the space alone would be worth the visit but I would fly again just for the burger - it’s easily the best in the nation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Sullivan
Beautiful room, fantastic service and excellent food. Only knock is that it is a touch noisy because of the acoustics of the room, but overall would highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: Friend dining with me has a list of allergies (carries an EpiPen), and staff was very considerate in providing options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp N Grits, Fried Chicken
Mallory Capps
Ms. Tram is the ABSOLUTE BEST waitress we’ve ever had. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the food, drinks, and provides wonderful recommendations. She is one of a kind and a huge asset to your restaurant. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Grace
Had a bit of a wait even though we had a reservation. Food was very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: French Toast, Shrimp N Grits, Fried Green Tomato Salad
Lin
I really want to like this place. It is a beautiful space, and the menu has so much potential. I feel like this could be a great restaurant but inconsistencies in the food (salt) and service spoil what would otherwise be a pleasant dining experience.I’ve eaten here three times. The first (pre pandemic) was enjoyable.However in my last two visits, at least one of our dishes was so salty that it boarded on inedible. Last time I was here, it was the shrimp and grits. This time it was the dirty chicken cobb salad. I say this as someone who has a pretty heavy palate and enjoys salty and spicy foods. Halve the salt. Decrease the sauce ratio.I also had poor service the last two times we were here. Last time, our waiter told us what “dishes to avoid”. He pressured us to not order something we had planned on ordering. Though, maybe this is really a food/menu issue.This time, our waitress basically yelled at us when we received our food. We had ordered a supplemental fried chicken thigh with one of two salads, and we were thus confused when we received identical salads. The waitress made us feel like it was our fault for expecting something different???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Treasure Island
We booked on line beforehand because it seemed busy especially during the cherry blossom festival even right at opening.The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and clean.We ordered the shrimp and grits, the cheese burger and the hummingbird cake.The grits was lukewarm but flavorful so they might have been sitting for a little while before being served.The burger was good but nothing very special. You could do better but you can also do a lot worse too. I would say the high end of good but not great.The cake was very good but a bit much even though we split it between two people. I would recommend the cake but make sure you leave room for it as it is a really good cake. Not too dry but also not soaked in syrup to make it moist.Overall we are glad we tried this place and would say if you are in the area and would like a little nicer meal it might be a good spot to try, but make a reservation as we seen several people get turned away due to it being too full.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hummingbird Cake
Pete Neumann
Great food in a great spot. The restaurant itself is big and beautiful. The food is just fantastic. This was my second time there in a year. Loved it both times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp 'N' Grits, Mac N Cheese, Deviled Eggs with Bacon Jam, Shrimp N Grits
D3n
The service was fantastic, and the atmosphere is cozy yet a little busy. The food is very good but fell short in a couple of areas, but only because our expectations were probably set a little high given the reviews and menu prices. The biggest improvement, in my opinion, can be made to the shrimp and grits. The flavors came off a little bland, and the texture was very wet, almost runny. It was close to being soup with how much sauce and oil was allowed to sit over and around the grits. I still think this is a great place to visit and recommend it if you haven't been yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mahogany
This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in dc I especially love the brunch menu but the lunch and dinner menus are great too. Their fried chicken is cooked so well and isn’t dry on the inside. Their cornbread tastes like my mom’s (not my grandmas tho ?) and the menu is simple but unique. Service is 10/10 at both locations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Wolf
The food was incredible, we started with the deviled eggs & popcorn shrimp- loved every bite of both. For our main meals we had the burger & shrimp and grits. They put so much care into everything they make that it even showed through with the ketchup! It's spicy and flavorful! For dessert we had the best chocolate pecan pie we've ever tasted and some light lovely sorbet. But aside from the delicious food, what really set this place apart was the service. We came here after getting married and the entire staff warmly and joyfully celebrated with us as if we were their longtime friends. Joe Jo Jennings, their guest relations manager, was especially delightful and truly contributed to giving us the best possible experience on the happiest day of our lives.
I stopped into Succotash for a some small plates and cocktails during a business trip. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Melissa. She is a phenomenal bartender who gave the friendliest service. I ordered the deviled eggs for an appetizer, and WHOA! Best deviled eggs I've ever had! I tried their "belle's punch" and was so pleased at how delicious and refreshing this cocktail was. For my main I went with their country ham & pimento cheese crudite. The combination of salty and sweet was perfection! If you have the opportunity to stop into Succotash and visit with Melissa, I highly suggest you do. The food, service, and atmosphere are 10 out of 10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Hoover
The food was absolutely amazing, and nothing left to be desired. The dessert was good and great depending what u get. The place was a little dark if your one to take pictures at dinner, but I liked it, which made it feel more personal. It is a little pricey for me to make it a regular. But it's definitely worth it for a date night or similar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummingbird Cake, Fried Chicken & Waffles BBQ Pork Ribs Crispy Blue Catfish, Mac N Cheese, Deviled Eggs with Bacon Jam, Fried Chicken
Julia Haines
We had such a great time celebrating a friend’s birthday at Succotash last weekend. Our waitress, Tran, was fantastic, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was so much fun!
Keshia Wideman
First time experience today for lunch. Very nice ambience. Food was mediocre for the lunch menu. We did however enjoy the intimate setting, and today with the eclipse just the rite timing. The wings could have been cooked a bit more, and the butternut salad was good with chicken.We could have had more attentiveness without searching for our waitress. Overall we may try it again for brunch to possibly get a different experience. Nice portion sizes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Fried Chicken
Marcia Rodie
Beautiful historic building in the heart of DC. Service was good and staff pleasant. Can get very crowded at 8pm as it appears they start post happy hour reservations at 8 so the entrance can get quite crowded and overwhelms staff. Food was just ok; taste-wise, nothing really stood out, and they ran out of the pimento burger. Cocktails, however, were interesting and on point. Next time I'd probably opt for happy hour and appetizers instead of dinner.
the space alone would be worth the visit but I would fly again just for the burger - it’s easily the best in the nation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful room, fantastic service and excellent food. Only knock is that it is a touch noisy because of the acoustics of the room, but overall would highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: Friend dining with me has a list of allergies (carries an EpiPen), and staff was very considerate in providing options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp N Grits, Fried Chicken
Ms. Tram is the ABSOLUTE BEST waitress we’ve ever had. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the food, drinks, and provides wonderful recommendations. She is one of a kind and a huge asset to your restaurant. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a bit of a wait even though we had a reservation. Food was very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: French Toast, Shrimp N Grits, Fried Green Tomato Salad
I really want to like this place. It is a beautiful space, and the menu has so much potential. I feel like this could be a great restaurant but inconsistencies in the food (salt) and service spoil what would otherwise be a pleasant dining experience.I’ve eaten here three times. The first (pre pandemic) was enjoyable.However in my last two visits, at least one of our dishes was so salty that it boarded on inedible. Last time I was here, it was the shrimp and grits. This time it was the dirty chicken cobb salad. I say this as someone who has a pretty heavy palate and enjoys salty and spicy foods. Halve the salt. Decrease the sauce ratio.I also had poor service the last two times we were here. Last time, our waiter told us what “dishes to avoid”. He pressured us to not order something we had planned on ordering. Though, maybe this is really a food/menu issue.This time, our waitress basically yelled at us when we received our food. We had ordered a supplemental fried chicken thigh with one of two salads, and we were thus confused when we received identical salads. The waitress made us feel like it was our fault for expecting something different???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
We booked on line beforehand because it seemed busy especially during the cherry blossom festival even right at opening.The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and clean.We ordered the shrimp and grits, the cheese burger and the hummingbird cake.The grits was lukewarm but flavorful so they might have been sitting for a little while before being served.The burger was good but nothing very special. You could do better but you can also do a lot worse too. I would say the high end of good but not great.The cake was very good but a bit much even though we split it between two people. I would recommend the cake but make sure you leave room for it as it is a really good cake. Not too dry but also not soaked in syrup to make it moist.Overall we are glad we tried this place and would say if you are in the area and would like a little nicer meal it might be a good spot to try, but make a reservation as we seen several people get turned away due to it being too full.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hummingbird Cake
Great food in a great spot. The restaurant itself is big and beautiful. The food is just fantastic. This was my second time there in a year. Loved it both times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp 'N' Grits, Mac N Cheese, Deviled Eggs with Bacon Jam, Shrimp N Grits
The service was fantastic, and the atmosphere is cozy yet a little busy. The food is very good but fell short in a couple of areas, but only because our expectations were probably set a little high given the reviews and menu prices. The biggest improvement, in my opinion, can be made to the shrimp and grits. The flavors came off a little bland, and the texture was very wet, almost runny. It was close to being soup with how much sauce and oil was allowed to sit over and around the grits. I still think this is a great place to visit and recommend it if you haven't been yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in dc I especially love the brunch menu but the lunch and dinner menus are great too. Their fried chicken is cooked so well and isn’t dry on the inside. Their cornbread tastes like my mom’s (not my grandmas tho ?) and the menu is simple but unique. Service is 10/10 at both locations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was incredible, we started with the deviled eggs & popcorn shrimp- loved every bite of both. For our main meals we had the burger & shrimp and grits. They put so much care into everything they make that it even showed through with the ketchup! It's spicy and flavorful! For dessert we had the best chocolate pecan pie we've ever tasted and some light lovely sorbet. But aside from the delicious food, what really set this place apart was the service. We came here after getting married and the entire staff warmly and joyfully celebrated with us as if we were their longtime friends. Joe Jo Jennings, their guest relations manager, was especially delightful and truly contributed to giving us the best possible experience on the happiest day of our lives.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp 'N' Grits, Pimento Cheese Burger
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I stopped into Succotash for a some small plates and cocktails during a business trip. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Melissa. She is a phenomenal bartender who gave the friendliest service. I ordered the deviled eggs for an appetizer, and WHOA! Best deviled eggs I've ever had! I tried their "belle's punch" and was so pleased at how delicious and refreshing this cocktail was. For my main I went with their country ham & pimento cheese crudite. The combination of salty and sweet was perfection! If you have the opportunity to stop into Succotash and visit with Melissa, I highly suggest you do. The food, service, and atmosphere are 10 out of 10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely amazing, and nothing left to be desired. The dessert was good and great depending what u get. The place was a little dark if your one to take pictures at dinner, but I liked it, which made it feel more personal. It is a little pricey for me to make it a regular. But it's definitely worth it for a date night or similar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummingbird Cake, Fried Chicken & Waffles BBQ Pork Ribs Crispy Blue Catfish, Mac N Cheese, Deviled Eggs with Bacon Jam, Fried Chicken
We had such a great time celebrating a friend’s birthday at Succotash last weekend. Our waitress, Tran, was fantastic, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was so much fun!
First time experience today for lunch. Very nice ambience. Food was mediocre for the lunch menu. We did however enjoy the intimate setting, and today with the eclipse just the rite timing. The wings could have been cooked a bit more, and the butternut salad was good with chicken.We could have had more attentiveness without searching for our waitress. Overall we may try it again for brunch to possibly get a different experience. Nice portion sizes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Fried Chicken
Beautiful historic building in the heart of DC. Service was good and staff pleasant. Can get very crowded at 8pm as it appears they start post happy hour reservations at 8 so the entrance can get quite crowded and overwhelms staff. Food was just ok; taste-wise, nothing really stood out, and they ran out of the pimento burger. Cocktails, however, were interesting and on point. Next time I'd probably opt for happy hour and appetizers instead of dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4