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Occidental

Occidental

American Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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7.6/10
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    Thrillist
    "... grilling up grub like Bison Burgers & NY Strip from a massive patio-side grill...."(2 Tips)
    Olga Z.
    "Great place, service and cocktails!"(9 Tips)
    Stephen V.
    "Beautiful shaded patio with a view of the Washington Monument."(6 Tips)
    M Squared Real Estate
    "The crab cake appetizer is one of my favorite items on the menu."(3 Tips)
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  • Joshua L.heart icon on user image
    Joshua LodestroMay 21, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Friendly bar to relax with a nice drink and food! Won't go wrong with the extensive liquor and wine selection. Sit at the bar with bartender Nelson!
  • Alecia F.
    Alecia FairMarch 29, 2015
    The cavatelli is excellent. The service was very attentive. When we noted we had a birthday on open table, a habd written birthday card from the staff was at our table.
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostAugust 1, 2014
    Order the house-made pasta, and out come long, tender noodles tossed with braised rabbit ragu and chanterelles, diced carrots and pear tomatoes; a sauce promotes the dish from fine to first-rate. Read more
  • dancingqueen f.heart icon on user image
    Get down to Truman's bar-they take care of your happy hours&after dinner:2yum apps for $4-6/cocktail from Manhattans to craft martinis. Wine tasting@upstairs bella private old-world style dining room.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 11, 2014
    The Bitches Say: A-. Occidental Grill is a bit on the pricy side, but a great place to take visitors or to enjoy on special occasions. Awarded with the Best Place to Take Tourists award of 2013!
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostAugust 1, 2014
    The chef's venison is some of the best: Deep red and robust, and it's flattered by a sauce of grappa and blueberries that imparts a pleasant dusky-fruity note to the entree. Read more
  • Jim T.
    Jim TraisterJuly 15, 2013
    The dining room inside is definitely more formal than outside but has a ton of character. The Jumbo Lump Crab Sand on Sweet Potato Bread is excellent!
  • Stephen V.
    Stephen VictorMay 5, 2015
    Beautiful shaded patio with a view of the Washington Monument. Perfect spot for lunch and a glass of wine. Don't miss the skillet cornbread!
  • Mark H.heart icon on user image
    Mark HamrickJune 10, 2016
    Great location in the power neighborhood of DC. Outdoor/sidewalk option is lovely if weather cooperates. Service/food = top notch. Pricey
  • DAVBARR
    DAVBARRApril 20, 2012
    the bison burger is 20 dollars a must have. happy hours 5 dollar beer and cocktails from 3-6.
  • Bryan P.heart icon on user image
    Bryan PowellMarch 15, 2019
    Great happy hr! It’s all day on Wednesday. Service is also really good.
  • Heebie Jeebie Man
    Heebie Jeebie ManApril 30, 2013
    Attending the 1st industry night here! Amazing drinks being made So far. Come next and every Monday 10Pm-12am. Well worth it friends.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistMay 10, 2010
    Every Wednesday at 5pm during the Spring/Summer they'll be grilling up grub like Bison Burgers & NY Strip from a massive patio-side grill. Far better than your portable hibachi.
  • Olga Z.
    Olga ZhukovaJuly 28, 2012
    Great place, service and cocktails! Try virgin frozen non-alcoholic cocktail! Best method to cool down in summer heat!
  • Biz T.heart icon on user image
    Biz TraveldudeAugust 1, 2017
    Great historical restaurant
  • Adam B.
    Adam BuckSeptember 14, 2018
    The food was down right bad. I sent back the crab bisque, it was a thin gruel. My fathers steak was completely undercooked. My mother’s salad had no flavor; it was basically just lettuce.
  • Greg D.heart icon on user image
    Greg DepoianSeptember 6, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Have Millian wait on you. The best server there. Great personality and very knowledgeable of the menu
  • M Squared Real Estate
    M Squared Real EstateSeptember 2, 2011
    Great food, great service, great people (tourist) watching. The crab cake appetizer is one of my favorite items on the menu.
  • Deb L.heart icon on user image
    Deb LJuly 25, 2015
    We enjoyed our dinner with friends here. Great atmosphere and dining experience.
  • Morgan T.
    Morgan ThomasFebruary 3, 2015
    Bring friend and fam from out of town here. Check out the patio. Enjoy a cocktail.
  • Eshrat W.heart icon on user image
    Eshrat WarisNovember 15, 2013
    Talk to the bartenders and get a cocktail off the menu. They are to die for!
  • Eric C.heart icon on user image
    Eric CNovember 7, 2014
    Old Washington, and good food makes this a great stop for out of town guests.
  • Christina T.
    Christina TaylorJuly 9, 2013
    Excellent service! Great cheese and perfect view of the monument
  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SilvermanJune 9, 2018
    Great happy hour food/drinks at the inside bar.
  • Eric V.
    Eric VealDecember 4, 2018
    Terribly slow service at lunch today. 10+ minutes once seated to soak with the waiter. Nicoise salad was tiny and not very interesting or flavorful.
  • MR F.
    MR FathieJuly 25, 2014
    Mediocre service, overpriced special with a mandatory 20% tip even for a table of 2.Add'l tip is also expected. Overall not worth the price.2 meals, one with salad & the other w/soup and 2 beers:$180.
  • Neil K.heart icon on user image
    Neil KanningMay 8, 2018
    The drinks, the outside patio and the history.
  • Jill B.
    Jill BoyleMay 6, 2013
    Delicious food. Superb service. Lots of history.
  • Katie T.heart icon on user image
    Katie TraxtonDecember 3, 2013
    Must visit for photos, sweetcorn bread and steak!
  • Heidi L.heart icon on user image
    Heidi LongApril 10, 2016
    Fish is fresh !
  • Kate K.
    Kate KurkjianApril 26, 2014
    Not a nice hostess at patio today. Clearly not interested in having us dine there. Asked if we could sit at 2-top with an added chair after she told us a 15 min wait & she acted put out- didn't stay
  • Mary Frances S.heart icon on user image
    Fudge brownie is delicious!
  • Stefanie A.
    Stefanie AngellottiOctober 15, 2011
    Order the chocolate covered martini...or 2...they are the best!!!!
  • ed r.
    ed ridolfiMay 17, 2012
    Check the awesome portraits of Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart and Will Rogers. So special!
  • Marilyn A.
    Marilyn AndressApril 14, 2012
    Very busy... Service was slow and fries were cold. Manager got us hot fries and comped us dessert and drinks. Food was good.
  • Ellen S.heart icon on user image
    Ellen S. P.April 13, 2019
    The bloody Marys are not worth the cost. They taste like they're from a generic mix.
  • Greg D.heart icon on user image
    Greg DepoianJuly 19, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Best outdoor patio in DC.
  • Samantha D.
    Samantha DammerJune 2, 2014
    Frank is a great bartender.
  • Bob S.heart icon on user image
    Bob SwartwoutSeptember 10, 2014
    My favorite DC restaurant.
  • Thanasisheart icon on user image
    ThanasisNovember 2, 2015
    Great lunch place!
  • Roy A.
    Roy AndersenAugust 16, 2014
    Great food!
  • Joop V.
    Joop VeltkampSeptember 13, 2013
    extreme expensieve standard 20% tax, we never go again there
  • Jay B.
    Jay BurnhamApril 30, 2011
    Try the calamari...sweet!
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica SchmelzerOctober 17, 2010
    Some of the worst service I have EVER experienced at the outside cafe. Good thing the food was pretty good.
  • Dr. Nick
    Dr. NickMarch 14, 2010
    Table 142/1 is where John Sacali met Mr X. in 1962.
  • Carrie
    CarrieJuly 11, 2011
    Try sipping the Raspberry Margarita in the outdoor seating area while you enjoy watching the pedistrian traffic around the White House. Read more
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