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Martin's Tavern
American Restaurant, Bar, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Georgetown, Washington
"Hot brown and Brussels are awesome!"(5 Tips)
"The oysters in the oyster stew were the best I've ever had."(2 Tips)
"Their crab cakes are perfect & the steak salad is surprisingly good."(7 Tips)
"Don't get the chopped steak - it is just a hamburger patty!"(2 Tips)
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Byron WilkesDecember 18, 2015Nice and classy place. Personally I like knowing the history of the place, such as all the presidents who've eaten there.
Aaron SmithMay 13, 2015Delicious! Get the crab cakes. The steak salad was good but average. Don't miss the booth where JFK proposed to Jackie!
Food NetworkMarch 20, 2013Try the Welsh Rarebit - a cheddar sauce enriched with lager and spices. Enjoy it as an appetizer or order it with the Martin’s Delight, the house version of a Hot Brown. Via CityEats.com Read more
- JLJanuary 3, 2016The oysters in the oyster stew were the best I've ever had. Brunch served every day and, like everyone else has said, full of history. What's not to like?!
- Christopher FlossJune 13, 2015Honored to be at Martin's in Georgetown. What a great place to celebrate the rich history of our Country!!! The atmosphere is great!!!
deenuhfoowadOctober 17, 2014their hot brown is quite famous! my friend had it and loved it. we were there for brunch. a chill place to have brunch!
EnriqueOctober 8, 2017The burger was amazing and I enjoyed the Ambassador Cocktail. Great service and atmosphere!
Derek FromsonNovember 11, 2013This nostalgic tavern is cramped and crowded, with decent comfy food but mediocre service. Kids options if you ask, but not conducive for tots. Try salmon salad, seared tuna salad, burger or meatloaf.
SaeedNovember 11, 2019tavern burger with avocado & bacon was tasty 😋 but the chicken sandwich was not so good. prices are little bit high, service was slow and at the end they told us we can not split the check☹️👎🏻
Everything is great, but especially love the chowder. Excellent bartender and staff, be sure to make a reservation.
Matt SmallApril 29, 2021Social distancing and other COVID-19 practices are excellent. Food and atmosphere are comforting. Service is top notch.
Karen ToxtleSeptember 12, 2018I love the food amazing with all@the explanation from one of the owners. Great place
John DicksonMarch 21, 2018Truly just a fantastic restaurant with wonderful historical value and superb staff who will share stories.
Brunch for me on the weekends until 4pm and plenty of outdoor seating, so tourists on Wisconsin Ave can pet my dog.
Audrey ADecember 22, 2012EXCELLENT bar service! Get to know Damon and John; they'll definitely take care of you!
If you don't like a place with this much history, move to a local forest.- Their crab cakes are perfect & the steak salad is surprisingly good.
Samantha DredgeDecember 23, 2010As Bennett R. put it, the Hot Brown is a deli delight on steroids. For brunch, add a fried egg on top to take it one step further...
Pablo AymerichAugust 24, 2018Some small things kept it from being great. One was a weird smell in the area they placed us which was the absolute back of the restaurant. the fries that came with my burger tasted cold and soggy
Burgers and sandwiches (French Dip etc) are excellent. Festive atmosphere especially during the holidays.
- Close GitmoJanuary 11, 2012Jan 11(right now!): the National Day of Action Against Guantanamo & the NDAA! Join us at 1130 in Lafayette Square across from the White House. The program and march will run from Noon-2:30pm EST
Pat DenglerJanuary 19, 2013Don't order crab cakes; fishy and shell bits left inside. Waste of $30. Burger is ok, med was a little dry. Greasy onion rings. Ambiance is awesome. Great place to come for the history, not the food.
Tim BradshawOctober 6, 2013The Presidents' favourite booths: 1 for Kennedy, 2 for Nixon, 3 for where JFK proposed to Jackie, 6 for Truman, 24 in the Dugout for LBJ.
Rich GallagherSeptember 7, 2011Have a beer where every sitting U.S. President has patronized since Truman. On one of JFK's visits, he proposed to Jackie in one of the booths.
Ask to be seated in Islam's or Solomon's section. They will take excellent care of you.
RobJuly 26, 2012Had the pork chop. Could not have been better. Ate outside and enjoyed the neighborhood
Andrew RoszakNovember 27, 2012Booth two on the right is the Nixon booth. Booth three is where JFK proposed to Jackie
Summer HoyaApril 6, 2012The restaurant where JFK proposed to Jackie O. Second booth on the right. Bonus points if you're able to get a picture sitting there!
- Philip TJuly 24, 2013Food was okay, would recommend checking out the history, see where the presidents like to sit, then go to the bar have a drink and eat somewhere else.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–1:30 AM
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- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–2:30 AM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–1:30 AM
(202) 333-7370
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