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Old Ebbitt Grill
Old Ebbitt Grill

Old Ebbitt Grill Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.ebbitt.com
  • Email: events@ebbitt.com
  • Phone: (202) 347-4801
  • Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 11:00am
    Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 12:00am,
    Saturday & Sunday: 4:00pm - 12:00am
    Late Night Dining: Sunday - Thursday: 12:00am - 1:00am,
    Friday & Saturday: 12:00am - 2:00am
    Closed Christmas Day
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Steak, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Robert McGowan
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Please contact our events department at 202.552.5000.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Join us for Valentine's Day.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 15th between F and G
  • Public Transit: Metro: Red Line to Metro Center, Orange/Blue to McPherson Square
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Valet parking after 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and after 8:30 am on Sundays is available. $10.
A word from Old Ebbitt Grill
Established in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is the oldest dining saloon in Washington, DC. Across from the White House, Old Ebbitt serves American Cuisine, and offers the largest selection of oysters in DC. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining, and Saturday and Sunday Brunch.… Casual dining with service to locals and visitors alike.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diner Reviews
  • "I would say this could easily be the poster child of the vibrant bar scene. Great atmosphere with a lively crowd but not noisy or cramped. The menu was pretty basic with some surprises, nice wine list, and varied desserts that looked awesome( lent prevented sampling). This is definitely worth a revisit !"
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "The food was wonderful and the service was great. What a great experience."
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "Every year family comes to visit DC from Kansas and want to visit a Clyde's restaurant. Love their crab cakes!"
    Dined on 3/10/2014
  • "Pricy but worth every dime (if you can expense it). Best oysters anywhere!! Find the back-bar for stools even when it is packed up front! Imagine an episode of House of Cards - all the characters surround you in this place!"
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "We haven't been to Old Ebbitt Grill in 20 years. The food and service are still outstanding. What was once our romantic dining spot is now kid friendly as well."
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "Great restaurant within walking distance of the White House. Service and food was outstanding. Only flaw-- bit noisy for me."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "The food was great as always and the service people were good but very busy for a Sunday afternoon"
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "When hubby said, "Let's go to Old Ebbitt," I groaned. That old restaurant? Well, he was right! It's an old standby but never disappoints. We had more oysters in one sitting than we've had in our entire life. And, Derrick, our waiter patiently explained all the different kinds. The warm seafood salad was truly delightful, as was the soup. Also, please note happy hour 3-6pm and 11p-? oysters are half price. What a deal! Our reservation was for 6, so we went to the show and returned at 11 for more!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "The Old Ebbitt Grill is our go-to place before any show at the National. There's usually a group of us and the menu offers selections for most any budget. There was a reasonable amount of choices for our vegetarian friend, also. And our waiter, Travis, was so friendly, efficient, and helpful, I wanted to take him home with me."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "Despite a busy time of day, and luckily with a reservation, we were in and out, well fed and most pleased in record time. Always a reliable favorite. Thanks so much."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "It was a little too noisy for my taste but the food and service were great."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "Everybody was excited to go to the noisy, squished quarters restaurant. We could hardly wait to get pushed out so they could turn the table."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "Went for oysters on the half shell and was not disappointed. Very flavorful--perfect! Every time I eat at Ebbitt, it is a great experience."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "I was disappointed that we were seated in the atrium, not in the restaurant itself. The restaurant has character and charm, the atrium felt like a food court. Not impressed. Food was good, but atmosphere took away from the enjoyment. I'd like to try it again, but with so many great food options in DC, not sure it's worth the risk of sitting in the atrium again."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "great atmosphere and location to take a break for lunch while seeing the sights in DC. went mid afternoon, arrived 5 min before the reservation time and was seated right away. the wait mid afternoon (Saturday) was about a half hour so it was definitely worth it to make a reservation which we only did before leaving the hotel."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Great place for semi upscale brunch. Mimosas are wonderful and food is super tasty here."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "This was my first time at the establishment and I will definitely come back. I came for brunch but decided to go with the fried calamari and the crab cake sandwich. AH-MAZ-ING! I'm usually skeptical of crab cakes because most places stuff them with filling. But these were great. The drinks were good as well. We made our reservation for 2pm and were seated immediately. You all have a returning customer for sure."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "Always delicious and worth its reputation as one of DC not to be missed old standbys. Food delicious, fresh, service attentive and efficient. Always take out of town people who consistently rave. Different rooms with different ambience and some louder than others. Bar scene hopping. I love all the Clyde's Group restaurants"
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "We had brunch and it was delicious. Comfortable and warm atmoshpere, great service. Make a reservation and enjoy!"
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "This was my first visit, on the recommendation of a friend, and I couldn't have been more pleased. I started off with one of the local oyster selections -fresh, moved on to the gumbo -well balanced, and ended with the bread pudding -just right (not overly sweet)."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "When I made the reservation, I let the know that it was for my friend's birthday celebration. Upon arrival, they made a special effort to wish her Happy Birthday and they gave us a great and recessed private table that helped to minimize the noise and movement in dining area. The waitress was very helpful and cheerful. She also wished her Happy Birthday. The meal was wonderful and when it got to dessert, they had spelled out "Happy Birthday" in chocolate syrup around her selection. Overall, it was a great night and my friend loved the night."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Had another great lunch here. Had reservations but decided to sit at the bar- Nicole our bartender was great, called everyone by their first name. Oysters were great. Burger was juicy and fresh. Clam chowder was great too. Looking around the bar, all the sandwiches looked good."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Found this place off yelp... it kinda reminded my boyfriend of tobacco company in Richmond. We had reservations for 8:00, we were a bit late, but they still seated us immediately. It was pretty loud in there but we were still to hold a conversation. Beer list was okay, a few craft brews on draft. Dinner was good. I enjoyed my cannelloli de casa more than my boyfriend liked his dijon chicken. Overall, good place, would probably go again."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "It was our first time Waiter was nice and firendly, but when we asked for more lemon (we had only 3 pieces for 24 oysters) and bread during dinner, they forgot and we had to ask again. It took a long time to have it. The food was good, but deserts disapointing, Worst Cheesecake I ever had (a lot of gelatin in it) and the capuccino brownie was submerged in a bowl of capuccino, so it was all wet and spongy. Go there for the ambience and the place, and for the oyster Happy hour, but not for the food."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "I met up with the girls for happy hour and dinner prior to going to the theatre. Drinks are great, dinner is tasty, and the ambiance was perfect. They were able to sit 5 of us comfortably in a booth! They serve every price range, from burgers to lobsters and oysters. Yes I'll def return to OEG. PS: remember to make reservations"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "The food was fantastic, the waitress was delightfully, and the prices were reasonable for a place such as it is."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Being a visitor, Old Ebbitt Grill is a can't miss destination. A perfect spot to experience a DC hot spot that can be topped off with an after dinner stroll to the White House for a fantastic view at night. By the way, we were pleasantly surprised with the food. It is not that we didn't expect to have a decent meal, but it was actually outstanding. The Muscles fra diavolo was an awesome pasta dish with more muscles than I could eat (very spicy dish!). The Jambalaya was very good too. Definitely a go to restaurant when visiting DC."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Food is OK, service is very efficient (trying to move the tables). You don't go there looking for gourmet meals."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "Trip to OEG before a show @ DAR. Running late due to traffic, called and they just moved the availing to accommodate our arrival; service was friendly and attentive, good was delicious, raw and grilled oysters, nice cocktails as well... It had been years since last visit, well go back more frequently for sure"
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "For me, I've been there many many time, but during the years of conferences, many friends ask about dinner plans and this is the first place I've either chosen for them or those who have been with me before are ready to come back. On other nights we go to Clyde's for great chili and drinks."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "Old Ebbitt is a great place to meet up with out of town guests but you need a reservation. Great location (close to White House)."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "We called ahead and made a reservation for 20. Although they couldn't seat us together, they seated us in for booths close together. The service was speedy, the food was hot and tasty, and the ambiance was great. I highly recommend this restaurant. I go there every time I'm in DC."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Sorry to use "value," but Old Ebbitt is a great value... not just for your money, but for your time and taste buds! Old Ebbitt ALWAYS delivers the goods. My favorite DC restaurant..."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "A great piece of Washington, the service was attentive and efficient. A bit loud for larger groups though."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "I usually take first time DC visitors here for a look at old DC. The food is just fair, but it's a beautiful old space and the service is good."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "Both our server and food manager went out of their way to meet our son's Celiac needs."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "This is a great restaurant. Always busy. Always wonderful food. Sometimes hard to make reservations as it is a very popular place. Book in advance to avoid disappointment."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "I had gone to OE's many years ago as a tourist, so before I moved away from the District, I wanted to take my parents somewhere distinctly D.C. My memories were of a much nicer and fancier place, so that bubble burst when we walked in and were surrounded by jean-clad tourists. Our table was in a back bar area, which was quieter than the main dining room, but of a neglected decor. The window next to our table looked into a courtyard. At one point people stood next to the window looking down at us, while dirty plates lay stacked at the wait station. Our server was wonderful, I will say that. My vodka gimlet was one of the worst I've had, but our meals were generally great - lamb shank, osso buco, and carbonara. The desserts were just meh."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Old Ebbitt is a great classic DC go to. We love taking out of towners there as well as doing brunch. Food is always fabulous!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "When we are going to be in DC we always come to the Old Ebbitt Grill. The food is always perfect and we really like the ambiance of the place."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
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  • Most Booked
  • District of Columbia Winners
  • Most Booked
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Plan your next party here
Steps away from the White House, the Old Ebbitt Grill is the perfect location for your next event. From intimate dinners in … the Cabinet Room to larger receptions on our Rooftop Terrace and Atrium. The Old Ebbitt Grill can accommodate events from 10-500 guests. Continued
Great for events up to: 500
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