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Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C., DC
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C., DC
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C., DC
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C., DC
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C., DC

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.7
4.7
27356 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 288 times today

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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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What 27,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

27,356 Reviews

  1. TNfoodie

    Memphis/West TN

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was spectacular. My waitress was warm and friendly. The crab cakes were divine, as was the bread pudding.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I’ve lived in Washington DC for decades, this was my first time dining at Old Ebbitt which is part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Lunch was delightful and the old club atmosphere is welcoming. The wait staff did a great job meeting my demands and at table when I needed them. The menu offers something to appeal to every taste. Renowned for their seafood, I found a variety of dishes — I wanted to try them all. Lobster Fra Diavolo was my selection for this visit and I enjoyed it immensely. I ended my meal with an Espresso Martini — rich and flavorful on many levels with the kick of vodka! Kudos to Nohemi S. the server for making me feel welcomed on my first visit.

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  3. SSKV

    New Mexico

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our bartender Alex was outstanding at the back bar! Very friendly, provided great recommendations, and made some fabulous cocktails. His espresso martini was on-point! I’m a born and raised Maryland girl and the crab soup was fabulous. You must try it! The mussels were delish as was the salted- caramel bread pudding. I will be back very soon - that’s a promise!! It’s worth the wait for a spot at the bar or a table. Book ahead if you can.

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  4. JUDYE

    West Virginia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Way too loud! Expect not to have great conversation but otherwise, it's a place to visit.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, food, and service! Split our table of 3 bill with no issues. Very noisy though.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was really good, I had the lobster pasta and it had a lot of lobster. My guy had ribs and they were great. The server had zero personality and seemed impatient and put out. We felt he couldn’t turn the table fast enough- we felt very rushed. 10% tip sadly. Do better Noise was loud but that was to be expected, lobby is a hot mess of people. Should you go- probably only because of its history

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  7. Dean

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Old Ebbitt Grill is as good as ever! Their crab cakes are still one of my favorites, but the pork chop may be the best I've ever had.They can handle large groups well (we had a party of 7), so that's a real plus for business meals. Service is good, so I will keep going back! (my only complaint is that my table was in the atrium, which doesn't have the same feel as the original restaurant, but it was still a good experience.)

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  8. RichardS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was so perfect. I love going to these old school restaurants! I think it is what dining should be. Our server Fabian was fantastic and catered to all our needs and wants. The only issue I had was at the end. I ordered a grass hopper and was told they couldn’t make it because they had no crème de menthe. An old school restaurant should always have the fixins’ for an old school cocktail! 🤗 Never the less this would not deter me from visiting the Olde Ebbitt Grill again and again!

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  9. AW26

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jack was our server in the bar and he took such great care of us! We enjoyed every dish and every recomendation!

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  10. SeanG

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Though I've enjoyed Old Ebbitt for dinner when I come into town on business a few times, I have never had the opportunity to have brunch. OMG what have I been missing! The most fantabulous platter of decadent deliciousness to land in my lap in years arrived with my order of french toast, sausage, and a side of scrambled eggs!!! Absolutely amazing!! The candied pecans and maple syrup are to die for, and the service was excellent as always. As a single dinner I appreciate that they are sensitive to the fact that I am alone and always seat me at one of the small tables off to a corner so I don't have to listen to giggling couples or feel self-conscious on my own. Old Ebbitt, you've done it again, now I will be darkening your doors for both dinner AND brunch on my trips to DC!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server’s name was Nick. He was super friendly n professional n food n cocktails were outstanding

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  12. Marta

    New York Area

    58 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Great burgers! Amazing clam chowder, but disappointing crab soup….

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  13. LindaA

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Jack was an excellent waiter! We were seated in the back bar area around 1:45 pm on a Tuesday, full dining room. We did enjoy the '70's / 80's rock tunes, but not what we were hoping for, with seating. It was a special day and we did arrive a little early for the reservation... but... Food was excellent - prosecco to toast, wine with lunch - calamari with battered jalapenos (hot! and no zucchinis today), mussels - good size and tasty, crab cakes - wonderful as always, autumn salad with chicken-delicious and flavorful, parmesan trout - fried and coated with parmesan - would have been better grilled with parmesan. Who can resist the warm apple crumble with ice cream - glad it's fall and back on the menu ! Always a pleasure to dine here, slight misses.

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  14. VanesaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelent restaurant and services, the food is delicious

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  15. RodentUK

    London

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s often hard to find somewhere comfortable to eat when travelling alone but OEG was great Server was attentive and friendly and knew the menu inside out Call me stuffy but the atmosphere has changed a little over the years and don’t be surprised if you end up dining next to someone in shorts and a vest - perhaps as business increases they may enforce some sort of minimal dress code and elevate the venue back to where it used to be Saying that, the food was fantastic and all the staff were all courteous and efficient

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  16. ECNJR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly wonderful lunch. A must location on any visit to D.C.

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  17. Luv2dinenyc

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service & food-thank you for being so accommodating

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! Ronnie C absolutely made our night and was so attentive. Can’t wait to come back again!

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  19. steffania

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our family came to DC for college tours and museum visits and wanted an iconic DC restaurant experience. OEG checked all the boxes. Excellent food. Wonderful service. Amazing ambience. We sat at a booth in the back saloon which was a little louder but more cozy and fun. After dinner we walked to the White House and Washington Monument - seeing them at night was the perfect end to the evening!

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  20. Cyndy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was outstanding. Highly recommend! Food and service extremely well done.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    History, great food, and fantastic service—could not ask for more. Make sure you get reservations!

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  22. Monica

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We lived in DMV for many years and would often stop for dinner after work. It's still good place to eat however seems the tourists have really found the place and now there are diners with babies and strollers. The front stand seems to get them in a more out of the way place. I do want to do a shout out to Sam at the bar. Watching him make my martinis was a pleasure. "Dinner and a show."

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  23. CarissaC

    Cincinnati

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and honestly can’t wait to come back! Great service, wonderful fresh oysters and crab cakes , a delicious Bloody Mary, and one of the BEST espresso martinis I’ve ever had (and that’s saying a lot!) thanks for the wonderful brunch!

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  24. Emily

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was perfect, except they used the first names for reservations, and someone with my first name took my reservation. I had to wait longer than usual because of that. Everything else was exceptional!

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  25. Pamela

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! We had a wonderful server who did a great job recommending items on the menu. Crab cake and calamari were excellent. The basil pasta was a hit as well. Very good cocktails

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  26. KHarp

    Columbus

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Came here years ago for brunch and loved it so much so we had to come back on our anniversary trip. The good: cocktail on the menu (something Violet) was sooooo good and smooth. Half rack of ribs came right off the bone and were so good, sauce is perfection. The not so good: White Russian was not as good as you'd expect for this type of place. I found rather large crab shells in 3 of my first 6 bites so we gave up and didn't eat most of it :-( The other half rack of ribs were both dry and too fatty, mostly inedible. Service was just okay, felt rushed anytime they stopped by the table.

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  27. David

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time we dined in the Atrium area. Much quieter

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I come to DC I dine here. It never disappoints!

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  29. KateH

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a favorite for any visit to DC. The food is fresh, tasty and excellently prepared. The service is top-notch. The decor of the restaurant, with numerous themed bars, and fascinating artwork, is a delight. The prices are not cheap, but if you are looking for a splurge, this is a great choice. Make sure to make reservations early - hard to book prime times at the last minute, and the walk-in wait is excessive.

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  30. NicoleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place to eat. Historical and great food.

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  31. LTibbs

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came back two days in a row. Excellent service, ambiance, good menu and they accommodated food sensitivities.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate here two days in a row because of the ambience and the food. It also helps that there is a historical mystique to the place.

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  33. ShaneZ

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great crab cakes (almost as good as mine lol) and the clam chowder was good too. The mussels were the best we’ve had this side of the ocean. Will return.

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  34. MichaelM

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service. Great drinks. Yummy food. Historic restaurant.

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  35. BrookB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. And I am picky! I return everytime I am in DC.

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  36. bailey

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It is always a pleasure to go there. It is amazing how busy they are even at 3 or 4 in the afternoon! But because they are so busy, sometimes the service is not perfect in spite of the efforts of the staff

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  37. BrianH

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Restaurant is across the street from the White House and has a huge DC feel to it.

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  38. Sophie

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did a private nighttime tour of memorials for hubby’s 65th birthday - capped off the tour with a 9:00 pm reservation @old ebbitt grill - everything was fantastic! Food & service was worth every penny! So happy we chose this restaurant to celebrate - both the concierge & waitress wished my husband a happy birthday!

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  39. NigelG

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went for a special birthday dinner, bar busy and great atmosphere nice cocktail at bar. Seated on time helpful server made good recommendations. Loved the atmosphere in the room. All the food was excellent including a highlight of the tinned anchovies for me, a first for me. Price really excellent for such an iconic spot.

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  40. BobC

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great spot! Food & service were fantastic.

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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 4.7 stars by 27356 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 288 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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