Old Ebbitt Grill

Name: Old Ebbitt Grill
Address: 675 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 347-4801
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

24517 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Indoor Dining
Private Events
Carryout - Delivery and Pickup

Chef Salvatore Ferro
Around the corner from The White House

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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(202) 347-4801

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(202) 347-4801
Website
http://www.ebbitt.com/
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 ne reserved in our Atrium dining room. Please call Megan Kilby at 202.552.5000.
Private party contact
Lucy Pear, Megan Kilby: (888) 892-9950

Location
675 15th Street, 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, 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, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
absolutely delicious food, amazing service, strong drinks. very reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food you get.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience all around. The oysters were fresh and each of our main courses were delicious. We especially appreciated our waitress Candace H. who made the experience even more enjoyable. She was friendly and knowledgable. We would dine here again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best meal and great atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Loved the vibe and food was fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service5ambience1
Travelled 4000 miles, booked months in advance. Got stuck out in the atrium. Really disappointed
KV
KimberlyV
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal with great service
AJ
AJC1983
Houston
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Sitting in building lobby not ideal
DW
DWFuller
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ever time I visit DC. Every. Time. Meatloaf.
W
Willg
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Great food, great service. Again!
BF
BenF
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
I had a 1:30 lunch reservation and a fairly tight schedule. We weren’t seated until after 2pm. We had to stand and wait in a crowded hallway for 30 minutes (bar was full) and then we had to rush our lunch. Our server was pleasant enough but a bit inattentive. The food was fine but not great. Soft shell crab was over breaded and over cooked. The crab dip app was ok, but not great and the baguette wasn’t crusty. The fried calamari app was ok but not crispy enough. To their credit, we requested a quiet table and they honored the request. It’s an ok place but it makes its living off its location and its history—it’s food quality is certainly not comparable to dining establishments in DC. But, it’s a fun atmosphere filled with tourists
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience1
Servers are great, wait staff is awful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service and the food was great! Recommend for anyone in DC.
r
redsoxman
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, especially now that the major impact of the Corolla Virus is behind us, time for oysters, chowdah, and beer....back to our tradition after two+ years.
TC
TheChin
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can't wrong at Old Ebbitt Grill. There is something for everybody on the menu.
AJ
AdamJ
Washington DC
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience as always. Highly recommend. Best burger and wings in town
ML
MikeL
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal was delicious and the service was wonderful!
JO
JOnF
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mussels delicious. Crab cakes full of crab a bit noisy. Pricey but still recommend
TP
TrevorP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great historic grill, add it a as must do when in DC!
BP
BonnieP
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food delivery was slow — but the place was busy. Food tasted great!! Love the warm bread.
VD
VincentD
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
This is a Washington institution so anyone from out of town should eat here. (I live in the area and have been many times). The food is very good, price, for Washington, very reasonable. Just want to give a shout out to our server, Anthony. He was excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was such an amazing DC experience! Wonderful crab cakes! Great service!
DP
DylanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I and my party were very impressed with Old Ebbitt, and thoroughly enjoyed our food, service, and time together while there. We all got the crab dip appetizer, which was fantastic, and our entrees were the soft shell crab, the jumbo lump crab cakes, and the filet mignon. Each of these dishes was masterfully cooked, seasoned, and presented. The service was also impeccable, with our waiter filling our drinks every time they got below half, and asking us if everything was meeting our needs about every 10-15 minutes. Old Ebbitt is definitely worth checking out if you're in Washington DC, and looking for a quality place to eat. I have heard a lot of hype about this restaurant before going in, and it definitely lived up to it. No wonder it's been in business for so long!
LL
LydiaL
Oklahoma City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding seafood in an amazing atmosphere. Great ambiance, great service and fresh oysters and shrimp! Yum!
TS
TimS
Las Vegas
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has been part of DC for over 150 years. You kinda have to come here. It's fine dining with a casual atmosphere. Leave the kids with a sitter. They won't appreciate it. They have wonderful seafood! All sorts of FRESH oysters. They pour strong mixed cocktails! The food was wonderful. The service was great. The noise was pretty loud. That's what ya' get with hardwood floors. Nice place for a date. I went alone and got out for $100 all said-and-done. Reservations are a must.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great value. Drinks, appetizer, two entrees and a dessert = $135. Food was fantastic. Service was top notch. It is a dressier atmosphere, but we felt comfortable in jeans and tees. The place was packed. Make a reservation.
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Patybear
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was very good. Kept us informed during the whole process on timing. Made excellent suggestions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
KG
KatherineG
New Mexico
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
Service was great but the food was mediocre. We had the walrus platter of oysters, clams, and shrimp to start. I expected more based on the reviews. For the main dishes I had the mussels and my husband had the crab cake and soft shell crab special. The best items we had were the mussels and the fries. For dessert we had the bread pudding which was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, I believe his name was Jordan, was fantastic. My meal was the best I’ve had in quite some time! Thank you!
JC
JoeC
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had 12 people afternoon an event in DC. We didn’t know when the event would end and the restaurant were very flexible with us when we moved up our redaction by an hour and went from 8 people to 12. Everyone I spoke with was accommodating. Will definitely be back.
BA
BASOrchid
Baltimore
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go-to place whenever we are in Washington. It never disappoints. Food and wait-staff are wonderful!
ME
MarkE
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our waiter was excellent. Very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Cocktails for great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time!
MF
MarciaF
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful experience from start - check in - to end. Every staff member was attentive and pleasant. The food was delicious!
m
marioc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and staff was excellent. A must try in DC!
GD
GordonD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Everyone was great and friendly. We showed up early for our reservation. And that sat us ahead of our scheduled time. Had drinks at the main bar before a late lunch and then after dinner drinks in Grant’s bar in the back. Recommend Grant’s bar over the main bar. It is a little more removed from the masses and the bar tenders are talkative and fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant! Our group loved reading about the history of the restaurant. The food and service were incredible.
FB
FionaB
New York Area
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great spot with loads of history. Grt there a little earlier and have a drink at the main bar. We had steak frites and crab cake both delicious and a great combo for sharing. Given the quality i thought the price was very reasonable. Well worth the visit!!
j
jams
San Francisco
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great place to have dinner in DC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Excellent service, amazing ambiance, and very good food.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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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) 347-4801.

Old Ebbitt Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 24517 OpenTable diners.

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