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Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

4.3
4.3
803 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Ted’s Bulletin is a laid-back, classic American community restaurant, bakery and bar, serving craveable American cuisine in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Whether it’s family dinner, business lunch, or just a Ted’s Tart and coffee to-go, we’re as adaptable as your life is dynamic. Our breakfast menu is available all day because we believe that the most important meal of the day can be had morning, noon or night.

Ted’s Bulletin is a haven for comfort and celebrating the things we have in common: a hunger for good food at great value, a need for a place to be comfortable being ourselves, and a desire to connect with our community. At Ted’s Bulletin, everyone has a table, and every table has a story to tell.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 28 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Breakfast

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 544-8337

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    We believe food and drink tastes best when shared! Let us bring Ted’s signature flair for dining and hospitality to your next special occasion or event. Whether it’s an office party, an at-home cocktail celebration, or your birthday blowout with all the bells and whistles, we are here to tailor the menu for your needs, in style. https://www.tedsbulletin.com/catering/

  • Neighborhood

    Capitol Hill

  • Parking details

    Eastern Market (Blue and Orange lines)

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for brunch

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Kid-friendly

  • District of Columbia

    Great for brunch

  • District of Columbia

    Kid-friendly

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  1. KatherineR

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service super friendly. Highly recommend.
  2. TravelingDPS

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch on the patio. Tennile, was great, greeting me with a smile and making sure my meal was perfect. The All American burger was great! One of my favorite places for a great meal. Highly recommend!
  3. Angie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    The food was just okay. A friend recommended this place, and it was not great. I thought it would be a good lunch spot, and maybe the other locations are better, but this Ted's was mediocre. The crispy chicken sandwich was okay; it needed some flavor. My husband's steak was cold, chewy, and horrible, and my son's roast beef was cold and lacked flavor. My daughter's grilled cheese with the short rib was average too. We came here for a good lunch after her graduation but were sorely disappointed!
  4. Natt

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Our experience at Ted’s was okay, the environment was good; however the Greeter/ Waitress was a little impatient concerning our order. The food was okay, my guys love the Pop Tarts.
  5. SarahAK

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The food is kind of bland and overpriced but the service was nice.
  6. Caylaa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Went for brunch.. Food was really good, tasted really fresh, fresh drinks, I had a virgin strawberry lemonade I believe and it was great I could tell it was fresh as well. Tiffany was our server, she was great.
  7. JohnG

    New England

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience ... will definitely be back. If you go you HAVE to try Ted's Tarts! Was recommended in web searches and did not disappoint at all!
  8. TimM

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Great restaurant and the food really is fantastic. We've had several visits here and each dish is always well prepared. We had a couple of cocktails too and they were excellent. My only complaint on this recent visit was that our server didn't really know the menu as well as I did just by reading it. He didn't catch my order correctly and even when I realized he might have missed it and asked him, he realized the mistake. A minute later he came back and said, "oh well, you're getting both". I don't know what that meant but assume he meant I'd get what he incorrectly put in for me and also what I actually ordered. But when the meal came I had the wrong entree and the other (correct one) never arrived. The two entrees weren't too far off and we were headed to an event, so I ate what I received and it was very good. But ultimately, because the server didn't pay attention initially and didn't fix the error even when he knew the problem, I ended up not having the meal I ordered. Regardless, it's a great restaurant and I definitely recommend it.
  9. PKCal

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Food for 3 of the 4 was fine -nothing special. 1 was served a dead lettuce salad it was returned. Very casual family style restaurant -food along line of bar fare
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Pretzels were burnt. Salmon entre was dry. Disappointed.
  11. TimM

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant with a good selection of menu items including all day breakfast. Good drinks, "boozy" milkshakes, and good decor. The service was very good too. I ate a dinner selection but my wife had breakfast for dinner and I ate a bite of her French toast--amazing! Almost like a dessert! I highly recommend Ted's Bulletin.
  12. Nice

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Food is consistently good and fresh. As far as ambiance, think diner. Solid but not fancy.
  13. JackS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Poor and inattentive service; foul-mouthed patrons, extremely loud music, and poor quality food. Would not recommend this Ted's to anyone; the location on 14th St and Swann is far superior.
  14. JoyS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Food was salty and table and plates were sticky. our server was the nicest guy and really went above and beyond. Not sure why people recommend this place other than the family friendly service.
  15. Carrie

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were top notch. Restaurant isn’t fancy looking inside but don’t let the appearance of the well worn atmosphere deter you. It’s obvious this place has served a lot of amazing meals. The staff have it down pat and are very welcoming. We will return on our next trip to DC. The Reuben Tacos were the highlight but all the food we ordered was amazing. Kids chicken and broccolini was honestly adult worthy in taste.
  16. LisaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not what we were expecting - but what a charming place this is! Not a huge place - we sat at a small booth near the open kitchen. The grilled cheese and tomato soup were fantastic and the reuben was the best we'd had in DC (not the best ever, but the best one on this DC trip). The boozy milkshakes were delicious and the service was outstanding. It was my husband's birthday so they brought him a complimentary housemate pop tart - it was fantastic! If I lived in DC I would order these by the dozen.
  17. EngrM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Very noisy and congested at early evening. Strong odors often unpleasant. Indifferent, unsmiling service; server never spoke distinctly.
  18. TinkaEats13

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best brunch in DC-- definitely make reservations for the weekend as the wait will be tough.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food! Had the chicken noodle soup and cornbread which was amazing! Husband had the fish and chips .. also very good! Love Teds Bulletin.
  20. KCLA

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner and even better sercice for my family of 5. Manager went ablve and beyond by walking to nearby store to get soft drinks my kids requested that they didnt have. My wife and I were shocked and our kids were happy. Very rare to get that kind of service anymore. All the apps and food were great and a break from "bar" food while on our DC trip. I will make sure to eat there again and tell everyone going to DC to try Ted's out.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was great Server was pleasant. The pasta is really good!
  22. KristenR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful tuna bowl! Lots of choices. The tablet on the way out of the door in the bakery case and the oatmeal pie were outstanding!
  23. cKenn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious shakes, desserts, and breakfast foods. Big portions. An amazing atmosphere. + Service was fast and friendly.
  24. MelodyS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was great as always. My eggs came out perfectly as over medium. My husband's over easy were a little overdone despite him verifying with the waitress that they would be runny. The blueberry pancakes were very good also.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    I was disappointed in the slow and confused service. It was obvious that our server was new and inexperienced. I understand that everyone needs to learn but it made for an awkward experience. Food was good but expensive for what we received. Was not impressed with their "famous" tarts. I had assumed they were a tart like a small pie. They ended up being like a "pop tart" only ours were a bit burnt and we couldn't finish them.
  26. HollyN

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Had breakfast this morning, hubby went for the burrito while I am fairly simple, and enjoyed the ted Tart with coffee. Well we were not disappointed. We had three tarts, the strawberry, s’more and the cherry blossom. The buggy throughly enjoyed his breakfast, and the staf found me a t shirt that I truly love! In fact, were were so overjoyed, that dinner is being scheduled there tonight! Can’t wait to try the PB& J shake! Thank you to Gustavo (the host) and our server with the Star Wars tie (whose name has escaped me but he was equally as charming). Not sure what we are are going to enjoy for dinner,, but what ever it is, I am sure will be delicious!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server , Will, was great!!! All entrees were delicious as were the tarts! Highly recommend!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Slow service. Another server had to go find our server. It took 20 minutes to put in a drink order. Server brought out the wrong drink. Food and drinks didn’t arrive at the table at the same time. Some people had their food for several minutes before others. One dish came out cold. Not worth a special trip to eat there. Plenty of other places with better service.
  29. RD01

    Atlantic City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place for families - kids are every last bit of their meal, which doesn’t usually happen! Salads were delicious & plentiful! We wanted milkshakes but we’re just too full!
  30. MartinF

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excelente lugar. Fuimos para desayuno. Recomiendo los huevos rancheros, y las tartas de postre. La atención es amable y esmerada. Las malteadas son una buena opción.
  31. HeatherL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience for dinner. The service was prompt, the food was excellent, and we were in and out in a timely fashion. We would definitely recommend this to others.
  32. luv2eat

    Washington DC

    87 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    First time at a Ted's Bulletin (capitol hill location) and was not impressed. Portions were small, especially for the price. Grilled cheese sandwich contained very little cheese; the Mediterranean wrap had very little chicken and was extremely small. The "seasonal" dessert - cherry cream pie - consisted of canned cherries (not sure what is "seasonal" about that) and a commercial tasting crust. Even though the "bottomless" coffee came in a carafe, it was inexplicably cold. Finally, the kitchen floor was incredibly dirty (you can see the kitchen on the way to the restrooms). The restaurant was full (mostly with young families) so they must be doing something right. But not for me.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    The server was painfully slow, and inattentive to the point that we had to have our dessert removed from our tab because it took him so long to get through the other tables that he had. The food was bland, and my wife and I found ourselves adding salt and pepper to every single dish. It was not a busy night. I just don’t think he was very experienced as a server.
  34. Lucy

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Coffee can be better. I feel latte is too creamy. Not sure if the restaurant uses real milk or creamer. Omelette is delicious.
  35. KristinM

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. A bit of a walk from capital south metro and a little iffy part of town. But worth it. The food was great and the Ted Tarts are a must!! Little pricy for a breakfast but good way to start a busy touring day
  36. DCMapman

    Denver

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Great for families with young, energetic children, but not the best choice for adults only. The service was great and food was ok.. salmon was wonderful, with an overly large amount of Brussel sprouts and potatoes; the Mediterranean wrap with salad was great; the country fried chick way overcooked and the miso glazed cod was just “ok”.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, just what we were looking for after a tour at the Capitol. Service was good and they were able to seat us before our reservation. Delicious!
  38. Coco

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent, especially the flat iron steak with side Caesar salad
  39. abstract01

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best breakfast in all of DC! Very family friendly!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience and would recommend. Ordered from the cocktail menu, breakfast foods, and dinner fare. All we’re delicious.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

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

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill using the Order Online button. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-8337.

Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill is rated 4.3 stars by 803 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

505 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Capitol Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Eastern Market (Blue and Orange lines)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 544-8337

  • Catering

    We believe food and drink tastes best when shared! Let us bring Ted’s signature flair for dining and hospitality to your next special occasion or event. Whether it’s an office party, an at-home cocktail celebration, or your birthday blowout with all the bells and whistles, we are here to tailor the menu for your needs, in style. https://www.tedsbulletin.com/catering/

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