Mallard

Mallard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tom VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great addition to the neighborhood. Food is top-notch. Nice people working there. Outstanding beer list and fair prices. The new steak with fried oysters on top... wowsers.
   

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   Catharine

   Washington DC60 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Our server Amanda was wonderful. Very friendly and efficient. Everything we ordered came out quickly. The entrees were delicious — I had the lamb, which was very tender — I would say it almost melted in my mouth. The foie gras appetizer was tasty but light on the foie gras. We shared the key lime dessert, which was very good. We would definitely eat at Mallard again.
   

   MallardResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Ilissa VIP

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   Great spot! Super cute interior. Delicious food. Will be back!
   

   MallardResponded on March 7, 2025

   Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Enjoyed every bite while feeling like I was in my southern grandmother’s dining room. Elevated and classy yet comfy and inviting. Will be back! Drinking Dark Whiskey cocktail was delicious, the oyster and bibb lettuce salad were great starter options, the slow roasted steak melted in your mouth, and finished with the coffee and cigarettes and banana puddin’, so tasty!
   

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   MallardResponded on March 7, 2025

   Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed everything!
   

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   Debra VIP

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Great food, charming ambiance, helpful service. Can’t wait to return.
   

   MallardResponded 7 days ago

   Thanks for the kind words, we look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Grace

   Austin1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Loved the crudo and tartine, service was the perfect amount of attentive
   

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   Iowa VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   My wife and I have eaten 4 times at Mallard, including hosting a small holiday dinner in late December. Last evening's dinner confirms our view that Mallard is an exceptional restaurant and we have to highly recommend it. The only dings, and there have to be some warts, no?, are twofold: 1. Parking is a frustrating and difficult exercise. Strongly recommend a car service of your choosing. 2. Very loud restaurant when full capacity so somewhat difficult to have a conversation. Otherwise? Go!
   

   MallardResponded on March 7, 2025

   Always a pleasure to see you both!
   

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   Charlotte VIP

   Washington DC24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   We were seated in a small room behind the bar because a large private party had booked the main room. Had we been seated in the main room we would not have been able to hear one another. The service was top-shelf (Crystal) and the food was creative and delicious. Only wish there were more than two duck preparations on the menu. Parking on 14th St was easier than expected.
   

   MallardResponded on March 7, 2025

   Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   From the starters to the desserts… so damn good! Recommend the pimento dip, brussel sprouts and lamb if available… don’t miss out on the dessert: coffee and cigarettes! Can’t wait to go back.
   

   MallardResponded on March 7, 2025

   Thanks so much! Great to see you.
   

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    Michael VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

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

    We went to Mallard's for Valentine's Day weekend. We had seen a great article about it in the Washington Post. It was our first time there and we enjoyed it! The food was great, even though they had a curated set of options for the holiday. We enjoyed what we had, especially the waygu beef entree, and we look forward to exploring the broader dinner menu which looked spectacular. The service was exceptional and our server was attentive, personable, and insightful. Well done, Mallard. We look forward to our next visit!
    

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