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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
This American restaurant is famous for their oysters. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Ian WardJuly 26, 2018
Crab and artichoke dip
Kiruthik KumarOctober 19, 2021
Spiced Cauliflower
Meagan O'DanielAugust 3, 2010
The Cheese Platter makes for a great starter OR an afternoon snack.
Roy NadaJanuary 18, 2015
Oysters and ambiance
Alon BurgApril 21, 2013
Seafood sauté
Alon BurgApril 21, 2013
Try the seafood sauté
Jess WalshAugust 1, 2011
Dont get the Cesar salad you have to chop it yourself. Chicken rosa is good but super spicy!
Ron BrownMarch 9, 2023
My Birthday Breakfast 🥳 🙂
Ryan AstonJuly 21, 2010
Busiest bar in DC, late night oyster specials. Do it if you're Downtown
Diego ReynosoApril 15, 2015
Great thanksgiving dinner
Lola A.March 30, 2013
Long Island Eggs, the Best breakfast ever
Bridget HollingsworthApril 2, 2016
Best crab cakes ever.
Riley LynchDecember 1, 2013
Try the Peanut Butter Pie
Riley LynchDecember 1, 2013
Try the Fried Calamari
DonnaOctober 31, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Hooray for oyster happy hour!!
Steve MaurerMay 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Margaret Ann makes the Grant Room even better. Awesome bartender!!!
Jonathan VuApril 18, 2014
It's a tourist trap. Kids' menu is the first red flag.
Farid ChaoukiAugust 9, 2014
Amazing food!
Anar EnkhboldFebruary 27, 2015
Oldest pub in DC Since 1856
Holly MaberyMay 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Strawberry shortcake.
UmaMay 13, 2013
Crab cakes are great
Heidi LongApril 10, 2016
Oysters and deserts
Erik BrokAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Try the crab cakes
Jules WinnfieldFebruary 12, 2012
Been here 100+ times
See Andrea & Dre @ the main bar. They're the best bartenders in OE.
Terri FlemmonsSeptember 14, 2014
Bloody Maryland
Kevin ElwoodJanuary 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing oysters!
Alan JonesDecember 31, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Corner bar Tues-Fri, Main Bar on Sun, Mon!
Chris GibsonOctober 28, 2014
Cool atmosphere.
Thomas McClureJanuary 8, 2017
The environment
Ryan SmithOctober 1, 2013
The place to take all visitors to D.C.
Olga PJune 28, 2013
The best oysters in DC!!!
NostawJuly 1, 2012
Enjoy a cocktail with ol' Teddy!
Kamal JonesDecember 27, 2011
Calamari here is the best I ever had
Sara RoseOctober 12, 2015
Great brunch
Mario AyalaDecember 16, 2015
Wonder ful
Liza CorrineDecember 11, 2013
Great place for breakfast.
Noopys ManOctober 12, 2019
Was disappointed that the lobster shells were left.
Naheed C.November 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Delicious oysters and the crab dip melts in your mouth!
Bobby MMarch 30, 2011
Raw bar happy hr from 11-1 nightly... very nice for us restraunt workers
Tori GalSeptember 10, 2011
Parmesan trout is to die for here.
Sara HammondJune 7, 2016
Pulled pork w/mac
John WashburnMarch 25, 2015
Great seafood
Garrett PeavySeptember 13, 2012
Try the Assorted Raw Oysters
Holly MaberyMay 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Key Lime Pie
Nate RosenblumJuly 30, 2011
Try the eggs chesapeake, they're outstanding!
Mariu PaoliniMarch 30, 2013
The eggs chesapeake son buenisimossssss!!!
Denise BlasevickAugust 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Eat at Nicole's bar - she is a riot.
lauri parrottDecember 10, 2015
Pasta was not cooked , actually was hard ... Overall setting was enjoyable
MayJeana HernandezJuly 22, 2018
Oysters! Mmm
Tiffany WashingtonSeptember 10, 2011
On a busy day, don't wait; eat at the bar!

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