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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
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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Ingvild M. PlosivDecember 14, 2015
A definite favorite! The chicken salad was really tasty.
Aroon SharmaJanuary 20, 2014
The bar area is great! There's a little private area that's good for large groups!
Miller SOctober 24, 2017
Everything
Chris EricksonDecember 9, 2015
Happy Hour is a good time at one of D.C.'s most iconic locations!
Island BruinJune 28, 2015
Barbecue oysters. Very crowded at night- make a reservation
Marvin PetersonApril 9, 2013
Honestly, I have no idea how this place is. It was busy, packed in fact. Does that make it good? We used their bathroom for the kids :)
Mike ConwaySeptember 11, 2013
One of my favorite places in the entire District. Good food, great atmosphere
Whitney QuickApril 12, 2012
Sat at one of the bars to eat bc the wait was over an hour. Steve was the best - super friendly and entertaining!
Leanne AlyssaJanuary 5, 2015
Get the creme brûlée! It's divine- much better than the chocolate cake
Andrew TJuly 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't get a table sit at the bar and ask for Michael. Have a strawberry basil lemon aid. You will thank me later.
Clayton BoslerMarch 24, 2022
Great food, drinks and service in a great old place.
David CostSeptember 17, 2016
Bourbon Walnut Chocolate Pie + glass of Basil Hayden = Perfect Dessert/Nitecap
Will BullockNovember 10, 2023
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Amazing.
suzanne stouteApril 15, 2013
U Must have the artichoke and crab dip and any of their Fabius house cocktails!
Washington PostApril 10, 2014
The balanced, sweet, salty and briny quality of the oysters are a big draw to this mainstay D.C. restaurant. Read more
daphne reznikMarch 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Oyster happy hour is a GREAT deal. Also try Jonah crab.
Edward DelfinoAugust 14, 2018
Seafood, oysters, just about everything!
Domingos RobinsonJanuary 3, 2012
Make a reservation if you plan on doing lunch or dinner during prime times. It can be a mad house but it's excellent.
Michelle SSeptember 2, 2019
Orca platter 1/2 price during happy hour, great deal!
L KOctober 1, 2016
Love the oysters. Also, excellent navy bean soup!
Doug WMarch 2, 2017
Cool old school vibe and outstanding seafood.
BobbyAugust 19, 2014
The grilled altantic swordfish was in season cooked perfectly
Sabrina ZahidMarch 11, 2014
Late night oyster happy hour from 11-close is the best in the city!
Kris RowleyApril 19, 2013
The seafood sauté is excellent - ask for extra bread to soak up the sauce!
BC 😎🎶December 5, 2010
The venue is humongous, drinks are nice and stiff and the food is beyond just good. The butternut squash ravioli is to die for!
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
Old restaurant with great options and tons of things to see
Les KollegianOctober 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Undoubtedly the best oysters on the East coast and definitely try the "bloody Maryland" rimmed thick with old bay seasoning. You won't have better... Trust me.
James CAugust 16, 2015
Great food. Oysters for breakfast. Fried chicken.
Job ForceFebruary 9, 2012
Lots of meetings there and good times too! We're in there at least 2 or 3 times a month!
Christopher LongAugust 7, 2014
Oysters, Salmon Burger, Clam Chowder.
Brian CurtisMarch 21, 2013
Busy place better make a reservation! Great food and service and history!!
Heather FinkApril 27, 2012
This is one of my favorite places, best oysters, lobster special, pie, and martinis
Todd CaccamiseAugust 31, 2014
The Italian beef sandwich was sooooo good. Best I ever had.
Jen P.August 9, 2014
Amazing food and attentive service. Try the Eggs Chesapeake!
Brandon DugginsJune 15, 2015
raw bar is awesome 1/2 off for happy hour and late nighy
Tom M.December 16, 2016
Love it here, cold beer and oysters
George FotopoulosDecember 25, 2018
Sit at the bar and enjoy everything
Mara HübschnerOctober 31, 2013
Gotta love the happy hour! Equal tourists and locals... great sushi!
Korinne M JackmanMarch 16, 2015
The seafood, the bartenders, and the servers are outstanding!
Roly TorresNovember 16, 2015
Dine with the presidents, this place has been around since Andrew Jackson. Fantastic happy hour!
Kevin ZhangApril 23, 2015
After 3pm get the Orca Platter ! 1/2 off ! Its epic!
Arne RomboutsSeptember 12, 2015
The bar is a monument, good barfood!
Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011
Favorite place to eat in D.C. Best. Oysters. Ever. The strawberry basil lemonade is outstanding as well.
Viraj PatelSeptember 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Go for a Bloody Maryland. Love the shrimp. Bask in the DCness of the moment.
Adrienne MDecember 20, 2014
Thank god the kitchen is open late...some of us need serious food past 11pm!
Sean HackbarthAugust 12, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The back bar is the best, especially if you have an AT&T phone because there's no signal back there. Peace and quiet.
Leslie CarboneFebruary 21, 2013
When they have them, the Kusshi oysters are fantastic--just briny enough but slightly sweet too.
Will PereiraMay 23, 2017
Good food and nice place
PaulineApril 1, 2015
1/2 off oysters after 11pm!
Christine SignoriJune 13, 2013
Try the Atlantic Salmon Salad - A little skimpy on the salmon for the price but delicious

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