Spicy blue crab pasta 10/10. It was a really fresh dish overall. The fresh ingredients made it light but fulfilling. Handmade pasta and reasonable serving of lumb crab. The sauce had a bit of a kick but enjoyable. The Brussels sprouts were sweet and tender. It's a pricey restaurant and they will include the tip in your menu. But overall an enjoyable dining experience. The wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The restaurant was clean and well designed to allow space between tables. read more

Service was a little slow on a Friday evening after work. The ambiance was good and the food is always top tier. Celebrated serval friends birthday there. read more

This 4 star is based on my Sunday Brunch experience. Overall this was a very good experience for me. I had planned on visiting Yardbird since they opened in the spring however after learning of some bad reviews from friends I became hesitant to visit over the summer. Coupled with the fact I wasn't able to book a table all summer long; so I guess that played a role as well. However I was able to get a reservation last weekend as soon as they opened at 10am. I was shocked because there were open reservations all morning long. On a Sunday. What caused me angst and made me stay away previously is the reviews I received regarding poor customer service, flavor rating of the food and the tipping protocol in which the tip is automatically added onto the bill. I can see why people would be ticked by that especially if the customer service was less than good. Our waiter was a real gem. A nice young man with manners, a sense of humor and patience. I also recognize that service generally is and should be best at restaurant opening as opposed to later in the day or towards closing when fatigue sets in and nerves are probably running thin. I've made a point to let people know that my single experience at Yardbird was very good. It was one of a few dine-in experiences I've had in a while where every menu item I tried was very good. As usual I ordered many menu items in the event I wouldn't return and I wanted to give a fair assessment having tried multiple menu items. I ordered the following menu items: Food: 1) Deviled Eggs 2) Yardbird Cinnamon Roll 3) Classic Buttermilk Biscuits 4) Biscuit & Gravy 5) Chicken & Waffles Drink: 1) Berry Mimosa 2) Mimosa The cinnamon bun feeds 3 so plan for that accordingly. The cinnamon bun is very good. Soft, moist and sweet; all which you'd expect from a cinnamon bun. The fried chicken - I have to give Yardbird kudos for their fried chicken considering it was one of the best restaurant fried chicken experiences I've had. I'm a pretty tough critic on fried chicken. It comes as a 1/2 fried chicken (leg, thigh, wing and breast). The fried chicken was lightly battered, crispy and flavorful. The honey hot sauce which accompanies it on the side really amplified the flavor of the chicken. I didn't care too much for the watermelon which accompanied the chicken and waffles however it was refreshing which is what you'd come to expect from watermelon. The waffles were exceptional. It is a savory waffle and is an interestingly delightful flavor when coupled with the bourbon maple syrup. The deviled eggs were everything I expected and anticipated. I could have done without the trout roe on top of the deviled eggs however I can't say it made the deviled eggs taste any better. The taste is still exceptional without it. The biscuits are everything you'd expect from a southern style buttermilk biscuit. The biscuits come with house made jam which I believe to be apple butter of some sort. These are biscuits which you can eat without any butter or jams. Only biscuit lovers can appreciate biscuits dry. To be honest Yardbird is very much on the high price side for brunch considering the menu is southern comfort food. I still have heartburn paying top dollar for comfort food no matter how fancy it might be plated or prepared. I probably would have been turned off completely if the food wasn't good however since every item I tried was very good in retrospect the pricing doesn't give me so much heartburn. Certainly this won't be an every Sunday brunch spot for me because of the price however I will return in the near future. I was encouraged by the waiter to try the dinner food but honestly I don't think I will because this place does brunch very well and I can't see myself making Yardbird a brunch and dinner option at this time. Perhaps after a few more brunch visits I might give their dinner a try. Overall a very good experience. Go in with an open mind. Good job here, guys. read more

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Was craving fried green tomatoes and needed a place to watch the game so headed to Yardbird. It was just me so sat at the bar which was perfect. Fried green tomatoes was okay but the short ribs and key lime pie were the stars. The short ribs were so tender. The mashed potatoes was some of the best I've had. The key lime pie was so good that I took back to hotel to savor (it was still good a day later.) Service was great at the bar. read more

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In town for a conference. Great food and great service (Xavier), would definitely come back to eat.

Finally visited Yardbird in February after having it on my list for monthsss. My family and I were staying at the hotel across the street so I had no excuse. We made last minute brunch reservations the night before and the restaurant filled up pretty quickly so I would definitely recommend having a reservation. I was more than satisfied with my food. I ordered the Crème Brûlée Waffles with a side of scrambled eggs w/ cheese, bacon (crispy ofc) and their Tumeric Tonic Juice. I was obsessed with the waffles. Not too sweet and perfectly crisp on top. The eggs were good and so was the bacon, they could've been a tad bit crispier tho. I was nervous about the Tumeric Tonic Juice at first but it was actually really good. Definitely will be back for another brunch! I also really love the decor in the restaurant. The green velvet booths were my fav. read more

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Undeniably, the food is awesome. Literally everything was good. The waiter said they're known for their fried chicken, hence the name, but I've had better fried chicken. It is marinated well, not a dry piece on the plate but it's just not the best seasoned chicken I've had. Went for brunch so I *for now* I'll recommend the Brisket Huevos Rancheros - Delicious! - and the biscuits- the apple butter puts it over the top! Fries were good but skimpy portion for $10 dollars. Southern Peach cocktail was soooo good! With the included gratuity, two of those yummy cocktails was $40 - wow Loved the ambiance and decor, it is truly a beautiful restaurant! I just doubt I'll return to spend $140 for brunch for 2 with one cocktail each. Maybe, just maybe I may return for dinner or to take home some biscuits( $8 for 4, not bad ) but definitely not brunch. Noticed they had mimosa flights but it was not on the menu and it wasn't offered either. DC is known for their overpriced dining so Yardbird should fit right on in. read more

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To save you from reading what I am about to write, if they have DD or carryout, do that instead! I was playing tourist in DC with my BFF, and we picked Yarbird as our lunch spot. It had been recommended to me by two different coworkers because they know that I am always on the hunt for good southern cuisine. I made a reservation earlier that morning and ended up having to change the time. That went smoothly. I liked how I was sent a reservation reminder and a text saying my table was ready. We get to the hostess station and check in. It looked like one hostess was in training, and while looking for a seat for us, the other hostess said no, don't ever mess up the rotation. I know that she messed up the rotation and didn't seat us at the table the other hostess intended. My BFF and I were seated by the waiter's station even though there was plenty of available seating in the area. It took 10 minutes before someone came to our table to even pour a glass of water. That person was Brian. I don't know if Brian is overworked, hates his job, or was having a bad day BUT I do know that he alone was responsible for making my first and last visit to Yardbird underwhelming and down right upsetting. Before you question my review, the place was not busy at all, it was 2pm in the afternoon, and there was at least one other waiter on the floor. We have never been there, and Brian's intro was is it just you two as he took up the other two place settings. I looked at my friend and her reaction mirrored mine. Every word from Brian was uttered with sighs of annoyance using the fewest words possible in a tone that was barely audible. When he returned to pour water in our glasses, my friend asked if the water was tap water or not. He was annoyed by that and any subsequent question that was asked. Many minutes later, he returns with our simple drink orders of lemonade with drinks for another table on his tray. Now, I will say that Brian did go make my friend's lemonade a strawberry lemonade. However, before we can even say anything, he says he will be back to take our order after he drops off this other tables' drink order. Okay, at this point, I really don't want to eat here, but we didn't eat all day and had been walking around sightseeing. We were famished. I kid you not, 10 minutes later Brian returns to take our order. Now, he never went over the menu, made suggestions, and has yet to welcome us to the establishment. So, his annoyance at answering any questions that my friend had was very upsetting to me. We place our order, and the food comes out super quick. I'm talking like shockingly fast. I ordered the creme brulee waffles, a side of bacon, and the skillet cornbread. My BFF ordered the shrimp and grits minus the onions and tomatoes. (She's special, lol) Everything was just meh. My waffles weren't as sweet as I thought they would be, but they were cute and tasty. Some warm syrup would've been nice as by waffle 2 they were kind of thick and dry. Im not sure, but i think one waffle actually had creme in it. The skillet cornbread was okay. I've had better at places like Stanford grill. My friend liked the grits, the PBR jus, and the shrimp in her dish. The shrimp and grits come with virginia ham at this establishment. That ham looks like thinly stripped deli ham the length of a hotdog. It was very off-putting. I would suggest dicing and pan searing the ham instead. Just a suggestion. Brian comes by and we're done eating. He gets me a to go box for my cornbread. My friend goes to the restroom and Brian brings the check. He murmurs something about gratuity and tries to walk off. I hand him my card so I can get out of this place. 18% gratuity for 2 people is insane especially for this experience. I typically tip 15% for bad or mediocre service and 20-25% for good to excellent service. For the first time in my 50 years of life, I tipped nothing beyond the gratuity. read more

Xavier was a great server and the chicken was delicious. He gave us great advice on what to order.

We had a great experience here at Yardbird! Our server Xavier was attentive and courteous. I would highly recommend this establishment.

This is a pretty solid Southern spot and a welcome addition to the brunch scene in DC! We came in on a weekend shortly after they opened. Reservations were hard to come by but it was surprisingly empty when we got there. We started with the deviled eggs and ordered the chicken and waffles. The deviled eggs were huge but I felt like the flavor was somewhat lacking. Almost like the filling in the eggs was stiffer than other places I've been to. The chicken and waffles are pretty fantastic and obviously what this place is known for. The surprising sleeper hit of the meal was the spiced watermelon, which was so juicy! I felt like the combination of the chicken, waffles, watermelon and syrup hit all of the high notes. Service was OK but it was somewhat hard to hear our server because the music was super loud outside. I don't know if it's always like that though. Our server forgot our side of bacon that we ordered but it wasn't really that big of a deal. I would love to return for dinner and check out their menu a little more! read more

I've been dying to get to the spot. I wanted to go for brunch, but had to settle for dinner w/ some out of town guest. This place has a really nice vibe inside. Love the decor and lighting. Our waiter was super nice and accommodating. The food was "pretty" good. Kind of expensive, but the food had a good taste to it. The drinks were really good and so was the deserts. This is a great spot for a celebration or birthday dinner. I will be back. By the way my favorite was the fried Oreos. I highly recommend. read more

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10 out of 10!! Our waiter Rob (please forgive me if this isn't your name) was amazing. He went through that menu and made recommendations and cautioned us based on our likes and dislike. He even sold me and two of my colleagues on the $175 chief special. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. Crab Cake no fillers; lobster tails and shrimp were cooked to perfection; steak "chief kiss"; GREAT EXPERIENCE read more

Yardbird - 1/3 LB Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cake House Fries 32 oz Porterhouse Crispy Brussels - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Concluding my visit to DC, I went and checked out Yardbird since it was right down the street from the Moxy Hotel, where I was staying at. This is a great spot for brunch, a date, an outing with friends or family but parking could be tricky so keep that in mind and plan according. Of course dining solo allowed me to go straight to the bar and dine there which always has its perks so I started with an orange juice and looked at the Menu. They have an amazing Brunch menu with a southern feel to it so with that I order the Chicken & Waffles ($42) which comes with honey hot sauce, chilled spiced watermelon, Vermont sharp cheddar cheese waffle, and bourbon maple syrup. I also decided to be greedy and also order grits ($13) with sharp cheddar cheese as well. After about a 10 min wait my food was brought out and it all looked amazing. Everything was hot, fresh, and cooked to my liking. Yardbird has their own brand of hot sauce as well as syrup and it's really good. The meal is heavy in portion size so you can try to eat it all or you can save some for later which is what I did. The chicken is seasoned and cooked just right along with the waffle. It has just the right amount of texture to it and when you pour the syrup over it you'll have no complaints. The grits are cooked to be thick so if you aren't a fan of your grits being thick and you prefer them more watery then maybe you can request it. I thoroughly enjoyed brunch at the yardbird. 0 complaints. I would recommend this place 10 times out of 10. read more

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Call an Uber to come pick you up because you will leave this place in a food coma! Absolutely the best and I swear by it (don't let the price scare you away) ... the absolute best lobster Mac n cheese I've ever had in my life. My compliments to the chef! We had ordered the homemade biscuits with honey and it paired well with the entree's. Our waitress was super sweet and made great suggestions on the drink selection. The manager came over to check on us and I thanked him for such a great dining experience. Great food and great staff! read more

Yardbird - Lobster Mac n cheese (yes it's a whole lobster!) - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Brought my husband here for his birthday dinner. I ordered a mule which was good. For dinner I ordered the steak frites and it was pretty good. Even the fries were seasoned well. My husband had the chicken and waffles and he said it was GREAT! The sauces he got with it were tasty as well. They brought us a glass of Prosecco and a fried Oreo to wish him a Happy birthday. super sweet. I would definitely return! read more

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Came here today with some friends. Reservations definitely recommended, the hostess immediately greets you as you enter, and does a temperature check. I'm not going to lie, it feels like a super fancy chick fil a. Everyone is very polite and attentive. We ordered the whole bird waffle and watermelon, lobster mac n cheese, biscuits and gravy and classic biscuits. The biscuits are so good! I think it's brushed with butter and honey on top before serving and comes w jam and butter, $8? The biscuits and gravy comes w eggs, bacon and fried chicken. The chicken is brined in paprika and some other spices for 72 hours before so the chicken comes out pink. We had to confirm this because I was a tad worried eating pink chicken. It was very good! I highly recommend. The lobster mac n cheese comes with the whole lobster but the lobster is on top not cooked into the Mac n cheese. We paid about $56 for it market price, I wouldnt recommend. It's ok not really with the price in my opinion. Lastly the whole bird waffle and watermelon $68. The chicken was nicely spiced on the outside but I wish it was a bit more crunchy. The waffle was delicious, everyone loved it and it's served w bourbon maple syrup. I didn't understand what the watermelon has to do w it, didn't care for it very much. All in all I would recommend to try this place at least once. read more

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I don't usually leave reviews but because I know that this restaurant has an outstanding reputation, I couldn't help but at least contribute to the trend. I'm the service manager of a Michelin Star restaurant and I'm a pretty hard critic - and this restaurant, food, and service definitely left a great impression. The restaurant is cozy, bright, and beautiful. The aesthetic is definitely pleasing. E and his training server definitely brought a warm and hospitable welcome. The carrot cocktail with the tequila and ginger beer was perfect to start off the experience. The deviled eggs - to die for. Attaching a picture for reference! I went with the biscuit and gravy entree with the fried chicken and pork belly bacon. Oh my god - the chicken was so moist and succulent. I really wonder how I can make my chicken taste this good!! The biscuit - fluffy. The sausage gravy - savory. Fried egg - rounds it all out. And what other side item should one get? Mac and Cheese. The Mac and cheese was definitely out of this world. I could drown myself in a big vat of it! Although the food was phenomenal, the best part of the entire experience was the hospitality. I was visited by John the GM, and Rodney, the sous chef. I think that Yardbird DC is SO lucky to have these two individual with such hospitable presence. I know Chef Rodney from prior happenstances and he is a force to be reckoned with - so I know that food will never leave the kitchen without a perfect touch to it. Thoroughly enjoyed this entire experience and will definitely be back for the dinner portion! read more

Yardbird - Biscuit & Gravy | Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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While my kids were at an appointment, my husband and I stopped in to have a quick brunch. I rarely get the opportunity and this was a treat! Being gluten-free, sometimes the taste is sacrificed for safety. Well well well! Yardbird knew exactly what to do! That ribeye was delish! The chimichurri and little garnish herbs were amazing. And that wedge salad?!! I almost threw up because I ate so much As if I needed another bite, I ordered the chocolate cookie gluten-free cheesecake. It was soooo good. My non gluten-free husband was jealous of my food!!!! Too funny read more

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Ambiance was great. This place was really hyped up so I was curious to see how it is. The food looked pretty good. The taste department could use a little more work. But overall I liked it. If you get the fried chicken please ask for the hot sauce. It's a little bland without it but the hot sauce takes it to another level. Was a cool place. Good ambiance. I'd go back. read more

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Food was tasty and customer service surpassed the expectations. I asked for a drink it was too strong they brought me 3 different juices to put in it. Ordered the Yardbird Benedict it was tasty and made it the way i liked it comes with poached eggs but fixed to hard over. Then my friends got cinnamon rolls, chicken and waffles, and chicken and egg sandwichs said everything was tasty. Just great overall experience from the customer service to food will definitely return. Just know you will be spending some coins. read more

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

Tamika doubled as my bartender and server and she really did her thing with my cocktails. They were delicious. The New York Sour is now my new favorite cocktail. Too bad a fruit fly landed in it before I could finish it. The first time I dined here I thought the fried chicken was the best I ever had. Well this time around it was still really good but tasted a bit different. Less flavorful maybe. The fried green tomatoes are delicious and a must have. Next time I return I'll try something other than the chicken. There's plenty to choose from. read more

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I want to get the only con out of the way early, because I do think it was only because it was it opening weekend. So, I will say the service was a bit slow, but in comparison to how good the food was that was a minor turn off. I say minor because while the food was slow to come out, they made sure we were well taken care of by proving a complimentary watermelon dish and consistently checking in. I had the bass which...my goodness...amazing. I can still taste it. I also had the mushrooms, okra, and Southern Peach cocktail (amazing, amazing, amazing). Can't wait to come back because the ambiance was super nice and the food was an added plus. read more

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We went to yardbird a couple Monday's ago and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Everyone was extremely nice. My husband was on a scooter and they escorted him to the table by avoiding the stairs. The drinks were delicious, as well as the food. We tried the jalapeño cornbread, pulled brisket biscuits, Brussels sprouts, fried chicken and the Lobster Mac and cheese. I really like the pasta they use for the Mac. I'm definitely want to try them for brunch soon. Kind of pricy but very worth it! read more

Yardbird - Lobster macaroni and cheese Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Definitely more upscale then the original Yardbird feel in Miami, I was very happy to visit another Yardbird location in the heart of D.C. The place was pretty busy on a Thursday night so I definitely recommend making a reservation. Our server was a sweetheart who brought out free champagne for my moms birthday and a sparkler on the dessert. We ordered the biscuits and jam to start, along with the deviled eggs which were so good but I wish there were 2 more to the tray for sure. For our meals we got a caesar salad, the fried chicken with a side of mashed potatoes, and the shrimp and grits. Meal size is large, even for a side, so factor that in when ordering. Caesar was tasty but small and a side of grits was definitely necessary- not the best grits in the world but pretty tasty. Shrimp and grits meal had a ton of flavor and salt. Fried chicken is definitely the star of the show, especially with the bourbon maple syrup and the hot sauce. The fried oreo dessert is a must try! Overall, nice date vibes but not all the food here is made equal. Go for the fried chicken and you will be happy! read more

First let me say, getting reservations for dinner was a challenge, but not in a bad way. It's clearly a great spot because dinner reservations were booked out by weeks. Now, to our dinner. One word...DELICIOUS!! I chose Yardbird to celebrate my 46th birthday. Our waiter (AJ) I believe was hilarious, recommending, and attentive. He recommended the blueberry, lemonade bourbon drink and OMG, amazing. For dinner I chose the Llewelyn Fried Chicken, Brussel Sprouts, mashed potatoes and of course the warm biscuits! Everything was delicious. The decor was really nice and inviting I would definitely return just to sit at the massive bar. If you're on the fence, just go you will love it!! read more

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Easter weekend at Yardbird was good. The environment was clean and they seemed to be abiding by COVID restrictions. We ordered the Mini Beignets as a starter, it took a little bit of time to come out but they were well worth the wait if you're a Nutella lover. We then ordered the Biscuit & Gravy and Cobb Salad as our entrees. The Biscuit & Gravy came out a bit cold making it a little difficult to eat but it was still good! The Cobb Salad was amazing per my husband. The wait staff was on point and I can see myself coming to many more brunches here. read more

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

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The lobster Mac and cheese was just lobster on top of the regular Mac and cheese it really was over priced.

The food was great but the service was absolutely terrible. The staff was short handed but the attitude the servers took was one of entitlement and just appeared to not care. Gratuity is automatically included. I think this may be cause the attitude from the staff. The only reason I gave it two stars is because of the food. read more

What better way to send off meal for your D.C. visitors? Make you're reservation to this Southern inspired restaurant. We should have stayed at the #bar where we had a better view. The entire #interior of this restaurant was an entire #vibe That apple butter that came with the Classic Biscuits was ! Next time I'm coming for that lobster Mac & cheese. + It's only a block away from Marriott Marquis so if you're a guest of the hotel hop on over a block to Yardbird for a good meal. & Finish your night one a good note with drinks at the #hotel bar. You won't regret it. read more

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Food is below average, very little Cesar dressing in the Cesar salad. Fried chicken was cold and stale. Servants asked for my phone number to give me an already available table which I declined. They charge 18% gratuity on their own, even for a 1 person party. Ambiance is ok, but a bit noisy. read more

Wait time there with a group 2 different times this week. On both occasions, we found the food to be excellent. The variety of drinks is wonderful. Our server, Xavier, was one of the best servers I have ever had - he was wonderful. He was quite attentive and took care of us quickly and accurately. He helped to coordinate a birthday surprise for someone on our group and that was so fun and appreciate. I will return to this restaurant the next time we are in the DC area. read more

Really nice outdoor seating, dog friendly too. My brunch mates ordered the watermelon sangria, which was mildly disappointing (it's not sweet if you're looking for that). The egg sandwhich was good, but very small. Side orders of fries etc; are al la carte and do not come with any main dish. read more

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

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Had a business event here in a nice private room. Food and service was great and Xavier went above and beyond to make the experience special. Will be back read more

Can I just say one word!..."YUMMY" Y'all I'm extremely picky when it come to eating fried chicken and just eating soul food aka comfort food. My waffle was fresh and chicken was crispy with flavor. I loved the touch of pepper and salt on my watermelon it very tasty. The Mac n cheese wasn't bad but just wasn't it for me. The service was great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It was busy, but it didn't feel like a lot was going on. Which, made me feel like this place is cozy and I'll be back for brunch again. read more

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I wanted to love this place but it just wasn't giving what it needed to give, especially in the light of prices on the menu. Positives: the staff was really kind and the patio area is big and roomy. On to the food...the cornbread was absolutely delicious. It's a savory twist on the normal taste of cornbread as it contains cheese and jalapeños. We also ordered the deviled eggs as an appetizer. Again, a bit of twist because it is topped with fish roe so beware of this if you choose to order. For our entrees, we ordered the fried chicken and the sweet tea short braised ribs. It was just average. For the entrees to be priced $26-$36, we needed more flavors and to be more satisfied. They do have homemade hot sauce, which was tasty. We ordered the strawberry cobbler for dessert. It came out in this hard coated shell that you had to crack. It was definitely not worth the $25 price. Overall, a cool, chill place, but the food just didn't deliver on taste. read more

Took me a Month to get in this place on a Saturday but it was worth the wait. Great atmosphere, solid food. I wish I could have gotten the cinnamon role but they were out. A tad disappointed. Overall great expierence and I'll be back for sure. read more

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I was at yardbird lastnight for dinner and i was charged 12 dollars for 2 drinks that i ordered, instead of getting on the rocks what's wrong with this scenario read more

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

I really enjoy the location in Miami but I absolutely enjoyed the location in Washington, DC. They have been open for a few months now and I received stellar customer service and the food is delicious, I tired the lobster Mac and Cheese, big portions, and great ambiance! I will be back again. read more

Yardbird - Lobster Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We truly look forward to returning! The staff were all welcoming, nice and speedy without you feeling like you are being rushed! There was no delay from greeting, drink and food service! The food hit the table so quickly we were shocked! It was very delicious! We tried the 1/3 Jumbo Crab Cake and the Shrimp and Grits! The crab cake was fresh and flavorful, along with the corn. The Shrimp were juicy and the grits while a little different then you would expect where good as well. The drink we tried was the Apricot-Rum, which tasted like juice but you felt the punch afterwards lol. The vibe was high energy as the bar in the center was full with game watchers but it's wasn't disturbing, we truly enjoyed the ambiance. read more