Mallard

4.8

113 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table.

Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 567-2650
Website
http://www.mallarddc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Hamilton Johnson

Location
1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3610
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Cross street
14th Street NW and Rhode Island Ave NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Mallard!
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for New Year's Eve at Mallard! Ring in 2025 with a 4-course menu from Chef Hamilton Johnson, replete with a sparkling glass of bubbles for the occasion. Optional wine pairings will be available from our sommelier to fully round out your evening. Additionally, guests who book their New Year's Eve dinner with us have the option to attend ChurchKey's ALL-INCLUSIVE New Year's Eve Bash for only $75 (a $150 value!). Come out and join us for a full evening of celebration!

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mallard delights with its "creative and delicious" dishes, combining Southern comfort with modern flair. Highlights include the "outstanding" duck and inventive cocktails. Guests love the "warm and inviting" ambiance and "attentive" service. While service timing has room for improvement, Mallard's unique flavors and "excellent" food make it a must-visit in DC.

113 Reviews

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Tom
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is a keeper. The food is seriously good and the chef is seriously talented. Fine people working there. Good prices for DC. Always leave full and happy (and buzzed haha). Tried the shrimp and grits for the first time tonight and it was phenomenal. Beer list is A+.
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Edith
VIP
Washington DC
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Like many I read the recent Washington Post review and was intrigued. We were going to a play at nearby Studio Theater and this really worked well. Wonderful experience! Loved the decor. The service was outstanding. It just felt very comfortable. Excellent draft beer choices and the food was great. I don’t think you can make a bad choice. Yes, the duck, and the Brussels sprouts. Dessert was great too. Can’t wait to try again.
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Michael
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time in a week. The food is outstanding, as the service--very friendly, quiet, helpful, knowledgeable. The ambience is lovely. They have retained the decor of Birch and Barley, which is great. The lighting is lovely, warm and low, but bright enough to read. All in all, a great experience. Neighborhood favorite.
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shannon
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a beautiful amber ambiance as we entered Mallard. Beautifully done decor, warm reception, terrific service. And what a great menu - not lengthy but just right and every dish we ordered was great. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. What a neighborhood gem - we will return and enthusiastically recommend it.
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Bianca
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience!!! People come for the duck, but the catfish was the perfect level of flavor and spice!! Great cocktails too
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William
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brunch was great - especially the cornmeal pancakes and the full southern breakfast. Great service and a beautiful decor.
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Jacob
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Officially my favorite new spot in Logan Circle. Only thing better than the ambience is the food - the pot roast was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely setting! The food was outstanding however the desserts could use improvement. Service was above average and recommend arriving early as it gets crowded and loud. Solid choice for a wonderful dinner!
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Lori
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience at Mallard. We went for lunch/brunch, the food was delicious, really special. Krystal, our server was friendly, knowledgeable and just the right amount of attentive. We’ll be back for dinner.
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Beverly
VIP
Washington DC
183 reviews
5.0
183 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried Mallard for the first time, and thought it was wonderful. Great food, excellent service, and beautiful ambiance. We'll be back!
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FAQs

Mallard is rated 4.8 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3610

Additional information

Cross street
14th Street NW and Rhode Island Ave NW
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Hamilton Johnson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mallarddc.com/
Phone number
(202) 567-2650

Mallard

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Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Mallard!

Menu

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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