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Old Ebbitt Grill
American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
The oysters at Old Ebbitt Grill is a can't miss
"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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652 Tips and reviewsFilter:
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- chesapeake
- good for groups
- good for dates
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Michael IveyAugust 4, 2010Vegetarians: veggie linguine, and any burger can be a boca. Lots of fish if you do that.UpvoteDownvote
Ryan AstonJuly 21, 2010Busiest bar in DC, late night oyster specials. Do it if you're DowntownUpvote3Downvote
Meagan O'DanielAugust 3, 2010The Cheese Platter makes for a great starter OR an afternoon snack.UpvoteDownvote
Margaret Ann makes the Grant Room even better. Awesome bartender!!!Upvote1Downvote
Jess WalshAugust 1, 2011Dont get the Cesar salad you have to chop it yourself. Chicken rosa is good but super spicy!UpvoteDownvote
See Andrea & Dre @ the main bar. They're the best bartenders in OE.Upvote2Downvote
Corner bar Tues-Fri, Main Bar on Sun, Mon!UpvoteDownvote
Bobby MMarch 30, 2011Raw bar happy hr from 11-1 nightly... very nice for us restraunt workersUpvoteDownvote
Delicious oysters and the crab dip melts in your mouth!UpvoteDownvote
lauri parrottDecember 10, 2015Pasta was not cooked , actually was hard ... Overall setting was enjoyableUpvoteDownvote
Jessy BeeDecember 14, 2013Eh, one of those over hyped places. Mediocre food that's over priced. Terrible service from the greeting staff to the waiter. Go once just to say you did, but never come back.Upvote1Downvote
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Oldest dining saloon in DC. Across from White House. American...(Show more)
Open until 10:00 PM (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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- 8.0
"I love this place so much - such great decor, but SUCH a bar. Great brunch and my favorite chili of anywhere!"
JL - 7.5
"AMAZING bottomless brunch. Great vibes, venue, food, and service. Drinks are amazing too!! Perfect place for a group brunch"
Hanna Christian - 8.8
"The creamed corn is amazing and the S'mores shake is delicious!"
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- 8.7
"Tons of history here. The house looks amazing and the grounds are so well kept."
Karen - 9.4
"Tall AF! 🙈 enjoy the green areas around it. View and refreshing weather is a highlight."
Yasaman Mahdian - 9.0
"My absolute favorite spot. They make the best old fashions and they have the best brussels sprouts recipe."
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