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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
+1 202 347 4800
site: Old Ebbitt Grill
#4 of 80 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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You won't find this place listed among the city's best culinary establishments, but you can bet it's included in every tour book. It's an institution. The original Old Ebbitt was established in 1856, at 14th and F streets, around the corner. The Grill moved to this location in 1980, bringing much of the old place with it. Among its artifacts are animal trophies bagged by Teddy Roosevelt, and Alexander Hamilton's wooden bears -- one with a secret compartment in which it's said he hid whiskey bottles from his wife. The Old Ebbitt is attractive, with Persian rugs strewn upon beautiful oak and marble floors, beveled mirrors, flickering gaslights, etched-glass panels, and paintings of Washington scenes. The long, dark mahogany Old Bar area emphasizes the men's saloon ambience.Tourists and office people fill the Ebbitt during the day, but flirting singles take it over at night. You'll always have to wait for a table if you don't reserve ahead. The waiters are friendly and professional in a programmed sort of way; service could be faster. Menus change daily but always include certain favorites: burgers, trout Parmesan (Virginia trout dipped in egg batter and Parmesan cheese, flash fried), crab cakes, and oysters -- Old Ebbitt's raw bar is its saving grace when all else fails; the Washington Post food critic has claimed that this is the best raw bar in town, and that's saying something. Aside from the fresh oysters, the tastiest dishes are usually the seasonal ones; fresh ingredients make all the difference. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Breakfast $8.95-$10; brunch $9.95-$16; lunch main courses $11-$15 (as much as $25 when crab cakes are on the menu); dinner main courses $14-$21 (again, up to $25 for crab cakes); burgers and sandwiches $7.95-$13; raw bar $8.95-$19,M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

Metro: McPherson Square or Metro Center

Area

Between F and G Sts

Parking

Valet

Hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-1am; Sat-Sun 8:30am-1am; (bar open until 2am Sun-Thurs, 3am Fri-Sat)

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