Creative!! Splendid food served elegantly. Our server was excellent and timely with everything. It is our favorite go-to restaurant in downtown DC

Fun. Vibrant. Noisy. Good food. Creative. Good for pre and post theater. People are very nice and food is both fresh and good. I had fried oysters which were excellent. My husband had the skirt steak which he enjoyed. The desserts were also good. Enjoy!

Superb food though portions were WAY too large by at least 1/2. I a country where obesity is a significant health the size of the excellent portions was too large. I would happily pay the same for smaller portions. Another point would be to increase the light ever so slightly at each table. I needed the light on my iPhone to read the menu.

Our server was excellent and the pace of service was perfect. We wil be back and order 1/2 size portions.

Fun for brunch or any meal. Good food and service.

Great flavors along with pleasant attentive service. We will be back.

It is close to home, a pleasant atmosphere, casual, good food. White table cloths are a welcome touch and the waitstaff are always friendly and want to make any adjustment/arrangement you wish.

Enjoy!

Good evening! I always return to my sweet blue hamburger. Nothing fancy, but VERY good. This a comfortable place with good basic food - hamburger, meatloaf, great sandwiches, grilled fish and superb pizza. Give it a try; you will return!

Seafood, Asian, Spice, FLAVOR! All mixed together makes for a phenomenal evening. There is meat on the menu, but we were more in the mood for seafood which was available in abundance. One of our group is vegetarian and the waiter went out of his way to point out vegetarian dishes and those which could be made vegetarian. Food is somewhat spicy - though I am certain they would tone it down if requested. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and appropriately attentive. My only regret is I could only eat one appetizer, main and dessert! Everything merited a taste! We will be back for sure.

Amazing and awesome food. Creative flavors and most knowledgeable server. There were 4 of us and we loved every bite of this inventive cuisine - from the little bites of bread to the exquisite pea and burrata soup and the lambs neck with crunchy vegetables and zucchini blossoms. Can't wait to return!

Great flavors and somewhat different for "american' food. the service was efficient and knowledgeable. Lots of good spices and vegetables. I loved every bite!

Such fun! The setting looking over the Potomac was superb. And it was a beautiful evening. Tables are close, but not too close. Food was very very good. The Tagliatelle was the absolute best!! Light flavorful and perfectly sauced. The onion soup had a broth to die for. Our server was Brent, regrettably he has moved on. Her is wonderful. In Summer with door open to the patio it will be even more amazing. You can spend a lot here- but you can get away with reasonable as well. An outstanding addition to the Ward area.

It's our go-to place when cooking is not going to happen. The burgers are super good and the pizzas excellent as well. Servers are fun and informative. Food is not fancy but good and "homespun" - think fried chicken, meat loaf and occasional steaks. Salads are good as well.

Delicious and delightful old fashioned Southern Italian. The pastas, including gluten free, were outstanding. Eggplant Parmigiano was superb. It is a restaurant that is splendid for Family dining which you should add to your list! Can hardly wait to go back!

Marea is a exceptionally fine restaurant! The decor is beautiful and the service superb. Our server was very knowledgeable about every dish. And based on our questions, the sommelier steered us to a less expensive wine than we had originally chosen. Pastas are made in house and are light and most flavorful. They are available in 1/2 portions as well as full sized. Our waiter brought us 2 dessert portions even though we claimed we were too full- we devoured them!! This is an expensive restaurant; well worth it.

It was Valentine Day and a lovely evening. The food was fixed price with many choices. We enjoyed every bite!! Our server was very knowledgeable and generous- when the meal was slow to arrive, he comped us 2 glasses of wine.

Enjoy!!

Service was exemplary! I had scallops which were beautifully served and very tasty. The scallops were very large, served with a delicious sauce. My husband had swordfish AI poivre which was equally delicious. Wines by the glass were plentiful and good. A winner all around.

Le Chaumiere has been on the Washington scene for more than 40 years and is still a go-to restaurant! The food is typical French - both modern and old fashioned and the ambiance comfortable and cozy. My husband had the most delicious pike quenelle in lobster sauce and I had gravlax and also calf brains. Absolutely delicious! We have been many times and will definitely return!

Awesome! We have been to Tosca many times - it is always great. This time it was better than ever. Despite the fact that it was the last night of DC Restaurant week and the restaurant was absolutely packed full, the service was superb. Service was efficient but not at all rushed. Flavors of food were exceptional. The freshly made pasta was as light as a feather and sauces were sublime. We also had a veal chop (each) - it was perfectly prepared. And despite being full to the brim we each had dessert - chocolate tart and tiramisu. The dessert measured up to the elegance and flavor of the rest of the meal. And as a final note, the wine list is well worth perusing; not inexpensive, but comprehensive and balanced. Enjoy Tosca; it is a winner!

"Joes" is the go-to place for good food in a casual setting with friendly servers and a menu that fits everyone. Do make a reservation as it is almost always crowded! I had delicious rosemary scallops and my husband had a delicious hamburger. Their hamburgers are particularly delicious - and delightfully messy. Enjoy! Oh, and they have an excellent Gluten Free menu. Regrettably it does not include pizza, but just about everything else on their bountiful menu.

What a wonderful restaurant! We had an exquisite meal. I had an elk chop - awesome - and some of the best red cabbage I have ever tasted - better than my mother's. My husband had excellent veal. The hazelnut cake was superb with an delicious butter cream filling and icing. And our waiter was both knowledgeable and fun. He really knew the food. He also knew the wine suggesting an excellent Pinot Noir which we very much enjoyed. Hope we have an opportunity to return!

Blue Duck never disappoints!! Our food was amazing from the duck, to the Brussel sprout sides, to the bouillabaisse! Everything was perfectly prepared and served. My only complaint, and it is small, was our waiter never returned to refill wine or water glasses - but we were quite able to do our own. It was lovely and we will return soon!

This restaurant never ceases to produce splendid food in the most authentic manner. As I frequently order the same dishes I do not have the opportunity to sample so many of their wonderful offerings. I will make an effort to do that. I have no negative comments. Go to the restaurant; go hungry and go often!

Fun, easy going and pleasant. Our server was very responsive. It is our go-to restaurant for a very casual and I do not wish to cook night out. Pizzas are good and hamburgers are excellent.

Peking duck is the specialty and it did not disappoint! I put in the order as we sat down and the wait was not long. We also had pork fried dumplings which were excellent. Our waiter was from Serbia; very pleasant and knowledgeable. The duck was carved at table and was superb - crispy skin and juicy meat. The pancakes were plentiful and were replenished at least once. The restaurant appears to be an old standby - most enjoyable. We will return!

Todd English is a must EVERY time we are in NYC! It is a lunch place for us with superb bites. I had their 3 gyro dish which was 3 very small gyros served on a small piece of a kind of bread with superb flavor and excellent Tsakziki. I loved it! My husband had an excellent flat bread. their wines by the glass are well chosen and very good. Can't wait for my next visit!

Yumm! We enjoyed Bar Boloud very much! I had 2 delicious appetizers - a Pate' foie gras and pear mixture and a large salad with lardons and poached egg. It was awesome. My husband thoroughly enjoyed a boned and grilled trout. Our server was very attentive- but not overly so. And the wine list was excellent as well. Can't wait to return.

The restaurant has interesting appetizers for two which we enjoyed. The fried artichokes were excellent as were the "egg rolls" with beef and cheese. We did not sample the rest of the menu, but many dishes appeared very interesting.

This is our favorite pre-Arena Stage venue. The food is excellent and authentic Indian Cuisine. Our server was excellent and a bit overworked. He mad it work, no matter. The spicey garlic Naan was outstanding as were the chicken croquettes. We both had superb lamb curry. Art Masala is a REAL find!

Fun and interesting food. I wish the noise level were not so exuberant. There is nothing to absorb noise and it is a busy restaurant. There were many interesting dishes - the puffed pancake is a signature dish of Mr Chang and was excellent. But the beef rolls were superb as were the pork dumplings. Dishes are marked with chilis 1 - 5 signifying the spiciness of the dishes. Our 2 chili dishes were mild to my taste. They could be a bit more accurate in their description. While there is no valet parking, there are 2 large garages around the corner which are convenient. I liked it lots but wish it were just a tad more upscale.

A fun restaurant with good seating for easy conversation - that is not always so. I had a chicken lettuce wrap and my friend had a haddock sandwich. Both were perfect for the occasion. My chicken lettuce wrap was a perfect size, my friend's sandwich was gargantuan! but it was very tasty.

We will be back!

Joes is our "go to" place when I am not in a cooking mood. The ambiance is casual and pleasant. The menu changes with the season and the servers are always very up beat. We tried the Autumn/Octoberfest menu and ordered a pork schnitzel. The serving size was ENORMOUS! My husband and I both ordered the same and should have ordered only 1 for the two of us. It was tasty and the red cabbage was very pleasant. I prefer chicken or traditional veal schnitzel, but this was a good substitute were it in a smaller format

We love Le Cirque. We had the tasting menu-just the right size portions and every bite was delectable. The decor is charming and the service perfect. Can't wait to return.

Food was superb and the wine list amazing. Loved it!!

Multiple stations providing many choices!! Seafood towers, flatbreads, soups, sandwiches, grilled meats, sushi, the list is lengthy and everything is good. Food is brought promptly. Wine list is very good. Enjoy the experience!

The ceviche was outstanding - though the portion was a bit oversized. My husband's agnolotti with Burrata was exquisite. My spaghettini was again a bit oversized but good and the cucumber tartar was super. Our waiter was appropriately attentive and overall it was a delicious evening. There are many wonderful restaurants in NYC, I will go to another of those next time.

A very good standby. Oakville is close to our house and offers good food and good wine at reasonable prices. My scallops were perfectly prepared and my husband enjoyed his Rockfish as well.

This restaurant gets better every day! I had delicious tuna with fresh tomatoes. My husband had gratineed mussels-splendid.

The setting is beautiful and the evening was picture perfect!! The buffet is OK, and for some dishes, even interesting. It is an excellent option for Wolf Trap.

We eat at "Joe's" about once a week. It is our go-to place for "let's go out." Their burgers are absolutely the best, I had a pizza which was done perfectly with just the thin crust I like. This is not a gourmet restaurant, but it is good, friendly, welcoming and a great place for a casual and good meal.

This is a VIBRANT Noisy though fun restaurant. Appetizer portions were excellent though even larger than the large main dishes. We enjoyed ourselves, and perhaps we are in an age group that does not like such high decibels, but we will likely not return.

Ovations is THE restaurant at Wolf Trap. And if you are not picnicking it is where you eat pre-theater. The food is generally good and the atmosphere outstanding. We loved our server- sorry did not get his name. He anticipated every need and was most friendly. He is off to Europe in 3 week for a 6 week trip.

We will return again later in the season.

Fun, invigorating, good food! This was lobster roll weekend and they we superb. Large chunks of lobster meat with a minimal or fillings. wine choices were reasonably prices and very good. Not your Average Joe is fun, casual, and just the right spot for a quick and delicious meal.

Old Anglers has been around for a long time and is always a delight. The setting (outside) is exquisite with a bubbling fountain, lovely plantings and beautiful I n every aspect. Our server tried hard, but his English had much to be learned like the difference between a beef filet and a veal chop.

Overall a lovely setting, on a lovely evening with good food.

Authentic Greek/Mediterranean delicious food. There is a hint to hot spice which is just perfect. flavors are delectable from vegetarian to heavier meats. The lamb shoulder is to die for. While they do not have a specific gluten free menu, they have notations on their menu as to which foods are gluten free and there were many. Our grandson is not the most adventuresome eater and they were very accommodating to his tastes. My only criticism would be the foods, served tapas style, came out a bit too quickly. But this restaurant is a real gem!

This is favorite pre-Kennedy center eating place. It never disappoints. The pasta is excellent and freshly made. wines by the glass are not extensive, but good and freshly opened. The mushroom risotto was outstanding. Eggplant capponato was sufficient for two and could have benefitted from more eggplant, but it was good, none-the-less. I can't wait for my next visit!

"Joe's" is our neighborhood go-to place for a week night when I have no idea what to fix and want to go out. The place is friendly, fresh and the food is great. Their burgers are THE BEST hands down. They have superb wines by the glass and a good, though not exceptional, wine list. My husband thinks their martinis are excellent. They have a separate Gluten Free menu which is much appreciated. Pizzas are very good as well - though they do not come Gluten Free. Enjoy!

My husband's birthday. This restaurant is absolutely awesome!! The food was exceptional - beautifully served with each bite more delicious than the last. The price is notably high, but for a special occasion and for such a superb evening it was totally worth it.

The pastas are superb - not sure if they are made in house -but, no matter they are very very good- I had the tagliatelli with veal ragu which is always a winner. My husband had linguine bolognese. both wonderful comfort foods for a very rainy night. the Caesar salad with a fresh anchovy was perfectly prepared. Our server was way over worked so service was at times spotty, but overall good. the wines by the glass were interesting and good. This is the perfect restaurant pre-Kennedy Center, or any time!

Bustling, noisy, energetic and great food! We love Black's and have been many many times. the oysters are varied and so fresh you think they were caught only 10 minutes ago. Salads are creative and have great taste. Our server had a great personality and was very knowledgeable. I look forward to returning at the next opportunity.

Amazing in every respect. the food was outstanding - each bite better than the last. I had venison - done 2 ways. It was tasty, succulent, perfectly prepared and most elegant. Others in our group had beef - splendid! and Beef which was among the best ever! It is not an inexpensive restaurant, but it is among the best in NYC!

Exceptional schnitzel!! Superb food in every way. Authentic Austrian Cuisine v

We thoroughly enjoy Todd English for a quick lunch with many food choices. The sushi is excellent, Peking Duck with Bao buns was a winner. I love their flat breads. Everything we have had is very good. This is a not a fine dining restaurant but it is fun and there are MANY food options. People watching is most enjoyable.

Utterly awesome in every respect. we had to ask the server to no longer bring by their homemade brioche as we could not stop eating it! Every bite was super exceptional. The wine list was among the most adventuresome and complex I have every seen and the wine sommelier was most knowledgeable steering us to an exceptional wine and at reasonable price. he appetizers were just the right size and most flavorful. My husband and I both had "crispy" branzino which was splendid. The restaurant is small, so get your reservation in early!

We were there for Valentine's Day and had the tasting menu. The food, always good, was simply amazing. We had a Peking Duck which was served with Bao rolls rather than traditional pancakes. The flavors were splendid. Each morsel was better than the last. The dessert, called Chocolate sunrise, was both beautiful and tasty. It was a chocolate cream filled roll garnished with a orange peach colored rose petal - just like a sunrise. We will go back as soon as the schedule permits. Our server was knowledgeable and very attentive - though not overly so. This is a restaurant that always ends in the top 100 - and is now in the top ten for Washington. It deserves the high rating.

Creative cuisine with good flat breads and good seasonal food. The butternut soup squash soup was superb as was the bay scallops with ricotta filled ravioli. I only wished they had served more ravioli with the dish. It was yummy.

The restaurant was good, but not outstanding. The menu selections are few though they did have gluten free bread for my grandson. Flavors were excellent and for lunch the size of portions was just right.

Awesome in every way! don't miss the bread. This restaurant is a winner in every way. One bite is better than the next. I loved it and can't wait to return!

This restaurant has been around almost forever - and for good reason. The food is very good and the service as well. The ambiance is retro - or actually as it was when opened though cleaned up and redone as needed. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and helpful within our price range. we will go back!

Awesome Indian! the flavors were superb. We loved the variety and the selection. Service could be improved, but was not objectionable. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously.. I look forward to returning.

WOW! The pasta is amazing -made by hand and it tastes fresh, tender and delicious. the menu is not large but quite comprehensive despite that; delicious as well. We ended up in a small private room with one other table. It was noisy enough, but much quieter than the restaurant as a whole. the wine list is almost all Italian, broad ranging and very good. Prices are on the high end of "normal" but acceptable. this restaurant is a definite keeper!

Our waiter was excellent - knowledgeable and pleasant. He anticipated our needs before we knew them. We were there on 1/2 price wine night - a real steal! And a good wine list. the pastas were home made. It was most pleasant and inviting in every aspect.

I love Greek food, which colors in a positive way this review! this is a most delightful restaurant with good space and good ability to converse despite the relative noise. While they do serve main dishes, the emphasis is not Mezze. It is excellent and of just the right size. Servers are knowledgeable and pleasant. they know the food and the wines. I highly recommend this place for a pleasant evening.

The food and the servers were excellent. The wait staff was attentive and knew their food and wine. The receptionist, however, was rude and less than accommodating.

Notti Bianchi is our "go-to" restaurant pre Kennedy Center. But it is excellent at other times as well. The menu is creative and fresh! The tagliatelle with veal ragu is superb as is the Caesar salad. My husband had an outstanding pork chop which was cooked perfectly, moist and tender. the polenta that it was serve with was light and delicious. We highly recommend the restaurant for any occasion.

Roof Terrace has definitely improved over the years! It was a delight. We went pre-theater and our server was totally aware of our time and served accordingly. I had two delicious appetizers and my husband had the chicken. Both were very good. I will be back

Cafe Central always pleases. the food is superb and the service is excellent. Wine choices were a delightful mix of great taste at reasonable prices to greater taste at still not unreasonable prices! The onion soup is perfectly French and perfectly prepared! My husband's fried chicken was second to none - outstanding. I am sorry Michel Richard is no longer around to provide direction, but the restaurant bearing his name has not lost a beat!