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Baby Wale

Baby Wale

American Restaurant$$$$
Mount Vernon Square, Washington
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    The experts at Washington Post and Eater recommend this place
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    Kimberly D.
    "Filipino spring rolls and prosciutto pizza 😍😍😍😍"(2 Tips)
    Robb F.
    "... “porcupine”; roast chicken for two; lobster roll with French fries;..."(4 Tips)
    Rosie H.
    "And some of the best spring rolls I have ever had."(4 Tips)
    Chris P.
    "I recommend the Grilled Gruyere Cheese and Smithfield Ham Sandwich!"(3 Tips)
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  • Washington Post
    Washington PostOctober 5, 2013
    Sietsema: Every $7 bowl of soup is a score. Chicken for two is roasted to order (requires 45 mins). Brined in garlic, thyme, black peppercorns and lemon peel, the three-pounder makes fabulous eating. Read more
  • Ahmet C.
    Ahmet CinarNovember 1, 2014
    If you feel like going to Brooklyn style avant garde restaurant in Washington Dc, this is the place. One of the most genuine menus I have ever seen. Very good wine selection!
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff MervoshMay 6, 2014
    The roasted chicken is cooked to a crisp and practically falls off the bone. It is incredible. To top it off, the arugula it comes with is bathed in delicious chicken fat. Get it and enjoy.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 6, 2014
    Baby Wale is a more casual place serving up dishes like pupusas and a fine roast chicken. Baby Wale has an eye-catching design from Edit Lab at Streetsense.
  • Robb F.
    Robb FitzsimmonsDecember 22, 2014
    Washingtonian says don't miss: Heirloom-tomato salad; Gruyère-and-tomato grilled cheese; mozzarella “porcupine”; roast chicken for two; lobster roll with French fries; Filipino-style spring rolls.
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    B HuttonSeptember 14, 2013
    No cocktail list yet but helpful bartenders will willingly interview you about your taste preferences and craft something amazing for you. Fantastic first impression! Welcome to the 'hood Baby Whale!
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WisemanSeptember 29, 2018
    Cool space, cool posters. Good drinks. Fun fact: this place is named for DC rapper Wale’s small child
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    Leigh ArscottFebruary 13, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    The cocktails are so good and change with each season. All the food I’ve tried is super tasty, too.
  • Nora L.heart icon on user image
    Nora LivengoodSeptember 7, 2014
    Very cute inside, with an impressive selection for such a small kitchen. The Filipino-style spring rolls are especially great.
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PhanMay 22, 2016
    The Salami Pizza was so good we got two. I recommend the Grilled Gruyere Cheese and Smithfield Ham Sandwich!
  • Gabriela S.
    Gabriela SchneiderApril 6, 2014
    Felt lucky to savor Power's sensational soup without a white tablecloth experience. Don't be fooled by simple title "celery root" -silken broth tastes like lobster carpaccio
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    Behrad EatsFebruary 6, 2014
    The Prosciutto Pizza is pretty delicious, good for an appetizer or entree.
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    Behrad EatsFebruary 6, 2014
    Highly recommend the Duck Confit Cassoulet-style!
  • Trevor M.heart icon on user image
    Trevor MMay 5, 2015
    Meatballs at $14 were quite tasty but kinda a small meal. Watermelon radishes in the salad were very unique!
  • Rosie H.heart icon on user image
    Rosie HendersonFebruary 28, 2014
    Great wine! Amazing service! And some of the best spring rolls I have ever had.
  • Norm S.
    Norm SunAugust 31, 2013
    Try the tomato and arugula salad. It's simple, fresh, and incredibly delicious.
  • John C.
    John CicconeSeptember 27, 2013
    The new best bar in Shaw with great small plates and sandwiches.
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FredericksDecember 28, 2014
    Great bar scene. Friendly bartenders and patrons.
  • Angie H.heart icon on user image
    Angie HarmonNovember 28, 2015
    A mess. Brought wrong beer. Salad overdressed, and somehow they didn't have roasted chicken...on a Saturday dinner service...for the first table.
  • Jennifer S.
    Jennifer SwalwellAugust 31, 2013
    Heirloom tomatoes and other sammy options for vegetarians.
  • Audrey C.
    Audrey ChangSeptember 8, 2013
    Roasted chicken for two = worth the wait
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    Dan DuckwitzOctober 4, 2014
    Knocked my beer over, bartender replaced said amount of beer, coming back
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    morgFebruary 19, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The Ramen is surprisingly good
  • Roger D.heart icon on user image
    Roger DashFebruary 1, 2015
    Service was slow but the pork rib is WORTH THE WAIT.
  • Alyssa Z.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa ZhuDecember 20, 2015
    Extremely slow service... Be prepared for a long dinner. The food is just okay but the atmosphere and decor is relaxing and quite beautiful
  • Kimberly D.
    Kimberly DiazDecember 8, 2013
    Filipino spring rolls and prosciutto pizza 😍😍😍😍
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    AuntJennySeptember 8, 2015
    Good pizza... Super trendy
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    arishApril 18, 2014
    avoid the pizza. mine was burnt, flavorless and didn't have shittakes (apparently they cldnt add mushrooms b/c they were being saved for the mushroom fettuccini)
  • Michael T.
    Michael TSeptember 11, 2013
    No vegetarian options besides salad and fried cheese.
  • Alexis F.
    Alexis FabbriAugust 31, 2013
    Charred tomato soup
  • Jennifer S.
    Jennifer SwalwellSeptember 7, 2013
    It takes 50 minutes+ for food to arrive. Starving...
  • Ania B.
    Ania BacaOctober 12, 2013
    Long wait. Average food and drinks.
  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HazelkornJanuary 29, 2015
    Slow service and mediocre food.
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