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Main Dining Room at Jackie - Jackie American Bistro, Washington, DC

Jackie American Bistro

4.6
4.6
122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Jackie offers modern American cuisine with nods to classic flavors. Seasonal menus showcase innovative creations alongside American classics, all with fresh sustainably-harvested ingredients; add creative cocktails, a beautiful wine list, and impeccable service - a perfect setting for a comfortable satisfying brunch or dinner.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 919-3800
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+
  • Private party facilities
    Jackie American Bistro is the place to host events of all sizes. With multiple event spaces, located on the back of Anacostia River and across from the National Park, Jackie is a perfect and convenient place for your special event of up to 375 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Events Manager: (202) 919-3802
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Cross street
    Potomac Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Navy Yard Ballpark Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's Gala 2024

    $195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome 2024 with Jackie! New Year's Eve Gala! Buffet Open Bar DJ Dance floor Euro hits Dress code: cocktail dress, black-tie optional. Doors open: 9pm
    New Year's Gala 2024 Photo

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

122 Reviews
  1. JamieR45

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked for 5pm but received a message to say they’d be closing at 5pm so offered us any time we wanted through the day, we chose 4pm The welcome was very friendly and our server was great! The food is very well priced and it was lovey. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a Caesar salad that tasted so fresh! I also had the crab cakes eggs Benedict which in my head shouldn’t work but it tasted great! Our drinks were constantly topped up and the champagne at $69 was great value. Thankfully unlike many restaurants now in DC there wasn’t any sneaky service charges or covid recovery fees, just simple straight forward prices. The staff invited us to join them for drinks next door which was lovey as they’d been so friendly to us throughout the stay, unfortunately we had to be back to our hotel for an event or we’d have spent a few hours with them. All in all a great little Bistro and one I’ve already recommended to my friends back in the UK who visit DC often.

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  2. JacquelineD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, service and view of river. Wil definitely refer and go again. The breakfast choices were excellent.

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  3. GoodVibes

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The customer service and food was awesome. Must try items Chicken & Waffles and Shrimp and Grits.

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  4. DavidA

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose Jackie American Bistro for my son’s 30th birthday. The food was excellent, the service was great and the experience was great. If had to recommend changes, I’d would have liked to have complimentary refills on the lemon as each glass was $5 and since we were there for a birthday celebration it would have been nice to comp the birthday boy’s dessert. Overall a great experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely brunch outside!!! Great service and good food and lovely flatware and stemware. Get there!

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  6. ElanoreW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food on a romantic, beautiful patio while overlooking the water! We are looking forward to our next date night at this adorable DC venue.

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  7. gapeachnmiami

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection, great food, great service. Nice place to be on a rainy night.

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  8. FoodiewithaFamily

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Each dish is created with thought and style. Food is good, portions are just right and the service is top notch.

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  9. JRey

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service exceptional. Went with a big group and staff were very accommodating

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  10. TanyaT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Tasty cocktails. Food was decent not mind blowing. Server was friendly the runners were kinda of curt. Forgot it was a Nationals game night, might have been quieter on a different night.

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  11. Cori

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Some of the items on the restaurant week menu weren’t available. Considering my reservation was specifically for restaurant week, all of the items should have been available.

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  12. Tiffany

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fantastic Restaurant Week pick. Patio was perfect and waitress Heather was super knowledgeable and on top of everything. Will absolutely become our neighborhood go-to for date night!

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  13. NedS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Definitely will be back soon.

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  14. Matzi

    Washington DC

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our dining experience!! We sat outside on a Saturday afternoon before the baseball game. The outside area is filled with greenery, flowers, perfectly shaded and protected from the elements yet still comfortably outside. We are beer snobs and their bet selection was top notch with delicious belgian options, true sours (not kettles), great local choices and all reasonably priced. We really enjoyed our food as well, we had the chicken sandwich with fresh hot fries and the Texas avocado toast. The toast was a dark pumpernickel with a creamy avo spread and fresh slices of avocado on top.. it was lovely. It was served with a perfectly dressed salad that had just the right amount of sliced red onion and tomatoes. And Bastion, our server, was fantastic! It's practically impossible to find good service and an experience anymore at restaurants but that was not the case here! Bastion was attentive, engaged and provided helpful recommendations... he really enhanced our great time We will absolutely be back and already telling all our friends about this place!

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  15. FrederickL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent waiter. Attentive, but not pushy. Solicitous, but always hidden from view.

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  16. ThereseA

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a salmon salad appetizer. It was delicious. We had chicken Ragu as well. Service was very attentive and hardly any noise at all.

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  17. Erinj

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go to spot when I bring family and friends in town. Alwyas a good vibe, never truly crowded and food is great. Love the bottle options, so which it was cheaper but overall great spot.

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  18. tinar

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The decor, food, and service are awesome. I love this place!

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  19. JenniferB

    Baltimore

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our server Lilly was wonderful, very friendly and attentive. The service of the food was a little slow due to the Pink concert and the amount of people in the restaurant. Lilly and the staff did an excellent job making our dinner a great experience.

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  20. Bernie

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We went before the Pink concert and loved the Pink theme drinks and menu. We ordered the Tuna Tartare and it was not good. The pumpernickel bread was soggy and not much flavor with the avocado wasabi mousse or horseradish aioli. The only spice was from the jalapeno and you didn't get one in every bite. We did not eat the bread. For us, it did not go together with the tuna. The steak was cooked medium per our request and it was good but I don't think we would order the steak again. Needed a bit more seasoning for us. The service was good. Our waitresses were very attentive and food came out in a timely manor. I ordered a glass of wine and the pour was small. I was hoping for a bit more for 15.00. We loved the ambiance and we would go back but order other items from their menu.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Jackie’s. Always a great time with great food.

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  22. cbolcik

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Mussels were some of the best we have had anywhere. Steak frites - same thing. Perfectly seasoned and nice cut of beef. Great drinks and appetizers. We've already started spreading the word. It was that good.

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  23. GreggL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Service and food both left a lot to be desired. Our waiter was both rushing us and doing that upsell thing where they "recommend one of their favorites" in each category that just happens to be the most expensive possible option. In short, this is a tourist trap. We got charged $16 for water, and my double shot of bourbon cost more than my entree. Don't come here if you have anywhere better to go.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was great and very kind! Thank you so much for great service!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    this is definitely the worst dining experience I've had since moving to DC. the experience was unprofessional and disappointing from start to finish. It took 35 minutes for someone to take our order. Our water didn't get refilled the whole night. Between 4 people, we had the grilled corn salad, summer salad, tuna tartine, caesar salad, and chicken ragu -- every dish was mediocre (at best) and tragically overpriced. Our waiter brought our bottle of wine after our food was served, placed it in an ice bucket next to our table, and left without saying anything. Several minutes later, someone brought us wine glasses to the table. The waiter came back and poured a glass of wine for each of us, and instead of putting the bottle back in the ice bucket, said "who wants more?" and proceeded to empty the bottle into my friends cup, leaving us all with uneven glasses filled with way too much wine (completely defeated the purpose of the ice bucket). Nobody asked us if we wanted dessert and it took another 10 min to get the check at all. For a $50+ meal per person, the food/wine was mediocre at best, extremely overpriced, and the service was abysmal. It was a very upsetting experience all around.

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  26. VanessaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent! My waiter, Young, was most pleasant and provided an in-depth description of the menu items to make my choice’s easy! PS Had a paper printout of my Groupon, although they preferred digital, was able and willing to accommodate me. Will go again!

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  27. quincy57

    Philadelphia

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere eating outside on a nice evening of weather. The service was friendly. The recommendation of cheese biscuits and the short ribs was right on the mark. We will return!

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  28. ABCSoMA

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Took a client for dinner. We were both very pleased with our meals. I will return!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Nothing was bad, but nothing was really good either. It’s affordable but our experience was poor service and mediocre food.

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  30. Noname

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was amazing and food simply delicious

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was very attentive. It wasn’t that crowded, so not sure if that was a factor.

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  32. KevinV

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. The hostess was EXCELLENT! Food was delicious and so were the drinks. Waiter was phenomenal. If and when you go ask for Joe. I had the shrimp and grits....excellent presentation and delicious. My next visit I will get the chicken and waffles because they looked AMAZING! Great place for brunch!!!! Check them out!

    Jackie American BistroResponded on July 10, 2023

    We appreciate this feedback, Kevin, and are so happy you enjoyed your time with us! We look forward to having you back soon to try the chicken and waffles :)

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience and great food. I love the theme of Jacki-O. It was different and added new flare to brunch.

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  34. ClaytonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quiet, good food, good drinks. Everything including the service (with Zach! Thanks Zach!) was great.

    Jackie American BistroResponded on July 10, 2023

    Love to hear it, Clayton! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

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  35. AnneP

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    Literally one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. Food was tasteless and pricey

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service was excellent, the restaurant was clean & cute but the food was bland & tasteless.

    Jackie American BistroResponded on July 10, 2023

    Our goal is to ensure that your experience is an all-around positive one. We are disappointed about your thoughts related to food BUT hope you will try us again as we truly have some remarkable and unique dishes, plus will be featuring some new menu items this week!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Service was great. Food was below average and pricey. Awesome staff but we won’t be back.

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  38. Ehd1

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Our server was great and out of the 5 entrees ordered, only one was really good. For the price, it wasn't worth the value re: food. Also, it was hard to hear each other over the other people in the area. But it was okay.

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  39. CynthiaC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great choice before a Nats game. Interesting menu and the food and service were great. Outside patio is covered, which was nice. Look forward to returning

    Jackie American BistroResponded on July 10, 2023

    Thanks, Cynthia! We look forward to your return as well, either before a Nats game or afterward for dinner, as we are debuting several new menu items this week that are very unique to our restaurant.

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  40. ARMcK

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had family in town and booked a table outside. We enjoyed everything. The ambiance, service, and food. Portions were generous and at a perfect temp, drinks were tasty, our server was personable and attentive. We never felt rushed and were able to enjoy each other.

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Jackie American Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

Jackie American Bistro 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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Jackie American Bistro

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3848

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Potomac Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Navy Yard Ballpark Station
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 919-3800
  • Private party facilities
    Jackie American Bistro is the place to host events of all sizes. With multiple event spaces, located on the back of Anacostia River and across from the National Park, Jackie is a perfect and convenient place for your special event of up to 375 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Events Manager: (202) 919-3802
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