Neighborhood Eats: Old Ebbitt Grill

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Ann Limpert , Sara Levine

Old Ebbitt Grill

675 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-347-4801

Cuisines:
Seafood, American, Modern

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Metro Center

Price Range:
Moderate

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Recommended

Special Features:
Late Night, Party Space, Weekend Brunch, Kid Friendly

Parking:
Valet

Website:
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Best Dishes
Raw bar selections such as oysters, littleneck clams, shrimp, crab claws, and lobster; wings; crab-and-artichoke dip; burger; crab-cake sandwich; cheese plate.

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Photograph by Scott Suchman.

Photograph by Scott Suchman.

A hundred yards from the White House, this 152-year-old institution has been a favorite of several Presidents. We hope they ordered the oysters—they’re some of the best in town. Multitiered raw-bar platters—with a selection of cool, creamy oysters as well as littleneck clams, jumbo shrimp, crab claws, and lobster—are fun for sharing, even more so during the early-bird and late-night happy hours when most raw-bar items are half price. The historic saloon is also dependable for its wings, crab-and-artichoke dip, crab-cake sandwich, and cheese plate.

-March, 2008