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The Grill, Washington, DC

The Grill

4.6
4.6
1479 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Chef Roberto Santibañez presents a new American menu focused on Woodfired cooking, with an emphasis on steak, seafood and vegetarian fare. His Mexican roots and French training lend an inspired touch to the American table.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 916-5996 ext. 9
  • Website
    https://www.thegrilldc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Suarez
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of ways to create an experience to remember. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, baby shower, bachelorette party, offsite luncheon, business presentation with full AV or simply a celebration to remember, we welcome you to learn more. Our semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and pre-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible space was designed with entertaining in mind, and we have several options to fit your personal style and budget. Our Events Department is waiting to assist you in creating an unforgettable event.
  • Location
    99 Market Square SW, Washington, DC 20024-3441
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Cross Street
    Market Sq SW & Wharf St SW
  • Parking details
    Paid underground public parking is offered at the Wharf. You may enter the parking garage at the Maine Avenue entrance just east of 9th Street at CVS or at the hotel check-in area of Hyatt House where 7th Street meets Maine Avenue.
  • Public transit
    We are a short walk from L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metro stops. Shuttle service is available between L’Enfant Plaza and The Wharf. We are on the waterfront size of the 1000 Maine Ave building.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Sunset Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu for $39 per guest with optional wine pairings. Perfect for pre-theater, early dinners and more! Available Monday-Friday from 4-6pm.
    Sunset Menu photo

  • The Express Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Menu. $29.75 per person farm-raised skirt steak, ora king salmon or freebird chicken salad / herbed fries choice of ice cream or sorbet no substitutions please
    The Express Lunch photo

  • The Mixed Grill Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Family-Style Menu. $79.00 / Guest Minimum 2 Guests Required All The Bites / House Salad Sliced Farm-Raised Ribeye & Accompaniment Jumbo Lump Crab Cake / Grilled Shrimp Choice Of Side (One Per Two Guests) Grilled Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Or Chocolate Cake (One Per Two Guests) No Substitutions Please
    The Mixed Grill Dinner photo

Menu

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What 1,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grill delights with "amazing service," flavorful dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere. Diners rave about the "delicious" Cajun Branzino and ribeye, while the key lime pie and crab cakes receive high praise. Located at the Wharf, it offers a "vibrant ambiance" and water views, making it perfect for celebrations and casual dining alike.

1,479 Reviews

  1. Ashley

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience was pretty disappointing considering how many good reviews we read before going to The Grill. We went at 4:30pm on a Saturday before a show, it was Valentine’s weekend but no where near a normal weekend rush. Our service didn’t start out terrible, just a little slow. Then our food took over 45 mins to come out (main entrees with no appetizers) and when it did it was beyond disappointing. My husband has the rockfish special and it was totally lacking in flavor and dry. My steak was super over cooked- I ordered medium rare and it was closer to medium well. Pretty disappointing for a place that seems to specialize in steak. My husband’s second drink also took over 20 minutes. At this point we never saw our waitress again and my husband has to chase her down to pay the check so we could make our show. So beyond disappointed.

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  2. Noah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server Mckenzie was the delight of the evening. From her attentiveness, knowledge of the menu and recommendations hitting the mark each time our time was amazing

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  3. Cris

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great esthetic great service and the grilled burger was actually super flavorful

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  4. Christian

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine’s Day was sweet. Our server Raymond was excellent. Nadine the sommelier was knowledgeable and personable. I’ll be back!

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  5. Joanna

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location for girls night out. the sunset prefix menu is the ideal choice to sit watch the beautiful colours in the sky over the water.

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  6. John

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice view, great food, reasonable prices, and decent Service.

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  7. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server(I’m sorry I don’t remember your name) did an amazing job explaining the menu, offering suggestions like the Cajun Branzino which was delicious. It was my girlfriend’s birthday and I took her and the rest of her family out to The Grill and it was all of our first time. The calamari as the starter was crunchy and flavorful and the entrees(like the Cajun Branzino, bbq pork ribs I think, and my ribeye with some crab cakes with some chimichurri)… give the cooks a raise because all the dishes were great. Their flavorful green beans and their cheesy pimentón Mac and cheese were also on point, but I’m glad the entrees exceeded my expectations. It ended with my girl and her mom(surprisingly) getting a slice of key lime pie to celebrate the birthday girl. Anyway thanks for the service and tell the server if y’all get his name thanks again

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  8. Akua

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the experience. Staff was welcoming. Brunch had a good selection. Enjoyed the drinks abc desert.

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  9. Taylor

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. All of the staff was nice & attentive. Food & drinks were amazing as well as the atmosphere. Highly recommended & will definitely be back!

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  10. Silvia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buenísimo!!! Me encantó. Recomendado. El sitio muy bonito, las entradas deliciosas y la carne fenomenal!

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FAQs

The Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 916-5996 ext. 9.

The Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1479 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grill

99 Market Square SW, Washington, DC 20024-3441

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market Sq SW & Wharf St SW
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid underground public parking is offered at the Wharf. You may enter the parking garage at the Maine Avenue entrance just east of 9th Street at CVS or at the hotel check-in area of Hyatt House where 7th Street meets Maine Avenue.
  • Public transit
    We are a short walk from L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metro stops. Shuttle service is available between L’Enfant Plaza and The Wharf. We are on the waterfront size of the 1000 Maine Ave building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Suarez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.thegrilldc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 916-5996 ext. 9
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of ways to create an experience to remember. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, baby shower, bachelorette party, offsite luncheon, business presentation with full AV or simply a celebration to remember, we welcome you to learn more. Our semi-private spaces allow our guests to create cocktail reception, family style and pre-fixe menus for lunch, brunch or dinner. Our flexible space was designed with entertaining in mind, and we have several options to fit your personal style and budget. Our Events Department is waiting to assist you in creating an unforgettable event.
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