Teddy & The Bully Bar

4.6

2024 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for business meals
Great for brunch

A social atmosphere fit for a president. Join us where vibrant cocktail culture meets fun elegance and comfort food at this Dupont Circle neighborhood favorite. It is said that while President Theodore Roosevelt loved to eat, to him the dinner table was less an occasion for fine dining than as a springboard for conversations. In keeping with this, we have created a stunning interior design for Teddy and the Bully Bar that keeps patrons talking. Reflecting Theodore Roosevelt’s love for simple American comfort food, including steaks, oysters, fried chicken and house-made cornbread, our seasonal menus feature a contemporary twist on classic comfort dishes with a focus on quality, local and simplicity. We pay special attention to sourcing from our local producers, representing President Roosevelt’s belief to “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” We offer an exciting happy hour, energetic bottomless brunch (Sundays), and a perfect match of social energy and food culture.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 872-8700
Website
http://teddyandthebullybar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gregoria Contreras Chef de Cuisine
Catering
Outside catering available for anyone in the DC region. Full services for off site catering available. Let us bring the Teddy experience to your next event. At your home or office, we feature professional service, outstanding cuisine and complete customer service.
Private party facilities
Fabulous Private Event spaces. Seated dinner for up to 200 with standing reception/buffet for up to 250.

Location
1200 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
19th & M
Parking details
To park with ease around Teddy & The Bully Bar, please click on the link below to see the closest parking lots, including pricing and lot timings. To make parking easier, we recommend reserving a discounted parking spot in advance here: http://www.parkme.com/link/teddy-bully-bar
Public transit
2 Blocks from Dupont Circle Metro Stop on the Red Line. Please take the South Side Exit (19th & Dupont Circle)
Entertainment
Live DJ every Sunday at Brunch from 10:30am till 3:30pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch at Teddy & The Bully Bar
$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Teddy & The Bully Bar brings you downtown DC's unique brunch. It's an unlimited experience with so many of your comfort food favorites served in tapas portions. Enjoy chicken & waffles & also indulge in many other options from our menu. Not only do you have unlimited plates of food, we have a made to order Belgian Waffle & Omelet station. Pick your favorite topping or fillings from the Chef's Table. The two hour experience includes bottomless mimosas or bellinis. There's even an ice cream bar with great flavors & toppings. At just $60 per person (not including tax, gratuity & 3.5% restaurant relief surcharge) It's a value like no other. Fresh music & a fantastic vibe awaits.
Let's party and ring in 2025 @ Teddy!
Dec 31, 2024 only
Let's party and ring in 2025. Serving regular menu & some new years specials. Lump Crabcake, Pear & Celery, lemon Caper $32 Shrimp Toast, ginger sesame brioche, green onion $22 Baked Half Lobster Jambalaya $43 Filet Oscar, pomme fondant $65 Celebrate New Years at our Bar & Elkhorn Lounge. DJ gets started at 9pm to after midnight... Dance, party favors, balloons & more! Party includes open bar for 2-hrs 9:15p-11:15p & a delicious food buffet from 9:30p-11p for $140 per person includes tax & grat. Party tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teddy-the-bully-bar-2025-new-year-party-tickets-1081443198719?aff=oddtdtcreator A 3.5% industry surcharge is added for the ultra-high expenses post pandemic. Thank you for understanding.
Teddy & The Bully Bar Power Lunch
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a Power Lunch in a powerful city! This exclusive lunch menu is offered Tuesday-Friday from 11:30-3 PM for 29.99 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). Don't take our word for it, but you have to try the cranberry brussel sprouts and mushroom pappardelle.

Popular dishes

Teddy Deviled Eggs$9.00
trout caviar
Mushroom Beignets$15.00
lemon crema
Brussels Sprouts$18.00
pickled strawberries, lemon cardamom yogurt
Teddy Fries$12.00
teddy sauce, truffle aioli
Corn Bread$13.00
honey butter, berry jam
Crispy Calamari$18.00
pickled peppers, roasted jalapeno aioli
Teddy Mac & Cheese$16.00
cheddar, parmesan, smoked gouda, herb bread crumbs
Matzoh Ball Soup$14.00
celery, carrots, pulled chicken, dill
Tuna Ceviche$21.00

SALADS

Squash Burrata Salad$21.00
zucchini, yellow squash peas, spring radish, cucumber, tomato, chopped hazelnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Apple Kale Salad$19.00
almonds, blueberries, parmesan, sherry mustard vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$18.00
chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, herb croutons
Wedge Salad$18.00
bacon jam, heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese green goddess dressing
Sesame Tuna Salad$25.00
snow peas, mango, carrots, sprouts, Asian greens, miso vinaigrette
Steak Salad$29.00
quinoa, asparagus, pickled onions, arugula, tomato, blue cheese, pistachio, herb vinaigrette
Cobb Salad$25.00
grilled chicken, egg, blue cheese, radish, bacon, avocado, tomato, house ranch
Shrimp Salad$25.00
spinach, cucumber. tomato, olives, feta cheese, shaved onion, basil vinaigrette

ENTREES

Shrimp & Sw Pot Risotto$31.00
parmesan, arugula, lemon mint ricotta
Roasted Salmon$31.00
leak & potato, spring onion soubise, artichoke vinaigrette
Steak & Frites$29.00
truffle-parmesan butter, asparagus, red wine demi
Mushroom Pappardelle$29.00
tikka masala sauce, sofrito, minted ricotta
Roasted Branzino$25.00
spring lentil succotash, lobster emulsion, dill, tarragon
Seared Scallops$36.00
miso mushrooms, radish, wakame, radish, scallions, cucumbers, yuzu kosho vinaigrette

EXTRAS

EXTRA Mayo$0.25
EXTRA - Ketchup$0.25
EXTRA - Teddy Sauce$0.50
EXTRA - Truffle Aioli$0.50

What 2,024 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Teddy & The Bully Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." It's a popular brunch spot with standout options like bottomless mimosas and a variety of dishes. While some found the atmosphere noisy, many praised the attentive staff and unique decor, making it ideal for celebrations and group gatherings.

2,024 Reviews

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Robert
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful Christmas experience especially if you want traditional dishes without cooking. This will become a part of our holiday tradition for years to come.
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David
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great Christmas lunch here, would recommend to anyone in town for Christmas
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Anna
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful Christmas dinner here. Food was plentiful and well prepared. Starter and dessert served by waiter. The main course and sides were buffet. Choice of turkey, salmon, lamb, and/or ham. Dozen side dishes. Something for all tastes. Loved the warm rolls. Plenty of street parking on Christmas but not regular work days.. Our second Christmas here. Plan to return next Christmas. Also I have eaten here on other occasions and food is uniformly good.
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Robert
Washington DC
158 reviews
5.0
158 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. I will definitely return.
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Richard & Kelly
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Came for Christmas meal. Great staff. Very nice efficient set up. Expensive for anywhere but DC at Christmas. Booth was especially good seating choice. Very nice buffet with excellent choices of sides and carving meats. Great rolls although would have liked with meal/more than one per person. Choice of first course and dessert okay, neither leek soup or beet salad, nor apple tres leche or flourless chocolate torte nearly as good as sides on buffet. Decent wine list with european choices..
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Stacy
St. Louis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks to Randall we had an unforgettable brunch. The bottomless brunch is a good value and it was fun to try lots of different things. The flatbreads were my favorite.
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Solid experience. Good meal and good service. Not special but good.
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Jessica
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Staff got my order wrong twice. They were very apologetic and fixed it; but that meant that my date had to eat at a different time than myself.
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Carl
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The oysters were fresh, cold and excellent. I had the scallop entree which I gladly would have again. But, there were many other tempting items on the menu I will return and try.
Teddy & The Bully BarResponded on December 4, 2024
Hi Carl, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the oysters and the scallop entrée. We can’t wait to welcome you again soon! In Gratitude, The Management Team
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RobertL
St. Louis
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
All was good. About halfway through dinner the service flipped a switch and became scarce and rarely came by. The food was excellent and so were the employees working the food stations.
Teddy & The Bully BarResponded on December 4, 2024
Hi Robert, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the food was excellent and that our food station team made a positive impression. We apologize for the drop in service you experienced halfway through dinner. We’ll certainly work on ensuring consistent service throughout the meal. Your comments help us improve, and we’d love to have you back soon to provide a more seamless experience! Be Well, The Management Team
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FAQs

Teddy & The Bully Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Teddy & The Bully Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 2024 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1200 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross street
19th & M
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
To park with ease around Teddy & The Bully Bar, please click on the link below to see the closest parking lots, including pricing and lot timings. To make parking easier, we recommend reserving a discounted parking spot in advance here: http://www.parkme.com/link/teddy-bully-bar
Public transit
2 Blocks from Dupont Circle Metro Stop on the Red Line. Please take the South Side Exit (19th & Dupont Circle)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gregoria Contreras Chef de Cuisine
Entertainment
Live DJ every Sunday at Brunch from 10:30am till 3:30pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://teddyandthebullybar.com/
Phone number
(202) 872-8700
Catering
Outside catering available for anyone in the DC region. Full services for off site catering available. Let us bring the Teddy experience to your next event. At your home or office, we feature professional service, outstanding cuisine and complete customer service.
Private party facilities
Fabulous Private Event spaces. Seated dinner for up to 200 with standing reception/buffet for up to 250.

Teddy & The Bully Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sunday Brunch at Teddy & The Bully Bar

Let's party and ring in 2025 @ Teddy!