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Contemporary eatery for American fare, featuring an open kitchen, a bar, and patio seating.
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Address: 99 Market Square SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 916-5996
Website: http://www.thegrilldc.com/
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Reviews
Daria Shulishova
My friend and I had a wonderful experience – we ordered burgers and they were perfect! We substituted fries for green beans and mushrooms and absolutely loved them. Our drinks were served promptly and food was served quickly. Our waitress was very attentive and polite. Lovely ambiance, too. I look forward to being back!
… moreJoanne McCoy
The restaurant was lovely and our server Camry was amazing . The dirty martini was immaculately made!!! Some of the food was just ok mainly the appetizers , but the steak was cooked nicely but needed a bit more seasoning. All in all I would recommend this place for a cute date night or outing .
… moreChristopher Wanamaker
I was very disappointed with my experience at The Grill. While we were seated quickly, the service throughout the meal was extremely poor. Our waitress took an unusually long time just to get our drink orders, brought out random plates (only some people at the table received them), and then finally took our food order. We had ordered appetizers (crab deviled eggs and fried calamari) but for some reason these didn’t arrive until the main meals came out, nearly 25 minutes later. To make matters worse, my wife’s meal was completely forgotten and had to be brought out separately after the rest of us were already eating.
The food itself was underwhelming. The chicken sandwich lacked flavor and felt incomplete. I ordered a burger that came with an odd sweet spread that did not work at all. My son did enjoy his Caesar salad, but the lobster roll was practically inedible. No one at the table could eat it and I contemplated sending it back through by this pointed I just wanted to hurry up and leave. The only highlight of the meal was the herb French fries, which were actually quite good.
The service did not improve as the meal went on. The waitress only returned to our table once (to bring my wife’s late meal) and after that, we waited an unnecessarily long time for our check. I am not sure that the check was correct or not but after over an hour and 15 minutes I was ready to leave.
The atmosphere was great though and I enjoyed the decor and vibe of the place, however, that was about it.
Overall, between the poor service, multiple mistakes, and disappointing food, this was not a positive dining experience. With so many excellent restaurants in Washington, D.C., I would recommend trying somewhere else.
… moreThe food itself was underwhelming. The chicken sandwich lacked flavor and felt incomplete. I ordered a burger that came with an odd sweet spread that did not work at all. My son did enjoy his Caesar salad, but the lobster roll was practically inedible. No one at the table could eat it and I contemplated sending it back through by this pointed I just wanted to hurry up and leave. The only highlight of the meal was the herb French fries, which were actually quite good.
The service did not improve as the meal went on. The waitress only returned to our table once (to bring my wife’s late meal) and after that, we waited an unnecessarily long time for our check. I am not sure that the check was correct or not but after over an hour and 15 minutes I was ready to leave.
The atmosphere was great though and I enjoyed the decor and vibe of the place, however, that was about it.
Overall, between the poor service, multiple mistakes, and disappointing food, this was not a positive dining experience. With so many excellent restaurants in Washington, D.C., I would recommend trying somewhere else.
Tom Thomas
Disappointing. Really thoguht it would be better. First issue is that the ‘happy hour’ menu was only available at the bar and the bar was full. Menu prices were 50% more when seated. I dont think our server really listened as multiple times we asked for things, and had to ask at least twice. Also, food was meh. Not worth the price. And this is the bacon on the bacon burger. Now, I will say the manager was nearby ans heard my complaining to my wife, and she brought out real bacon. But this was the standard?
… moreM R
Wonderful food, served around 5pm too as the restaurant was just getting busy. All our food was served hot and really good. Burger and Pavlova were terrific. Overall good service, good atmosphere. Only downside was the heat in the room despite outdoor temps in the 20s. It was just too hot. Many around us were peeling off jackets, sweaters, pull overs, just to get cooler. No idea about the available parking in and around the Wharf where The Grill is located. Like all of D.C., there’s no where to park.
… moreM Myers-Smalls
I stopped by The Grill at the Harbor while visiting The Wharf, craving a good steak. I ordered the New York Strip, cooked medium-well, and while the price was steep at $51, I was really in the mood for steak, so I went for it.
The ambience was very nice relaxed and upscale without being too formal. The crowd was minimal, which made for a quiet dining experience. My server was polite.
The steak itself was good, though not necessarily memorable for the price point. That said, this seems like a great spot for drinks at the bar especially if you’re already walking around The Wharf and looking for a place to unwind.
Overall, I’d recommend this spot more for cocktails and atmosphere than for the food alone unless you’re really craving steak like I was.
… moreThe ambience was very nice relaxed and upscale without being too formal. The crowd was minimal, which made for a quiet dining experience. My server was polite.
The steak itself was good, though not necessarily memorable for the price point. That said, this seems like a great spot for drinks at the bar especially if you’re already walking around The Wharf and looking for a place to unwind.
Overall, I’d recommend this spot more for cocktails and atmosphere than for the food alone unless you’re really craving steak like I was.
Clayton Bigsby
This was a great establishment. The food was excellent as well as the the service. Our waitress Taylor was awesome she check on us periodically and was very friendly. Very nice restaurant and the host was also very friendly getting us to our seats. I would recommend giving this restaurant a try if you are in the area.
… moreTam Tamm
The steak was amazing, but the half chicken was a bit on the dry side. If you cover your baked chicken with a lid or foil longer to soak all the juices is what makes it more tender. But if baked w no lid the whole time comes out dry. Or invest in a Rotisserie oven. But everything else and the drinks were amazing 4 star. And 5 star for service!
… moreNina Staats
We loved our dinner here. Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere and the food was wonderful. We decided to both do the ribeye tasting menu and we really enjoyed each course, especially the steak.
For all the food you get it’s a great deal. I enjoyed sampling all the mini appetizers and thought it was a special dining experience.
We sat outside and loved the water view.
I Would like to add every person who worked here that we talked to (hostess, our server, etc) was extremely welcoming and professional and added to our time here.
As someone who uses google reviews often to decide where to eat, personally I think this restaurant should have higher reviews than the 4.1 they have now. It’s worth going to if you want to have a special meal. Thanks for making my birthday meal special ☺️
… moreFor all the food you get it’s a great deal. I enjoyed sampling all the mini appetizers and thought it was a special dining experience.
We sat outside and loved the water view.
I Would like to add every person who worked here that we talked to (hostess, our server, etc) was extremely welcoming and professional and added to our time here.
As someone who uses google reviews often to decide where to eat, personally I think this restaurant should have higher reviews than the 4.1 they have now. It’s worth going to if you want to have a special meal. Thanks for making my birthday meal special ☺️
Nicole Hutchison
The Grill was recommended to us by the concierge at our hotel and the meal was PHENOMENAL
caramelized onion dip + homemade chips ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (I could eat a gallon of this!!)
clam chowder ⭐⭐⭐⭐
house salad ⭐⭐⭐⭐
shrimp linguini with pesto cream ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (the homemade pasta tastes like Nonna’s!!!)
sorbet + ice cream flight ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (the vanilla bean ice cream was my favorite)
Our server, Enrique, provided outstanding service with his warm personality and bright smile. He answered all our questions and really enjoyed a quiet, leisurely dinner on a Monday night.
The restaurant space is beautiful and welcoming, plus the waterfront is spectacular at sunset!!!
… morecaramelized onion dip + homemade chips ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (I could eat a gallon of this!!)
clam chowder ⭐⭐⭐⭐
house salad ⭐⭐⭐⭐
shrimp linguini with pesto cream ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (the homemade pasta tastes like Nonna’s!!!)
sorbet + ice cream flight ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (the vanilla bean ice cream was my favorite)
Our server, Enrique, provided outstanding service with his warm personality and bright smile. He answered all our questions and really enjoyed a quiet, leisurely dinner on a Monday night.
The restaurant space is beautiful and welcoming, plus the waterfront is spectacular at sunset!!!