Kirwan's on the Wharf

4.4

89 Reviews

$31 to $50

Irish

Great for scenic views
Great for craft beers
Romantic

Kirwan’s On The Wharf. An authentic Irish pub honoring the Irish heritage of the Southwest Waterfront in Washington DC.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Irish, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 554-3818
Website
http://www.kirwansonthewharf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Declan Horgan
Private party facilities
For private events or groups of 6 or more, please email the restaurant at kirwansonthewharf@gmail.com!

Location
749 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Area
Capitol Hill
Cross Street
Pearl Street
Parking details
Colonial parking manage the underground lot at the Wharf. We do not validate parking. There is also street parking but please read parking street signs to make sure you are not parked during rush hour etc.
Public transit
Waterfront metro station399 M street SW free Wharf shuttle to the Wharf or a short 1 1/2 block walk. L'enfant metro stop is also a two block walk or look for the shuttle bus with "The Wharf" on it.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Soup of the Day**US$13.00
Chowder of the Day**US$14.00
Traditional Lamb StewUS$15.00
Braised Lamb, Carrots, Onions, Celery & Potato In a Guinness Broth
Hearty Dublin Coddle**US$13.00
Mini Maryland Crab CakesUS$18.00
Three Crispy Mini Crab Cakes, Cole Slaw & Sweet Chili Sauce
One Dozen OystersUS$32.00
Choice of Mignonette, Horseradish or Cocktail Sauce
Tuna PokeUS$18.00
Marinated Tuna topped with Avocado & served with Wonton Chips
Hummus**US$15.00
Served With Assorted Vegetables & Pita Bread
Spinach & Artichoke DipUS$16.00
Served With Old Bay Potato Chips
Vegetarian FlatbreadUS$19.00
Butternut Squash Purée, Cherry Tomatoes, Broccolini, Black Olives, Red Onions, Mushrooms & Cheese
Pepperoni Flat BreadUS$18.00
With Three Cheeses
Buffalo Chicken FlatbreadUS$19.00
Blue Cheese Bechamel, Buffalo Chicken & Scallions
CalamariUS$18.00
Served with Hot Cherry Peppers and Boom Boom Sauce
Southern RollsUS$16.00
Chicken, Vegetables, Black Beans & Cheese served with Boom Boom sauce

Salads

The Classic Caesar Salad**US$15.00
Baby Gem Lettuce With Croutons, Anchovies & Parmesan Cheese Tossed In a Creamy Caesar Dressing
Kirwan's House SaladUS$16.00
Mixed Greens With Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion & Hard Boiled Egg Tossed In a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pear and Roasted Butternut Squash SaladUS$16.00
Arugula With Baby Spinach, Candied Pecans & Goat Cheese Tossed In a Sherry Vinaigrette
Seared Garlic Shrimp SaladUS$19.00
Mixed Greens With Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Radish & Cold Shrimp Tossed In Pear Vinaigrette
Wedge SaladUS$17.00
Baby Iceberg, Crispy Bacon Lardons, Hard Boiled Egg, Blue Cheese and Pickled Onions Tossed in a Blue Cheese Dressing

Why Not Add Any of These Extras

Grilled ChickenUS$10.00
Steak*US$14.00
PrawnsUS$15.00
Salmon*US$13.00

Kirwans Classics

The Becketts Beef Burger* **US$19.00
Brioche Bun, Arugula, Onions, Tomato, Mayo & A Pickle Spear Served With Pub Fries
Kirwans Lamb Burger* **US$23.00
8oz Spiced Lamb Burger With Feta Yogurt Sauce & Braised Fennel Served With Pub Fries
Chorizo Burger*US$18.00
Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato & Chipotle mayo
Crispy Fish 'n' ChipsUS$24.00
Beer Battered Cod Served With Mushy Peas, Tartar Sauce & Pub Fries Sprayed Lightly With Malt Vinegar
Shepherd's PieUS$27.00
Braised Lamb Shank, Roasted Root Vegetables & Mashed Potatoes Topped With A Lamb Lollipop
Corned Beef SandwichUS$20.00
Toasted Rye Bread, Corned Beef, Coleslaw & Sauteed Onions, Served With Pub Fries
Bacon & CabbageUS$21.00
Traditional Irish Pork Loin, Mash Potato, Sautéed Cabbage & Kale with Parsnip Sauce
Chicken Pot PieUS$20.00
Tender White & Dark Chicken Meat With Carrots, Celery & Onion In A Golden Pie Crust Served With a Mixed Green Salad
Bangers & MashUS$20.00
Traditional Pork Sausage & Champ Potatoes Served With Sauteed Onions, Peas & Chicken Gravy

Entrees

Grilled SwordfishUS$30.00
Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes, artichoke & Spinach with a Chimichurri Salsa
Pan Seared Diver ScallopsUS$36.00
Four Seared Scallops Served With Parsnip Puree, Fried Capers & Lemon Sauce
Seared Salmon & QuinoaUS$29.00
6oz Salmon Filet Served With Thyme Infused Quinoa, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach & Balsamic Reduction
Herbed Panko & Parmesan Crusted Rainbow TroutUS$27.00
Mashed Potatoes, Rainbow Carrots and White Wine Sauce
Crab RisottoUS$28.00
Creamy Risotto with Peas & Corn Topped with Crab Meat (Can be made vegan upon request)
P.E.I Mussels**US$22.00
Served with your choice of Curry or Garlic White Wine Sauce and Toasted Focaccia Bread
Alfredo FettuccineUS$20.00
Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Gnocchi & Butternut SquashUS$20.00
Peas, Cherry Tomatoes and Chives
Chicken CurryUS$26.00
Slow Cooked Chicken Thighs With Carrots & Onions, Served With Garlic Rice
Homemade MeatloafUS$28.00
Beef & Lamb Blend Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, Peas & Gravy
Duroc Pork Chop*US$34.00
Mashed potatoes, Applewood Bacon Lardons, Shaved Brussel Sprouts & Whiskey apple Cider Glaze

Kirwans Steak Selection

All Our Steaks Are Served With Champ Mash, Sautéed Onions & Mushrooms With A Choice Of Garlic Butter or Brandy Peppercorn Sauce. We Are Proud To Be Among The First In The U.S. To Offer. Irish Nature Beef

9oz Filet Mignon*US$36.00
12oz Sirloin Steak*US$34.00
12oz Rib Eye*US$38.00

Side Dishes

Mashed PotatoUS$7.00
Champ PotatoUS$7.00
Colcannon Mash (Kale and Bacon)US$8.50
Garlic RiceUS$7.00
Thyme Infused QuinoaUS$8.00
BroccoliniUS$9.00
Rainbow CarrotsUS$9.00
Mixed Green SaladUS$7.00
Pub FriesUS$7.00
Sweet Potato FriesUS$7.00
Roasted Shaved Brussels SproutsUS$9.00
Mac N CheeseUS$10.00

Desserts

Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie CakeUS$13.00
Served Warm With Caramel Sauce, Candied Walnuts & A Scoop Of Vanilla Ice Cream
Brioche Bread PuddingUS$12.00
Sweet Brioche Bread & Raisins Soaked In Baileys Cream & Served With A Scoop Of Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Warm Caramelized Apple TartUS$11.00
Topped with a Walnut Crumble Served With Whipped Cream and A Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Guinness Crème BrûléeUS$11.00
Lemon Panna CottaUS$11.00
Served With Strawberry Puree
Selection of Ice CreamUS$12.00
Assorted Flavored Ice Creams Topped With Caramel Sauce & Chocolate Sauce

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

89 Reviews

K
Ky2dmvfoodie
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service or lack there of was mediocre. The server was not attentive, nor did we get to give our full order before he walked away. We also had to flag someone down just to get a refill because the server was nowhere to be found. The good was just ok. It was my first and last time eating here v
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Haw2322
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we had a great experience; my husband had the corned beef and I got the veggie burger. He loved his food and mine was just average; the PIMMs isn’t anything like the cocktail that I had grown accustomed to while living in England but over all, the service and ambiance made up for any of the downfalls of our experience. We would definitely eat here again.
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Ukebob
Baltimore
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice lunch or dinner spot at the Wharf in DC. Great fish and chips!
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JimK
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 March 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great place for a lunch with friends. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. They encouraged us to linger over drinks and enjoy talking once lunch was done. Food was great!
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AnthonyC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The wharf is back! Kirwains was a great spot to grab a business lunch; staff observed Covid safety protocols and the food and customer service were fantastic.
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LeslieM
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My fellow diners had the fish and chips and said it was very good. I tried a few of the fries and they were really good. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken. When it came out it was apparent that the chicken was way overdone. The server was nice about it and said he would get me another order of chicken. The chicken he brought out was just as dry and overdone. It’s as if the chicken was precooked and then heated. It was awful. When he asked about it I told hi. It wasn’t any better. He apologized.
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Looking4GoodFood
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Neither order came out right from the kitchen. But friendly wait staff!
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JenHedeen
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and staff. Music was in point and super covid precautions. Highly recommend!
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Jackie
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun vibe, great social distancing and really great staff!
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TimD
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, but fairly expensive for what you get (but the Wharf as a whole is like that). Service was excellent and super friendly. Neat space, seating upstairs too.
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Kirwan's on the Wharf is rated 4.4 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

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749 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Additional information

Cross Street
Pearl Street
Area
Capitol Hill
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Irish, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Colonial parking manage the underground lot at the Wharf. We do not validate parking. There is also street parking but please read parking street signs to make sure you are not parked during rush hour etc.
Public transit
Waterfront metro station399 M street SW free Wharf shuttle to the Wharf or a short 1 1/2 block walk. L'enfant metro stop is also a two block walk or look for the shuttle bus with "The Wharf" on it.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Declan Horgan
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.kirwansonthewharf.com/
Phone number
(202) 554-3818
Private party facilities
For private events or groups of 6 or more, please email the restaurant at kirwansonthewharf@gmail.com!

Kirwan's on the Wharf

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Soup of the Day**US$13.00

Chowder of the Day**US$14.00

Traditional Lamb StewUS$15.00

Hearty Dublin Coddle**US$13.00

Mini Maryland Crab CakesUS$18.00

One Dozen OystersUS$32.00

Tuna PokeUS$18.00

Hummus**US$15.00

Spinach & Artichoke DipUS$16.00

Vegetarian FlatbreadUS$19.00

Pepperoni Flat BreadUS$18.00

Buffalo Chicken FlatbreadUS$19.00

CalamariUS$18.00

Southern RollsUS$16.00

Salads

The Classic Caesar Salad**US$15.00

Kirwan's House SaladUS$16.00

Pear and Roasted Butternut Squash SaladUS$16.00

Seared Garlic Shrimp SaladUS$19.00

Wedge SaladUS$17.00

Why Not Add Any of These Extras

Grilled ChickenUS$10.00

Steak*US$14.00

PrawnsUS$15.00

Salmon*US$13.00

Kirwans Classics

The Becketts Beef Burger* **US$19.00

Kirwans Lamb Burger* **US$23.00

Chorizo Burger*US$18.00

Crispy Fish 'n' ChipsUS$24.00

Shepherd's PieUS$27.00

Corned Beef SandwichUS$20.00

Bacon & CabbageUS$21.00

Chicken Pot PieUS$20.00

Bangers & MashUS$20.00

Entrees

Grilled SwordfishUS$30.00

Pan Seared Diver ScallopsUS$36.00

Seared Salmon & QuinoaUS$29.00

Herbed Panko & Parmesan Crusted Rainbow TroutUS$27.00

Crab RisottoUS$28.00

P.E.I Mussels**US$22.00

Alfredo FettuccineUS$20.00

Roasted Gnocchi & Butternut SquashUS$20.00

Chicken CurryUS$26.00

Homemade MeatloafUS$28.00

Duroc Pork Chop*US$34.00

Kirwans Steak Selection

9oz Filet Mignon*US$36.00

12oz Sirloin Steak*US$34.00

12oz Rib Eye*US$38.00

Side Dishes

Mashed PotatoUS$7.00

Champ PotatoUS$7.00

Colcannon Mash (Kale and Bacon)US$8.50

Garlic RiceUS$7.00

Thyme Infused QuinoaUS$8.00

BroccoliniUS$9.00

Rainbow CarrotsUS$9.00

Mixed Green SaladUS$7.00

Pub FriesUS$7.00

Sweet Potato FriesUS$7.00

Roasted Shaved Brussels SproutsUS$9.00

Mac N CheeseUS$10.00

Desserts

Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie CakeUS$13.00

Brioche Bread PuddingUS$12.00

Warm Caramelized Apple TartUS$11.00

Guinness Crème BrûléeUS$11.00

Lemon Panna CottaUS$11.00

Selection of Ice CreamUS$12.00

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