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The Grill, Washington, DC

The Grill

4.7
4.7
1472 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Chef Roberto Santibañez presents a new American menu focused on Woodfired cooking, with an emphasis on steak, seafood and vegetarian fare. His Mexican roots and French training lend an inspired touch to the American table.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 916-5996 ext. 9
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Suarez
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of ways to create an experience to remember. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, baby shower, bachelorette party, offsite luncheon, business presentation with full AV or simply a celebration to remember, we welcome you to learn more. Our semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and pre-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible space was designed with entertaining in mind, and we have several options to fit your personal style and budget. Our Events Department is waiting to assist you in creating an unforgettable event.
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Cross street
    Market Sq SW & Wharf St SW
  • Parking details
    Paid underground public parking is offered at the Wharf. You may enter the parking garage at the Maine Avenue entrance just east of 9th Street at CVS or at the hotel check-in area of Hyatt House where 7th Street meets Maine Avenue.
  • Public transit
    We are a short walk from L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metro stops. Shuttle service is available between L’Enfant Plaza and The Wharf. We are on the waterfront size of the 1000 Maine Ave building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunset Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu for $39 per guest with optional wine pairings. Perfect for pre-theater, early dinners and more! Available Monday-Friday from 4-6pm.
    Sunset Menu Photo
  • The Express Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Menu. $29.75 per person farm-raised skirt steak, ora king salmon or freebird chicken salad / herbed fries choice of ice cream or sorbet no substitutions please
    The Express Lunch Photo
  • The Mixed Grill Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Family-Style Menu. $79.00 / Guest Minimum 2 Guests Required All The Bites / House Salad Sliced Farm-Raised Ribeye & Accompaniment Jumbo Lump Crab Cake / Grilled Shrimp Choice Of Side (One Per Two Guests) Grilled Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Or Chocolate Cake (One Per Two Guests) No Substitutions Please
    The Mixed Grill Dinner Photo

What 1,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grill offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service," a "delicious menu," and a "gorgeous waterside view." Standout dishes include the ribeye, branzino, and deviled eggs. Patrons laud the attentive staff and special touches for celebrations. While some find it "overpriced," the overall atmosphere and culinary offerings continue to impress.

1,472 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server(I’m sorry I don’t remember your name) did an amazing job explaining the menu, offering suggestions like the Cajun Branzino which was delicious. It was my girlfriend’s birthday and I took her and the rest of her family out to The Grill and it was all of our first time. The calamari as the starter was crunchy and flavorful and the entrees(like the Cajun Branzino, bbq pork ribs I think, and my ribeye with some crab cakes with some chimichurri)… give the cooks a raise because all the dishes were great. Their flavorful green beans and their cheesy pimentón Mac and cheese were also on point, but I’m glad the entrees exceeded my expectations. It ended with my girl and her mom(surprisingly) getting a slice of key lime pie to celebrate the birthday girl. Anyway thanks for the service and tell the server if y’all get his name thanks again

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  2. Akua

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the experience. Staff was welcoming. Brunch had a good selection. Enjoyed the drinks abc desert.

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  3. Taylor

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. All of the staff was nice & attentive. Food & drinks were amazing as well as the atmosphere. Highly recommended & will definitely be back!

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  4. Silvia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buenísimo!!! Me encantó. Recomendado. El sitio muy bonito, las entradas deliciosas y la carne fenomenal!

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  5. Maya

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was located at the wharf which is always filled with such a nice ambiance. When you enter to the left is the front where you can check in. When we arrived we were greeted by our waiter who was very tentative to our needs. They do have anoption called " The mixed Grill" which is $79.00/per person. Which come with a house salad, Grilled asparagus added items were sweet potatoes , deviled eggs with duck mousse and caviar, grilled cheese which is similar to mozzarella sticks but it had a sweet crust with a drizzle of possibly honey or syrup, lamb skewers w/ a tzatziki sauce (Not pictured ). Jumbo shrimp, Ribeye steak, two crab cakes. We did have a reservation which we were able to book through open table. Fun perk of booking is it prompts you to down load the " InKind" app which allows you to receive a welcome reward of $50 off your meal if you pay using the app. I thought that was a great option and encourages your dinning experience. All you have to do is on the top of your check it has a check number you can enter it into the app. Put your card information. Also 20% gratuity is added to your total amount and reminder that you will pay whatever the dc tax is as well. Which also allows you to gain InKind cash for your next meal which you have a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. It was overall a pretty decent experience.

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  6. Amy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a work lunch and at the perfect time too. The food was delicious, the service was perfect. While not my style of ambiance, it was still very nice, casual and perfect for a work lunch. I'll be recommending to my friends, coworkers, and family.

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  7. Keisha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Only issue was heaters were too hot on enclosed balcony. Maybe tinted blinds to help with sunlight and heaters.

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  8. Ann

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - from the hostess to the waiters - outstanding. The food…not so much. We were a party of 7 - three steaks ordered - one underdone (ordered medium came bloody rare) one overly salted and all three steaks were a bit tough and not very favorful. For the price it was surprising and disappointing. They seem to do better with appetizers. Calamari was very good.

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  9. Regina

    VIP

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! The ambiance was excellent. This time the food was ok. Will come back….

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  10. Maria

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner with expertly prepared food and excellent service.

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FAQs

The Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 916-5996 ext. 9.

The Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grill

99 Market Square SW, Washington, DC 20024-3441

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Sq SW & Wharf St SW
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid underground public parking is offered at the Wharf. You may enter the parking garage at the Maine Avenue entrance just east of 9th Street at CVS or at the hotel check-in area of Hyatt House where 7th Street meets Maine Avenue.
  • Public transit
    We are a short walk from L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metro stops. Shuttle service is available between L’Enfant Plaza and The Wharf. We are on the waterfront size of the 1000 Maine Ave building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Suarez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 916-5996 ext. 9
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of ways to create an experience to remember. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, baby shower, bachelorette party, offsite luncheon, business presentation with full AV or simply a celebration to remember, we welcome you to learn more. Our semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and pre-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible space was designed with entertaining in mind, and we have several options to fit your personal style and budget. Our Events Department is waiting to assist you in creating an unforgettable event.
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