Ordered oysters and a grilled lamb dish. The seafood was excellent and fresh, lamb nicely charred. The dining room is bright and airy with a casual vibe. Staff were friendly and quick. Bathrooms were tidy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felipe
The drinks and appetizers were good. However, we ordered the steak and Fritz and the meat was pretty poor, wasn't tender at all.
David
Terrific evening at BB. Beautiful, delicious food, nice atmosphere and a warm, caring staff. Highly recommended!
A K
I love this seafood spot, the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, the food is comforting and fresh, Andy they have so many different kinds of oysters to sample.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dri S
Amazing Washington Oysters 😍😍🙌
Scott
Staff was pleasant, but spread thin. Cocktail order was incorrect, warm courses were extremely salty. Our server was quite nice, but clearly not supported and not as attentive as could be, not their fault. It's a great place but the vibe has been off significantly since the layoffs and service charge was implemented due to new city laws.
Leland Clark
Decent service but pretty middling food and kind of pricey--I'm not from here but $5 per oyster seems high, especially with the mandatory 22% service charge. It's a cute place but we left disappointed. I don't eat meat but my companions were perplexed by the cheeseburger croquettes. The menu is kind of random.
JennyB
We had the best time! I wish I remembered our server's name, but they were so so hospitable and welcoming, along with all the other staff as well. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. All of the seafood on the platter was perfectly ice cold, the tapioca and nori crackers were the most delicious crisp bite, the steak tartare was so so good., and don't sleep on the chocolate budino - best chocolate dessert ever!
Lance
Food and service was great. The mussels and steak tartare were our favorites. One little observation, the bathroom on the left had a light dusting of hair on the sink. It looked like someone may have stepped in to clean up their beard is my guess.
Danny
Great service, drinks and oysters!!!! The steak with frites was not so great. It was a 24 hour Sous Vide which is usually a great way to make a steak tender. However, this steak was the toughest, chewiest steak I've had in a long time. I couldn't finish it, not because I was full, but it just wasn't satisfying, especially for that price point. Maybe if you order that, double check with the host, for a verification of "tenderness." Other than that tough , I love this place!
Best burger I’ve ever tasted. Best tartare I’ve ever tasted. Don’t skip this spot!
Mónica Ramírez Castro
Had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. What really stood out was the staff—they were incredibly nice, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time. It’s always a pleasure to dine at a place where you feel welcomed and valued. Highly recommend!
Tracie Tuss
Had a great birthday meal at Boat Bar. The oysters were delicious and props to the person behind the bar shucking all night! It was fun to have a variety to choose from and we chose them all. The small plates are generous. The smoked scallops and crab-filled brioche donut were standouts for me. I also need to call out the incredible and attentive staff here. Our server was friendly and warm and everyone who we encountered was lovely. We will be back!
Vanessa
Beautiful space. Food was inventive. Fries served with steak were a standout as were the oysters and scallop
Olivia Lowell
Service was really attentive and polite. We went specifically to try the crab doughnut. For $30, I expected it to be as much crab as you'd find in a crab cake. There's wasn't very much it was more bread than crab, and the whole dish was dry and bland. And we had a piece of shell in it. Would consider trying the restaurant again but I wouldn't order the doughnut again.
Ordered oysters and a grilled lamb dish. The seafood was excellent and fresh, lamb nicely charred. The dining room is bright and airy with a casual vibe. Staff were friendly and quick. Bathrooms were tidy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks and appetizers were good. However, we ordered the steak and Fritz and the meat was pretty poor, wasn't tender at all.
Terrific evening at BB. Beautiful, delicious food, nice atmosphere and a warm, caring staff. Highly recommended!
I love this seafood spot, the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, the food is comforting and fresh, Andy they have so many different kinds of oysters to sample.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Washington Oysters 😍😍🙌
Staff was pleasant, but spread thin. Cocktail order was incorrect, warm courses were extremely salty. Our server was quite nice, but clearly not supported and not as attentive as could be, not their fault. It's a great place but the vibe has been off significantly since the layoffs and service charge was implemented due to new city laws.
Decent service but pretty middling food and kind of pricey--I'm not from here but $5 per oyster seems high, especially with the mandatory 22% service charge. It's a cute place but we left disappointed. I don't eat meat but my companions were perplexed by the cheeseburger croquettes. The menu is kind of random.
We had the best time! I wish I remembered our server's name, but they were so so hospitable and welcoming, along with all the other staff as well. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. All of the seafood on the platter was perfectly ice cold, the tapioca and nori crackers were the most delicious crisp bite, the steak tartare was so so good., and don't sleep on the chocolate budino - best chocolate dessert ever!
Food and service was great. The mussels and steak tartare were our favorites. One little observation, the bathroom on the left had a light dusting of hair on the sink. It looked like someone may have stepped in to clean up their beard is my guess.
Great service, drinks and oysters!!!! The steak with frites was not so great. It was a 24 hour Sous Vide which is usually a great way to make a steak tender. However, this steak was the toughest, chewiest steak I've had in a long time. I couldn't finish it, not because I was full, but it just wasn't satisfying, especially for that price point. Maybe if you order that, double check with the host, for a verification of "tenderness." Other than that tough , I love this place!
Restaurantji Recommends
Best burger I’ve ever tasted. Best tartare I’ve ever tasted. Don’t skip this spot!
Had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. What really stood out was the staff—they were incredibly nice, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time. It’s always a pleasure to dine at a place where you feel welcomed and valued. Highly recommend!
Had a great birthday meal at Boat Bar. The oysters were delicious and props to the person behind the bar shucking all night! It was fun to have a variety to choose from and we chose them all. The small plates are generous. The smoked scallops and crab-filled brioche donut were standouts for me. I also need to call out the incredible and attentive staff here. Our server was friendly and warm and everyone who we encountered was lovely. We will be back!
Beautiful space. Food was inventive. Fries served with steak were a standout as were the oysters and scallop
Service was really attentive and polite. We went specifically to try the crab doughnut. For $30, I expected it to be as much crab as you'd find in a crab cake. There's wasn't very much it was more bread than crab, and the whole dish was dry and bland. And we had a piece of shell in it. Would consider trying the restaurant again but I wouldn't order the doughnut again.
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