Evening Star Cafe

Evening Star Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Barbara VIP

   Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had as usual a wonderful evening outside and a truly delightful meal.
   

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   Jeremy VIP

   Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Aervice was poor. Took an hour for the food. Restaurant is dirty.
   

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   Robert

   Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   My wife and I chose Evening Star for our 35th wedding anniversary. It was just the two of us, and we were offered a table for four with a window view and two complimentary glasses of prosecco. It started to rain hard, so that probably prevented the restaurant from filling up after 7:00pm. It was quiet, which was perfect ambience for us. The food was delicious, and portions were generous so my wife could take part of her entre home to enjoy later. Hats off to our servers and the chef!
   

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   Michael

   Charleston3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Too loud inside, made the whole experience very uncomfortable. Started off with bugs in the water glass and went downhill from there. The light in our booth was covered in dust and grime, which ended up in a drink. Paid 27 dollars for 2 eggs and a tiny bit of steak. Wife's french toast was bland and tasteless. Service was slow, we looked around and saw no one had anything to eat at one point.
   

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   Robin

   Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Group of seven, waitress helped us make space for us all to sit. We were out on the patio. They were low on staff that night so only one person was serving inside and out. We had a lovely meal and enjoyed the eclectic but high-quality cooking That I expect from this restaurant. The cocktails were tasty and fun. The french fries were crispy, the hamburger was juicy tasty and satisfying, everyone loved their entrées. Dinner for seven minus alcohol was very reasonably priced. The patio is a great place to enjoy good weather. In shoulder season in the DC area we like to take advantage of it.
   

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   Cori

   Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Evening Star had their outdoor area ready and prepared with comfortable seating, plenty of shade and good music, all of which made for a lovely and relaxing vibe. All of the staff were cheery and efficient and the food was delicious. All in all, perfect!
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded on April 24, 2025

   Hi Cori, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback with us! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at Evening Star Cafe. It’s wonderful to know that the outdoor area, with its comfy seating, plenty of shade, and great music created such a relaxing and inviting vibe for you. We’re also delighted to hear that you found the food delicious and the staff cheerful and efficient—it’s always our goal to create the perfect experience for our guests! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit. Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Robin

   Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, we had a nice brunch with an old friend. We were a party of 3 and fit nicely in one of their larger booths. The food was well prepared and tasty. However, the menu has changed and a couple of our favorite items were removed. I'd say we missed our favorites compared to two of the new ones we ordered. The music was a bit loud for a Sunday brunch. Look forward to visiting again as well as trying some of their sister places next door.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded on April 24, 2025

   Hi Robin, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a nice brunch with your friend and appreciated the cozy booth seating. It’s wonderful to know the food was well-prepared and tasty, even though we’re sorry to hear you missed a couple of your favorite menu items. We truly value your input and will take it into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings. We’re also sorry the music was a bit loud for your Sunday brunch—we’ll be sure to keep that in mind moving forward. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, and we hope you’ll enjoy exploring some of our sister spots next door as well! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Mark VIP

   Washington, D.C. Area48 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious entree (brisket meatloaf) and the Brussels Sprouts appetizer also really good. A neighborhood staple and still one of the best.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded on April 24, 2025

   Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the brisket meatloaf and Brussels sprouts appetizer—those are definitely crowd favorites. It’s wonderful to know that Evening Star Cafe continues to be one of your neighborhood staples and still ranks among the best for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal and memorable experience. Your kind words truly mean the world to us! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Beth VIP

   Denver / Colorado7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We really wanted to love this restaurant, but the only memorable part of the night was the slow and poor service. Ordered our drinks and meal and it was 20 minutes to receive a soda and 55 minutes to get our meal. We felt like we were an inconvenience to our server. The olives were good! The meal was ok. We also observed the host using his sleeve to wipe dry two appetizer plates while setting a table across from us.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded on April 24, 2025

   Hi Beth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly regarding the service. Waiting 20 minutes for a soda and 55 minutes for your meal is unacceptable, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. It’s also concerning to hear that you felt like an inconvenience to your server and observed the host using their sleeve to wipe plates—this is not reflective of the standards we aim to uphold. Your feedback is invaluable, and I will be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide the exceptional experience we strive to deliver. Best regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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    Laura

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Nice brunch menu. Cute atmosphere. We’ll try it again for dinner
    

    Evening Star CafeResponded on April 24, 2025

    Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our brunch menu and found the atmosphere charming. It’s always wonderful to know that our guests appreciate the cozy and inviting vibe we strive to create. We’re excited to welcome you back for dinner and hope it will be just as delightful as your brunch experience. Your support truly means the world to us! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
    

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