Make a reservation in advance if you're coming on a weekend for dinner. This is a busy place, but is really worth the planning. I loved their crab cakes, and everyone else in my party love this place.
If you're having trouble getting dinnerreservations and your schedule allows, try for lunch. We were seated within five minutes on the day of the Easter Egg Roll. Delicious drinks & food.
One of my best meals in DC. Very attentive staff. Excellent Mussels. From the location and decor I expected this to be an expensivedinner stop but was pleasantly surprised at my tab.
One of the oldest restaurant in D.C. The decor is nice and fresh oysters are excellent. Moderately priced. I recommend making a reservation; this place is always busy.
Old school DC spot. The place is massive (still want to make a reservation) with 4 bars. They’ll shake your martinis table side. Oysters, crab & artichoke dip and Caesar to start. Veal chop for a main
Omg! The crab and artichoke dip is out of this world. Also the pan seared Atlantic salmon my husband loved! Highly recommend. Not so much the cream brûlée. But heard the peanut butter pie is great!
The oyster variety was fabulous to try! The restaurant was packed and a little noisy but the service was great and the bar is great! If you want a nice atmosphere then this is the place. Worth the wai
Beef steak tomatoes with pears & yogurt starter was refreshing. The bruschetta was highly recommended! We also tried the crab cake, French toast, and the fried green tomatoes! Good food & big portions
A very decent and classic American restaurant close to the White House. I tried the crab cake Benedicts with their home fries which smell sososo great! Nice breakfast before the White House tour.
Oysters for sure. Blue crab pasta is to die for!!! Hubby had the meatloaf and said, hands down, “best meatloaf ever.” Definitely make a reservation or be prepared to wait an hour+.
We have a family tradition: the day after Thanksgiving we have lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill. We love the history of the place, and the significance of the location. Plus: the food is pretty great!
Hands down, my favorite place in town. Love their food and the oyster happy hours. Book in advance for the evening! Big parties are welcome there, but it's not a perfect choice for those, we tried.
Friendly, efficient bartenders and staff. Great for late night. This is where all the other DC servers and bartenders come, so you know it must be good!
This place is so good. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. Everything I've ever had is absolutely delicious. It's also reasonably priced.
The wings are really good. They aren't necessarily buffalo or hot wings but they have a lot of flavor and may make you sweat and will make your tongue sensitive but if you like wings you'll like these
The crab cakes are excellent. Also enjoyed the clam chowder. However the ambience is it strongest point! Come on, less than 2 blocks from the White House!
Stately place, great atmosphere, excellent bartender, great food. Recommended to me by a Secret Service guy & he was spot on. Ducked in to avoid storm & missed being struck my lightning by 30 mins.
Mad Men feel, Old Washington Congressman feel, Dark, just found out every president since 1856 has been here, Crab Cake (which buy the way, was mostly lump crab, AMAZING!)
A DC institution. Oysters for life! Close to the Mall and gets crowded so reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, but you can usually drop in late night for a spot at the bar.
The oysters were great the crab and spinach dip was awesome! Mussels are delicious and they give you a large amount. Crab cakes were good and you must try the casanelloa de Casa, amazing! Get dessert
The OysterStew was quite delicious, and my mother really enjoyed her jumbo lump crab cake. Trout was just ok. Of course, the atmosphere is the real pull of this place:) Been around since 1856.
Known for their seafood, the crab omelet was great, but I also enjoyed the Cubano Sandwich! Fast and friendly service, but when it's busy you know when they want you to go asap...
Can be a bit of a wait but you can put your name down and walk around. Crab cakes are so good. Their pina colada is great. Oatmeal cookiealcoholic drink is also great.
Don't be put off by a long wait for a table. They'll give you a device to tell you when your table is ready and just head to one of their 3 bars and get the pre-dinner drinks started.
Korean tacos are delicious! Handful of draft beers to choose from. Most foods I tried here are delicious. Friendly, helpful staff. Open late (2am) and close to White House. Doesn't disappoint. Trust;)
Artichoke dip, crab cakes, raw oysters... Old Ebbitt never disappoints. Dinnerreservations are best on weekends and near holidays. Worth the wait if you choose to wait at one of the bars.
Known for the best raw bar and its half price M-Th 3-6. Check weekend times. The cheese plate is fantastic. 4 cheesesbrie to blue, a strawberry jam that incredible. Too bad don't bottle I asked.
Washington, DC’s oldest saloon full of history. Try the Crab and Artichoke Dip, Cannelloni di Casa, or ParmesanShrimpCaesar Wrap - all are excellent lunch choices. 자세히 보기
Food is always amazing. Have brunch and enjoy a piece of history. Someone very important once sat where you are sitting. Lucky you. Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington DC.
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.
The place had an hour to hour & half wait for a table, but you can eat in the bar. The bartenders were fantastic great drinks (see the pic). Even with the crowd, they provided excellent service.
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.
Traditional DC power scene. Eat at one of the two bars. The bar in the back is better. More traditional. Oysters were great. Pasta with sausage and lobster pot pie were very good.
Established in the first half of the nineteenth century, this restaurant is still a gem. Open until late, so you can have drinks in the city and then stop for a bite.
Get the special Bloody Mary with the shrimpdressing. Great oysters always (check the annual Oysterfestival). Country hambreakfast with fried green tomatoes - welcome start.
The original old ebbitt was my parents' favorite place in the 70s! They assure me that the burgers are just as amazing now as they were then. I recommend the "good burger"!
Oldest dining saloon in DC. Across from White House. American Fare. Largest selection of oysters in DC. Open daily-breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night.