As a guy who has been in the industry for 18 plus years, let me tell you; Black Jack was fantastic. Eddie and Grant not only knew their job, but they were kind, talented, and welcoming. I asked for some obscure / annoying cocktails, and there was no hesitation. I am in DC at least once a year from Pennsylvania, and I can say honestly, this experience made me a regular at Black Jack. If you want a genuinely lovely experience, stop in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luvsic
Trash establishment security should be ashamed.
Eloy Romero Blanco
Pretty racist space. I ordered two bottles of water and they misunderstood “vodka” and they blamed me for the order. The waiter criticized me and insulted me in front of me to all the other workers. I protested and they blackmailed me with kicking me out of the bar. To make it even worse after I left the bar they offered to my girlfriend a tequila shot and told her i was going to be kicked out. It was a traumatic experience and also a typical masculinity behavior of “we are over you”. I don’t recommend you to come here if you are foreign and have an accent they will treat you like garbage
Food: 1
Mason Phipps
Some of the best bar service in the area! Friendly staff and friendly people to hang out with and talk about anything. The food is super excellent here as well if you are in a snacking mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andre V
If you are coming to Black jack or Pearl dive make sure you ask for Eddie. His accommodations to my family really made our happy hour experience that much better. The bar area of Pearl Dive was busy but he was able to get us a table upstairs and still the perks of the HH menu. Everyone was happy and he made a really good Old Fashion. All the food was good but the wood grilled oysters were a hit. I can’t wait to come back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dirk Devisch
Great food .. excellent service. A bit pricey.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp
Caroline Mauser
Sketchy place. Left my wallet at the bar by mistake and pretty much positive the bartenders stole my cash. When asked if it was left at the bar or returned, they were clearly lying. The short Hispanic bartender acted like he didn’t understand and then looked for the tall white guy with a beard, who went off for way longer than necessary to ‘look’ for it but he was just standing around doing who knows what. I have lost a wallet before and obviously knew random people stole stuff, but this was clearly just left at the bar right as I closed my tab so the bartenders would have taken it. They were definitely in on it and just sketchy all around. Sucked to have this experience after enjoying the affiliated restaurant which is right below.FYI, I had a fantastic meal at Pearl Dive right below, which has the same menu. So I don’t want this to reflect Pearl Dive. I’m specifically referring to the bar Black Jack upstairs.
Service: 1
Toya King
I had the best solo date here. Cam the bartender was awesome. I told him it was my first time he made me feel like a regular. I was amazed at his bartenders skills . Everyone from the door guy to severs were welcoming. The oyster was bomb. Please try the mussels phenomenal. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience on a solo date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Swanson
Fun spot but don't open a tab at the bar upstairs. Bartenders upstairs will actively add random other customer orders to your tab without your knowledge and refuse to correct it. When I called them out on it, they told me to "just don't leave a tip then".Close your tab after every drink and double check the amount they charge you. My 3 beers turned into $100+ real quick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Franco Paredes
Ok lets talk about BJ. Not that bj. Black jack is great. Good mix of music and the bartender both eddie and cam are amazing. They really give the place the life it needs. Drinks arent crazy expensive for DC and they are actually GOOD. I always find myself having a fantastic time here.
This is the worst bar I have ever been to. Waited hours for drinks. I sat on my boyfriends lap for 2 seconds and a ‘manager’ told me ‘no lap dances’ and everyone backed him up. If you want to have fun, don’t go here. Horrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dammy Amope
Very bad customer service.
Disha Patel
Love this place! Great vibes & friendly staff!!! 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Herbold
Cool place with a nice vibe, good service, and good oysters. Definitely a great place to go with friends.
Vanessa L.
I had a lovely time here at Black Jack, upstairs from Pearl Dive Oyster Bar. The downstairs was incredibly crowded but luckily upstairs had a much more spacious and classy vibe. Cool red leather decor, high ceilings, very attentive bar staff, and delicious food. I was really impressed and happy I stumbled in here. I will definitely be back as soon as I am in the area to try their full menu!
As a guy who has been in the industry for 18 plus years, let me tell you; Black Jack was fantastic. Eddie and Grant not only knew their job, but they were kind, talented, and welcoming. I asked for some obscure / annoying cocktails, and there was no hesitation. I am in DC at least once a year from Pennsylvania, and I can say honestly, this experience made me a regular at Black Jack. If you want a genuinely lovely experience, stop in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trash establishment security should be ashamed.
Pretty racist space. I ordered two bottles of water and they misunderstood “vodka” and they blamed me for the order. The waiter criticized me and insulted me in front of me to all the other workers. I protested and they blackmailed me with kicking me out of the bar. To make it even worse after I left the bar they offered to my girlfriend a tequila shot and told her i was going to be kicked out. It was a traumatic experience and also a typical masculinity behavior of “we are over you”. I don’t recommend you to come here if you are foreign and have an accent they will treat you like garbage
Food: 1
Some of the best bar service in the area! Friendly staff and friendly people to hang out with and talk about anything. The food is super excellent here as well if you are in a snacking mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are coming to Black jack or Pearl dive make sure you ask for Eddie. His accommodations to my family really made our happy hour experience that much better. The bar area of Pearl Dive was busy but he was able to get us a table upstairs and still the perks of the HH menu. Everyone was happy and he made a really good Old Fashion. All the food was good but the wood grilled oysters were a hit. I can’t wait to come back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food .. excellent service. A bit pricey.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp
Sketchy place. Left my wallet at the bar by mistake and pretty much positive the bartenders stole my cash. When asked if it was left at the bar or returned, they were clearly lying. The short Hispanic bartender acted like he didn’t understand and then looked for the tall white guy with a beard, who went off for way longer than necessary to ‘look’ for it but he was just standing around doing who knows what. I have lost a wallet before and obviously knew random people stole stuff, but this was clearly just left at the bar right as I closed my tab so the bartenders would have taken it. They were definitely in on it and just sketchy all around. Sucked to have this experience after enjoying the affiliated restaurant which is right below.FYI, I had a fantastic meal at Pearl Dive right below, which has the same menu. So I don’t want this to reflect Pearl Dive. I’m specifically referring to the bar Black Jack upstairs.
Service: 1
I had the best solo date here. Cam the bartender was awesome. I told him it was my first time he made me feel like a regular. I was amazed at his bartenders skills . Everyone from the door guy to severs were welcoming. The oyster was bomb. Please try the mussels phenomenal. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience on a solo date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun spot but don't open a tab at the bar upstairs. Bartenders upstairs will actively add random other customer orders to your tab without your knowledge and refuse to correct it. When I called them out on it, they told me to "just don't leave a tip then".Close your tab after every drink and double check the amount they charge you. My 3 beers turned into $100+ real quick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ok lets talk about BJ. Not that bj. Black jack is great. Good mix of music and the bartender both eddie and cam are amazing. They really give the place the life it needs. Drinks arent crazy expensive for DC and they are actually GOOD. I always find myself having a fantastic time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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This is the worst bar I have ever been to. Waited hours for drinks. I sat on my boyfriends lap for 2 seconds and a ‘manager’ told me ‘no lap dances’ and everyone backed him up. If you want to have fun, don’t go here. Horrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very bad customer service.
Love this place! Great vibes & friendly staff!!! 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool place with a nice vibe, good service, and good oysters. Definitely a great place to go with friends.
I had a lovely time here at Black Jack, upstairs from Pearl Dive Oyster Bar. The downstairs was incredibly crowded but luckily upstairs had a much more spacious and classy vibe. Cool red leather decor, high ceilings, very attentive bar staff, and delicious food. I was really impressed and happy I stumbled in here. I will definitely be back as soon as I am in the area to try their full menu!
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