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Gatsby, Washington, DC

Gatsby

4.4
4.4
921 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Gatsby is a reimagined American diner by KNEAD Hospitality + Design in collaboration with Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery. With favorites like the famous monte cristo sandwich, fried chicken or today's blue plate special, Gatsby brings you back to the days of the diner, but from a fresh perspective. Whether you crave breakfast at any time of day or a smashburger & a milkshake, Gatsby is the perfect place. Our desserts were created by famed NYC Bakery, Mah-Ze-Dahr, and cannot be missed! Located at the corner of Half and N Streets, directly in front of Nats Park's Centerfield Gate, and overlooking the ballpark from our second floor dining room, Gatsby is the perfect pre/post game venue from which to celebrate.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 817-3005 ext. 9
  • Website
    https://www.gatsbyrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+
  • Executive chef
    Kayla O'Quinn
  • Catering
    Offsite catering is available. Please contact our Events Department for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of ways to create an experience to remember. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, baby shower, bachelorette party, offsite luncheon, business presentation with full AV or simply a celebration to remember, we welcome you to learn more. Our private and semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and prix-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible spaces were designed with entertaining in mind, and we have several options to fit your personal style and budget. Our Events Department is waiting to assist you in creating an unforgettable event.
  • Location
    1201 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Cross street
    Half St & N St
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot available below restaurant on Van Street. Enter between M and N Streets. Various public lots available nearby as well.
  • Public transit
    Navy Yark - Ballpark (Green & Yellow)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

921 Reviews

  1. PatrickH

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent atmosphere, service, and food. My group of 4 tried a variety appetizer and entrees; all were delicious. We will definitely recommend and revisit.

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  2. JordanW

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance was very nice, the food was good. The service was good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    We were celebrating our anniversary and it was overall an okay experience. Unfortunately their were a few guests that were loud and running around the restaurant. One of the guests even walked up to my our table and tried to grab a plate. I understand they were young guests but it was really hard trying to enjoy our celebration with all the noise. Prior to this, all of our experiences were AMAZING! We just maybe will stick to brunch times.

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  4. KingJUJU

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great place, food wasn’t as great but the mimosas were amazing

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  5. SoBe1

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was disappointing. Wing and calamari appetizers were really good. But spinach artichoke appetizers was meh. Lasagna was not great either. Lobster tail on my scampi was undercooked and slimy.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was yummy my favorite montey Cristo today.the place looked very beautiful it was definitely a great dine in experience my fiancé loved it . Perfect place to take someone for theirs birthday .

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a wonderful time everything was great! The brunch and unlimited cocktails was right on point.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely staff, beautiful dining area, great drinks!

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  9. CiCi

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was above expectations. The food was great. We will definitely be back.

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  10. ChandraG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was excellent, can't wait to come back.

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  11. beate

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    perfect! took my fiancé here for his birthday and we left super content! the servers were soo sweet and attentive. definitely will be coming back !

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  12. JasmineJ

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was really good food and drinks. I wish the lobster and shrimp scampi was available though!

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  13. Jasmine

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun with the bottomless option. Get the wings and the Greek omelette!

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  14. NikkiC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The host didn’t walk me to my table she basically pointed me in a direction of where I needed to go to find my own table. The host didn’t bring me a menu either. I sat there for 5-10 minutes before a waiter acknowledged me. I didn’t receive my drinks until after the food came and I ordered my drinks way before I ordered my food. Other than the host and waiter poor service the food was great. The people that brought around the meats was very nice.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place. Nice ambiance! Gustavo was our server and he was great!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Lovely meal, however it took 4 people at the front desk over 10 minutes to seat us when we had a reservation and we were prompt. It was an off peak time on a Sunday.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    The manager walked up to our table and asked did we just sit ourselves. We were on the second level. As a leader of the organization his approach should be different.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really loved this restaurant great food and drinks

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a great evening at GATSBY celebrating a birthday. Angela was a great server. The food was really good and were big servings. It was a beautiful space. We would go again.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice environment!!! Staff were very pleasant. Food and drinks was on point!!! I’ll be back

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The food was good and the service was great. I enjoyed the bottomless drinks.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely our top 3 of all time, the never miss when we go! Great food every time !

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  23. TorieG

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went for their all day weekday Happy Hour! It was FANTASTIC! Our waiter Charles was so great! Food was tasty and the Greta’s punch is chefs kiss! Run, don’t walk!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food1service1ambience5
    Great atmosphere and awesome food. Service however leaves a bit to be desired.

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  25. JAR80

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a pleasant surprise. The service was great, as well as the food. The bottomless drinks were worth the $33!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Would come again

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  27. GillianC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked from UK and so knew very little except location- near to hotel we had booked - excellent service and great food. Price was very reasonable. Woukd recommend.

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  28. Spencer

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Nicholas was our server and he was amazing! His vibe was on point and he was VERY attentive. I took my mom for her birthday dinner. They were out of the meatloaf and lasagna which we wanted to order but that was okay. We had the chicken piccata and bolognese. Both meals tasted good! We had the deviled eggs for our appetizer…definitely 10/10 and pie for dessert (very generous size slice)! Great management as well! We will be back!

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  29. MichaelF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was OK. Nothing special. Service, however, was very attentive. My friend's entre was really late. Manager comped us drinks for the inconvenience.

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  30. StephanieJ

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience definitely must try when in dc!!

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  31. DCEater

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Waited a long time for our drinks and then longer for our food. After 15 minutes of waiting, we were told that our food would be out shortly. Then we were informed that the requested modification to one of the orders couldn't be made so would need to choose another dish. When food came to the table, a side had been substituted without advance communication or offering a choice, the food itself was mediocre, and a $29 salad was too spicy to eat.

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  32. Thepipe122

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    I was a big fan of The Gatsby before I moved away from DC a year ago. Great Happy Hour and good value for DC and Navy Yard. Went back on a Saturday night and was disappointed in the food quality, primarily. Ordered salmon that was well overcooked past the medium rare I asked for. Sent it back and said no need to recook, just charge me for onion rings I orders as a side and kept. Never received a visit from manager or a check in. Didn’t want or expect anything special other than hey we apologize for the overcook. Things happen and I don’t expect perfection just acknowledgement.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was yummy. Server was kind but not knowledgeable and we had several issues. Corrections were made appropriately but disappointing to have to address multiple things.

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  34. NekoR

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I really enjoyed our service from our waiter and I loved the quiet and intimate space we had upstairs

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience really love Charles will definitely come back soon

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  36. RossH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Service was slow but wonderful people. Food was quality yet expensive.

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  37. StanleyR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s worth it go see for your self won’t disappoint

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  38. Emmanuel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, great customer service, good food, the cocktails are like that. Overall it was amazing. 10/10 would do it again

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  39. Teresa29

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While visiting my daughter in DC, I ate dinner at Gatsby’s with her and five of her friends. The food and drinks were great, and our server, Z, was friendly and attentive. Everyone enjoyed the food and pitchers of Greta’s Punch. Will definitely be back!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Overall good experience Waiter was training and was new so he was slow But overall 10/10. French toast is good

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Gatsby using the Order Online button. Gatsby also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 817-3005 ext. 9.

Gatsby is rated 4.4 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

Gatsby does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gatsby

1201 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Half St & N St
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot available below restaurant on Van Street. Enter between M and N Streets. Various public lots available nearby as well.
  • Public transit
    Navy Yark - Ballpark (Green & Yellow)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+
  • Executive chef
    Kayla O'Quinn
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.gatsbyrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 817-3005 ext. 9
  • Catering
    Offsite catering is available. Please contact our Events Department for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of ways to create an experience to remember. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, baby shower, bachelorette party, offsite luncheon, business presentation with full AV or simply a celebration to remember, we welcome you to learn more. Our private and semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and prix-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible spaces were designed with entertaining in mind, and we have several options to fit your personal style and budget. Our Events Department is waiting to assist you in creating an unforgettable event.

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