219 Restaurant

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   chantel

   Washington DC19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I truly enjoyed the food but the initial service gave me pause. There was no one at the front desk to greet us. A kitchen worked happened to see us and tried to locate someone but that took about 10 mins which I thought was odd. Unfortunately the restaurant smells like smoke due to the cigar lounge next door which could be problematic if you have respiratory issues. The food was good. I had the jambalaya which I would order again.
   

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   Dani VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Good experience but the food and service weren’t as good as I expected. Granted it was a very busy night. Food was just okay.
   

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   Shenita VIP

   Washington DC23 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This was my first time. It was a recommendation. Since I’m from NWALINS. But sadly tíos was not good. I ordered the crab cake sandwich- the crab was mushy with zero flavor, my friends shrimp and grits was overpowered by bbq sauce, the appetizer pretzel was so hard. They tried to fix it but there wasn’t anything appealing.. was contemplating the salmon but saw it looked over cooked at the next table. They gave a dessert-red velvet cake but it was a circle cake that had been frozen inland it was served hard. The service was great and the Cesar salad was ok. It didn’t have any dressing and what was provided was very thick. I’m so sorry I couldn’t give a better review.
   

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   Jaime

   Washington DC11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall positive experience. Good food, atmosphere, and service. We also enjoyed our cocktails. Location is lovely and intimate. We would go again. Quality experience made for a nice evening out.
   

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   Maria

   Richmond11 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Came here with a girlfriend for Galentines dinner but had to leave because I forgot she doesn’t eat seafood and we didn’t look at the menu before. :( Will have to come back to try
   

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   Johanna VIP

   New York City33 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely restaurant. We were there for Valentine's Day. The lobster bisque was superb. We also had crab cakes for dinner. A little spicy for me but my husband loved them. Chocolate mouse was excellent. Red velvet cake was a little dry. Service was wonderful. Very sweet waiter. Overall good experience. I would return.
   

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   Tobias

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent food - this was a Valentine’s Day fixed price menu and top notch. Service was friendly and attentive. TV over the bar was slightly distracting - cooking programs? - music was nice. Wear on the walls and furniture shows. It’s been a while since they’ve painted etc. overall quite good, but $100/plate after tax and tip with a single glass of wine each? Well that’s Valentine’s Day for you, I guess.
   

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   Harry

   Baltimore1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just wanted to commend the waiter for our table on Valentine's Day. My wife has seafood allergies, and the waiter ensured that he instructed her of food that were not entangled with seafood per her allergies. Excellent service and always checked on us regularly. Great service by our waiter named Jimmy.
   

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   Tynesha

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for winter restaurant week. Everything was excellent! Gumbo, jambalaya and braised short ribs were amazing! As well as the service. 10/10
   

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    Patty

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We really enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu! The short ribs were amazingly tender and so tasty! Their steak on regular menu was also delicious. We will definitely come back to dine here!
    

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