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Marvin

Marvin

(Now Closed)
Bar, Southern Food Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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  • Lorynheart icon on user image
    LorynFebruary 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    You've gotta go on Mondays when DJ Stylus is spinning. also, try the shrimp and grits!
  • Carl G.
    Carl GieringerFebruary 19, 2012
    Best roof-deck bar in DC.
  • Mike K.heart icon on user image
    Mike KlempererAugust 7, 2014
    Nice big rooftop
  • Diana G.heart icon on user image
    Diana GalvisMarch 8, 2015
    Hip hop + drinks
  • Tamara M.
    Tamara McNairAugust 11, 2013
    Chicken and waffles for brunch.
  • Jeff W.
    Jeff WeinsteinDecember 5, 2011
    Perfect deck for spring and fall.
  • Shari S.
    Shari SteeleNovember 23, 2010
    First time here in a Monday... This DJ is so on Point... And the drinks are well poured...
  • Christopher W.
    Christopher WAugust 11, 2013
    The place to go when you're starvin
  • DJ Nyce
    DJ NyceJune 26, 2012
    Monday nights are for the real hip-hop heads.
  • ShannonRenee M.
    Upstairs bar is the place to hang.
  • Mike R.
    Mike ReidSeptember 27, 2012
    Nice chill spot.
  • Brandon L.
    Brandon LopezApril 20, 2013
    Chicken and Waffles 4 Life
  • TY H.
    TY HNovember 8, 2011
    Love the rooftop!! Cool scene
  • Emily E.
    Emily EganJanuary 20, 2014
    Lots of co-ed bathrooms.
  • Kim C.
    Kim CrutsMarch 19, 2011
    Best dirty martini I've ever had.
  • Karine T.
    Karine TraviesoJune 18, 2012
    You can dance, but inside.
  • Kristin L.
    Kristin LoBiondoSeptember 4, 2011
    Great music, but no dancing! On to the next place...
  • Harold C.
    Harold C.January 5, 2014
    Dark and stormy
  • Mil V.
    Mil VazquezMay 8, 2012
    Mondays = Jahsonic. A DC institution.
  • Heather G.
    Heather GeorgeApril 9, 2010
    Belgian brews on the roof- go mid-week when it's less crowded
  • Margot B.
    Margot BeauseyApril 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the Pumpkin Ravioli. You will not regret it!
  • Toneah L.
    Toneah LassanahFebruary 16, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Monday and Tuesday nights have the BEST DJs!
  • Stillsheart icon on user image
    StillsOctober 4, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the goat cheese croquettes!
  • Lady Glock
    Lady GlockJune 14, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the lamb. It's phenomenal.
  • Aseel
    AseelApril 19, 2010
    Fried Chicken, Waffles, Collard Greens. Mmm..Mmmm..Mmmmm. Read more
  • Candice B.
    Candice BarnesFebruary 6, 2011
    Try the Pimms Cup!
  • melanie s.
    melanie satoranMarch 6, 2010
    Go to Marvin for a manfest. The heated porch upstairs is where all the action is.
  • Jon C.
    Jon CaleyApril 9, 2012
    I think they forgot to put cheese on our cheese plate. TINY portions for $12.
  • Crystal D.
    Crystal DavisMarch 21, 2010
    Shrimp & Creamy Cheese Grits... AWESOME!
  • Sean F.
    Sean FitzpatrickNovember 25, 2009
    chicken fried steak and waffles are awesome!
  • Aymeril H.
    Aymeril HoangFebruary 24, 2010
    Waouh Marvin is awesome and the food excellent!
  • Puja V.
    Puja VyasJanuary 5, 2012
    Huevos Rancheros are not that good.
  • Emily D.
    Emily Diamond-FalkJune 5, 2011
    Only a few veggie options... No vegan. And no substitutions. Big spank for humanefoodfinder.
  • Max L.
    Max LockieAugust 22, 2010
    Bacon blue cheese mussels yall.
  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MMarch 6, 2011
    This tip is for Brian.
  • kimberly g.
    kimberly gainesFebruary 9, 2010
    Mmmmm...Sheldon nicknamed me Chicken and Waffles... can you figure out why?
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WhiteNovember 8, 2010
    Was decent circa winter '08, now seriously played out.
  • Synkami E.
    Synkami El'DiabloFebruary 7, 2010
    THE FRIES ARE KILLER
  • Santiago M.
    Santiago MereaJanuary 24, 2010
    Chicken and Waffles!!!
  • Detroit On Tap
    Detroit On TapAugust 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Party
  • Davey D.
    Davey DellisMay 2, 2010
    Ac is on unlike eatonville
  • Toneah L.
    Toneah LassanahJanuary 27, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Smoking on the roof!
  • Kitty H.
    Kitty HansenFebruary 22, 2010
    loooove marvin
  • Haynes D.
    Haynes DavidMarch 7, 2010
    Watch out
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