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The Grill, Washington, DC

The Grill

4.6
4.6
1488 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Suarez
  • Delivery & takeout

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 1,488 people are saying

The Grill 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grill offers an inviting waterfront atmosphere with "exceptional service" and a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like mussels and the Mixed Grill. While some found the food inconsistent, others enjoyed "amazing experiences" with attentive staff. The location is perfect for celebrations, offering both an upscale vibe and a family-friendly environment.

1,488 Reviews
  1. Holly VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great but the food and cocktails were very disappointing. For a place that says they are martini focused, the dirty martini was not good. The ribeye steaks had a nice flavor but were so tough that we had to hack at them with our knives and they had quite a bit of unchewable gristle. The Mac and cheese, spiced spinach, and crab dip were all delicious but when you weigh it all together, it would have been better to go to Morton’s or Capital Grill.

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    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever Corrine was absolutely fantastic. She was so sweet and relatable. Our food, drinks, and everything else was amazing. I will be bringing friends/family back!

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    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and vibe . Must order all of the bites app and espresso martini!

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    Cincinnati3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The express brunch is a good deal. Very good value

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Food was great and so was the service. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  6. LauraG

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Highly recommend it. It’s pricey but delicious.

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  7. Chris VIP

    Des Moines32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lively and fun experience! We had great food and a great time. The service was excellent as well!

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  8. Jenny VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience here. This is my favorite restaurant elevated American food in DC.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time. The experience was positive both times.

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  10. Ashley

    Richmond1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience was pretty disappointing considering how many good reviews we read before going to The Grill. We went at 4:30pm on a Saturday before a show, it was Valentine’s weekend but no where near a normal weekend rush. Our service didn’t start out terrible, just a little slow. Then our food took over 45 mins to come out (main entrees with no appetizers) and when it did it was beyond disappointing. My husband has the rockfish special and it was totally lacking in flavor and dry. My steak was super over cooked- I ordered medium rare and it was closer to medium well. Pretty disappointing for a place that seems to specialize in steak. My husband’s second drink also took over 20 minutes. At this point we never saw our waitress again and my husband has to chase her down to pay the check so we could make our show. So beyond disappointed.
    The GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hello I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further. Please review your PM. Best regards, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager KNEAD Hospitality + Design

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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 4.6 stars by 1488 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 43 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Grill

99 Market Square SW, Washington, DC 20024-3441

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Suarez
  • Delivery & takeout
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