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Black Jack

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington

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Black Jack

7.7^/10

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Ranked #9 for bar food in Washington
"Great ambiance, bocce (who knew it existed) and random friendly..."(10 Tips)
"Duck Confit Nachos...paired with special cocktails"(4 Tips)
"... best bartender! And Micah Wilder's hand-crafted cocktails are very creative-..."(2 Tips)
"Vanna is the BEST waitress and has super cute hair."(2 Tips)

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ThrillistJune 12, 2013
Try the Herb Saint with oyster stew, rosemary guanciale & cream, and The Tchoupitoulas with oyster confit, blue crab, tasso, roasted corn, and hollandaise... and bam! That's what you call five things. Read more
Ben RMarch 9, 2016
Quieter than a lot of the neighboring bars, great beer list, and bar pizza (especially when it's $7 a lie on Tuesday)
MK McKenzieJanuary 30, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The fries are amazing. The pizza is awesome. The burgers are 🙌🏼👌🏼👍🏼. Black jack has never played a bad song. 💯 find me here on Fridays playing bocce
Teri RushkaSeptember 3, 2014
Mussels! And great drinks. Fries are seriously over salted. Oh ... If you're over 40 go before 9. :)
Irena PierovaOctober 1, 2016
very cosy small coctail bar. dc little brother of nyc 'angels share', but more noisy ofcouse...
Tasting TableMay 10, 2012
Share a plate of stacked nachos, which look like little chip-based sandwiches, encasing bite-size heaps of duck confit and rosy barbecue sauce under tangy avocado-tomatillo salsa: Read more
Nathan HartmannJuly 3, 2016
Great vibes, good music, classic movies. Food and cocktails rock, too.
Megan WillettDecember 31, 2016
Great spot above Pearl where you can order their oysters if you couldn't manage to get a reservation!
Barbra GustisOctober 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Chris Miranda is the best bartender! And Micah Wilder's hand-crafted cocktails are very creative- if you enjoy bourbon, try the maple derby!
Katie RunyanFebruary 16, 2017
Came early for hh on a Friday. $11 for a pound of (delicious) mussels! And half off oysters if I remember correctly
Jannica RobertsonNovember 26, 2011
Oysters from Pearl and Duck Confit Nachos...paired with special cocktails made my bartender, Micah Wilder. You simply cannot go wrong. Seriously!
Jan-Nicolas VandervekenJanuary 6, 2013
Great ambiance, bocce (who knew it existed) and random friendly people offering drinks. When in DC, stop here.
VenuAugust 30, 2014
Sunday hh is best time to visit. Maple bourbon cocktail one of best in dc.
Kevin KestlerNovember 19, 2015
Great bar with a cool, laid back vibe. Delicious cocktails. They make a mean old fashioned.
MK McKenzieDecember 9, 2016
Been here 10+ times
They took away bocce and turned that area into a bar called Tilt. Neat bar, but I miss bocce. 😢
Allyson HarttenNovember 3, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Rohit is the best bartender in the city. Have him whip you up a craft cocktail. 👌🏻
CaraAugust 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I can knock back Maple Derbys like they're nothing. So delicious. My partner loves their Sazeracs.
Sabrina ZahidAugust 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
E. Jay will take care of you right! Ask for an Old Tommy Collins if you have a sweet tooth.
Diego MezaOctober 15, 2018
Beer, oysters and environment
Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
Washingtonian recommends the duck nachos and chili dogs, and the Paloma cocktail.
Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 10, 2015
Bocce, good music and energy but gets really packed on Fridays
Nathan RiopelleMay 19, 2013
Great Moscow Mules... Authentic Ginger flavor
Leah BerryJune 30, 2013
The Stacked Duck Confit Nachos. Start with a double order!
Shae BOctober 8, 2014
So far so good half price drinks and Tuesday night Karaoke
Boris Van DyckMarch 20, 2013
Ask for an EG spirits inspired cocktail!
Lauren HughesMarch 31, 2015
Get a beer on draft and play bocce in the back
VanessaJanuary 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If you're lucky enough to get a table... Guard it with your life.
Gautam ChowdhryJanuary 17, 2012
DC Bocce Premier League plays here. Get a team and enjoy discounts on food and drinks during league play!
justen fDecember 5, 2013
A great place to not get served by bartenders who think they are, well, just one of them is a jerk but he runs the place so just go somewhere else.
Mocha CAugust 6, 2012
Fried chicken is amazingggg. Good portion too.
Leandro LageraMay 7, 2012
Try the Mango Margarita - Yumhttp://www.foodnomad.net/2012/05/black-jack.html
Kasia KOctober 25, 2015
Been here 10+ times
try the signature cocktails
Ana Marie 💃March 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Bocce ball and good beers on tap.
Jen22201October 9, 2011
Vanna is the BEST waitress and has super cute hair.
Ana Marie 💃September 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
House made fries w cayenne aioli. Ay Dios mio.
jared greeneDecember 15, 2012
Best whiskey gingers in the district. Slurp slurp slurp
Lauren WalkerJanuary 19, 2013
Get the Cobbler drink.
Jack .June 8, 2013
They have an indoor bocce court!
Lina P.October 16, 2011
Very nice place but been sitting at bar for 15 mnts and no beers yet. Bartender busy socializing... Not cool
Martin F.February 24, 2013
Watch Schwarzenegger movies while enjoying your ale!
Man_Used Jr.🥶August 9, 2014
Best bar over see.
L LamSeptember 13, 2017
Really cheap beers for HH! $3.5
Simon OwensJuly 12, 2013
The swine pizza is pretty good
Rob StarkApril 19, 2013
Wow women get loud while drinking
matt mMay 5, 2013
get the fried pickles.
Sam LittleMarch 23, 2019
A good place!
Sara HOctober 10, 2011
Duck confit nachos! Woo!
Kristen DlvAugust 8, 2012
Been here at least half a dozen times. Bartenders are exceptionally rude for no good reason...
Joey MarburgerDecember 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The wifi password is blackjack.
Ana R.March 6, 2012
Blue vein!! Delicious!!

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