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Old Ebbitt Grill
American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
This American restaurant is famous for their oysters. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Great service and the happy hour with half off fresh seafood can't be beat! Plus, the bartender's mix delicious Bloody Mary's!
Aroon SharmaJanuary 20, 2014The bar area is great! There's a little private area that's good for large groups!
Mike ConwaySeptember 11, 2013One of my favorite places in the entire District. Good food, great atmosphere
Kristine Andrade-San JoseFebruary 4, 2014great bourbon walnut pie with vanila ice cream and caramel sauce on the side! mm-mmm!
Boon KohJuly 15, 2017Oysters are $18 for a dozen, half price during happy hour. Although fresh, they lack taste and flavour.
- David CostSeptember 17, 2016Bourbon Walnut Chocolate Pie + glass of Basil Hayden = Perfect Dessert/Nitecap
Don't get a table sit at the bar and ask for Michael. Have a strawberry basil lemon aid. You will thank me later.
suzanne stouteApril 15, 2013U Must have the artichoke and crab dip and any of their Fabius house cocktails!
Whitney QuickApril 12, 2012Sat at one of the bars to eat bc the wait was over an hour. Steve was the best - super friendly and entertaining!
Oyster happy hour is a GREAT deal. Also try Jonah crab.
Domingos RobinsonJanuary 3, 2012Make a reservation if you plan on doing lunch or dinner during prime times. It can be a mad house but it's excellent.
Claire McDonoughApril 22, 2017Avoid like the plague during tourist season. Otherwise September through March great for drinks and oysters at the bar.
BC 😎🎶December 5, 2010The venue is humongous, drinks are nice and stiff and the food is beyond just good. The butternut squash ravioli is to die for!
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.
Job ForceFebruary 9, 2012Lots of meetings there and good times too! We're in there at least 2 or 3 times a month!
Washington PostApril 10, 2014The balanced, sweet, salty and briny quality of the oysters are a big draw to this mainstay D.C. restaurant. Read more
Brian CurtisMarch 21, 2013Busy place better make a reservation! Great food and service and history!!
Adrienne MDecember 20, 2014Thank god the kitchen is open late...some of us need serious food past 11pm!
Go for a Bloody Maryland. Love the shrimp. Bask in the DCness of the moment.
Roly TorresNovember 16, 2015Dine with the presidents, this place has been around since Andrew Jackson. Fantastic happy hour!
Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011Favorite place to eat in D.C. Best. Oysters. Ever. The strawberry basil lemonade is outstanding as well.
Heather FinkApril 27, 2012This is one of my favorite places, best oysters, lobster special, pie, and martinis
Leslie CarboneFebruary 21, 2013When they have them, the Kusshi oysters are fantastic--just briny enough but slightly sweet too.
The back bar is the best, especially if you have an AT&T phone because there's no signal back there. Peace and quiet.
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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 (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
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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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