American Restaurants near Forestville

“I forgot about how good this place was. I was in the area and decided to drive by to pick up dinner for my family. The Big chicken sandwich and the individual pieces of chicken were fresh and tasty. The sweet tea was great as well. Staff was polite too and the price for everything was very reasonable.“

“The best flavored ham ever.“

“On top of coming during quiet and slow hours sometimes, I love coming to this location during overnight on the week days. I receive great service from the server and exceptional food from the cook. I have made this a routine to come here whenever I have the chance, shoutout to the overnight team!“

“I went to the Applebees for lunch Saturday. April 18th and the bartender on duty was talking loud to customers sitting at the bar saying she had a hangover. I thought this was very unprofessional stating this to customers and then one gentleman offering to go get her something for her hangover. He asked her had she had anything to eat. She said no and I’ve eating behind the bar during her shift. Where was the manager or was she the manager. The bathroom was disgusting and the floor when you walked in was sticky. The meal I got was excellent and the server was wonderful. The bartender should be talked to about being professional with customers and not eating while working“

“Brunch is amazing. Bottomless margaritas and the churros are excellent!“

“Fun night for two out of towners! Food was amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly, even though we’re two or three times their ages and not cool at all! ;)“

“Returning to Washington from a France worn down by its own melancholy — a nation led by a presidential couple seemingly disconnected from l'esprit de grandeur — was a relief. The Monocle, nestled just a short pas de géant from Capitol Hill, felt like an antidote. Walking through its doors, I immediately felt transported, like one of the CIA operatives from Lioness Psy-Ops, covertly meeting allies in a safe haven of quiet luxury. Opened in October 1960 by Connie and Helen Valanos, The Monocle has seen more political deals sealed over its crab cakes than perhaps in the chambers of Congress themselves. As the Washingtonian noted, “The Monocle is a better restaurant than it’s given credit for,” serving dishes like “pan-fried Chesapeake Bay oysters baked in a light curry sauce” that feel like culinary diplomacy at its finest. What strikes one immediately is the duality of the space: half public house, half refined eatery. In the restaurant's more elegant quarters, I chose a glass of Sancerre, its mineral brightness pairing effortlessly with the signature crab cakes — plump, golden, and loaded with chair de crabe so sweet it could make a New Englander weep. A red wine-braised New York strip followed, its sauce reminiscent of the old-world simplicity one finds in France’s brasseries, yet undeniably American in its confident presentation. The maître d’, Nick Selimos — a fixture here for nearly three decades — greeted every guest with the kind of warmth that makes even the most hardened lobbyist feel comme chez soi. “There’s nothing more satisfying,” said John Valanos, the owner, “than having someone say, ‘We’ll come back ourselves.’” And come back they do — senators, staffers, and curious tourists alike. Sipping a digestif, I glanced at the black-and-white photos adorning the walls — Kennedy, Nixon, and other Washington titans. It’s said JFK dined here regularly during his Senate days. As The Washington Post humorously observed, "Intentions are spoken here, alliances formed, and deals sealed," all over dishes that balance simplicity and sophistication. Leaving The Monocle, I felt reconnected to the vibrancy of Washington, its pulse steadied by the legacy of places like this — where history, gastronomy, and a touch of joie de vivre blend into something unforgettable.“

“the girl karmen did great on to go! very friendly“

“I have chicken wings ring ring Chris Rock they would really really good I had a good time there“

“Service was amazing!!!! the atmosphere I can’t speak on because it was slow night but the people that were there seem like regulars. So good sign. Food was good but nothing that blew me away because it was just shy of great. But you wouldn’t be disappointed with anything. Oh! The cocktail and wine was really good get balance“