Buck's Fishing & Camping

I tipped to a total of $120 but they charged $120.56, perhaps thinking I wouldn’t notice. It took several emails with them to get them to refund the money, and they were pretty condescending about it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Food was just okay - all the dishes were simple 'protein and veg' plates. Being from NYC I am comfortable paying for a good bite, but I had hoped to find more composed dishes for the prices - $34 for an 8 oz skirt steak and fries was disappointing. The best parts of my meal were the fries and the dressing on the greens.
Most disappointing was the chocolate cake, which used to be fluffy and decadent - now 50% more expensive and half the size. Not worth it, go next door for ice cream.
The cocktail was watery, over-shaken.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Can't give it more than one star. I dined here this past Saturday night. Woke up in the middle of the night with severe food poisoning. I called the next day to inform them and let them know in case there was food safety concerns that could be fixed and was told they would call me back. It is now Thursday and still not received a call. Hope no one else suffered like I did.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Excellent food! Fried oysters were yummy! For the price, atmosphere is a bit casual. But it is a neighborhood restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Servers were extremely kind and available, but what an unfortunate menu — poor quality and overpriced dishes. The short rib gnocchi stood out, but I find $36 for a pasta dish to be in a realm of overpriced that I simply cannot fathom. If anything, my two stars go to the service (again, extremely kind and responsive to every request) and the fries, which were good — but not $9-good for plain potato fries.

The pâté had one of the strongest aftertastes I’ve ever encountered. I understand pâté is meant to have a bold flavor, but this tasted like cheap meat with an intense iron aftertaste that clung to my palate in a deeply unpleasant way — something I’ve never experienced with pâté at a restaurant before. The bread served alongside it was rubbery and unappetizing.

The fish en papillote was overcooked and overpriced at $39.

What a shame that this restaurant claims to be worthy of a “hall of fame” title, yet seems to do little to maintain any standard or satisfy its diners’ palates. It comes across as if they’ve reached a level of recognition and simply thrown in the towel on quality, banking on word-of-mouth from past accolades while hiking prices to keep the turnover going.

I take no pleasure in leaving a bad review, but I genuinely felt it was important to share as a warning to diners who might see the acclaim behind this restaurant and expect a memorable local experience. Sadly, it felt like we were robbed by the end of the meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

We had a very nice time on Easter. Delicious food and a great service by Sofia. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We used to love this place before the pandemic—it was one of our go-to spots. Unfortunately, the quality really deteriorated during the pandemic, and we decided to give it a second try recently. Sadly, the conclusion remains the same: overpriced and underwhelming food.

We ordered an $18 salad that was the size of a small appetizer, with no protein, minimal dressing, and absolutely no flavor. It was disappointing, to say the least. We also tried the grilled pork chop, which was another letdown. It wasn’t properly charred, and the sauce on it was overly sweet and unappetizing. The vegetables served with the pork chop were over-seasoned, making the dish even more unpleasant.

On a positive note, the service was good, and the decor is still lovely. However, none of that can compensate for the poor quality of the food and the steep prices. Unfortunately, this is not a place we’ll be returning to anytime soon.

Parking: Limited free parking in the back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Always a treat. Staff is friendly. Drinks are made well. And the food is always fresh and tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The bread was the best, soft, hot, match with the pesto butter! The trout plate was good seasoning, vegetables were very fresh! The decoration was good as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amazing Fish Stew, Fish and Chips, Wood Grilled Pork Chops and Pesto Rigatoni. The seasonal Apple Crisp for desert was amazing! Great vibe. Ben at the Bar mixed delicious cocktails! Must eat here when in DC.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful place to dine. The staff is delightful and there leader, Cortney, makes it all work so well. Love the food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scallops

Buck's is a neighborhood gem. Warm atmosphere and welcoming staff. The roasted 1/2 chicken is amazingly juicy and the sauce is perfection. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a fun surprise! We stopped in for an impromptu dessert and drink after a long day and were sat at the corner of the bar. The chocolate cake was delightful and rich, it paired great with the Table 27 cocktail. I ordered an amaro on the rocks afterwards and the bartender offered to shake it to chill it which was a great touch! I’m looking forward to going back in the future for the real deal soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been coming here since they opened 20 years ago, and they never disappoint. Incredible consistency of quality and service. The steak is among the best in DC - believe the hype! But everything else is great too. Their wine list is also terrific with some serious gems at reasonable prices. One of my all time favs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great neighborhood spot with solid food service staff and ambiance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Peach Salad, Chocolate Cake, Prime Bucks' Burger