The Grill

Name: The Grill
Address: 99 Market Sq, SW Washington District of Columbia, DC, United States, 20024-3441
Telephone: (202) 916-5996 ext. 9
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1196 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Chef Roberto Santibañez presents a new American menu focused on Woodfired cooking, with an emphasis on steak, seafood and vegetarian fare. His Mexican roots and French training lend an inspired touch to the American table.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Grill, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 916-5996 ext. 9
Website
https://www.thegrilldc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
David Suarez
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 semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and pre-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible space was 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
99 Market Sq, SW Washington District of Columbia, DC 20024-3441
Neighborhood
Southwest Waterfront
Cross street
Market Sq SW & Wharf St SW
Parking details
Paid underground public parking is offered at the Wharf. You may enter the parking garage at the Maine Avenue entrance just east of 9th Street at CVS or at the hotel check-in area of Hyatt House where 7th Street meets Maine Avenue.
Public transit
We are a short walk from L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metro stops. Shuttle service is available between L’Enfant Plaza and The Wharf. We are on the waterfront size of the 1000 Maine Ave building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, 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 1,196 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
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,196 Reviews

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TajahS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food3service1ambience2
The service was not good at all, took a lil bit longer to pay, miss communication.
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MarthaS
Washington DC
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is gorgeous, the staff amazing and the food is delicious. Highly recommend. We will be back!
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erkyB
Denver
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience3
Good food. Rushed, impersonal service with a couple of failures of follow through. Questionable charge - automatic 20% tip was actually 20% plus $1.30.
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SandyS
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was exemplary and the waitstaff were very attentive. We were very impressed by the food, especially the sides like the grilled watermelon salad, and grilled squash. The fish sliders were great too. Jennifer and Naod were joy to be around - will go back again when we are back at DC.
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Niecy
Atlanta Metro
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
The food and service was horrible. I will not patronize this restaurant again.
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KatheeO
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food! We did the Mixed Grill, which was a lovely variety of food and definitely enough to fill up two people! The grilled cheese and grilled shrimp were probably my favorite. Steak was well prepared. Chocolate cake was decadent and perfect dessert to share. Service was excellent. Pretty pricy but definitely high quality.
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MyJHolmes
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My experience at The Grill was nothing short of fantastic. I was there with my colleagues and it was quite a few of us. Management and staff graciously accommodated us and gave us superb service. If you plan on dining here, please get the Tomahawk steak--- you wont regret it! We will definitely be back!
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LauraR
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having never been to The Grill before, my husband and I decided to go with the "Mixed" Grill. It includes; salad, apps, entrée, sides and dessert. Everything was amazing! My husband was surprised by the quantity and quality. Our server was attentive to us, refilling our waters etc. We enjoyed The Grill.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience4
The server was not good at all! But the manger was very nice
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Frank
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was good and the food was outstanding.
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CarolinaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
La ubicación es muy buena y cada plato que probamos era exquisito, su precio es un poco elevado pero vale la pena y no hay que olvidar hacer reservación.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Overall, I was not impressed with the quality of my meal. The ribs and macaroni were average. I would advise not getting the sauce on the ribs if you do decide to get them.
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BrendaC
Charleston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great outdoor dining at the Wharf. Recommend sitting outside and enjoying the view. Lobster Roll was delicious.
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ValT
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food / Service / Quality - overall impeccable! On the expensive side surely, but well worth it. Loved every second of our time here - ambiance is just a true visual experience!
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JohnT
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steaks to die for with exemplary service, who could ask for more
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Rocky
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Our reservation was at 5pm. We actually arrived 10 minutes late (with notice, (but upon arrival we were told to wait for another 20 minutes along with a throng of other diners in a crowd by the hostess stand, (not even the bar) while the servers finished their shift briefing right in front of everyone waiting to eat? The dining room was empty. Is was as though they were not ready to open yet. The server briefing we were audience to was a stern inside-baseball talk with emphatic Do's and Don'ts - it was just a generally uncomfortable vibe and the kind of thing the customers don't usually see for good reason. The managers and hostesses all just ignored the waiting guests like it was normal though? It was so strange... Our server Desi was in fact nice, knowledgeable, and efficient. But with the food being mediocre at best and the weird sub-par welcome experience, I sadly have to say that this spot it is not at all worth the money.
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ChristinaH
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! I took a dear friend for her birthday and was quite happy with the turn out! Great customer experience!! Great food! Lime desert was so good! Definitely will come back!
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Martha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, excellent location and delicious food.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
The View was spectacular. My dinner was really good. Because it was so busy the service wasn’t really all that good. Great management came around and checked on us more than our waiter so I will not leave a negative review. Next time we are visiting we may give you another try.
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Sote
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I came here with my partner on a Sunday evening of restaurant week. We sat outside as the sun set over the wharf, so the setting was wonderful. Though short-staffed, the service was cordial, professional, and attentive. We had a caesar salad, and the anchovies were especially nice, not the grey salt bombs you usually get, but flavorful, plenty of white flesh, umami! We also enjoyed their watermelon feta salad. I'd had this somewhere else before, and loved it, and this was even better. My only recommendation on the watermelons is to dice them just a bit smaller; some chunks were about inch cubes, I think they'd be better as half to 3/4 inches. We also had an amazing crab cake, with nice generous chunks of crab, and a perfectly cooked medium rare salmon. Hard to say which was better, and we traded several bites as we ate. We closed the meal with a key lime pie, which is not really a favorite of mine, but this one was quite refreshing and flavorful. The lime flavor came through nicely and it was not too sweet. It's also nice inside. I'd like to try the bar some time. Small note, I wish they had towels in the bathroom, those air dryers push bathroom air all over your hands and I do not find them hygienic. Yes, it's pricier than many places, but the excellent service, great setting, and carefully crafted meals make it totally worth it. I can't wait to return!
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Christine
Demoland (US)
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Ordered the shared meall. The house salads were fresh and had delicious dressing as was the "all bites" portion. Unfortunately the surf & turf portion was served at room temperature and had to be reheated.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
I have nothing really bad to say, I felt like in the end I was rushed out but other people were not. They were out of what I really wanted so I settled for something else. All in all for the amount spent I didn’t like the experience but again it wasn’t bad.
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Anonymous
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
On the Restaurant Week menu, the skirt steak option was small and tough and the green bean side unappealing. Better but not wonderful were the fries and watermelon salad. Plentiful but overly sauced were the regular menu's spareribs. On the whole, the high prices are not at all justified by the quality of the food. The service was pleasant but spotty. Best thing about the balmy evening was having a quiet table outside.
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YvonnickR
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great food and very nice decor. Nice for a date or gathering with friends and family.
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Greekgirl
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone working there was pleasant and accommodating. The Grill has a perfect spot on The Wharf for outdoor seating that is slightly elevated from the pedestrian area. It’s a perfect spot for people watching as well as dining!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time at the grill. We have been fortunate to have outdoor seating both times and to be waited on by Daniel. He is super efficient, knows the menu well and knows his drinks and is a whiskey expert . Great Job Daniel . The food .. the lamb skewers are amazing . So flavorful . The deviled eggs are plentiful and savory. We had the crab cake , scallops and steak and twice baked potato. Beautiful presentation and cooked to perfection. Ask for Daniel and the service and food will impress. Great night out .
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Demetrius provided excellent service. Very attentive and friendly.
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NiaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I’ve never had a bad experience or food and drink here.
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deanhf
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time dining here. Food was excellent along with the customer service
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KailaA
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was very under whelming and over priced. I tried giving this restaurant a second chance and was not pleased with the value of money paid for the food. I wouldn’t recommend.
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CarolR
Pittsburgh
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely outdoor table by the water. Great service! Good food and drinks!
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AidianR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was in point. Wife’s birthday enjoyed it. Beautiful ambiance. Loves food. Great choices. Overall wonderful experiences.
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RobynF
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience, great food and top notch service.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food with the flavors melding together seamlessly. Everything was seasoned perfectly. To note, the calamari could have been warmer! It was a bit cold. Otherwise, the crab fondue was splendid, and the beyond burgers were well seasoned and not too heavy.
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Smiles
Denver
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Throughly enjoyed my dinner. The Grill Punch was awesome and the Mac & Cheese was unlike any I’ve had before.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
I was disappointed, but my 9 year old daughter was ok with the food,so I'm not gonna be too negative a out it. I won't be back
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Seagal
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Came here for date night and it was great. The place is open and spacious. Energetic vibe. Nice staff. Clean. Options to eat outside, at the bar, or in dining area. My only complaint is the tables are small so when you get your food and drinks you def have to make it work for space. Other than that the place is good. The drinks are creative and tasty they definitely don't go light w the alcohol. Drinks can sneak up on you. You get your monies worth! The food is delicious! Quick service! I'd definitely recommend this spot. We'll be back.
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JackieF
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The service was outstanding. The people were very friendly. The weather was perfect. What else can I say— my daughter and I were completely satisfied!!! We are definitely going back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellente cuisine, service agréable, très belle vue.
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Peter
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
wonderful, friendly service. Amazing array of gins and vodkas to pick from on the menu. A terrific pineapple upside down cake is highly recommended. Great location on scenic DC Wharf.
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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
- 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 The Grill using the Order Online button. The Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 916-5996 ext. 9.

The Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 1196 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

99 Market Sq, SW Washington District of Columbia, DC 20024-3441

Additional information

Cross street
Market Sq SW & Wharf St SW
Neighborhood
Southwest Waterfront
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Grill, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Paid underground public parking is offered at the Wharf. You may enter the parking garage at the Maine Avenue entrance just east of 9th Street at CVS or at the hotel check-in area of Hyatt House where 7th Street meets Maine Avenue.
Public transit
We are a short walk from L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metro stops. Shuttle service is available between L’Enfant Plaza and The Wharf. We are on the waterfront size of the 1000 Maine Ave building.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
David Suarez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, 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.thegrilldc.com/
Phone number
(202) 916-5996 ext. 9
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 semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and pre-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible space was 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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The Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Crab Cake

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Crab Cake Benedict

Menu

What 1,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Grill restaurant rated?

Is The Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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