Teddy & The Bully Bar

1200 19th St NW, Washington
(202) 872-8700

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Michelle

Brought friends visiting from out of town and they loved it! Always enjoy a Teddy brunch or happy hour.

Tiara Peterson

Great place to eat for a weekend/day and or business meeting. The ambience is pleasant with a pleasing scent of fresh air and food. The waiters are super kid and friendly. My waiter Shawn was the best! He knew all about the menu and options to eat right away! I was welcomed with a smile and gestures. The setting is welcoming with candles and well dressed attire. The food is exceptionally delicious šŸ˜‹. The oysters were absolutely amazing, spiced just right, the salmon was perfectly seasoned with a hummus-like sauce to soothe my mouth, and the ribs were so tenderšŸ¤©ā€¦ this restaurant is a hidden a gym.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

pamela

Food was amazing and our server was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions. Highly recommend.

Sade

Nice ambiance and great service! I love the music the DJ played. My glass was never empty! Lol It was a great vibe and I would definitely return.

Matthew

Had a reservation for 6 at 7:15. After we ordered our drinks at 7:30 we didn't see our server again until 8:10. It was not busy and we saw him giving plenty of attention to smaller parties. As a party of six we were subject to a 20% auto gratuity (do with that information what you will). I probably wouldn't have written this review if it was just the poor service, but my entree (the flounder) was fishy to the point where I was not able to eat it. Our server did not come ask how our food was so I was unable to voice my concerns to them. It was a severely disappointing experience and I will likely not return, even as the manager offered me a free brunch for my troubles. The only redeeming factor of the experience was the managers willingness to hear my complaints about the service and my food.

Erik Meline (Hokiecow)

They add a 4.5% inflation tax instead of updating their price. Its very missleading and the prices are actually higher.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ronda Manders

The food is delicious, the service is fantastic and the decor is wonderful. They are very accommodating. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Markowski

We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and were surprised at how quiet the restaurant was for prime dining time. The space is very clean, modern, and spacious, with a large bar/lounge area and patio out front. Lighting in the dining room is on the brighter side, while the bar area feels warmer and more inviting. The overall vibe leans upscale, though the branded T-shirt uniforms on the servers didn’t quite match that feel.

Food:
Carrot Risotto ($29)
The better of the two dishes from the night. Made with lemon ricotta, pistachios (removed due to my tree nut allergy), and carrot top pesto (server confirmed no nuts). It was rich and flavorful, with the lemon ricotta especially shining. Portion size was just right since risotto is filling.
Maryland Crab Cake ($30, single)
Underwhelming for the price. The crab cake itself seemed small, hidden under a heavy layer of remoulade, and plated between two piles of corn, which felt like a cheap filler. Not worth $30.

Drink:
Lady Outlaw ($15) – Hands down one of the best cocktails I’ve had recently. Tito’s Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, house lemon sour, and lavender bitters, served on draft. Tip: if a restaurant has a cocktail on tap, it’s often their signature—popular enough that they batch it for consistency and speed, which means every pour comes out balanced, fresh, and exactly as intended. This one was perfectly executed and absolutely worth ordering.

Service:
Our server introduced himself, was friendly, and got things moving quickly. Drinks and food came out fast, though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Water refills were timely. That said, once entrĆ©es hit the table, we weren’t checked on, which was a miss. With so many common allergies on the menu, it would also elevate the experience if servers asked about allergies up front.

Overall:
A mixed but positive experience. The risotto and cocktail were excellent, while the crab cake felt overpriced and uninspired. Service was good but could be a touch more attentive. The space is nice, though the vibe didn’t fully match the ā€œupscaleā€ atmosphere. I’d return, but next time I’d probably sit in the bar area, which feels cozier, and take advantage of the happy hour menu that offers more variety at better prices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Gina

Music was a bit loud. Glad for a table in the back. Our server Sean was great. The peach cobbler french toast was good.

Elizabeth

Three of us enjoyed a Friday Restaurant Week late lunch (1:30). Among us, we ordered all three appetizers listed for Restaurant Week (deviled eggs/brussels sprouts/feta & watermelon salad) and two of the three entree choices (salmon and steak frites). For dessert, one had the flourless chocolate cake and two had the berry ice cream). Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. Karen, our server, was personable and excellent...attentive but not hovering. We all vowed to go back soon for another meal there.

Jennifer

We were here for restaurant week. The place has a great ambiance but the food was not inspired and it wasn't very gluten free friendly. Service was excellent.

Emanuel Vasconcelos

Lovely menu, great server! The drinks did us in when it came to the bill, haha

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike

Great food. Great service. Beautiful dining area with picture window view of neighborhood. Had the burrata and watermelon salad, steak frites, and sorbet. Each course was perfect.!

keaera2021

Our waitress was amazing! The food was ok not really flavorful. The pricing was reasonable especially for the bottomless food and mimosas.

Rochelle

Great happy hour drink menu. I wish there were other vegan options besides the brussel sprouts

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