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Old Ebbitt Grill

American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Old Ebbitt Grill

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Ranked #1 for seafood in Washington
The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and Washington Post like this place. Would you agree?
"Try the eggs chesapeake, they're outstanding!"(15 Tips)
"Late night oyster happy hour from 11-close is the best in the city!"(10 Tips)
"Orca platter 1/2 price during happy hour, great deal!"(9 Tips)
"The Trout Parmesan is huge…but delicious!"(9 Tips)

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Sean HackbarthMarch 16, 2012
Been here 50+ times
For an escape from mobile phone service visit the back bar. No AT&T signal.
Jorge MaiaMarch 17
Nice but the chicken is undercooked… the waitress and manager said: it looks like undercooked, it is pink and everybody think it is undercooked, but it is not. Never come back :(
RobertoFebruary 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Trout Parmesan it's a must !
Lauren DocktorSeptember 16, 2018
crab cakes ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Jonathan LinscottAugust 12, 2014
Famous bar. Oyster stew.
Christopher MinakowskiJanuary 13, 2017
11pm clam and oyster happy hour
Liv HanJanuary 16, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Such a classic :)
Christina W.March 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go for the Orca Platter. Half off between 3-6pm and after 11pm except Fri & Sat.
Najla SaadJuly 11, 2023
The burger is ok
Jared CampbellOctober 5, 2016
Been here 25+ times
No politics at the bar. Seriously. It's not allowed.
Lynora ChewSeptember 26, 2015
Ambience and drinks
Ken ColburnSeptember 13, 2010
Bypass the crowds waiting out front and walk to the back bar & let Rick tell you which specials to order!
James KeelerMarch 4, 2019
Crab cakes - yum!
Shanda McGowenJune 18, 2015
Dined @ The Old Ebbitt Grill and was highly disappointed. A lot of hype, nice atmosphere but not worth the price tag. Historic building does not mean a 5 star meal.
JohnJune 20, 2012
It was President Grant's favorite Saloon. You can't argue with that.
Jonathan FriedmanJanuary 25, 2014
Chocolate. Chip. Bread. Pudding. Go.
Ramansyah AnwarJuly 26, 2015
Eggs Chesapeake
Jannica RobertsonNovember 25, 2011
The wings are amazing! Crab dip is dangerously good.
Rem KoningMay 19, 2016
Oysters and clams at the bar.
MahaDecember 14, 2013
Eat the crab cakes. Period.
Robbin LorenzSeptember 16, 2013
Good food great desserts... Yum!
Janice LeahNovember 4, 2010
Good food...try the Dijon-crusted chicken breast with mushroom bread pudding. Yum!
Walter WhitakerMay 27, 2014
Went for breakfast. average at best but nice atmosphere and loaded with history
Ben BSeptember 24, 2014
The oldest bar in Washington DC. Est 1856.
Christina PoonApril 29, 2013
Oyster happy hour is the best deal in town. Sit at the bar and pray Joe is your bartender. He's the best. He really made us feel welcome. We'll definitely be back here next time we're in DC.
Nicole ForbesMarch 30, 2014
Amazing creme brulee :-)
Desiree AlvarezDecember 3, 2016
Drinks were tasty.
Page BennettMarch 30, 2012
Very good baked apple french toast
Ricky PottsOctober 8, 2011
There WILL be a wait. Grab a pager so you are quickly seated.
ShannonRenee Mouton GrayNovember 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Assorted Raw Oysters -
Vinícius UrbanSeptember 26, 2015
Great trout!!
Katie ShaverNovember 4, 2011
Make a reservation on OpenTable - we did on the way over, and everyone else is waiting 40 minutes!
Julie FMay 19, 2013
There are many bars. Bypass the entrance. Go to the back.
Ryan EickMarch 14, 2016
A great DC experience
Ana Maria OspinaJune 24, 2019
Great breakfast!
Arturo GironaFebruary 27, 2019
Crab cakes, happy hr.
Jason BrownOctober 28, 2013
Seared seafood salad....
Jon HodgsonAugust 30, 2010
The "Starr Hill Northern Lights IPA" is a no-foreplay IPA. It goes straight to the bitter with no fruity before.
Natasha ZuluagaJanuary 26, 2013
Eggs Chesapeake is amazing!
Nakeva (Photography) CorothersNovember 3, 2011
Try the Fried Oyster Sandwich - Good Old Oyster Po Boy
NathashaMarch 20, 2010
Check out their late-night happy hour. Mon-Thurs, 11pm-1am. Order the "Orca Platter". Amazing.
Leslie CarboneSeptember 26, 2012
Be sure to ask for the oyster menu.
Sarah PJanuary 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try their crab cake! It's what they are known for
Derrick BrownDecember 21, 2015
The hot steak salad
DianaFebruary 21, 2012
The weekend brunch menu is delicious!
Yaniv EynyAugust 5, 2018
Cocktail Shrimp
DermokichwaOctober 31, 2010
The kitchen is super fast! Sit at the bar for lunch, hope for Steve, tip well!
Candice BarnesFebruary 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Back bar. See Margaret Ann. Best whole lobster deal in town.
sp udSeptember 17, 2011
Starr Hill Northern Lights IPA is very good on tap.
Michael IveyAugust 4, 2010
Vegetarians: veggie linguine, and any burger can be a boca. Lots of fish if you do that.

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