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Old Ebbitt Grill

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$30 and under
American
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 317 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Joseph Allen

From the OpenTable editors: DC's oldest restaurant, just steps from the White House, continues to be one of the city’s most sought-after reservations for its historic ambiance and iconic oyster happy hours. Snag a seat in the main dining room decked with antique chandeliers and patriotic murals to feast on massive seafood towers, crab cakes, and premium steaks alongside local powerbrokers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steakhouse
  • 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/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact our Events Team by emailing oegevents@ebbitt.com or calling (202) 552-5000.
  • Private party facilities
    Just steps from The White House in downtown Washington, DC, Old Ebbitt is the perfect place for your next special occasion. The Cabinet Room and Atrium can accommodate a wide range of private events while our rooftop terrace offers some of the best views in the city. To learn more, please contact our team at oegevents@ebbitt.com or (202) 552-5000.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Hammes: (202) 552-5000
  • Location
    675 15th St NW, Washington, 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, 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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Menu

Old Ebbitt Grill's menu was last updated on 4/3/2025.

In celebration of the city’s National Cherry Blossom Festival, we offer a limited time Cherry Blossom inspired cocktail and dessert.

Cherry Blossom Features

available March 21st through April 17th

  • CHERRY BLOSSOM PAVLOVA

    Pistachio Cream, Amarena Cherries, Toasted Pistachio

    • HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

      Stoli Vodka, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot, Giffard Coco de Noix, Oka Kura Yuzu Liqueur, Mint, Lemon, Club Soda

      Last updated: April 3, 2025

      What 30,384 people are saying

      Old Ebbitt Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

      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

      Loved For

      • Washington, D.C. Area

        Most Booked

      • District of Columbia

        American

      • District of Columbia

        Most Booked

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Old Ebbitt Grill is a classic DC dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "amazing crab cakes" and historic charm, this iconic spot offers a cozy atmosphere near the White House. The restaurant is a go-to for both locals and tourists, ensuring "wonderful meals" and memorable visits.
      30,384 Reviews

      1. Tina

        Unspecified1 review

        4.0

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 5
        I made a note that I was celebrating my boy friend’s birthday and requested for any birthday specials. Again, I asked our server about it after we finished our dinner, he told me to ask the host, the host told me they do have birthday specials (usually a free cake or dessert) and asked a person to follow me to my table to make the arrangements. She did, but they just gave us a dessert menu and nothing else. I didn’t go ask again because I already did couple of times and I was embarrasing myseld infront of my boyfriend! I really appreciated one honest and correct answer at the first place, if you don’t have any Bday specials, just say you don’t and that’s completely ok! Don’t make us go around and ask it from multiple people! The food was great as always, but I don’t recommend this place for celebration after my experience.

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      2. Linden

        St. Louis1 review

        5.0

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Incredible experience, incredible staff incredible food

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      3. William

        Indiana3 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 2 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The food was great ,and the service was awesome, would go again.

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      4. OpenTable Diner

        New York City1 review

        4.0

        Dined 2 days ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        I made reservations for 6 at 2 pm. We shows 30 minutes early and the front desk people were not the best. They asked us to sit at the bar. Until about 2. My whole party was there at 1:30. When I came to reception again - they told me my whole party needed to be with me - and I told them we were all at the bar waiting. They made me get everyone and then made us wait another 5 minutes. I ate at the occidental the night before. Everything g at occidental was first class from arrival to departure. The ENTIRE reception experience at old ebbit was super low end which hurts the experience. They say us in the lobby of the extension in the new building and I wasn’t having it. They seated us in the original section and our waiter was SUPERB. Dining experience was quite good. I lived in DC 30 years ago and this was a great place then. It still is. They just have to manage their front desk with better people and really need to seat people with reservations in the dining area and not I. The new building lobby area. It’s a real joke. If you are expecting good food you should have a good experience, but if you are depending on ambiance and a nice reception… you might or might not get it. They should try a little harder.

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      5. Chris

        New York City1 review

        5.0

        Dined 2 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Little noisy but otherwise great. Mainly attributed to a specific group. Little pricy but not over the top.

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      6. J

        Unspecified1 review

        5.0

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Anniversary lunch- every one greeted us with a happy anniversary wish which was nice. Waiter could not have been better-fun and attentive and informative. Lively atmosphere was pleasant. Ordered oysters Rockefeller-very rich and nice flavor. We usually eat Gulf oysters so don’t know how to fairly compare as the oysters themselves disappeared under the cheese and herbs/spinach. We enjoyed them. He had the pork chop-impressive and perfectly cooked. I sets his Swiss Chard with lardons-delish. The soufflé or corn cake side was a little disappointing-looked great but a bit dry and dull. Nice sauce provided a bit of acid and good flavor to the chop. I had the crab cake-ordered the sandwich but came as a single cake-that was fine so I didn’t call it out. Chose fruit as a side and husband said it was good nothing special but a nice mix and cole slaw that was simple but perfect. Cold and lightly dressed crisp and with a touch of parsley. The crab cake was the best I have ever had by a long shot. Sweet lump crab that was pleasantly crisped on the outside moist and sweet throughout. How it held together is a mystery to me as there really was no filler and nothing that masked the sweet crab. Loved it. Waiter calling us lovebirds made me chuckle every time and he was a pleasure throughout. We will make it a must when in DC.

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      7. Abby

        Atlanta6 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Absolutely fantastic meal on our last evening in DC. Perfectly cooked steaks and seafood! Outstanding service; highly recommend.

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      8. Richard

        Wisconsin2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The soup was great. The shrimp on the bloody Maryland was huge!

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      9. Thomas VIP

        Atlanta55 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Both crab dip and fried green tomato appetizers were tasty. My wife had the crab cake entree, and I had the meatloaf. The crab cake was delicious - the meatloaf had a bacon - horseradish glaze that was a bit overpowering but was still very good. The service was on point. I would definitely return.

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      10. Sam

        Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Loved everything about our Breakfast at Old Ebbitt Grill. It wasn't cheap, but it was a great experience for the family to eat and explore the area.

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      FAQs

      Old Ebbitt Grill does offer delivery in partnership with 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 30384 OpenTable diners.

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

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      Make a reservation

      2 people
      10:00 PM
      Booked 317 times today
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      675 15th St NW, Washington, 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
      • Price
        $30 and under
      • Cuisines
        American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steakhouse
      • 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
      • Additional
        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, 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/
      • Phone number
        (202) 347-4800
      • Catering
        Please contact our Events Team by emailing oegevents@ebbitt.com or calling (202) 552-5000.
      • Private party facilities
        Just steps from The White House in downtown Washington, DC, Old Ebbitt is the perfect place for your next special occasion. The Cabinet Room and Atrium can accommodate a wide range of private events while our rooftop terrace offers some of the best views in the city. To learn more, please contact our team at oegevents@ebbitt.com or (202) 552-5000.
      • Private party contact
        Jordan Hammes: (202) 552-5000

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