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Creative approach to classic American dishes - Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
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Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

4.6 (989)
$30 and under
American
505 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No matter the occasion, we are here to help you savor The Every Day. From our breakfast favorites to hot and cold lunches or dinner entrées, our general catering menu is available for pickup and delivery. Visit our website to explore catering to make your next special event or workplace celebration, a hit.<br /><br />https://www.tedsbulletin.com/catering/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Parking details
    Eastern Market (Blue and Orange lines)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • An American classic. Happy Hour served just right.

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:30 PM for an unbeatable Happy Hour experience. Enjoy our All-American Burger and fries for just $9.99 — a classic favorite served just the way you like it. Pair it with our drink specials, including $3 off all starters, $8 signature cocktails, $7 wines, and $5 draft beers. Whether you're winding down after work or kicking off your evening, it's the perfect time to relax and indulge.
    An American classic. Happy Hour served just right. Photo
  • Taste the Summer Catch at Ted’s Bulletin!

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate summer in the most delicious way with Ted’s Bulletin’s Lobster Fare Menu, packed with fresh, coastal favorites like the Maine-style Lobster Roll, rich Lobster Bisque, and comforting Lobster Mac & Cheese. Sip on sunshine with our refreshing Matcha Colada or Peach Tea cocktails. Don’t forget to treat yourself to sweet seasonal desserts like Strawberry Shortcake and Mixed Berry Pie—here for a limited time only!
    Taste the Summer Catch at Ted’s Bulletin! Photo

What 989 people are saying

Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for brunch

  • District of Columbia

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "amazing breakfast," "friendly service," and "unique decor." Diners rave about the "delicious pop tarts" and "all-day breakfast options." While some have noted service delays, overall, it offers a "cozy hometown feel" with "great food and desserts."
989 Reviews
  1. Keely

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friends and I try to meet for brunch every few Months and have been wanting to hit Ted’s Bulletin. We were sat outside and it was gorgeous weather for it! Our waiter (Mike or Kevin?) was great and attentive. One got a chicken Caesar salad and another got the Cobb salad with shrimp. I enjoyed the Farmer’s Scramble with a side of bacon and another friend enjoyed the Big Mark breakfast. All food was delicious and we had a great time!

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  2. Ed VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been to Ted's Bulletin many times - it is a neighborhood favorite. Until today. The service was astoundingly bad. The waitperson took our drink order and vanished for a full 30 minutes. After we got our drinks and ordered lunch, the waitperson vanished for another 30 minutes. Finally another waitperson appeared and took our food order again- no explanation. I did not expect to wait about an hour to get started on food during lunch. There were only three other tables in the dining room and it was 1:15pm on a weekday! The food was fine and what we expected, but we should have at least been offered a cookie or something for our patience. To top it all off, as we were leaving I wanted to buy some pastries to take home. Though I made eye contact with THREE different staff as I waited by the case, nobody made a move to help for a very long 3 minutes. I was wondering if I was invisible or something. Ted's Bulletin slipped a few notches down today on our list of places to take friends from out of town. Has ownership changed or something?

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  3. Dee

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal and wonderful service from Bethlehem!

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  4. Sheila

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The people were very nice. Service was good and food was ok. Nothing exceptional but good.

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  5. Welitom

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great there with my family. Kids loved everything. Highly recommend

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  6. audrey

    Central Texas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best experience and food here. Absolutely love the biscuits and gravy!

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  7. Rainey VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cinnamon roll is the best thing and definitely something to split with 3+ people. All the food is amazing and excellent quick service.

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  8. Paul VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food quality to price is ridiculous. Ordered the $24 Chicken Parmesian. The unsalted fettuccine was so over cooked, it was gelatinous. The tomato sauce had zero flavor. It's almost like they expected the melted mozzarella cheese on the chicken to be all the flavor this dish needed. It's hard to mess up pasta, but this place took it to the next level. Stick to breakfast at this place.

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  9. DANIEL

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our 16-year old boys to dinner and all had a wonderful time. Our server was friendly, smiling and helpful with recommendations. From starters to milkshakes to meatloaf, steak and cheese to Mexican street corn our whole family loved their meals. We shouldn’t have continued, but we ordered dessert. We’re still stuffed the next morning, but no one is complaining about the coconut cake, cherry cream pie or decadent, moist chocolate cake and amazing homemade pop tarts…maybe we should go back tonight - getting hungry typing this. Great server, excellent meals, nice upbeat music that wasn’t too loud - we could all hear each other talk. Will go back next time we’re in town!

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  10. Morgan

    Washington DC24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is increasingly dingy and the back dining room and restroom areas need a good scrub. It was a little depressing and frankly, gross back there. I don’t think the management is paying attention to what the customer sees back there. Didn’t make me hungry.

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FAQs

Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-8337.

Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill is rated 4.6 stars by 989 OpenTable diners.

Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

505 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Eastern Market (Blue and Orange lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    No matter the occasion, we are here to help you savor The Every Day. From our breakfast favorites to hot and cold lunches or dinner entrées, our general catering menu is available for pickup and delivery. Visit our website to explore catering to make your next special event or workplace celebration, a hit.<br /><br />https://www.tedsbulletin.com/catering/
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