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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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Stephen ColellaMay 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Known for the best raw bar and its half price M-Th 3-6. Check weekend times. The cheese plate is fantastic. 4 cheeses brie to blue, a strawberry jam that incredible. Too bad don't bottle I asked.
Pam R.November 5, 2013
Sit at the back bar (to the left, up the stairs when you enter). Chili is outstanding and the bat renders will give you a but back if you order 2-3 at the bar. Plus, Secret Service everywhere.
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.
John KJune 26, 2019
Happy Hour at the Oyster Bar is the best! Huge shrimp 1/2price...dames for sliders! Shrimp & Grits was on the $ and my buddy’s pork chop was great!
JLJanuary 3, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Don't want a fancy meal, but want to try a DC classic? Grab a drink in the Duck Bar - to the left after you enter the main door!
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!!
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.
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.
EricJune 5, 2015
Deborah is the best! She's really funny, honest, and great to chat with. Don't decide what you're eating based on the menu you find online. The menu in store has way better suggestions.
Enryqwe LopesSeptember 11, 2017
The peel & eat Shrimp 🍤 simply the best starters 👌 Don't forget try the salmon another great dish.
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
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.
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.
YL LeongNovember 7, 2017
Oysters, crab cake and lobster pie are great. Good service and reasonable selection of wines.
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.
Derek GaskinsDecember 22, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great oysters, clam chowder, chili, and a dope bar. Filled with history and diversity.
Brian O'NeillJune 20, 2017
Great food. Had a lean Ruben sandwich, shared with Terri! Also chicken pate with raspberry jelly!
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
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 :)
Djoni SutjiDecember 19, 2018
Oyster the best in town, the steak is nice and juicy and the pasta taste very good
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
Gail MitchellFebruary 26, 2017
The healthy choice menu item is excellent and filling. Nice ambience and staff. Bathrooms need updating with their leaky faucets though.
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!
dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xionOctober 9, 2013
i only do Grant's Bar oldest bar in DC-MargaretAnn, then Truman's Bar is nearby, oldest Saloon in DC is Harry's around the corner also, after hours food & drinks downtown across from US Treasury Bldg.
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!
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!
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 :-)
Carrie WeiseDecember 15, 2019
Fiancé and I split Chesapeake Eggs Bennie and Shrimp and Grits, soooooo good!! Their Bloody Maryland was one of the best I’ve had.
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.
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 :)
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!
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.
Edward DelfinoAugust 27, 2018
So good I had lunch AND dinner here in one day! Excellent food, beautiful decor, attentive service. Highly recommended
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.
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!
Joe DwyerJanuary 30, 2019
Go for happy hour - it's seven days a week.Get the half-price oysters and mix it up - get a variety.Oh, and the calamari.Repeat.
Saad Al Buraik سعد البريكFebruary 6, 2018
Wonderful place. Classy atmosphere, great food, outstanding service. I love it and will surely be there again and again
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
Hillary NguyenApril 21, 2016
Loved that this place had different types of oysters. Didn't know that different oysters existed.
Kelly GotkinNovember 17, 2015
The vegetarian options are great! It's busy and a bit loud, but the staff are still super attentive
Reneta ThurairatnamJanuary 9, 2016
Definitely get the crab cakes and oysters! Happy hour is a great time to go. Half price!
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
HalaH AAugust 7, 2018
Top: fried green tomatoes. Bottom:Beefsteak tomatoes, pears, and yogurt appetizer
Trae FMay 24, 2018
Great DC institution. The bartenders are friendly and the vibe is old school in the best way possible
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.
Don SullivanOctober 31, 2016
It can get very busy - have an idea of what you like or want. If you are new to oysters, make a reservation.
Ken CampJanuary 11, 2015
One of my personal favorites for dinner in DC. Everything here that I've tried is good. Never a bad meal.
Alexandra MironovaApril 7, 2016
Amazing atlantic salmon and beef steak, good service, reasonable prices
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.
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)

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