Shilling Canning Company

We had brunch at Shilling canning Company and could not have been more impressed. Their menu was well curated, service was exceptional, and the food was incredible. Highly recommend!

The food and service were exceptional. Only 2 caveats: (1) There is NO bread whatsoever, even bread you'd be willing to pay for. Dinner without good bread really diminishes my pleasure in a meal. Next time I go, I'll sneak in a bagette. (2) The menu and wine list on the website don't accurately reflect what's available at the restaurant. This can be quite frustrating if one goes specifically to try a particular dish.

Shockingly delicious food across all three courses. The ham biscuits were incredible - perfect mix of salty, sweet and spicy. The amish fried chicken paired with the hoe cake was memorably delicious. And the vanilla latte panna cotta was perhaps the most surprisingly delicious item. Cannot wait to go back for more!

I had been looking forward to trying this place for brunch because I liked the idea of the $35 RW special where you get an appetizer and either a dessert or a brunch drink. The location on the water is really nice and I’ve eaten here before with clients for dinner and drinks and thought the menu was interesting. This time though I was pretty disappointed.

The deviled eggs were bland. The fried chicken was cooked well but the greens that came with it were overdressed and incredibly salty. I asked for a replacement and the second plate of greens were just as salty so I didn’t eat them.

The service from the bartender was also underwhelming. It was cold, not welcoming, and it took a little bit to get started with service. I came alone and asked to be seated outside. There were quite a few empty tables out there but I was told I couldn’t be accommodated because they had a lot of tables expected between 12 and 12:30. When I left at 12:45 and several tables were still empty and untouched which left a poor impression.

All in all the experience was underwhelming and I don’t know that I would come back for brunch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Yummmm… It’s DC Restaurant week and what a delicious meal. Kiss - Olan

Dropped in after the Nats beat the Phillies. Deliciousness. The Devil Eggs were awesome and the Amish Fried Chicken was brilliant! “Chris” was our server who was superb and on point. The desert he recommended was special! I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mind blown. This tasting menu plus wine pairing was worth every penny and more. Thoughtful and fun but not overwhelming service and fresh seasonal food that was clearly thought out and one of the best mezcal cocktails I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this restaurant. Excellent food and wonderful attentive staff. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere. Terrific wine list too. Just great all round.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Chef's Tasting is always a wonderful experience. The food is delicious and the service is top tier. While Chef Reid wasn't working that night, he did pop in and stopped by our table to see how things were going.

First time trying this spot and went for a wine dinner and it wasn't bad. Didn't like being seated outside unexpectedly as guests were eaten alive by mosquitos throughout the experience, and only a few degrees hotter would've made the experience uncomfortable. Might give it a second shot, but staff should make sure if they try to compensate waiting time with extra pours at a another event that they don't skip over anybody like myself.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Has brunch there. Service was excellent and French Onion soup is the best in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is extremely rare that I leave a review, but this experience was uniquely disappointing. The server was new and made several mistakes with our bill, which led to us being overcharged. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they are new, but what really frustrated me was the lack of accountability or effort to make things right. No apology, no accommodation--just a shrug and the check.

For an establishment that prides themselves on being on the Michelin List 2 years ago (lol), charges about $40+ for every entree, and automatically adds 20% gratuity, I expect no mistakes, or at the very least, an attempt to fix the problem.

The food itself was nothing special. Very normal, overpriced dishes -- typical of Navy Yard.

The hoe cake that came with the fried chicken was good. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of the meal. Customer service matters, and this place missed the mark. I won't be returning.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Best fried chicken I’ve had in years. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything we ate was fantastic. Had a group of 8 and staff were attentive and provided us with an excellent service. Get the apps as well as chicken and crab cakes! Will definitely make this a stop whenever I’m in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a great experience here! The service was excellent, and every dish we ordered was delicious. You can tell there's real passion behind the food and the craft. Our group loved everything we tried, and the drinks were perfectly made. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5