Restaurants near National Aviary

This is a dining experience. 5 stars for everything. We dined on a crowded Saturday night, realizing it would be busy, but the tables are spaced out perfectly so that you don’t hear everyone’s conversation. The food is simply exquisite. But the star of the evening was our server Ron. He truly delivered all you could want and need. He’s charming, knowledgeable, all the things you hope for. The master chef delivered! She got applause from me. Thank you Eddie V’s for showing us the perfect evening. 👏🏼

We were in the new room upstairs and all the way in the back. It was a little noisy because of party near us and the acoustics of the room. Felt a little out of the vibe of the restaurant which was why we were there for my daughter’s birthday- her pick. We had burrata and bread board which was yummy. I had the short ribs which were amazing. My husband had the beef special and my daughter had pasta with grilled chicken. They weren’t thrilled with their picks - I think because mine was so good. Our dessert was amazing and so good. It was a chocolate bomb of goodness. Our waiter was a bald friendly guy who was wonderful and is a really great asset and cheerleader for your restaurant. Sorry I’m horrible with names but he deserves a raise. I would definitely recommend and can’t wait to see what amazing things this group has for 2025!

We have an annual get together at Christmas every year at Eddie Merlot's. We sit in the bar area and look at the holiday tree. We told our server we were there for a leisurely dinner and he honored that. He didn't rush us at all and coursed our dinner as such. He made great recommendations and helped convinced me to trg the elk chop. It was fantastic. Everything was great until the end when we were told that parking was no longer validated. That had been in place since the restaurant opened and has been a differentiator from other steakhouses. That was disappointing.

From the moment I stepped foot into Capital Grille, I was welcomed by a lovely hostess who greeted me by name and made me feel at home. My friend and I always ask to be seated at Rebecca's station. She is professional, knowledgeable about the specials, and makes us feel appreciated. The food is excellent as always that is why we dine at Capital Grille several times throughout the year. It is truly a treat and a gastronomic delight.

Last night, I tried the delicious (and perfect for a cold night) French Onion Soup and a glass of Pinot Noir. My husband loved the Herb-infused Pappardelle Bolognese. We are looking forward to the special New year's Eve dinner that Chef Esposito is creating.