I recently went to the evening star cafe and I had high hopes going into this. That outdoor atmosphere is fantastic, except for the loud AC unit above everyone’s heads, and I was ready for a fun and delicious meal.To start, the host was extremely kind and helpful. Our waitress did the bare minimum. Did not come by often for refills, couldn’t remember who’s meal was who’s, and just didn’t seem too excited to be there. I’ll spare more details. I only say this for reference since 5 starts is a perfect experience. I also would like to add all the rules at this place is confusing. No Tex mex unless it’s a certain day of the week, drink specials only apply if you’re in a certain section of the restaurant… it’s confusing.The food on the other hand looked great and had some great flavor around the table! I am sad to say though the French fries were the star of the show. The only perfect item I tried. My chicken sandwich was loaded with layers of different sauces and items that confused the palate into a basic meal. The crab cake had tons of flavor but was burnt (would recommend either way if you like jalapeños), and the wedge salad didn’t come out with dressing/came with burnt chicken. I forgot to take pictures, apologies. Lastly the pork starter was there for flavor but it felt like the there was more garnish then protein.Other than that all I can speak to was the drink I had. Ghost in the ship or something like that.. I couldn’t end up finishing it.With all that to say, it’s a nice relaxing area. Get a drink with a burger with fries but I dont know if I’ll be back. Maybe to try the brunch!Parking: Parking all around but you have to look for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Alex Propes
Best brunch menu in Del Ray.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
L G
First timer. Great dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Sprague
Good burger whenever they know to do it without the greasy sauce and all that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
C Egan
We've been looking for a place to call "our spot" and looks like we found it! Great food downstairs, perfect old fashioneds upstairs in the lounge and friendly staff every where ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eleanor Brogden (Elle)
Have been a few times & it's always a nice evening out - really limited vegetarian options, so check the menu before you book!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Chris
Open mic night was right-sized with an excellent vibe. Ample free parking. Helpful bartenders and sound engineer. This was a pleasant step up from a drum circle.Overwhelmingly male musicians and audience. And the upstairs bathroom was very clean, but the toilet didn't flush. Otherwise 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Briana Wagner
Great tomato fennel soup and mezcal cocktail. Fun wallpaper.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Neilson Jr.
I got the biscuit and gravy. I was generally happy with it but I did think it has a little too much taste to it.The service however was absolutely terrible. I mean, one of the worst that I have ever dealt with. The place was generally empty as I am attaching pictures to show it. But the waitress still took 15 minutes to get to us and she would be standing behind the kitchen door talking to someone or sitting in a booth and doing something.She took our order and never came back until the food was ready. Then, she never came back. No really, we had to grab her to ask for another drink refill of water. That refill never came. So we grabbed her again to demand the check and left.The fact that we told her that the refill never came and she never apologized or said anything else was amazing to us.We won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy, Fries
MLDM
Wonderful time at Evening Star! Haven't been in years and so happy to be back. Lively yet also cozy atmosphere. Food was delicious: Outstanding steak frites. Great drinks. Malted chocolate mousse was amazing.
Attended a private party, food was delicious, ambience nice, drinks good. It was just a little cold. Will
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ira Strassberg
What a surprise! Our brunch was awesome ?. I highly recommend this
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandy
I ordered the avocado toast sandwich with a side order of grits. It was very good. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits. When it was brought out, our eyes almost popped out of our heads. It was such a small amount in the bowl. I gave him my grits so that he could have enough to eat, the grits and shrimp were good but the amount that they served was far less than what he had gotten at other places.
MRGS
There are some wonderful additions to the menu (e.g. the beef fat soaked almonds, NY Strip, Pork, Bavette). However I had some old favorites (like the Octopus appetizer) which have disappeared, and too many new “breaded” southern type of selections
I recently went to the evening star cafe and I had high hopes going into this. That outdoor atmosphere is fantastic, except for the loud AC unit above everyone’s heads, and I was ready for a fun and delicious meal.To start, the host was extremely kind and helpful. Our waitress did the bare minimum. Did not come by often for refills, couldn’t remember who’s meal was who’s, and just didn’t seem too excited to be there. I’ll spare more details. I only say this for reference since 5 starts is a perfect experience. I also would like to add all the rules at this place is confusing. No Tex mex unless it’s a certain day of the week, drink specials only apply if you’re in a certain section of the restaurant… it’s confusing.The food on the other hand looked great and had some great flavor around the table! I am sad to say though the French fries were the star of the show. The only perfect item I tried. My chicken sandwich was loaded with layers of different sauces and items that confused the palate into a basic meal. The crab cake had tons of flavor but was burnt (would recommend either way if you like jalapeños), and the wedge salad didn’t come out with dressing/came with burnt chicken. I forgot to take pictures, apologies. Lastly the pork starter was there for flavor but it felt like the there was more garnish then protein.Other than that all I can speak to was the drink I had. Ghost in the ship or something like that.. I couldn’t end up finishing it.With all that to say, it’s a nice relaxing area. Get a drink with a burger with fries but I dont know if I’ll be back. Maybe to try the brunch!Parking: Parking all around but you have to look for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Best brunch menu in Del Ray.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First timer. Great dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good burger whenever they know to do it without the greasy sauce and all that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
We've been looking for a place to call "our spot" and looks like we found it! Great food downstairs, perfect old fashioneds upstairs in the lounge and friendly staff every where ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have been a few times & it's always a nice evening out - really limited vegetarian options, so check the menu before you book!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Open mic night was right-sized with an excellent vibe. Ample free parking. Helpful bartenders and sound engineer. This was a pleasant step up from a drum circle.Overwhelmingly male musicians and audience. And the upstairs bathroom was very clean, but the toilet didn't flush. Otherwise 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Great tomato fennel soup and mezcal cocktail. Fun wallpaper.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the biscuit and gravy. I was generally happy with it but I did think it has a little too much taste to it.The service however was absolutely terrible. I mean, one of the worst that I have ever dealt with. The place was generally empty as I am attaching pictures to show it. But the waitress still took 15 minutes to get to us and she would be standing behind the kitchen door talking to someone or sitting in a booth and doing something.She took our order and never came back until the food was ready. Then, she never came back. No really, we had to grab her to ask for another drink refill of water. That refill never came. So we grabbed her again to demand the check and left.The fact that we told her that the refill never came and she never apologized or said anything else was amazing to us.We won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy, Fries
Wonderful time at Evening Star! Haven't been in years and so happy to be back. Lively yet also cozy atmosphere. Food was delicious: Outstanding steak frites. Great drinks. Malted chocolate mousse was amazing.
Restaurantji Recommends
One of our favorite places to grab a drink and a bite in Del Ray!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Chicken Sandwich, Hamburger, Chicken and Waffles, Duck Confit, Duck Hash, Smash Burger, Fried Cauliflower
Attended a private party, food was delicious, ambience nice, drinks good. It was just a little cold. Will
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a surprise! Our brunch was awesome ?. I highly recommend this
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the avocado toast sandwich with a side order of grits. It was very good. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits. When it was brought out, our eyes almost popped out of our heads. It was such a small amount in the bowl. I gave him my grits so that he could have enough to eat, the grits and shrimp were good but the amount that they served was far less than what he had gotten at other places.
There are some wonderful additions to the menu (e.g. the beef fat soaked almonds, NY Strip, Pork, Bavette). However I had some old favorites (like the Octopus appetizer) which have disappeared, and too many new “breaded” southern type of selections