Elaine's

Elaine's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dave VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb experience from start to finish! Friendly staff, a wonderful meal with delicious flavors, and a warm welcome by the owner, Cynthia! We'll be back soon!
   

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   Lyn

   Baltimore4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Five stars for attentive but not pushy service, also with humor. I’m sorry I don’t remember our server’s name but he was awesome. He was honest about the portion sizes (the lamb shank would have been too much for me) and was able to give wine recommendations which were spot on. Only two complaints: the music was way too loud, and an email sent two days prior went unanswered, as the site basically says staff will answer when they have time. Surely someone had 30 seconds over two days to respond to a simple inquiry. The food was delicious, seating was comfortable. Overall a very nice experience.
   

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   Laura VIP

   Richmond30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   How is it possible in one of the most competitive dining destinations in the USA that a relative newcomer could so quickly capture Diners Choice Awards and the unshakable loyalty of neighborhood diners? Our first visit, we just discovered why during our Easter Brunch. Impossibly delicious meals, impeccable service and the most charming, attentive, without being intrusive, personable server we’ve ever enjoyed. To add more charm to our experience, the owner stopped by to say hello with a warm delightful welcome. This restaurant will surpass your expectations, and like us, you will become delighted repeat clients. Thank you to Elaine’s family of superb dining professionals.
   

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   felicite

   Washington DC8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Unfortunately there was a bit of a mix up when we ordered a dairy free meal for one child, all our meals ended up dairy free. As amazing as the crepes were, I am positive they would have been out of this world with the dairy. The music was a bit too loud, resulting in folks getting pretty loud to talk over the music. We will go back for sure.
   

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   Joseph

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic newer restaurant; great food and pleasant service. The owner greets everyone and is very nice and personable. We will definitely return.
   

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   Marsha

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful service . They took great care to meet us and talk to us at our table . Delicious food attentive to us . Wonderful desserts .
   

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   Dibby VIP

   Washington DC80 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, carefully prepared, and courteously served. The salad, meats, pita, and tzatziki were topnotch. We were there for brunch and enjoyed very tasty Bloody Marys, too. Already planning to return with friends.
   

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   Claire

   Pittsburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been here multiple times and it’s the first place we recommend to others and take our friends and family too! I always try a new menu item when we go and everything is phenomenal. The brunch French toast is magnificent as well as the steak and egg. The baked hummus is the only hummus I have ever enjoyed. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
   

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   Jennifer

   Richmond2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elaine’s has delicious food and friendly and attentive service. We were there for brunch and enjoyed the Brussels sprout (best ever) and hummus appetizers before our brunch of mushroom crepes, Mediterranean omelet, Cardamon pancakes (yum!), and the Full Egyptian(!). The owners were there, and we learned that many of the recipes were passed down through their families (Lebanese and Egyptian). Authentic and delicious. We will be back.
   

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    Mesi VIP

    Washington DC33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We enjoyed the variety in the menu, the explanation by the owner and the tastiness in the beverages and food. The aesthetics were appreciated. Will return.
    

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