Food was sub par. Risotto tasted like mustard, fries were congealed and tasted like McDonalds, chicken was cafeteria level, bread was half stale, Belgian waffles were not Belgian waffles, they were just limp waffles with sugar on them, wine clearly was open for a long time. Bad showing for restaurant week.
Leslie
Very good, food is prepared well and served quickly. Love the tasting sizes of the beers. It is very loud.
Cory
We had an amazing time and can't wait to return. Beer selection and food are both outstanding.
Aaron
We took my wife's parents for restaurant week. The food was very good and the pairings were really outstanding. I think that The Sovereign might have the best value restaurant week menu. $40 for dinner is very good; $15 for the pairings is exceptional, especially given how clever the pairings are. For example, the desert pairing of the yeasty, malty waffle with a slightly sweet (malty) and chocolatey beer totally changes the experience of eating the waffle. This isn't our first time at The Sovereign and we will definitely be back.
Mark
Out of all the good beers. Sizes for the muscles were not cooked with the muscles, therefore not integrated flavor wise.
Dennis
Bottom line up front: This place was great and I'd happily go back. Loved the food and beer. They just need to shore up their service a bit. You should be aware that their beer is delicious, largely European, and is served in the Euro traditions of being other than ice cold like we Americans are used to. The beer is great! Croquettes, bacon wrapped dates, and duck confit were all fantastic! The service was so awkward. It was my first time eating there. I showed up early for my reservation and apparently before the dining room opened. Took them forever to greet me. Then I couldn't find a seat in the bar so I stood by the bar waiting for service. Nothing. Then some seats opened up at a communal table that they directed me to. I sat down and got no service. It took 21 minutes to finally get a much needed beer, and i would have left if not for the reservation. Thankfully i stayed. They overcame a rocky start and n made me a believer.
Heather
Food was amazing and our server was very knowledgeable about the beer selection. Will definitely go back!
Satvik
INCREDIBLE staff and great, great selection of ales, probably the best in DC! The food was great as well!!
Stefanie
Great food, our service was fantastic. Our only complaints were that it was very loud- we couldn't have a conversation without yelling- and it was very hot. Not sure if the air conditioning was down, but it was somewhat uncomfortable.
The waitstaff Dylan and Cecile went above and beyond to provide excellent service to my spouse and I during our time here. They gave wonderful recommendations and answered any clarifying questions we had with ease, along with offering friendly conversation. Our experience was so lovely, we plan on returning many times especially as we prepare for our move to Belgium! Thank you for everything!
leul
I read some bad reviews and still went because I was hoping to be surprised and it was also conveniently located a few blocks from the movies so we decided to try it out. Should have trusted the reviews! We had the mussels and steak frites. Not a lick of seasoning in both and we really didnt like it. Can't speak for the other menu items because we haven't tried them but if both entrees were bad then its a sign. There was no host when we got there and no servers to take care of the dining room guests (why accept reservations then? Should be no res, self seat and bar service) Bartenders were serving the dining room which had them clearly overwhelmed and they basically never spoke to us until we asked for a check. Felt bad for them honestly, not their fault at all! We wont be going back but I hope whoever is reading this has a better experience and if the restaurant reads this, do better! It's unfortunate because the place has a nice ambiance and lots of potential. Wherever you end up my fellow diners, hope you enjoy!
Craig Capello
Beer selection and atmosphere are second to none. Staff is super friendly. On a quick trip to DC/Georgetown and just wanted a good beer to enjoy out of the 96°F heat. I’ll be back in August.
C J
Come here for the beer selection. Service was fine and the atmosphere is great, but the beer selection is the real winner here.
Like everywhere in Georgetown you're going to pay a lot for a little.
Sarah
Sovereign is always a solid spot for HH or a nice dinner. Food is great, and the beer list is extensive.
Food was sub par. Risotto tasted like mustard, fries were congealed and tasted like McDonalds, chicken was cafeteria level, bread was half stale, Belgian waffles were not Belgian waffles, they were just limp waffles with sugar on them, wine clearly was open for a long time. Bad showing for restaurant week.
Very good, food is prepared well and served quickly. Love the tasting sizes of the beers. It is very loud.
We had an amazing time and can't wait to return. Beer selection and food are both outstanding.
We took my wife's parents for restaurant week. The food was very good and the pairings were really outstanding. I think that The Sovereign might have the best value restaurant week menu. $40 for dinner is very good; $15 for the pairings is exceptional, especially given how clever the pairings are. For example, the desert pairing of the yeasty, malty waffle with a slightly sweet (malty) and chocolatey beer totally changes the experience of eating the waffle. This isn't our first time at The Sovereign and we will definitely be back.
Out of all the good beers. Sizes for the muscles were not cooked with the muscles, therefore not integrated flavor wise.
Bottom line up front: This place was great and I'd happily go back. Loved the food and beer. They just need to shore up their service a bit. You should be aware that their beer is delicious, largely European, and is served in the Euro traditions of being other than ice cold like we Americans are used to. The beer is great! Croquettes, bacon wrapped dates, and duck confit were all fantastic! The service was so awkward. It was my first time eating there. I showed up early for my reservation and apparently before the dining room opened. Took them forever to greet me. Then I couldn't find a seat in the bar so I stood by the bar waiting for service. Nothing. Then some seats opened up at a communal table that they directed me to. I sat down and got no service. It took 21 minutes to finally get a much needed beer, and i would have left if not for the reservation. Thankfully i stayed. They overcame a rocky start and n made me a believer.
Food was amazing and our server was very knowledgeable about the beer selection. Will definitely go back!
INCREDIBLE staff and great, great selection of ales, probably the best in DC! The food was great as well!!
Great food, our service was fantastic. Our only complaints were that it was very loud- we couldn't have a conversation without yelling- and it was very hot. Not sure if the air conditioning was down, but it was somewhat uncomfortable.
Excellent food, excellent service.
Restaurantji Recommends
The waitstaff Dylan and Cecile went above and beyond to provide excellent service to my spouse and I during our time here. They gave wonderful recommendations and answered any clarifying questions we had with ease, along with offering friendly conversation. Our experience was so lovely, we plan on returning many times especially as we prepare for our move to Belgium! Thank you for everything!
I read some bad reviews and still went because I was hoping to be surprised and it was also conveniently located a few blocks from the movies so we decided to try it out. Should have trusted the reviews! We had the mussels and steak frites. Not a lick of seasoning in both and we really didnt like it. Can't speak for the other menu items because we haven't tried them but if both entrees were bad then its a sign. There was no host when we got there and no servers to take care of the dining room guests (why accept reservations then? Should be no res, self seat and bar service) Bartenders were serving the dining room which had them clearly overwhelmed and they basically never spoke to us until we asked for a check. Felt bad for them honestly, not their fault at all! We wont be going back but I hope whoever is reading this has a better experience and if the restaurant reads this, do better! It's unfortunate because the place has a nice ambiance and lots of potential. Wherever you end up my fellow diners, hope you enjoy!
Beer selection and atmosphere are second to none. Staff is super friendly. On a quick trip to DC/Georgetown and just wanted a good beer to enjoy out of the 96°F heat. I’ll be back in August.
Come here for the beer selection. Service was fine and the atmosphere is great, but the beer selection is the real winner here.
Like everywhere in Georgetown you're going to pay a lot for a little.
Sovereign is always a solid spot for HH or a nice dinner. Food is great, and the beer list is extensive.
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