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Old Ebbitt Grill
American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Washington Post
"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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- chesapeake
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Fr. John TrigilioJune 16, 2012GET THERE FOR HALF-PRICED APPETIZERS and order their oysters and shrimp. Food is exceptional, terrific ambiance and wonderful service.
Andrea CAugust 11, 2014Has an authentic DC vibe with tourists, locals, and politicians. A list of the news headlines of the day came with the receipt.
Philip TamDecember 10, 2014Great service and seafood. Great for special occasions or business meetings.
Mike LanzilloNovember 18, 2015Unreal crab cakes. I think Drake wrote the song "best I've ever had" about them
LOVE this place. The menu isn’t much but the service is FANTASTIC!!
Meric Akcay DunnAugust 16, 2015New England Crab chowder soup and single crab cake...both veryyyy delicious- Close GitmoJanuary 11, 2012Jan 11(right now!): the National Day of Action Against Guantanamo & the NDAA! Join us at 1130 in Lafayette Square across from the White House. The program and march will run from Noon-2:30pm EST
My City LivesSeptember 15, 2011Say hi to the president... If not order the Orca platter. Video: http://mycitylives.com/#!/video/washington/24-in-24--dc---12-00-pm---the-old-ebbitt-grill/4e61204b45ce28bf5b00005f Read more
This isn't just another DC restaurant - its an establishment! For several years it has been frequented by locals, politicians, K street titans, & tourists alike. Best bet - Petit filet & oysters!
Anto GressMay 14, 2011The back bar has the best bartenders in the place. It's also the best place in town for a DC power breakfast. Excellent people watching in the am.
Brett GrovesMarch 25, 2013Dark wood paneling, oysters, bloodies and chowder. Great place to warm up on a cold, rainy day.
Luis Felipe RiveraDecember 23, 2015Oyster's Rockefeller are amazing!!! And the Fish & Chips delicious!!!
Rob ScrippSeptember 12, 2013Go to the back bar when crowded. There are 3 bars here and most folks navigate to the first bar they see!
Bloomingdale'sAugust 12, 2010It’s Washington to a T! Clubby, circa-1900 atmosphere. Around the corner from the White House. A well-supplied bar. Bounteous seafood. Cheerful service. Kind of touristy but still fun.
A Clydes chain, same food with the exception of the oysters. Half-price happy hour on weekdays from 3-6 p.m. then AGAIN late night after 11 PM. Who doesn't need an oyster shooter to end their night?
Kris RowleyApril 21, 2013Eat the scallops but do it with the sweet potato and asparagus. Yum! And the crab cakes are delic!
Jean MarieOctober 7, 2014This place is an institution and only great for drinks to get a feel of its history.
Dave WhiteFebruary 14, 2014The croquetas are really rich but truly fantastic! The prices are reasonable too.
Connie HaroAugust 27, 2015Bartender Nicole was great! She takes care of you and can tell some amazing jokes!
Jacob BøtterJune 18, 2013What to try: Crab Cakes, Pork Chop or Burger. What not to try: Petit Bearnaise
Karan TamhaneOctober 6, 2015The Jalapeno burger was excellent. Just pick out some of the jalapenos coz they put too many.
Jim AndersonJanuary 18, 2014Try the Vodka Martini - So full, that after I spilled it 3 times it was still full. It's a perpetual martini.
Reggie CampbellJanuary 13, 2016The horseradish glazed meatloaf & pear upside down cake were excellent as was the service.
Thomas Vander WalNovember 21, 2016Salad with goat cheese still is a go to to start after all these years.
Skip the tables, go to the bar. Best bartenders in the city!!!! I highly recommend everything from PBR to the perfect Dirty Martini to one of the Handcrafted Cocktails!
You can never go wrong with Ebbitt. Ever. A D.C. institution.
Matt LaymanJanuary 16, 2013Excellent food, great atmosphere. Can't beat the location either, near the national mall and white house.
Try the Steak and Eggs - They actually ask if I want my scrambled eggs soft, regular or firm. Now if my breakfast meeting had not stood me up...
Go to the bar thats closest to the main entrance of Old Ebbitt Grill restaurant.
Boon KohJuly 15, 2017Oysters are $18 for a dozen, half price during happy hour. Although fresh, they lack taste and flavour.
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Oldest dining saloon in DC. Across from White House. American Fare. Largest selection of oysters in DC. Open daily-breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night.
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 347-4800
View menu on http://www.ebbitt.com/menus
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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