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Sixth Engine
(Now Closed)American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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Farro Salad is delicious & surprisingly filling. Great option for a light dinner.
Behrad EatsSeptember 21, 2014The Bacon Cheeseburger here is the real deal! Smoked cheddar, Tillamook cheddar, barbeque sauce, pickles, fried onions, & sesame brioche.
- Get the fried chicken sandwich with fries. Trust me, it's worth it!
Washington PostSeptember 23, 2014This handsomely preppy watering hole occupies the historic Engine Co. No. 6, offering a good selection of beers, some inventive cocktails and a large sidewalk patio. Read more
- Behrad EatsSeptember 21, 2014The Baked Mac & Cheese with a Parmesan cheese crust is a must have side item! Crunchy, cheesy and delicious!
- The Schnitzel Mac & Cheese is delicious, as are the beer-battered cheese curds!!
Alex PopovaAugust 24, 2015Go to neighborhood place for awesome cocktails and burgers. Sit outside if the weather is nice.
Trish RodriguezAugust 30, 2015Great service and the bartender made the most amazing drinks! Sit outside and enjoy:)
Affinia Hotel CollectionFebruary 19, 2014Located two blocks from The Verizon Center, Sixth Engine combines modern interpretations of classic American fare, nestled in the historic ambiance of DC's oldest firehouse.
Richard McIlraithApril 6, 2014Ask for a waitress called Susan if she is still there - super friendly, honest and helpful. Entres are very large serving sizes. The duck appetiser was amazing!!
Kettelyne Sabrina JozilOctober 12, 2015Service was great however if you are a Vegan there is VERY limited options for brunch. Literally EVERYTHING was pork...bacon, ham, pork belly. I hope they start to consider their non-meat eaters.- DoubleDeuceMarch 3, 2015Fantastic brunch service. Our server was on top of everything. It has an awkward ambiance but the service was well worth many more visits from me.
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 12, 2014The Bitches Say: A+ for great attentive service, impeccable food, and fabulous ambiance and décor. The Bitches Awarded Sixth Engine with the Best Casual Brunch and Best Pancakes awards for 2013!
Laura CFebruary 16, 2013Fun, unique spot. Get a side of hashbrowns at brunch and at dinner don't skip the truffle mac. But this place is seriously lacking in vegetarian options at all times of day.. Disappointing.
Ask for Hilary when you're at the bar. If she's not there, ask the manager to phone her at home and come in. She's the best bartender there.
Love the cocktails and the patio. If you're having dinner, try to sit upstairs. We're regulars!
RyanMay 10, 2018Overall good exp but beware that they change HH menus regularly and charge you full price if you happen to order off an old menu. I asked about it and got a "sorry" but nothing taken off the bill.
When one asks for extra crispy bacon, the kitchen complies. Also, get onion rings.
JessicaApril 14, 2013Brunch outside! Get the pot of french press coffee. Cocktails are strong - bloody Maria!
Nicole StahleckerFebruary 8, 2016Kale salad is great! The buckwheat pancakes are some of the best I've ever had
Great bar and cocktails. Always good and tasty food. Friendly local scene.- Best whole wheat chocolate chip pancakes in the city!! Bottomless mimosas too!!
Andrew MarshallJune 13, 2015Amazing burger, great apps. Beer menu is a little lacking but acceptable
Katherine Kennedy AllenSeptember 13, 2012Mac and cheese is a must and absolutely finish with the fritters- best dessert in dc!
Their weekend brunch is SO GREAT, plus awesome service. The new chorizo dish is amazing.
Great bourbon drinks. Donato and Brock are amazing bartenders.
Go for the cocktails, have food if you're hungry. Really nice bartenders
Jay HamiltonMarch 18, 2012Fantastic! Soon the outside will be open and watch out. It will be off the charts.
Eric WilliamsJanuary 5, 2014The beef hash with 62 degree egg is this man's idea of a brunch benchmark. Deeelectable!
Michael SingletaryAugust 22, 2014Old menu was way better. Ingredients seem low quality for the price. Cocktails are good. Ask for the (now off menu) Refreshment to drink.
This place is a little pricey, but the duck confit scrapple is worth it
Treva BarnesAugust 18, 2013The smoked beef has is great. The duck confeit scraple left lots to be desired.
Jamie FanciulliJune 26, 2016Such a fun and unique spot with a lot of history. The outdoor patio is great for a date or dinner with friends. Try any of the homemade pastas
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–1:30 AM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:30 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:30 AM
(202) 506-2455
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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