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Public House - National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Public House - National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Public House - National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Public House - National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Public House - National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD

Public House - National Harbor

3.6
3.6
463 Reviews
$30 and under
American
We are happy to reopen on Thursday, August 6th. In line with CDC regulations, we can only accept parties of 6 guests or less. We require a face covering upon entry of the restaurant and we ask you are mindful of social distancing as much as possible.

Since opening its first restaurant in April of 2005, the Public House continues to strive to be a leader in the bar and restaurant industry. Public House currently encompasses restaurants in New York and National Harbor, MD. Public House's mission is to provide a consistent and quality product, while at the same time, a sophisticated and fun atmosphere to our guests. We are your neighborhood restaurant and bar with a nightlife scene. We believe that our guests should feel at home when they join us. We strive to provide an experience second to none in the hopes that they will find their way back home again. Whether it is lunch, happy hour, dinner or a late night party that you seek, Public House is a venue that can meet your needs.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (240) 493-6120
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Public House National Harbor offers a separate catering menu and open bar packages. Contact Cherish Carswell at ccarswell@publichouseusa.com or 240.493.6120 for happy hour and private event inquiries! <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next special event at our House! Available for fully private functions, semi private events in our main bar area and full restaurant buy outs of up to 400 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Cherish Carswell: (866) 712-2784
  • Neighborhood
    National Harbor
  • Parking details
    Limited metered street parking in the front. Garages close are The Mariner and St. George's Garages. Valet (not run by Public House) for $20.
  • Public transit
    Green Line to Branch Ave and the NH1 Bus to National Harbor.
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm Karaoke on Tuesdays from 10pm-2am DJ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10pm-Close
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

463 Reviews
  1. RebeccaH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    When we showed up they didn't acknowledge Opentable reservation was made, but sat us quickly. Service was slow and was as though serving us was a bother.

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  2. SheridanY

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    When I got there they told me that they no longer do reservations and that I would have to wait 1 hour or more. I have made this reservation a month in advance. We didn’t stay because the wait was too long. The hostess gave an attitude as well.

    2 people found this helpful

  3. Kimberly

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The service was horrible. We had to wait an extremely long time for our food. It wasn’t crowded so I’m not sure what the problem was. The waitress took her sweet time coming to the table to ask us if we needed anything. On top of that the gratuity is included which isn’t fair if you get poor service. The food was bland and the cookie was burnt. We will not be returning.

    2 people found this helpful

  4. clyde5

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall1food2service4ambience2
    First off, made a reservation through Open Table for 645pm, showed up at 633pm and told 20-25 minutes to be seated. Okay, no problem waiting an extra 5-10 minutes but we didn't get seated until 745pm, basically 45 minutes after they said a table would be available. Second, once seated, it took over 10 minutes for a server to greet us. Third, ordered our food right away and didn't get it until 30 minutes later when half the restaurant was already gone by the time we were seated. Fourth, the chicken tenders were tasteless with no flavor. Fifth, all burgers ordered only had lettuce and did not come with the pickle, onion, or tomato as listed on the menu. The caesar salad was dry with little dressing and flavorless. The only positive was the pleasant attitude of our server. Overall, you are better off going to McDonalds as you will get seated right away, the food is cheaper and the food is 100% better! Do not go to this restaurant!

    2 people found this helpful

  5. WulPackMom

    Raleigh

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    After visiting family in Arlington Cemetery, we stopped for a late lunch. Don’t let the apathetic hostess dissuade you from staying. The menu offered a broad view of options beyond typical bar food, pretty tasty, well prepared and enjoyed by all. The beer selections offered lots of options and cocktails were strong. We’ll be back the next time we’re at the Gaylord.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was good but having a conversation with the folks at our table was a struggle because of the noise in the restaurant. It was not a good place for a group meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Late dinner on a Thursday with some friends. Made reservations but was not needed, seated quickly by window area. Food and drinks were great!

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  8. BigIII

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    An absolutely awful dining experience from "soup to nuts". Visiting from out of town, and this was the only restaurant in National Harbor with seating at 6 PM. I now know why. 1) Greeted by a waitress whose opening greeting to us was an explanation of the cheeses that the restaurant was out of (?). 2) Told that items that were literally printed on the menu were no longer "on the menu". 3) Had to revise on order as the item ordered (hush puppies) were "unavailable". 4) Orders delivered to the table were incorrect. 5) Items that should have been cold (beer, for instance) were warm, and items that should have been warm were cold. 6) Food was substandard. 7) Service was even worse.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. NHvisitor2015

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    1.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Skip it. Service horrible. Atmosphere worn. Disappointing experience

    2 people found this helpful

  10. CarolA

    Raleigh

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good meal good service

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  11. HannahW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2019

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Make your servers understand that even if the customer your serving doesn’t get a high price item still treat them like they are the top priority!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. RosalindW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Unfortunately, while it was easy to get a reservation for a large party the food was not tasty. The wings were overcooked, the chicken on the salad was dry and fajitas had no taste. There were able to accomodate the request on the salads. We had to signal for our server several times that a plate was dirty and there was no salad dressing on one of the salads. I will not recommend this restaurant. Thank you

    2 people found this helpful

  13. JoeM

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Service was subpar. Had to ask for ketchup three times. Server was unaware of what was out in the facility (pinot grigio, certain sides) and the server still brought out a food plate with the incorrect side dishes. Food was also subpar. Bacon was sour. Cookie came out burnt. I would not go again.

    2 people found this helpful

  14. JenniferH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pork chop dinner was excellent as was the service and speed of seating. The waitress was efficient both in keeping up with drinks and needs while not overbearing with check-ins. I would definitely come back here again when I am in the area

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  15. JENN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    It was a bit warm in the restaurant as if they were having AC difficulties. The food was great!

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  16. DominiqueS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Ac was not working. Asked the waiter she looked at us like it’s on. We sit there sweating and in discomfort. The manager comes by we ask him bout the AC he like yes it’s broke and we are working on it. So the whole experience was bad. Couldn’t enjoy and the waiter had us sitting there for 20 minutes waiting on the check, took another 20 to get the check.

    2 people found this helpful

  17. RaimiH

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Honestly, the food and service were quite good. There is a nice brunch variety and the mimosas were strong (not bottomless, but certainly priced nicely). The problem is the air conditioning is NOT working. The workers tried their best to accommodate, but it was clear they were uncomfortable too. Its incredibly hot outside, so to have a barely working air conditioner is just not good for business. The restaurant was not crowded, which helped with keeping temperatures low, but if this restaurant gets crowded it would be unbearable. Management should fix that asap because it will turn people away.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    It was incredibly hot (over 80F) in the restaurant. Our server told us the restaurant has no air conditioning or heat. It is remarkable that it is still in business.

    1 person found this helpful

  19. Anne

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    The restaurant was hot and the air conditioning was working. If I did not make reservations, I would have left. The manager and I advise him of heat. He said yes, the air condition is barely working. It is Friday when think you need a new air conditioning. No offer to reduce bill either.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    Food was terrible.

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  21. LaSheena

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the Seven Daughters White Wine with the cobb salad.

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  22. DianaH

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    First time to this establishment. There were three of us, hungry for lunch. We ordered two hamburgers and a fish and chips. All of it was delicious! The only drawback, however, was the sticky floor underneath the table, most likely from the night before.It was thick and dampened my culinary pleasure. I recommend all the floors we checked and cleaned as needed the morning after.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The service was slow, but the server was nice and helpful. The restaurant was empty and yet it still took a while to order. The food wasn’t impressive and I probably wouldn’t go back.

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  24. FamFood

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great neighborhood restaurant. Always good service when we go. Using open table makes it better, normally you can make an online reservation and head on in even when it's crowded.

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  25. JessicaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    The food was good but the restuarant smelled like dirty rags and the waitress stopped by all of 2 times. Spend your money elsewhere.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my mom for Mother’s Day dinner. We both loved the food and the experience overall was great.

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  27. Libby

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience1
    We had a 300 reservation on Mother's day and we wetr sested very quickly. The floors were really dirty with trash. It was cleaned while we were there but it was a sore eye as we entered. I assumed they got behind from the Mother's day brunch because it was not very crowded at 3.

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  28. BrianC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The restaurant was busy so the service wasn’t the greatest. It took a while for the food to be served, the waiter barely visited the table. One of our guests had to return their dish as the food didn’t appear appealing. I would give the restaurant a try on a less busy night.

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  29. JessicaF

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Overall, good experience. They had our table immediately ready and knew exactly who we were; hostess had great customer service. The food is why I couldn’t give it 5 stars. If you like super salty food, perfect place for you.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was horrible waitress had a bad attitude wasn’t very attentive. Took 10 mins to be seated in an empty restaurant. Coffee was cold. 6 people drinking coffee asked for extra sugar brought us 6 packs.

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  31. ScottD

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    The food was decent and I thought the price was fair. It was very loud due to some colorful language and noise coming from the bar. It didn’t bother me, but if you are bothered by that, I would not go for dinner.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food is only ok and it cost more than it should have.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch on Easter Sunday! Very enjoyable. Great music. Tasty food.

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  34. BarbaraW

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Jambalaya was fantastic .crab cake ok good value for the prize service a little slow but overall great experience

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  35. brunch

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    overall5food2service4ambience5
    Bland food. Nothing to write home about. Great if you want a quick bite

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  36. TaraS

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing! You will not be disappointed! The restaurant is clean and team meanders are super helpful. We are customers for life!

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  37. SherryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, drinks and service. A little pricey but great!

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  38. TracieL

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Fun place!

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  39. LisaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    The place had a mildly offensive odor...certainly not that of food. There were bits of paper all over the floor near the entrance. A little sweeping would have helped. Just looked trashy Ordered the Rockfish and it was overcooked. The sides were delicious. Wait staff was excellent and very friendly. Food came out quickly.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Public House is always good! Love the crab dip and the cheesesteak egg rolls...service was great. It's a nice, chill spot. You could go alone or for a date and enjoy yourself.

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FAQs

Public House - National Harbor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 493-6120.

Public House - National Harbor is rated 3.6 stars by 463 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Public House - National Harbor

199 Fleet Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    National Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited metered street parking in the front. Garages close are The Mariner and St. George's Garages. Valet (not run by Public House) for $20.
  • Public transit
    Green Line to Branch Ave and the NH1 Bus to National Harbor.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm Karaoke on Tuesdays from 10pm-2am DJ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10pm-Close
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (240) 493-6120
  • Catering
    Public House National Harbor offers a separate catering menu and open bar packages. Contact Cherish Carswell at ccarswell@publichouseusa.com or 240.493.6120 for happy hour and private event inquiries! <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next special event at our House! Available for fully private functions, semi private events in our main bar area and full restaurant buy outs of up to 400 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Cherish Carswell: (866) 712-2784
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