gratuity if Paul only served us. He was courteous..professional and kind. The lady next to me ordered the same chicken sliders. She had a whole piece of chicken. Mine where cut in half. Hers looked like a $18 dish. Mine looked rather subpar compared to her sliders. I didn't feel satisfied with the presentation since another customer ordered the exact same dish. Her dish was crispy and looked inviting. Mine was underwhelming and subpar. read more

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Great food and great experience. My husband and I have been to the Chicago location and this was our first time trying their DC spot. We were seated immediately and had multiple staff members touch our table. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles which is delicious and a must order here. The burger was very good but $35 is a steep price for a burger. It was good but nothing special. The skillet cornbread is a must order. The chive butter was delicious and it's a huge portion. They do place an automatic 18% gratuity on all checks. We tipped a little more since the service was phenomenal. The good is great but this place is expensive for southern food. read more

Yardbird - Skillet Cornbread - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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11:30 am Bartender : Paul This is my first time and it was a 5 min walk from my hotel Eldon Luxury Suites. I came to meet my late a$$ friend for brunch. I did too much drinking this holiday season and I opted for spirit free drinks. I started with the PASSION FRUIT BREEZE. Cute drink and it's a zinger ... maybe it's the ginger ale that gives that effect. My eggs came out really quickly . I asked for them to be fried and scrambled but they still came out lil' wet . It was not a big deal since they were still delicious. Enjoy your meal and the stylish ambiance. read more

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Yardbird was an amazing experience! I was searching for something close to my hotel for diner and yardbird was very close walking distance in the NW area of DC. From the time you enter you can tell that your dining experience is going to be enjoyable! The lighting, decor, and layout is extremely impressive. We orders their steak and braised short ribs with a side of Mac and cheese. Everything came out looking great and our service was outstanding! Yard bird offers a hero's discount! Don't be afraid to ask. We definitely plan to come again! read more

Yardbird - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went here back in September. I'll never understand the negative reviews to the food at this place as I've never had anything bad yet! It has got to be in my top 10 favorite restaurants in DC. I will say I have experienced iffy service which wasn't the best but the food and ambiance makes up for it. This go around I decided to get the Wagyu burger. I usually would do the fried chicken, salmon, or french toast depending if it's brunch or dinner. I'd vary the sides or mooch off my friends and haven't had anything off putting. Anyway, something spoke to me to get the burger and I was thrilled. I still think of the burger and it's been a month+ since I've had it. My friends will tell me I need to let it go but I simply won't. I do want to add that the server attempted to sell me on the steak frites after I inquired on the price since it's labeled "MP" on the menu. I believe at the time it was $75 and I thought that was not worth it. At one point she highlighted it was boneless. I chuckled as I've never experience a bone-in steak frites before. read more

Yardbird - The Great American Wagyu Burger - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Overall experience was average from all aspects. The restaurant made mistake on just a salad entree. Grilled chicken was too dry and salty. Servers were not attentive. Food and service did not justify the prices. read more

Coming from the National Book Festival at the convention center we stopped in here for a meal. The only had a brunch menu, which I assume is a weekend thing. But before getting to the menu, it took awhile to get serviced. We walked in and waited for a couple of minutes at the host stand and, when no one appeared, we just grabbed seats at the bar. It took the bartender awhile to acknowledge us as well, and the service was pretty slow. This could be because the restaurant applies an automatic 18% gratuity,, and this can certainly cause wait staff to not be as attentive when they know they get a good tip regardless. I will give the bartender some credit however, because they didn't have the hash browns I wanted so they nicely offered to provide some truffle fries on the house. When the meal came out the fries did not, and the waitress/bartender noticed and said she'd check on it. I appreciated this as well, and soon we got the fries. The food was delicious! I had the chicken biscuit sliders, and they provide some honey hot sauce that you simply must try. It made an already good sandwich even better. The truffle fries were also good. I washed it down with a blueberry bourbon lemonade. It was on the tangy side but still good. If they work on the service just a little bit they'd be five stars easy! read more

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The jalepeno cheddar cornbread was sooooo good. Let's start there! It was hot & fresh and surprisingly we both loved that there was actual corn in the bread Lol. We were on the search for some good food in DC and Yardbird did not disappoint. It was located across the street from our hotel so it was perfect. We got there a little before closing and the service did not suffer because of it. Not only were our servers very attentive but we received our food quickly, it was hot and good. Very fulfilling! It's a cute spot, the lights were dim but there was still an upbeat feel. Some patrons were hanging at the bar while others were enjoying date night (us!) lol. We're not huge sweets people but both enjoyed the baked apple dessert and the food was delicious. read more

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All the food we ordered were so good, the server was great, and the atmosphere were chilled. We would come back again if we're in the area. read more

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What a great experience we had! The restaurant is conveniently located and has beautiful decor and a large bar that puts out proper cocktails. The energy level is high so that means it is a bit noisy. Server was fantastic, engaging and helpful. We had fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, Cajun shrimp and an amazing corn bread lathered in high fat butter. The mains looked amazing for my friends but I had the chicken and waffles. The chicken was so moist and flavourful that my taste buds were alive. Portion size was very large and that included the desserts! I had never seen a chocolate cake so large. Great meal and great service! read more

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What a charming place in DC! I was in town for a conference and got invited to a private happy hour event here. What a great menu of Southern comfort food and great cocktails. The service was incredible and the ambiance so cute and comfortable. read more

Food was good service was great. I had the chicken and waffles. They were good I thought chicken was roasted not fried but still good. Cousin had lobster Mac and cheese great presentation. Other cousin had crème brûlée waffles. Atmosphere was nice and clean. It's always busy so make reservations. I was able to make reservations as I was walking there. read more

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Visited this DC location next to the convention center for a quick lunch. It was the weekend, so it was a brunch menu. Big bar as you enter in the center, with seating around the rest of the restaurant. The gin cocktail I had was delicious! The cornbread was warm and the butter was perfectly balancing with the saltiness. The kids meals were above what we expected and our kids devoured it all. Service was nice, but a little slow. We weren't in a rush, so it didn't bother us. read more

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overall a great experience. we went on super bowl sunday so it wasn't very crowded Sydney came right over and got us water and checked to see if we were ready to order anything. She was great, she answered my questions about the gluten free things and we placed our order. we started with the deviled eggs yardbird style, they were savory, I wish they would've cut the filling in half and added a few more salmon roe but other than that they were very good. I got the gluten free chicken and waffles (I missed this meal) they have a separate frier for it and let me tell you this meal did not disappoint. the chicken was crispy and juicy and the waffles were fluffy. it came with a cute little bottle of syrup and hot sauce, I went with the syrup and it was so good. there were little pieces of watermelon on the side which were meh since it's not in season. Overall my meal was delicious best gluten free chicken and waffles i've had out in a long time. my so got the american wagyu burger and said it was really good, I tried a fry and they were well done with the perfect amount of salt. the drinks were good as well, I got the sippin on trouble but feel like I should've gotten the bourbon drink because it went well with my chicken and waffles meal. overall can't complain and everything was appropriately priced for the area. cute spot, nice service, good food. read more

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A nice ambiance after a long day of work. We sat at the bar for happy hour which had a decent variety of cocktails and bar bites. We ordered a Tommy's Margarita which was so so - after a little remixing it was alright. Starting with the Chef's Tasting Plate - loved the deviled eggs, the chicken biscuit was standard and the fried green tomato BLT was delicious except the fat on the bacon was too thick. The bbq grilled chicken satay was standard as well but the star of the show was the Texas Twinkie. A burst of flavor bombs - the bacon was glazed and cripsy, the pepper was firm, cheese was melted with a decent amount of salt - this is something I would order again to soak up the cocktails. This is where I have an issue - our initial bartender Tamika was very polite but then ended leaving without checking on us or saying a word. 20 min had passed until our new bartender Mainor (?) told us that she left as well as forgot to put in one of our orders. So he ended up comp'ing a round of pineapple margaritas (the best) as a good gesture. Overall it was a good experience for my first time and I look forward to returning. read more

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Amazing vibe and food . Unfortunately they did not have the Porter steak but the Hot chicken came with mash potatoes and a side of Little Gem Caesar Salad. made up for it. The cherry on top was the biscuits. Highly recommend. The manager Kevin had a kin eye for detail and great customer service. read more

After the car show we were hungry and came to yardbird. It was pretty busy when we arrived but I was able to snag a sane day reservation. We got the green juice, and the turmeric tonic juice, with the cornbread to start. For entrees we had the gravy train, chicken sliders with Caesar salad and the creme Brylee waffles. Honestly I would re-order everything all over again, it was just that good. Would definitely go back to try more and recommend, if in area. read more

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Came to YardBird for restaurant week lunch and had a really nice nice. It was about 2pm on a Sunday and the restaurant was mostly empty. We walked into without a reservation and were seated immediately. We had a server come by straight away. He was very attentive all lunch and we ordered pretty much right away. Restaurant week was a pretty good deal $35 for lunch and a good sampling of their menu. What we got certainly would've been more expensive at the menu price which seemed honestly pretty high for a somewhat chain-restaurant vibe but nonetheless we really enjoyed our meals and were happy to try popular items at a deal! To start we had the fried green tomatoes which is their rake on a BLT and served with bacon and pimento cheese. It was fab! For my meal I had a fried chicken sandwhich with fries. The sandwhich was juicy and tender and a pretty large cut of chicken! Very filling entree. For dessert we had key lime pie which was fab. I opted out of cocktails but had a delicious peach arnold palmer that surpringly wasnt too sweet and super refreshing! Overall nice family-friendly vibe and a casual spot for a bite to eat. They have a great bar area so it seems like a nice spot to have appetizers with friends and some drinks and just hang out! read more

If you blink you might miss it! If you're walking around DC it's likely you've seen Yardbird but haven't been in, you're missing out! We had a lovely meal that was great from drinks to entrees (we were too full to enjoy dessert but the choices looked great) We started with biscuits cuz it's January, cold outside and that calls for comfort food! They were 4 large biscuits with honey butter (not overly sweet and just right) and homemade jam which was just what we needed. I ordered the jumbo blue crab spicy pasta and loved every bite! The portion size was large enough I had left over to eat back at the hotel(hence the pic), one of the group ordered the wedge with fried chicken and ate the whole think and said the chicken was so tender and flavorful. My other friend ordered the burger, the flavors were delicious (who doesn't love a fried egg on a burger) only issue she had was because of the size she had to cut it with a knife and fork, it's too big to pick up and eat without missing out on all the flavors (unless you're one who can unhinge your jaw) Drinks were had and as a bourbon lover I recommend the blackberry bourbon lemonade. Definitely worth a visit and take your time to savor every bite. read more

Yardbird - Spicy crab pasta - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First visit to Yardbird DC. Our initial introduction to Yardbird was during a trip to Las Vegas. So we made it our business to make a reservation and visit this location while in the DC area. We were joined by friends who were first timers. We were greeted as soon as we entered the door and promptly ushered to our table. The place was bustling, seems there was a company party on one side of the restaurant. In addition to the after work crowd. The decor is fitting, sets a relaxed evening vibe. Perfect for food and drinks. Comfortable seating and plenty of space for couples and larger groups. On to the food. For the appetizers we had both versions of the Deviled Eggs; the original and the Jalapeño and Bacon Jam. We also had the Cajun Popcorn Shrimp. For entrees, my wife and I shared the Chicken and Waffles and the Big Easy Blackened Shrimp & Grits. Our friends had the Spicy Blue Crab pasta and also tried the Shrimp and Grits. All of the food was amazingly delicious. Everyone raved over their dishes. For drinks we tried the Blackberry Bourbon lemonade, Firecracker in the Patch and the Southern Peach Bourbon. We had an awesome experience. Kudos to Lanita (manager) and Linda S. (server). The customer service was second to none. We frequent the area so we will return on our next visit. read more

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