Best Shrimp & Grits in Washington DC

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Clyde's Of Gallery Place
Clyde's Of Gallery Place
84/100 (13005 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Wings
Ribs
Sandwiches
Pesto
Filet Mignon
Chili
Steak Frites
Cheeseburger
Fish
Crab
Banana Bread Pudding
Burger
Pork
Scallops
Hamburgers
Beer
Bacon cheeseburger
Hummus
Clams
Fried calamari
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Oyster
Shrimp & Grits
Calamari
New York Strip GF
Mussels
Shrimp
Crab and Artichoke Dip
Calamares
Beef
Nachos
Baked Fish & Chips
Salmon
Fish & chips
Toasts
Beef Nachos GF
Lobster
Cheesecakes
Whiskey Lemon Tea
Crawfish
Buffalo Chicken Wings GF
Crab Cake
Pasta
Coffee Cake
Catfish
Creme Brulee GF
Cheesecake
Meatloaf
Oysters Rockefeller
Crab Soup
Oyesters and Jonah's Crab Claws
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Salad
Brownie Sundae
Cakes
Five Cheese Ravioli
Sit down
American
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"I just loved thos place food was yummy I specially like the see food I enjoyed prons and the fish crury was so delicious if you are a see food lover..."
Aman Singh
"Clyde's is related to Hamilton in Washington DC. Both are very good with very good prices. They have fun, nice wait staff that know their menu very..."
Savi Agnihotri
"Good service good food and great drinks....nice ambience......Very nice salads....fried Calamary was really nice.....lovely nachos......very much..."
SandyB
"Delicious desserts and good service. Not sure about their regular menu, but I recommend it for dessert. We all enjoyed what we got and they had a..."
Kingskat
"It was my first experience at a Clyde's since living in DC, and overall, I was happy with my experience. From the glass windows, the hanging plants,..."
Brittany Puller
"Great service at the bar last night...the farmers cheese tray was awesome! I was impressed with how attentive the staff was with the place..."
Geaux
"One of the better meals we had in DC.  We had a large group of 7 and the service was spot on.  Shrimp & Grits were pretty amazing.  Loved the..."
The Shag In Fayetteville
"Clyde's is a wonderful restaurant for lunch and dinner. I love their regular and seasonal dishes. They're creative and well crafted. The service is..."
Michael Viselli
"Nice!. Clyde's and Old Ebbitt were both recommended by a friend. Turns out, they are the same place. Well, same menu, essentially. Nice place, good..."
Don Albrecht
"Great service, good food. Aretha (not the singer) and a great wait staff made our family feel welcome and at home. The cheese sampler was excellent..."
Karengray
"I went there on a Sunday evening with a friend. We thoroughly enjoyed our food - good bruschetta, excellent crab cakes, and key lime pie. Our server..."
Alice Proia
"My husband and I stopped into Clyde's for drinks and a snack. The drinks were great. I had a coconut cake martini and he had a ginger snap. We also..."
Christy Palmer
"Thumbs Up. I live in Canada so I have only been to this location a few times over the years. Since its next door to the Verizon Center, its an ideal..."
Annex
"Good Food, service and good price pasta was great with chilli... Worth a..."
Food 2 Run
"Normally Clyde's is a good bet but tonight the food was bland and the service poor. We had the North Carolina shrimp and the potato and truffle..."
Barb
"Food is great but a little stuffy. The hotel told us this was casual with kids but it was more like business casual. They accommodated our kids..."
Jonathon Sells
"Their food is to die for the place is fancy the waters is so delightful and me and my man are going tomorrow to get some more of that..."
Ashley
"Crab cakes and steak were..."
Abby Graham
"Love the atmosphere, service and food! Vance, our server, was knowledgable and helpful. Note that salads don't come with the meals..."
Michele Gavazzi Wilbur
"Clyde's was recommended by our hotel staff and proves to be an excellent choice. The crab cakes and Alaskan salmon salad were mouth-watering and left..."
Scott Russo
"Awesome steak, friendly service. Where can you get a cheap sirloin that's less than $20? At Clyde's! Cooked to perfection with great sides. Had a few..."
Boourns
"One of my favorite places. Food is great, prices are fair. A must stop when in..."
Don
"Good stuff. Nice location close to Verizon center, with good seafood and decent drinks menu...how can you go..."
Spoonmaster
"Perfect restaurant choice. Great service, nice atmosphere, great food! I definitely want to go back and try other items on the..."
Chila Nicholson
"Truly a great experience: nice, clean, comfortable restaurant, great food, good service, reasonable prices (yet they do have some excellent higher..."
K.D.
"Good food, pricey. Went here with a small group after a wedding. Food was good, but pricey. Really that would be my only..."
Richard Jones
"Fantastic service! We had a large group of 17 and they accommodated us with no problem. Food was great & drinks were great. Very kid friendly. Highly..."
Beth B.
"Non-Scary Guarantee. It never dawned on me to order fried chicken for breakfast. That was okay, but they also make good burgers and pre-game meals...."
Dpharr
"Good find. Really cool old time bar feel. Tried the newly unveiled Gallery Place Burger, which was fantastic. Starts off with their killer..."
Kyle
"Outstanding. Been here twice & had an awesome experience each time. Great food & very knowledgeable staff. Clyde's is a "must do" when you're in..."
Andrew
"Great place for a late night meal. Beautifully furnished and great waitstaff. Looks like a reliable choice for locals and tourists. Located next to..."
Don Fick
"Good crabcake. When I think of Clydes, I am mostly thinking of their Chili (sweet and hearty, not spicy) and their crabcake and maybe a serving of..."
Jason Gerber
"Pretty good. We went here after spending the morning at the Crime & Punishment Museum. We were walking around Chinatown and stumbled upon it. Never..."
Chris Hargreaves
"I never would have chosen this place, but I'm glad someone else did. Great rockfish with fabulous tapenade pairing. The croissant bread pudding was a..."
Merrie
"Great service and really good food. I have gone here on many occasions for business luncheons and have had great experiences here. The food and..."
Tony
"Always have a good time here!. The thai turkey burger is AMAZING and the bbq chicken pizza on the starters menu is yummy too. great staff, good food..."
Usuredo
"Really liked it. Had a great meal with my 10 yr old son while on vacation. Price was reasonable and service v..."
Charley Clarke
"Good burger & sandwiches. Full late night menu, but had to run gauntlet of questionable folk to get to front..."
Trilllrn
"Great American seafood in a great American spot. Even though Chinatown is disappearing due I places like this, it's still really great..."
P
"As my party and I enter the restaurant we were amazed at how incredibly loud the bar one level up was, and it only got worse as we approached our..."
John Byron Shook
"I’ve been here before and am always impressed with how large the restaurant is. There’s lots of rooms and two levels including a very large bar..."
Hungrywanderers
"My personal favorites (aka I've ordered them on multiple occasions): Steamed Mussels beer, chorizo sausage, leeks, herbs and garlic crostini Sesame..."
Michelle Farrell
"We had a great experience and will definitely go back. Think I like it even more than Old Ebbitt and The Hamilton. We were able to get in last..."
Elizabeth Falchi
"Wonderful menu. Best Shrimp and grits on the planet. Quieter than most local places. We could actually have a conversation. TVs in the bar if you are..."
maureen oboyle
"I went to Clyde's with several people after a work event later in the evening. They were able to accommodate us all with no reservation required. The..."
Cheryl Corman
"We've been to this location a few times and it's been a little hit or miss. Their BLT's are amazing! Loaded with tomatoes that have actual flavor,..."
Wendy Gateff
"Had lunch here while at a conference. Food and service were wonderful. Latte, Crab dip, chicken salad, and turkey sandwich were delicious. Quaint..."
Lisa T
"Sure, it’s load and cold, but it s a large solid place to meet up with multiple generations of families, friends, and get brunch or lunch or..."
Mikkela T
"It was our first time in DC and the food here was delish! We had oysters (my favorite) and so so so good, nachos, the steak salad and the patty melt...."
Daniela Marcano
"Our server was attentive and courteous. It has been a few years since visiting Clyde's, but I always have a great dining..."
Patrick Wallis
"Pub atmosphere. The prices were reasonable, the food was very tasty. Loved the blackened shrimp tacos!❤️❤️❤️ Jalapeno cilantro sauce was..."
Karen Creswell
"This was a great spot to hit prior to a concert. We didn't have a reservation but they could accommodate us. My burger was so good I wanted another..."
Lisa Johnson
Sequoia Dc
Sequoia Dc
82/100 (10853 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Contemporary
American
Contemporary
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Beef
Cakes
Calamares
Salmon
Lobster
Lamb
Lobster Flatbread
Pesto
Crab Cake
Pasta
Scarlet Seafood Tower
Fish
Tapas
Salad
Wedge Salad
Sequoia Cioppino
Beer
Tacos
Chicken & Waffles
Chilled Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
Mimosa
Crab Legs
Crab
Seafood Paella
Crispy Point Judith Calamari
juices
Filet Mignon
Scallops
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Vanilla Bourbon French Toast
Clams
Shrimp & Grits
Char-Grilled Bronzino
Surf And Turf
Duck
Bottomless Mimosas
Burger
Seasonal Bellinis
Omelette
Oyster
Lobster Scampi
Sequoia Bistro Burger
Waffles
Calamari
Bass
Mussels
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Grill
Seafood
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I had a great time enjoying Sequoia's Sunday brunch. Their food quality and variety were excellent, wait staff were impeccable with service, and the..."
Liyang “Leon” Sun
"We thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside on their expansive patio. The weather was perfect & the views, glorious. Our food was very well prepared. ..."
robert
"We got there around past 1pm, and fortunately, we still had 1 hr before the service ended at 230pm. The waiter that attended to us was nice, and the..."
Dee Ephphatha
"I come to this location often, the shrimp cocktail always hits. This last time I also ordered the snow crabs and they were impossible to eat, fell..."
Julia Lukas
"An amazing waterfront restaurant! Attended my birthday here and was absolutely amazed! Service was wonderful and the restaurant was a nice..."
Anton Mendez Guzman
"I chose Sequoia DC to propose to my fiancée las night! I discreetly gave the guest receiving host, Charmaine, a heads up of my intentions and she..."
Dex B.
"Sequoia DC was truly impressive. From the exquisite cuisine, the impeccable service, and the beautiful views from the outdoor seating this is a must..."
Danielle D
"I’ve been wanting to try this place for weekend brunch. Went for the Saturday tapas brunch. It was pretty good, but the options were a little..."
Suzie R
"The view of the river was excellent, the food and me u options were good. Although, the non-seafoood options are limited. Our server, Veronica, was..."
Zachary Bothelio
"Came for a relative's birthday celebration and the restaurant was laid out nice. I ordered the duck cooked medium and it was delicious and tender. It..."
Calvin Royster Jr.
"Would definitely go back here! Food portions were huge. I went with friends to DC restaurant week. I ordered ceviche - spicy and delicious came with..."
Lala
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sequoia in Washington D.C. and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant..."
Jonte Lee
"Nice vibes looked like there was alot of celebrations. Unlimited seafood brunch and mimosas. Raw bar, sushi bar, carving stations, crab cakes, waffle..."
Nancy Boyd
"Beautiful place with delicious food. The service was quick and friendly and if you sit outside it overlooks the harbour. Very lovely..."
Eden Theron
"Amazing place to dine, Sunday brunch plenty of food. Nice space and air conditioning. The view over the water is..."
Brandon Hargraves
"Located at the Harbor off K street in Washington, DC, Sequoia is a beautiful experience — especially during the winter months when all of the..."
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Ben's Chili Bowl
Ben's Chili Bowl
82/100 (2247 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Ben's Fresh 1 4 lb Burger
Chili
Chili Half-Smoke Spicy
Chili Cheese
Suprême Macaroni Tomato Bowl
Chili Dog
Naked Burger Grand Daughter Wanted Only the Burger
Bacon Double Cheeseburger
Potato chips
Chilli Bowl
Fountain Drink
Big Ben Burger
Beef Sausage
Chicken and Waffles
Butterfly Shrimp
Shrimp & Grits
Half Gallon of Ben's Famous Chili
Spicy Chili Half Smoke
Virginia's Banana Pudding
Burger
Beef Burger Sub
Ben's Famous All Meat Dog
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"It feels like a time capsule eating here. You definitely feel the history. Great place to try as a tourist! Highly recommend the experience! Food..."
Brad San Juan
"Sage & his team at Ben’s Chili Bowl give the ultimate customer service & are so personable to their patrons. I ordered the Ben’s original..."
Victoria Mardavich
"Normally when a restaurant is hyped so much, it rarely lives up to the expectations. However Ben's chilli bowl surpassed what I expected. The half..."
Mehul Patel
"I had a nice visit Yesterday at this location. Being my first time at the Ben’s on H Street, my visit was memorable 🥰 I had the pleasure of..."
Crystal Sings
"Ordered the vegan chilli vegan burger, it was delicious! Atmosphere was inviting as well. Will be coming back DC..."
Nathaniel “N8TRU2DAGAME” Robinson
"Traveled from Texas to Maine and the kids said Ben's Chili Bowl was the best part of the trip. We got lucky and visited on a day he planned to close..."
Kelley Pesquera
"Excellent spot to try out the local specialty, the Half-Smoke! Service was speedy and friendly, and the food was delicious. It is pretty decadent and..."
Greg Johnson
"Ben’s Chili Bowl has the best beef chili burgers ever!!! So juicy and messy, just the best comfort food you could ask for. I ordered the single..."
Sahar Bayounis
"Excellent choice for lunch. Chili fries and a burger were my choice and they were oh so good. The chili does have some heat to it, which I like spicy..."
Yvonne
"The staff was friendly and accommodating. Ben's on U is the OG but Ben's on H has the same great ambience and food, but with parking and available..."
Mike Velasquez
Beacon Bar And Grill
Beacon Bar And Grill
74/100 (1234 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
American
International
Bar
American
International
Contemporary
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Margaritas
Chicken And Waffles
Beef
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Waffles
Chicken Wings and Fries
Cakes
Pork
Pesto
Pancakes
Crab Cake
Pork
Shrimp & Grits
Beer
Pasta
Every Table
Scrambled eggs
Salad
Champagne Brunch
Salmon
BBG Famous Chicken & Waffles
The Walk of Shame Breakfast Burrito
Veggie Burger and Salad with Hot Peppermint Tea
Seafood Salmon and Kale Salad
Burger
BBG Decadent Burger
Ribs
Toasts
Birthday cake
Omelette
Sit down
American
Bar
Contemporary
International
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The Best brunch in DC. Great staff. The waiter's name is Richard. Oh my God, he was to die for. Very attentative to our needs. He really took care..."
Karen S. Waits
"I just love the brunch. The food selections to the staff Alina, Desi & Richard are all amazing. Great food for the..."
DeAndre Jú Mod Anthony
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service! The only downside is parking on weekends during the brunch hours....but BB&G is worth..."
Gina Bundy
"We came to celebrate my brother's birthday. Everything was first class the waiter was extremely pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious although..."
Carolyn A. Mckinley-Culver
"Great place, great food! Good for a Sunday funday brunch..."
Marcus Whatley
"Great atmosphere and food is good. Great place to meet for Sunday..."
Dana Booker
"Great food and our waitress was wonderful! The brunch buffet had an assortment of..."
Kameron Dunbar
"A big thank you. Belly happy. Tastebuds excited. Smiles all around. Thank you to John our waiter at Sunday brunch. Food was GREAT. Selection was..."
Tabitha Kristy McLoughlin
"I highly recommend this place.Great food and excellent..."
Jimmy Farmer
"Great food, service and atmosphere. Priced just right. Will definitely return and suggest friends to enjoy the..."
Ophelia D. Johnson
"Clean, great decor, service was excellent and of course the food was awesome and some many different options. Will eat there again when I'm in the..."
EFfie Seaborn
"Awesome brunch spot. The food was good, and the mimosas was never..."
Lyvonne Lawson
"If you're ever in DC and you are looking for a great place to Sunday..."
Linda Dumas
"Worth Every Penny. Very nice establishment, great staff and awesome food!!! Definitely going..."
Shanna Read
"Awesome brunch selections.....unlimited mimosas! Can a girl ask for more!!??..."
Idnarb Htims
"Amazing brunch, but an even more amazing server. Ask for Desi. She is warm, inviting and makes you feel like you are at home. Beacon, you are lucky..."
Taylor Hancock
"Awesome buffet and a great environment. Just wish I could find parking more..."
Positively Pamela
"Sunday Brunch NEVER disappoints! Always look forward to brunch at Beacon..."
Toya M Johnson
"This place is very likable. You don't want to marry it but it's fun to flirt with it every once in a while. This was the first non-buffet style..."
Alejandro Cruz
"I stayed at the Beacon Hotel and dined in their restaurant twice. The first time was for happy hour where I was thoroughly unimpressed. My first two..."
Christina Harris
"First time. The service and food were excellent. The bartender was the greatest.because we chose to sit in the bar area we didn't have to wait long...."
Carol Bryant
"Brunch is always good here. Lots of food selections and bottomless mimosas. They serve Lavazza coffee and the staff is nice and friendly!! Valet..."
Renita S.
"always enjoy brunch at the beacon hotel.....the food is amazing and always a variety of fresh delicious foods and dessert ...🤗😁..."
Spencer Williams
"Wanted to see the views but it was raining, young lady tending the bar today was great. She gave me great food choices, I was..."
michael gilliam
"Their brunch is to die for! But their dinner menu is great also. The decor is so elegant and relaxing. Parking is impossible so Uber..."
Donalia Clay
"Ordered crab cakes, fries and hazelnut chocolate torte. All were very good. Service was..."
Norman M. Wereley
"Great veggie burger, tastes like the #BeyondBurger patty. Tender, flavorful & juicy!..."
Queen Mercy Teasley
"Super fascinating! Definitely were able to get a table for a large group! Fairly modest meal, but all in all worth it! Nice..."
Andrew Bryan
"The Sunday buffet and brunch were amazing. I loved the food options in the center area of the restaurant from vegan, the seafood in a healthy range..."
Kurt LaRose MSW LCSW LICSW
"I LOVE their brunch buffet with endless mimosas! The buffet has over 50 food options that are always changing and are very high quality. There is..."
Tarell Taylor
"This place was super popular for brunch. The hostess staff is on top of it. The wait staff is okay and could be better. The brunch itself is..."
Asia Vianna
"Nice place and I love the atmosphere. A very nice place to celebrate a special occasion with a group. The food is good. The only disappointing thing..."
Nicol Martin