Came here for brunch with my girl friends, the food was pretty good but quite expensive, $42 for chicken and waffles. There was a decent amount of food (half a chicken), but still didn't feel worth the price. Server forgot part of our order, but took it off our final bill. The restaurant itself is huge, lots of tables and seating and very beautiful inside. read more

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

Always a great experience. Depending on when you go you can get seared quickly. They take reservations! Hostess was genuinely friendly and thoughtful. The food was amazing. We ordered so much because we couldn't decide on one thing. Apps are perfect for a group! read more

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Large space with limited seating. Not many tables for how large the restaurant was. The food was delicious; however, a few things we ordered were forgotten. The bartender was very helpful and apologetic; she helped ensure we got wha we needed, even if the timing was off. Highly recommend the Brussels sprouts ! read more

My order was delicious! I had the jumbo crab cake. My friend had the chicken wings and they were dry. The service was great! Amazing service! The ambiance was a little much for me. Maybe could've been because they had events going on and that made it feel too loud for dinner. read more

Yardbird - Jumbo Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Southern comfort food nice mixed drinks Service was good Ambiance was loud but surprisingly intimate enough to be able to converse at the table read more

This is a super snobby fake "fancy" restaurant that puts unusual garnishes on dishes that are typically very plain (like on eggs over easy) and then gaslights their customers by saying you can't taste the garnish (spoiler alert: I CAN taste it). They also don't know how to do eggs over easy. Those were the most well done eggs I've had in my life. Would never go back here and never recommend it to anyone else. I didn't even send the food back or ask them to remake it, and they were super snobby towards me. read more

What a beautiful nice place. We made a reservation for a Sunday morning. We were seated quickly. My brunch go to is an Egg Benedict and they didn't have them so I had to venture out and try something new. I started out with the fried green tomatoes. They tasted pretty good. My main course was the huevos rancheros. It was ok. My party really enjoyed their food and I will be back to try more things. read more

Had a late lunch here, party of two. It wasn't very busy - we were seated within a couple minutes. But the service was downhill from there. Meal came before our drinks, had to remind server we didn't have our drinks, asked for more ketchup which they never brought, no offer for refills or additional checking on us. BUT THEN, the bill shows up with automatic 18% gratuity. Of course, it says at the bottom to see a manager if you want to adjust it, but this just irritates me. I believe this policy likely creates average to below average service experiences. In addition to below average service, the food was over-priced. We had 2 burgers with no frills, fries the menu said were truffle but weren't, and 2 cokes. $104 including the 18% tip. In fairness, the burger was good, but it all added up to feel like an overpriced below average dining experience. Funny how that automatic 18% probably made a "not great but not horrible" experience feel even worse! And it's not like I was going to leave the server no tip. In truth, I probably would have left 15%....but it would have been my choice, not theirs. read more

GM comped us some biscuits due to a longer than usual wait (which wasn't really that bad). Gave great food recommendations and really welcomed us to the place. Professional, clean, very solid food. We had the ribs and fried chicken. I'd give this a solid 9/10 (1 point off since it's a tad bit pricy for apps/drinks). read more

Amazing food, great service, and a chill vibe whether you're looking for a nice spot for a date night, family dinner or just to grab something to eat. Their portions are a lot so come hungry! I got the Fried Chicken dish and while it was very good, it was a lot and could almost be a shareable meal for two people. I also had the cornbread and it was soooooooo good! I highly recommend Yardbird, especially if you're in town for a conference like I was and was looking for great food and a place for a team dinner. read more

First time trying Yard Bird and it was a 10/10 experience. My boyfriend and I both got their Great American Wagyu Burger and it was so amazing. We both agreed it was the best burger we've ever had and we're from LA so we've had all kinds of burgers. I will say it's a little on the pricey side. I believe it was $35 each plate but the burger is big, double patty, and has a thick slice of pork belly. I would 100% recommend trying! It was amazing, the customer service was excellent and fast, and the place was very clean and well presented. Please sponsor us Yard Bird, we will never forget you! read more

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

I order the wagyu burger to go. It comes with truffle fries as one of the options. It was very delicious, but I don't like that it is stacked high because now I got to smash squeeze it down or not get the right bites out of it. Also, the Wagyu is probably just lower grade so it tastes just like any regular burger patty. Service was a little off putting and confusing by having the chefs give you your pick up order. The inner decor of the place is pretty nice, but I was there for a short time and did not explore much. Cared more for Wagyu burger. Would have given a 3, but the food did fill me up so Yardbird gets a 4. read more

Yardbird - Truffle fries that come with the wagyu burger. It's good but the truffle is lacking in taste. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here for a last minute brunch on Sunday and it was great!! The buttermilk biscuits were yummy and the holy trinity hash was amazing!! The short rib was so tender. They also had great iced tea! The service was good and the ambiance was great families. Steak and eggs were just okay. Definitely would come back though! read more

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

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Pretty mid. Some of the dishes were good (fried green tomatoes and hashbrowns). Chicken biscuit was super mid- not great. Bloody Mary was ok. Great atmosphere. Server was on top of it! Probably would not go back though. read more

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We absolutely love Yardbird. We eat here a couple times on each visit to Washington DC. Food is great, staff is friendly, and don't miss the opportunity to get the cornbread and collard greens. read more

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

Honestly, I was disappointed in this experience. Yardbird came highly recommended, and it just didn't meet expectations. I had already eaten so I was coming for drinks with my husband. It was after 8pm on a Monday. My husband was planning to get drinks and dinner. We ordered drinks and food at the same time. My husband asked how much the ribeye was and the waiter said $75. He settled on the deviled eggs and biscuits to which the waiter said: that's a big drop down. Unnecessary. The biscuits and deviled eggs came within 10 minutes of ordering. Deviled eggs were good; I thought they were a bit too "dilly." The biscuits were delicious. We waited another 30 minutes for our drinks, which were mediocre. You can't be a restaurant with a $75 steak, waiters that make a snide comment about what you order, and make patrons wait 30 minutes for mid drinks. *insert shrug* read more

Food was phenomenal! The chicken and waffles were amazing! Service was great and it was a kind and friendly environmen.

The service was surprisingly rude. When one of us asked for the slice of her meat to be lean, he declined, saying they were all pre-cut. When someone asked for a chicken sandwich that she had gotten previously, he said "the only sandwiches are listed on the menu." When trying to get the attention of a guest who was wearing a floral shirt, he said, "Flowers! Flowers! Flowers!" to get her attention. Also, while food was fine, the prices were exceeding the quality of the food. We won't be returning. read more

My fiancée and I had date night here, and the restaurant is beautiful, with a Southern/modern feel and menu. We were impressed with the menu items, and, from the looks of outside, didn't expect that there were some home flavors that we could try (we have ties to the Deep South). Foods that we tried: cast iron cornbread, "simply grilled fish"--which was salmon for the night, collard greens (with chopped ham hocks!!), and deviled eggs Service: Due to Howard University's homecoming (it was their centennial), service was average, and we were able to get our food in a reasonable time, with about five to ten minutes to wait. The waiter assigned to our table got sidetracked a couple of times-mainly because it was packed in the restaurant, and we thought he had more than three tables to facilitate. Four star review--DC has been including the gratuity within the total bill. This has been going for about 2 years ( COVID protocol/after effects??) Just as a heads up: you will have about a $20 increase once you pay for everything! read more

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It took about 15 min for a server to come over and get us water or take any drinks orders. The food was very well done. The short rib in the hash is very tender & good but beware that the dish is quite spicy! The biscuit French toast is good, the cinnamon is not overwhelming nor is the biscuit too hard (but also not super tender). Not a bad spot. The hash was $26 and the French toast $22 read more

Yardbird - Holy trinity hash - poached eggs - Biscuit French Toast - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ok, the good: 1. Our food. We enjoyed our two dishes (huevos rancheros and the holy trinity). They both were full of flavor. The holy trinity has a nice smoky flavor to it. 2. Our server. She was friendly and responsive. The bad: It took us nearly an hour to get our food. It really should not have taken that long. Our server agreed and comped our three drinks, which we appreciated. Honestly, the restaurant seems poorly managed. They could definitely improve operations there. It just seemed chaotic. Some employees were flying around like crazy while some were just standing around. The front entrance was jammed pack with people while tables sat empty for a significant amount of time. I admit I have an untrained eye, so maybe I was overlooking some stuff. Anyway, good food but just be prepared for some hiccups. read more

Had brunch at Yardbird. The food was noteworthy. The server Xavier was spot on. If all the servers match, they will be open for decades.

Definitely worth coming here for restaurant week! The restaurant week is $35 for 3 courses and I left very satisfied. For my appetizer, I ordered the fried green tomato BLT stack. This was probably the most unique and my favorite of the 3 courses. The pork was extremely tender and not chewy. For my main I got the crispy chicken sandwich. I was full after eating this and couldn't finish the whole thing. I ordered the key lime pie for dessert and it was also great. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. It's a pretty big space and was able to accommodate our large group of 8 with just a days notice. Would come back to try the brunch! read more

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Came here for lunch during the week. I arrived around 2 pm and beat the typical lunch rush. The interior is beautifully designed and the waitstaff are very friendly. I ordered the Nashville Hot Yardbird Sandwich with fries, as well as a sweet tea to drink. The sandwich was very juicy, which is awesome! It wasn't spicy at all, though. So if you can't do spice, don't be scared of it. The fries were crispy and hot but way too salty. I couldn't even finish them. Tbh I was still hungry after my meal, which was disappointing. The price is a bit high (about $34 for my meal), but typical for a restaurant like this in the area. read more

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I went here during the holidays and it is a very engaging atmosphere and clean. The food however was not that great especially for the price, the deviled eggs, pastry was just not good and the meals were just okay. Overall I would only go back maybe for happy hour for drinks or something. read more

Food great! Service was great. Mary was great! I didn't get the front entrance hostess name. Thanks for accommodating us! Ambience was great! read more

Goodness food. I got the Skillet Cornbread and the Big Easy Shrimp & Grits. Service was great Marvin was our server. Great guy. Ambiance is fine. Nice to go at night. read more

Service was great. Large restaurant with no wait, however the hostess still took my name and phone number "for the reservation". My meal was not at all what I expected. To her credit, the server saw my reaction and tried to make it right. I just didn't feel it was the restaurants fault - although the menu could be more clear that the protein bowl is more like a salad and served cold. Also, don't understand the guy at the next table listening to YouTube videos without earbuds. read more

Visited this establishment a few times while visiting DC. Quality of food has been consistently good and it's near the hotels & convention center so it's fairly busy at all times. Tried out a few dish including Okra, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Steak frites, the deviled eggs, fried chicken, and a few other dish. Portions are pretty generous and eats are very flavorful. It can get a bit loud but depending on where you are seated, who is in the table next to you, but I suppose that can be a changing factor at any place. Service is friendly and people are attentive. This is becoming one of my 'go to' places when I'm in the convention center area. read more

Visited this location for brunch during Easter weekend while visiting DC from Chicago. At my servers recommendation (Paul), I ordered their signature Chicken and Waffles. It did not disappoint! The fried chicken was well seasoned and the waffle had a unique, savory flavor. Paul, was amazing as well! Great option for brunch! read more

Delicious food. I came here with my sister and cousins for brunch (unfortunately late for brunch) so we opted for the dinner menu. The restaurant was quiet as they were in between hours which was nice. The service was also good and everything I ate enjoyed. I ordered: Skillet cornbread- 10/10 Spices blue crab pasta- 10/10 Classic buttermilk biscuits- 10/10 I will be returning here to try their brunch for sure! read more

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Outstanding lunch. While they are known for their chicken, I had one of the best crab cakes ever. It was just blue crab, with a small amount of binder, cooked on a flat top. It was not breaded or deep fired. The flavor was all crab. I included old bay fries and slaw. Both were good. My co worker had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and I was told it was also very good. Our server was very attentive to our needs. I will return when I travel to DC again. read more

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

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Came here for a late dinner after work. The dining area is spacious and well decorated, good for single diners and larger groups alike. Food is pretty decent and portions are large. I went for the half bird, which was served with salad and mash potatoes. The fried chicken was really nicely cooked but it was a bit of work to pick out all the bones! I really loved their mash though, it was probably one of the main highlights! Tried an old fashioned as well, while the taste was good the serving was so small. The drink was maybe 3 sips, most of which was just the ice. For the price paid, it's not great value for money. The service is OK but our particular server really tried to upsell us and it didn't come off as very authentic. read more

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

I partook of the on-going Winter 2024 DC Restaurant Week at Yardbird which offers a 3-course dinner for $65. The BLT fried green tomato appetizer was excellent: a generous, yummy surprise. The star of the evening. The main course, Lewellyn's fine fried chicken, didn't live up to expectations. There's too much going on with the batter; it's a jumble of flavors. Key Lime pie for dessert was respectable although the crust was hard. The bar didn't have a couple of brand name spirits to make me a classic martini--say what?! Service is friendly and professional. read more

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$24 feels like a lot for a Nashville chicken sandwich and fries. Chicken was spicy-ish, but definitely did not have the Nashville flavor. Very chewy and fatty. read more

Super delicious food, great service & a nice wine list. We found Yardbird via yelp search before an NHL game, it was such a perfect spot. We enjoyed four options from the snacks menu - the iceberg wedge salad, popcorn shrimp, tuna tartare & poppas dippers... all were delicious and filling for 3. read more

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

Best fried chicken in DC. Brisket sandwich dip was amazing tender flavorful and lots of meat. Delish espresso martinis Deviled eggs lots of dill and mustard and caviar flavors. So good. Our server Ty so nice and attentive. We had a wonderful brunch! read more

We had the chicken Caesar wrap, hot chicken sandwich and chicken tenders. Everyone said it was the best chicken they've ever had. Also the best meal in DC. read more

Yall this food was so good. I think about it to this day. that bacon is SO thick!!! the burger was truly the best burger i've had in my life. It was juicy and seasoned so well. I also have a hard time finding good fried okra and this was so good. 10/10 recommend. they also had some texas twinkies. it's not pictured because it was devoured before i could remember lol! it's a bacon wrapped jalapeno and i can't remember what meat was inside of it but it was AMAZING. (i think it was brisket but i really can't remember). read more

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We had the GF chicken and waffles and the shrimp and grits. Both were delicious. Our server, Paul, was exceptional. The restaurant has a great vibe. read more