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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 #6 for pies in Washington
This American restaurant is famous for their crab. 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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Jake SmithMay 19, 2014
Sit at the bar, order some adventurous beers and and appetizer (namely, the crab and artichoke dip), immerse yourself in the unique experience of this historical locale.
John KeatingApril 14, 2023
A DC MUST! Ive enjoyed several Thanksgiving meals at OEG. The turkey and gravy was outstanding. Try the pecan pie for dessert. Highly recommended!!
PeterSeptember 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Food is always great - no matter what you try. Service is good too. Try the crab cakes and the oysters!
Roll CMay 6, 2015
Homemade chowder and half price oysters and crab claws before 6pm! Closeby the White House, frequented by locals too.
Anita Wagner IlligMay 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Love the Old Ebbitt, what a fabulous tradition and and DC institution. A close friend and I have lunch there weekly. Never had a bad meal there, and prices aren't bad, either. Gr8 fried oyster stew!
Veronika IevdokymenkoNovember 30, 2015
Really great place! Be sure to get there! But don't forget to do reservation if it's Friday night or weekends!
Joseph BrazierJuly 21, 2013
Loved it! Best meal I had in town. If you sit along the two-top tables, learn to make friends with you fellow diners, you are already to be in the business anyways :-)
Steve LarsonJune 13, 2022
Had the NY strip and a Stella. They were both fantastic. Quick seating for two on a Friday night and excellent service. Definitely a must do.
Aniruddha MandkeJuly 28, 2015
Fascinating place. Warm atmosphere. Talk to your waiter/waitress about customizing your food. Ask for suggestions - they know their food. Excellent place for brunch.
Rick WinklerAugust 13, 2015
I can not believe the happy hour seafood platters; awesome feast. This place has spoiled me to restrain from Oysters unless in DC
Rachel ChuOctober 15, 2019
The 50min wait was totally worth d while.Food was really great & service was excellent!Only complaint was d 2 staff at the entrance who were quite rude when we asked abt d waiting time to get a table.
Brian O'NeillJune 20, 2017
Great food. Had a lean Ruben sandwich, shared with Terri! Also chicken pate with raspberry jelly!
Karen ChiangApril 13, 2014
Trout parmesan is big enough for 2. Waiter said weekend corned beef hash is different from the weekday one. Weekday one is served in a skillet and has different seasonings.
KatMay 25, 2015
Go for the happy hour prior to 6pm and get the orca platter for 2 (lobster, 4 kinds of oysters, clams and crab) half price. Great atmosphere
Enryqwe LopesSeptember 11, 2017
The peel & eat Shrimp 🍤 simply the best starters 👌 Don't forget try the salmon another great dish.
Laura G AdamsJune 13, 2015
Such a fun place to take out of town guests. The food is good, the atmosphere is fun and the location is perfect to go exploring after.
Abrar AlsuwainaSeptember 24, 2016
This place is awesome and very antique .. Try the mini crab sliders, house made soup (both as appetizers) and the mussels as an entry
Jeremy ShoreFebruary 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best value in DC. High quality, solid portions, fair prices. Open late and a great raw bar is a plus. President grant would go here if he was still around. Cheers!
Kathe ArnesenJune 14, 2016
Good food, friendly staff - and the bartender Margaret Ann in the side bar is the most professional, friendly and fun bartenders I've ever seen in action :)
Jim AndersonJuly 20, 2015
Try the Assorted Raw Oysters - Atlantic oysters and an overflowing Boyd & Blair vodka martini. Perfect antidote to humidity heat stroke. (via @Foodspotting)
Djoni SutjiDecember 19, 2018
Oyster the best in town, the steak is nice and juicy and the pasta taste very good
JoshJanuary 14, 2019
Felt like I was dining in a 5 star restaurant. Had the cauliflower, pastrami sandwich, and caesar salad. All three were great, but all three needed more dressing.
Tracy DinanJuly 29, 2015
Our table had a wide range of entrees. Wonderful! Staff is fabulous! Crab cake--excellent! There's a reason this place has been around forever!
Reneta ThurairatnamJanuary 9, 2016
Definitely get the crab cakes and oysters! Happy hour is a great time to go. Half price!
Josephine LeeFebruary 19, 2014
Came here for breakfast, the Eggs Long Island and Eggs Chesapeake were both delicious. The ambiance is very traditional and speaks of the place's history. Go!
Brandon F.September 25, 2011
Epic atmosphere, cool people, and they have Guinness on tap. I recommend a dozen oysters on the half shell: two each of East Beach Blonde, Matunuck, Raspberry Point, Rocky Bay, St. Simon, & Wellfleet.
Daniel KolodziejDecember 2, 2017
Love the classic vibes of this place. All brass and dark wood. Amazing food, great service. Crab cakes and scallops with barley were sick.
Kaytie BroadhurstApril 30, 2013
My favorite restaurant in the city. The whole place has this great historic ambiance. Higher end food so higher end portions,and prices. Worth every penny though!
Derek GaskinsDecember 22, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great oysters, clam chowder, chili, and a dope bar. Filled with history and diversity.
YL LeongNovember 7, 2017
Oysters, crab cake and lobster pie are great. Good service and reasonable selection of wines.
Ashleigh AdamsJuly 27, 2018
Get reservations to come here. “Open Table” is an app that tells you which reservation time slots are available and where (across whole cities), and lets you book directly with those places.
Doris TruongFebruary 13, 2012
Been here 25+ times
If bartender Joe V. is working (usually at the Oyster Bar), he will take good care of you. In the dining room, Johnny is top-notch. And you can't beat the half-price oyster bar.
Betony KellyNovember 25, 2015
Fabulous food combined with old fashioned service. Warm and welcoming. You'll want to be a regular but they'll treat you like one even if it's your first visit.
Sophia HMarch 20, 2017
fantastic happy hour 50%-off deals on oysters! very delicious and fresh and generously-sized with plenty of meat and briny juice.
Ashley BensonMay 22, 2011
The 21st Amendment beer (Sadly not on draft though still tasty) is a must try for those who love a good dark beer & like to soak in the political environment (21st Amendment...). Ironically made in MN
Andreas AlfarèAugust 25, 2013
You have to make a reservation but if you get a table you get fantastic medium-cooked burgers, awesome steaks, tacos and much more :)
Edward DelfinoAugust 27, 2018
So good I had lunch AND dinner here in one day! Excellent food, beautiful decor, attentive service. Highly recommended
The TelegraphMarch 12, 2013
For dinner, call ahead for reservations at Old Ebbitt Grill (001 202 347 4800). It's one of the city’s landmark restaurants and a favourite of former presidents including Theodore Roosevelt.
Erin AlbanoJuly 26, 2014
That Orca platter during happy hour 3-6 half off and late night at 11! Amazing!!!
The Official "Finish In 4" PageJune 15, 2012
What's good at this place?? Practically Everything! Service...check Half Priced Oysters...check Delicious Drinks...check Eggs Benedict...check Check and CHECK. This is a MUST
Eric G.November 17, 2017
Loved the gas lamps, friendly service, and a version of eggs Benedict with crab cakes. Great place!
CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014
The most fabulous and famous place to take your parents in DC is Old Ebbitt Grille. The fantastic seafood, service, location and ambiance, makes Old Ebbitt timeless.
Hillary NguyenApril 21, 2016
Loved that this place had different types of oysters. Didn't know that different oysters existed.
Michael FoehseOctober 13, 2010
Grabbed a seat at the bar for a late dinner. Great atmosphere& service. I had the Rueben, meat was over done, yet somehow still good. Try something else OEG has a deep menu. A must stop if your in DC
Trae FMay 24, 2018
Great DC institution. The bartenders are friendly and the vibe is old school in the best way possible
Miles JefferiesAugust 25, 2012
Excellent food that's reasonably priced for the general area. Albeit they had a packed house, the service was below average. All things considered, I greatly enjoyed it!!
Michael GussApril 2, 2018
Late night menu is a plus. Kind of a tourist trap, but the bartenders are real pros. The sidecar is legendary.
Dave SaltzerMarch 24, 2013
Oyster happy hour every weekday in the afternoon and late nite. Half price oysters andvtry the orca platter awesome deal during happy hour
Tim ChristensenAugust 6, 2019
The variety of oysters—6 choices—could be overwhelming, but the servers guide you to the taste you seek. Excellent advice!
Kim ComptonMay 12, 2013
Try the Cannoli Il Casa or the Crab cakes--both are outstanding! The mixed drinks are expensive but the Punch one tastes like grown up Hawaiian Punch.

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