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Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8
4.8
26719 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Top Tags:
Indoor Dining
Private Events
Carryout

Chef Salvatore Ferro
Around the corner from The White House

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 295 times today
Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (202) 347-4800

  • Website

    https://www.ebbitt.com?y_source=1_MzcwMzY3MTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Salvatore Ferro

  • Catering

    Please contact our events department at 202.552.5000.

  • Private party facilities

    Steps away from the White House, the Old Ebbitt Grill is the perfect location for your next event. The Cabinet room can accommodate events from 5-75 guests. Additional private and semi-private space may be reserved in our Atrium dining room or rooftop patio. Please call Jordan Hammes at 202.552.5000

  • Private party contact

    Jordan Hammes: (202) 552-5000

  • Location

    675 15th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20005

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    15th between F and G

  • Parking details

    Paid parking available in nearby lots - PMI on NY Avenue in between 15th & 14th Streets; LAZ on G Street between 15th and 14th Streets;

  • Public transit

    Metro: Red Line to Metro Center, Orange/Blue to McPherson Square

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal and service were both fantastic, we love going when we are in dc

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality place all around-highly recommend! Yuuuuum

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  3. AlexanderS

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was recommended by someone I met while on vacation to DC and it did not disappoint. Service was spot on, ambiance was perfect and food was delicious. And they have menu items for all budgets. Well worth the trip.

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  4. Sally

    Kansas City

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Old Ebbitt Grill every time that we come to DC. It’s one of our favorite places; always great food, great service, and reasonable prices.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The staff was really friendly and polite. Mixed oysters and crab dip were perfect. Combination of flavors in branzino and scallops was kinda weird, but overall good. 4 stars

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at the bar and everything was great. Service was excellent.

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  7. KathyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a same day reservation. The food and service were outstanding.

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  8. BridgetW

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Make a reservation in advance (although they did accept walk-ins). Have a drink in one of the 3 bars, each room is different. The service and the food were excellent.

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  9. anonymous

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Pleasant breakfast, great location, kind service.

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  10. JoseG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and even better service. I highly recommend eating here.

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  11. RobertS

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service and food were excellent , would have liked better seating, but all in all a great experience.

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  12. JohnW

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire dining experience was the best. Our waiter, Gaby was very professional and helpful with advising us about what to order. The oysters and crab cakes that she recommended were delicious. Definitely will return on our next trip to DC.

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  13. mabeka

    Austria

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Ich hatte zuvor von diesem Restaurant-„Klassiker“ gelesen und war in keiner Weise enttäuscht. Die altehrwürdige Institution ist gepflegt, guter Service und zumindest unsere Gerichte (Bacon-Cheeseburger und Ceasars) waren überdurchschnittlich. Sicher nicht der große Genussmoment für ein tolles Dinner, aber solides amerikanisches Essen in toller Atmosphäre. So ein Laden macht wirklich Spaß!

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  14. NYCoutoftown

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Ross, was very entertaining. Food was very good.

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  15. Michael

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Had a dinner at Old Ebbitt. Delicious appetizers and main course. Server was phenomenal and attentive. Only minor quibble was that it's not the best location to try and have a discussion. It was a packed house for our 9:30 pm reservation and very hard to hear the folks speaking directly across the table.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic atmosphere and food. Best crab soup and awesome chowder. Meatloaf was amazing

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  17. JenniferD

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a drink at the packed bar but still received prompt service- at the table our server made excellent suggestions. Food was delicious- this spot lives up to the hype!

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  18. KimB

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meanl while in D.C. I would recommend.

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  19. AdaB

    Orlando

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crab cakes were outstanding as always. Great service even though restaurant was very busy. One of our all time favorite restaurants

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  20. AnnieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Johnny, was fabulous! Oysters were awesome. Please bring back the oyster stew.

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  21. SavorySavvy

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    It was HS graduation celebration, and went splendidly. Our server, Jenny, was knowledgable and professional! Food was great! Old Ebbitt Grill was our old haunt and with the vegetarian selection added in, it’ll continue to be our favorite!

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  22. BeaWil

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place to celebrate a high school graduation. Excellent service, food, and drinks.

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  23. AlanK

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. Staff are incredibly friendly but retain professionalism at all times. The food was simply first class. Cooked perfectly and served well. This place never disappoints.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Graduation lunch was excellent and allergies were handled expertly

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  25. MichelleD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. Food was very good, service was great.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. Highly recommend. Meatloaf, NY Strip, clam chowder and crab soup was amazing. Anna our server was fantastic .

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place, friendly staff (even though they were extremely busy at the time), great atmosphere and vibe and my meal and drinks were cooked and served perfectly. Would highly recommend!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Great food and excellent service. Would highly recommend.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent meal with very fine service! A bit noisy but overall I would recommend this restaurant for dinner and/or drinks near the White House. We plan to dine here again in the future.

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  30. ZariR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a delicious meal at the Old Ebbitt Gril yesterday. The service was excellent and the price was very reasonable. Thank you so much!!! Zari

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  31. kslp

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful early dinner at Old Ebbitt. Abigail was our bartender/server and she has a charming, delightful personality. We had oysters, the Chesapeake Bay blue catfish sandwich and the spring market salad. Everything was absolutely delicious.

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  32. Betsy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was very good. Service felt a little rushed.

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  33. Veet

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience. Service was impeccable. Food was superb! We had a great time, and enjoyed our dinner The restaurant completely surpassed our expectations!

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  34. TheItalianCritic

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    I had low expectations coming in, but the food was truly exceptional. We had to order a second round of oysters because we couldn’t get enough! The clam chowder was also a favorite of the party! Our waitress was gracious but overburdened with tables and had a tough time keeping up with everyone, so management needs to revisit their organization.

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  35. Chyzenss

    Montreal

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an eclectic place with fabulous food. The lump crab was the best I have ever eaten.

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  36. Lilith

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous dinner!! Mo at the bar took care of us, and made sure we had delicious lemon drops to finish off a stellar brunch of crab cakes, branzino, and shrimp n grits. Everythong was beautifully prepared. The crab cakes were BEYOND. Thanks for the recommendations Mo! You made our day.

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  37. Partridgepeg

    Washington DC

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have a little trouble walking, so when we arrived at Old Ebbitt for my lunch with my daughter, my husband parked and helped me into the restaurant. While I was checking in with my reservation I heard my husband ask the nice young man near the check in desk to take good care of me. He responded in a firm certain voice "Sir, you can count on it". As it turns out, everything he said was right; the oysters were superb, the crabcakes big and lumpy, and everyone whom we came in contact with treated us like family. Thanks to all, Margaret Ryerson

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  38. TheLiz

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lots of options for hungry people of various tastes, leaning heavily toward good and careful seafood. First time to have an oyster shooter, and the cocktails are very good.

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  39. Justin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    With a reservation we were seated almost immediately despite the restaurant appearing to be at capacity. Noise levels were high simply from conversation amongst patrons. Wait staff was friendly but sparse. It took a while to get bread and drinks but the appetizer and entree’s were delivered relatively timely. Our party of 3 shared calamari (which was the best we have had in recent memory. Teenage son enjoyed a bacon cheese burger, wife devoured the trout and claimed it was fantastic, and I demolished the meatloaf. All were absolutely fantastic. Overall, we were very pleased with the experience. Highly recommend a reservation.

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  40. TomT

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This iconic place is part tourist trap, part good restaurant. My wife and I are not big fish eaters, and don’t like oysters, so if you are like us then the Ebbitt Grill may not be for you. It’s a somewhat limited menu if you take out all of that. Food is otherwise decent with large portions and a good value. Service was pretty good. Very popular place.

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FAQs

Old Ebbitt Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Old Ebbitt Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-4800.

Old Ebbitt Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 26719 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 295 times today
Google Map for Old Ebbitt Grill

675 15th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20005

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    15th between F and G

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Paid parking available in nearby lots - PMI on NY Avenue in between 15th & 14th Streets; LAZ on G Street between 15th and 14th Streets;

  • Public transit

    Metro: Red Line to Metro Center, Orange/Blue to McPherson Square

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Salvatore Ferro

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    https://www.ebbitt.com?y_source=1_MzcwMzY3MTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/

  • Phone number

    (202) 347-4800

  • Catering

    Please contact our events department at 202.552.5000.

  • Private party facilities

    Steps away from the White House, the Old Ebbitt Grill is the perfect location for your next event. The Cabinet room can accommodate events from 5-75 guests. Additional private and semi-private space may be reserved in our Atrium dining room or rooftop patio. Please call Jordan Hammes at 202.552.5000

  • Private party contact

    Jordan Hammes: (202) 552-5000

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