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Gatsby, Washington, DC

Gatsby

4.5
4.5
487 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 47 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

    Lisa Odom

  • 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, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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  1. LJ

    LittleJennyNono

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Ordered the Old Bay Wings which were not! Came out as bbq.
  2. SF

    SusanF

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was spot on with her recommendations!
  3. AM

    AnnieM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Was not a fan of brunch here and the service was terrible.
  4. CV

    CyndeeV

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server MoJo was the best . I just wished the short ribs were regular and not a special.
  5. CJ

    CharleneJ

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gatsby is a super cute location right by Nationals Park-- went out for a date and had an AMAZING time! The ambiance is a vibe and the staff is sooo personable!! We had the delight of sitting at one of Gio's tables. He is an absolute delight and made sure we had an amazing time! The perfect addition to our night!
  6. EW

    EmilyW

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely service, great happy hour menu (goes all day), and beautiful dedication to the 20s theme. Our server was attentive and friendly!
  7. J

    Joanne

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    The descriptions of dishes are more detailed than the dishes themselves. No detectable squash in the arancini. No detectable avocado or goat cheese in the eggplant sandwich (which had way too much eggplant). Disappointing.
  8. SS

    SpencerS

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We stopped in before a nats game and had an excellent experience. The service was impeccable and they were very accommodating for our 2 yo son. The deviled eggs are a must try. We will definitely return.
  9. JC

    JenniferC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was amazing and she also gave great recommendations. She suggested Greta’s Punch for a tasty alcoholic beverage, it was incredible. We had the artichoke and spinach dip, the monte cristo and a slice of baked apple pie. All of it was delicious. We will definitely be coming back on our next vacation here.
  10. J

    Jason

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday. Wings,Main course, and dessert were delicious. Only strike against was the green bean vegetable special was undercooked.
  11. AC

    AlisonC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Brunch . Go before 11 am. Food has been great both times I have been. Convenient location. Great service.
  12. V

    Veronica

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The vibes and ambiance of Gatsby are awesome and the cocktails are super fun. Our waitress was very nice as all. However, I thought the food was sort of mediocre and overpriced for dinner. Might be more of a cocktail and small bites place as somewhere to go to dinner
  13. b

    beedbs

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great smash burger and eggplant sandwich. Prices were reasonable and service was great. Went on a Friday for lunch and had no problems with parking or seating. Highly recommend!!
  14. CM

    ChristineM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent
  15. f

    figgy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Aesthetically pleasing restaurant with mediocre food and menu options. Seems to be the norm these days.
  16. ER

    EmilyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and even better customer service. Would definitely recommend everyone try their brunch.
  17. EO

    EmilyO

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good great ambiance! Good food and service was good as well!
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was friendly knowledgeable and definitely went above and beyond to ensure that we had a pleasurable dining experience. An example of this was when he ran up to the kitchen to request that they not put cheese on smash burger because I failed to tell him at the time he took our order. If i had a complaint it would be that they don’t have sweetened ice tea. However, they provided us with simple syrup which was a quick and reasonable solution. We also asked for a bit of old bay seasoning on the side which took a while and a few requests before it actually made it to the table. Despite this, I would go again because not only did the food come out quickly but it was fresh and tasty.
  19. B

    Brian

    Detroit

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive service. Great flavors, nice menu choices. Really nice experience. Will come back.
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    My family and I had our final dinner of our vacation here, and the food was fantastic. We had actually gone earlier in the week following a Nationals game and decided to come back a second time. The environment can be quite loud, but the food is outstanding and the desserts are the best. The Watergate cake and cheesecake are, themselves, reason enough to visit.
  21. R

    Royal

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food and service were very good. Proximity to the ballpark was a plus. The only drawback was the noise level. It was difficult to have a conversation without speaking in a loud voice.
  22. M

    Miles

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food, nice ambience, and we had a great table upstairs with a view of the ballpark. Service was great.
  23. JK

    JosephK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were flexible as we awaited rain delay at Nationals ballpark across the street. Checked in with us frequently. Happy hour specials on food and drinks were a good value. Decor was attractive and supported a relaxed atmosphere, good for conversation. Bathroom clean and modern, though a bit dark.
  24. KD

    KimD

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It started off a bit rocky, but it quickly became one of my favorite brunch spots. Made a 12:30 reservation. At 12:15, as I was walking over I received a text telling me that my table was ready. When I arrived and spoke to the hostess, she said that my table would be ready shortly. I replied, telling her that I had received a text letting me know that the table was ready. She got a little snarky with me, but could see that I wasn't happy and she seated up quickly. Beyond that, the place is awesome and we had great service from Charles and the rest of the staff. Food and drinks were all awesome. Highly recommend!
  25. MH

    MaryH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food3service4ambience4
    Food was ok, not flavorful but the bottomless cocktails helped
  26. JG

    JasonG

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I liked it and would return.
  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    restaurant was almost empty for lunch but food took a long time to come out.
  28. CH

    ChrisH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the meal. Only disappointed they couldn’t fix the Monte Cristo sandwich I was looking forward to eating.
  29. JO

    JimOakHill

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The bathrooms on the third level were very dark - black fixtures, black walls and dim lighting. Using the restroom was like walking into a haunted house. Otherwise, the food, service, and atmosphere were just fine.
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful new spot with great service and food. The scotch egg appetizer was delicious.
  31. PG

    ParisG

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The waitress was great! There was a bit of a mix up with the food.
  32. M

    Miyako

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Our server was very attentive and great
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was good. nothing too fancy to brag about. Service was ok. Didn’t leave me wanting to stay longer. menu was ok not too many selections especially if you need to accommodate a dietary need.
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday and I wanted to be fancy and I love the atmosphere it had to it. The workers were nice and the food was good that I had to take it home. I will most definitely come back!
  35. CM

    CMTL

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was tasty , and the staff and service were top notch. Our experience was enhanced by staff that made sure we were accomodated with seating, adjustments to orders, and paying us extra attention to ensure our sastisfaction.
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very hot inside
  37. JP

    JP2013

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was ok but very over priced. Service was just ok as well.
  38. EL

    ELIZABETHH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I thought it was great. We will definitely return.
  39. J

    Jajd

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Started off good, following dinner service the wait staff attention dropped down to slow speed…took forever to get our second round of cocktails and twenty minutes for dessert.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Bad experience

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 4.5 stars by 487 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 47 times today
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

  • 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

    Lisa Odom

  • 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, 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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