Jackie American Bistro

Name: Jackie American Bistro
Address: 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-3848
Telephone: (202) 919-3800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

122 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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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
Website
http://jackiedc.com/
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

Location
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3848
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

Popular dishes

Heirloom Beets$14.00
goat cheese, honey balsamic vinegrette
Braised Mushrooms$14.00
herbs, fried garlic, chef's pick of mushrooms, Hondashi purée
Crispy Eggplant Piperade$18.00
bell peppers, baby zucchini, micro basil
- Add feta$4.00
Beef Carpaccio$18.00
horseradish cream, micro cilantro, Parmigiano crisps, capers, black garlic shoyu
Meatballs & Polenta$18.00
white polenta, tomato sauce, beef and pork meatballs, Grana Padano cheese
Tuna Tartine$21.00
charcoiled pumpernickel bread, lime, jalapeno, avocado wasabi mousse, horseradish aioli
Cheese & Charcuterie Board$32.00
daily assortment of cold cuts, cheeses, homemade jam, candied nuts, pickled things
Butternut Squash Soup$12.00
vegetable broth, clove, cinnamon, labneh
Roasted Veggies Salad$18.00
zuchinni, squash, tomatoes, onion, portobello, honey balsamic vinegrette, crispy frits
Caesar Salad$17.00
roasted tomatoes, onion, fried anchovies, parmesan cheese croutons
Jacqueline Salad$16.00
mixed greens, suprimed orange & grapefruit, walnuts, cranberries, champagne vinegrette

Mains

Cajun Chicken Penne$24.00
chicken thigh, sundried tomato, tomato, mushrooms, Cajun cream sauce
Seafood Linguini$28.00
clams, mussels, shrimp, squid ink linguini, cherry tomatoes
Saffron Mussels$24.00
garlic butter, shallots, PEI mussels, toasted bread
Arctic Char$29.00
braised veggies, purple potato, lemon dill sauce
Jumbo Crab Cakes$36.00
two 3oz cakes, tartar sauce, purple mashed potatoes, green beans
Duck Le Saint Germain$27.00
duck confit, polenta, roasted figs, apricots, Cointreau orange sauce
Cured Lemon Chicken$26.00
twice-cooked smashed potatoes, asparagus, cured lemon butter sauce
Jackie Burger$19.00
double custom blend patty, cheddar, LTO, pickles, special sauce, crispy fries
Short Rib$30.00
parsnip purée, pickled onion, reduction sauce
Steak Frites$32.00
10oz cut, crispy fries, side salad, house three peppercorn au poivre sauce
Carré of Lamb$44.00
four chops, rosemary, thyme , veggies julienne, roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic, red wine reduction

Desserts

Tiramisu$15.00
espresso-soaked ladyfingers surrounded by lightly sweetened whipped cream and a rich mascarpone
Keylime Pie$15.00
sweet, buttery graham cracker crust filled with creamy, tangy, fresh custard; strawberry preserve, whipped cream.
Pistachio Torte$15.00
made with ground pistachios and a hint of almond extract and topped with cream cheese frosting; moist and subtle.
Chocolate Cake$15.00
cocoa biscuit base and silky chocolate ganache topping

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

Noise • Moderate

122 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.