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Old Ebbitt Grill

Old Ebbitt Grill

American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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    This American restaurant is famous for their crab cakes. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Nate R.
    "Try the eggs chesapeake, they're outstanding!"(15 Tips)
    Sabrina Z.
    "Late night oyster happy hour from 11-close is the best in the city!"(10 Tips)
    Michelle S.
    "Orca platter 1/2 price during happy hour, great deal!"(9 Tips)
    Eric A.
    "The Trout Parmesan is huge…but delicious!"(9 Tips)
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  • Joan P.
    Joan ParkMarch 23, 2015
    a DC classic but food was nothing special. the crab cake benedict is your best bet.
  • Riley L.
    Riley LynchDecember 1, 2013
    Try the Blackened Steak Wedge Salad
  • CopperBeauty
    CopperBeautyOctober 29, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Order the Trout Parmesan followed with the chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert - you won't be disappointed
  • Robin W.heart icon on user image
    Robin WulffOctober 7, 2016
    The oysters.
  • Jewel S.
    Jewel SmithNovember 16, 2013
    Try the Eggs Chesapeake for brunch! 😋
  • OMAR M.
    OMAR MukhareshNovember 17, 2014
    I love burgers but I must settle for fish these days
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KruseDecember 16, 2011
    Try the oysters!! In my opinion they are the best in DC!
  • Bandar E.
    Bandar El-EitaSeptember 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    There are quite a few bars if you just want to grab lunch usually no need to wait for a table
  • Maria Cristina M.heart icon on user image
    Everything was great!!!
  • Morten F.heart icon on user image
    Morten FruensgaardJune 24, 2023
    Foods and selection of beverages
  • Clau R.heart icon on user image
    Clau RNovember 13, 2014
    Great oyster selection!!
  • Samuel M.
    Samuel MingoAugust 25, 2015
    Grits and shrimp!
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AmbjornOctober 12, 2016
    Go for the oyster happy hour...
  • Jessica L.heart icon on user image
    Jessica LakeMarch 8, 2019
    1/2 off Oysters for Happy Hour!
  • Erica H.heart icon on user image
    Erica HallApril 1, 2016
    Blood Orange Refresher - delicious
  • Josei ==> @ShoesNFood w.heart icon on user image
    Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.comApril 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    1/2 off raw bar after 11. Late night gem!
  • Monique M.
    Monique MalabetNovember 21, 2012
    Appetizer: Crab Dip it's the Best!!
  • Run G.
    Run GanSeptember 15, 2012
    Try the Seafood Jambalaya! It's the best!
  • Diedra F.heart icon on user image
    Diedra FahrnerSeptember 3, 2013
    Great Atmosphere!!! Great Food!!!
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HillDecember 30, 2014
    Great pasta and crab cakes
  • Panorama Drew E.heart icon on user image
    Panorama Drew EdwardsAugust 30, 2015
    Everything
  • ShannonRenee M.
    ShannonRenee Mouton GrayNovember 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Pecan Pie - Delicious
  • Douglas O.
    Douglas OSeptember 19, 2011
    Book on opentable, blondie dessert and peanut butter pie is amazing !
  • Colleen S.heart icon on user image
    Best Reuben Sandwich I EVER had!!!
  • Anderson D.heart icon on user image
    Anderson DonasOctober 6, 2013
    Try the ravioli, delicious!
  • Angelica P.
    Angelica PandoSeptember 5, 2011
    Best bartender, great oysters, chill atmosphere. A+
  • Devin L.heart icon on user image
    Devin LussierJune 22, 2013
    A reminder that they know who dines here...
  • Debi R.heart icon on user image
    Debi RaymondMay 18, 2013
    Best crab cakes & asparagus salad ever!!!
  • Maria N.heart icon on user image
    Maria NelsonJuly 29, 2017
    Crab cakes are to die for
  • Kevin D.
    Kevin DoughertyJuly 28, 2009
    Go to Old Ebbitt Grill, grab a seat at the bar, and order up their raw oysters and a cold Stella to complement the oysters. It's all Good!
  • Ekaterina N.heart icon on user image
    Ekaterina NJanuary 3, 2015
    Atmosphere and bar food
  • Stephanie M.
    Stephanie MMay 3, 2015
    Crab cakes
  • Rey A.heart icon on user image
    Rey AguirreApril 26, 2014
    I am on abstinence when it comes to drinking alcohol. Thank God , Amen.
  • Ramansyah A.heart icon on user image
    Ramansyah AnwarJuly 26, 2015
    Eggs Chesapeake very good
  • Bridget
    BridgetApril 10, 2013
    Reservations are a must. Tourist season = don't bother!
  • Donna B.heart icon on user image
    Donna BachandSeptember 10, 2018
    Order the scallops...
  • Maria I.heart icon on user image
    Maria IribarrenSeptember 26, 2014
    The burgers are really good!
  • Kimberly V.
    Kimberly VanJanuary 12, 2011
    Try their chocolate chip bread pudding! It is one of the best I have ever had.
  • A B.
    A BCMarch 12, 2014
    The grilled pizza is terrible. Way too salty. The Walrus burger on the hand is amazing. Go for it.
  • Sarah O.heart icon on user image
    Sarah OMay 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't have time to wait? Grab a seat at the bar. They have a full service menu there.
  • Igor' D.heart icon on user image
    Igor' DanchenkoNovember 26, 2015
    The walrus's head)
  • Will L.
    Will LonghiniAugust 1, 2013
    Order the Strawberry Basil Lemonade.
  • Kathryne S.
    Kathryne ShellerNovember 8, 2011
    Great food and a lot of history - Robert E. Lee used to eat here.
  • Mark
    MarkApril 21, 2013
    Crab cakes are superb, the trout parmesan was ok.
  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HazelkornDecember 8, 2015
    Great food and service.
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CroninAugust 30, 2015
    Crab cakes and raw oysters galore!
  • Brian L.
    Brian LokkerFebruary 23, 2013
    Try the Trout Parmesan - delicious!
  • Sean H.heart icon on user image
    Sean HackbarthMarch 16, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    For an escape from mobile phone service visit the back bar. No AT&T signal.
  • Justen
    JustenSeptember 15, 2018
    Late night happy hour 👌🏾
  • John H.
    John HamiltonJanuary 18, 2014
    The crab cakes are delicious!
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