Old Engine 12 Restaurant

4.2

196 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Innovative

Old Engine 12 is a Contemporary American Grill that serves steaks, pizzas, lasagnas, and mussel pots with a modern twist. It is also an amazing event space for up to 250 people for weddings, birthday parties and special events.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Dinner: Monday-Thursday: 5:00p m - 10:00 pm Friday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday-Sunday: 3:00pm-5:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 am- 3:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 299-9128
Website
http://www.oldengine12restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter Prime
Private party facilities
The Washington Firehouse is a great event space with exposed brick walls, high ceilings and an overall ambiance that makes it a unique and ideal space to hold an event. It has two private event spaces that can hold up to 250 people, book your wedding, reception, or holiday party with us today!
Private party contact
Jessica Henderson: (855) 900-7851

Location
1626 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood
NoMa
Cross street
Quincy Place NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Crispy Calamari$13.00
Peppercorn-Parmesan Crust / Pepperoncini / Marinara
Buffalo Wings$6.00
Blue Cheese Dressing
Jerk Wings$7.00
Mango Mustard
Olive Plate$8.00
House Smoked and Cured Olives / Peppers / Grilled Bread
Smokey Cheese Guac & Chips$13.00
Avocado / Jalapeno / Scallions / Smoked Cheddar
Tomato Bread$6.00
Basil / Olive Oil

Salads

Add Steak $10, Chicken $5, or Salmon $8

House Salad$8.00
Baby Field Greens / Shaved Vegetables / Cherry Tomatoes / Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette
Caesar$11.00
Romaine Hearts / Cherry Tomatoes / Hard-boiled Egg / Parmesan Crouton
Kale Salad$12.00
Kale / Dried Cranberries / Toasted Almonds / Shaved Parmesan / Balsamic Molasses Gastrique / Lemonade Vinaigrette / Spicy Pecans
The Cuke$14.00
Cucumber / Sweet Corn / Avocado / Red Onion / Cherry / Tomato / Olives / Feta / Jalapeño / Mojito Dressing

Mac n Cheese Bowls

Served with Side Salad. Add Beef Fat Fried Egg $2

Smokey Cheddar Mac n' Cheese$11.00
House Smoked Cheddar
Mac n' Cheese Bacon n' Peas$12.00
Lardons / English Peas
Truffle Mac$13.00
Shiitakes / Truffle Mélange
Brisket Mac$13.00
14 Hour Brisket / Fried Onions

Rice Bowls

Served Over Green Rice

Cumin Spiced Pork$14.00
Marinated Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Brisket$13.00
Pico de Gallo / Smoked Cheddar
Oxtail$15.00
Blistered Peppers
Shiitake Mushrooms$13.00
Pesto / Spinach

Sandwiches

A La Carte. Add Fries $3

Brisket Dip$13.00
Horseradish Spread / Cheddar / Au Jus / Baguette
The Firehouse Burger$11.00
½ lb. Choice Angus Patty / Smoked Cheddar / LTO / Brioche Bun
Salmon Burger$11.00
Jalapeño Mayonnaise / Scallions / LT
Shrimp Roll$12.00
Fried Shrimp Salad / Lemon Jalapeno Remoulade / Crispy Capers / Soft Roll

Sides

French Fries$5.00
Ketchup Hollandaise
Sweet Potato Fries$6.00
Chipotle Maple Syrup
Kalette$6.00
Honey / Soy / Sea Salt
Broccoli Rabe$6.00
Red Pepper Flakes / Garlic
Smokey Cheddar Mac n' Cheese$6.00
House Smoked Cheddar
Side Salad$5.00

What 196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

196 Reviews

J
Janine
Washington DC
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Arrived for a reservation mid-day on New Year's Eve. Was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant wasn't packed. We waited quite some time to get served, but once we finally did, the gentleman was apologetic and attentive, so all was well. Food was excellent and well priced for what you get. Not a huge amount of food on the buffet but had everything we needed. And that green, homemade salad dressing...so good. As well as the brussel sprouts. Just so good! Overall we enjoyed our experience, the ambiance, and the food.
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DonL
Philadelphia
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
No review on the food as the restaurant was closed when we arrived (closed early due to slow traffic??). Not sure if this was the fault of OpenTable or the restaurant, so we might give it another try when we are back in DC.
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Julia
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Would not recommend based off the waitstaff. I asked for a Cosmo to drink and the waitress did not know what that was or if the bartender could make it. The bartender indeed must not have known what goes into a Cosmo because it was terrible. I asked (presumably) the owner or manager and he re-made the drink after I stated what was in it. For dinner, I ordered the steak and frites and the taste was great, however it was a full steak and I expected it to be cut into strips like at other restaurants. Then they were out of the desserts I was interested it. Overall, I would not come back. The restaurant was also empty on a Friday night so that says a lot.
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Vrede
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Meh...nothing special.
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sandra
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really gorgeous space with a wonderful ambience! The staff were attentive and extremely helpful with our group's mix of dietary issues (one gluten free and one AIP). We will definitely be back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We are visiting for the week and we are so glad we stopped here. The food was AMAZING! The service was great, location was great, and the atmosphere was lovely. I will definitely be returning!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful surprise: creative menu, pub/loft feel, attentive wait staff. We picked a quiet night, but can imagine it's hopping on weekends. Will definitely go back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat. Experience good all the way around
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome time and dinner!! Definitely will go back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!!!! Peach cosmo is great..... pick anything off the menu, you won't be disappointed.
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Old Engine 12 Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 196 OpenTable diners.

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1626 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

Cross street
Quincy Place NW
Neighborhood
NoMa
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Dinner: Monday-Thursday: 5:00p m - 10:00 pm Friday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday-Sunday: 3:00pm-5:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 am- 3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Prime
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.oldengine12restaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 299-9128
Private party facilities
The Washington Firehouse is a great event space with exposed brick walls, high ceilings and an overall ambiance that makes it a unique and ideal space to hold an event. It has two private event spaces that can hold up to 250 people, book your wedding, reception, or holiday party with us today!
Private party contact
Jessica Henderson: (855) 900-7851

Old Engine 12 Restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Crispy Calamari$13.00

Buffalo Wings$6.00

Jerk Wings$7.00

Olive Plate$8.00

Smokey Cheese Guac & Chips$13.00

Tomato Bread$6.00

Salads

House Salad$8.00

Caesar$11.00

Kale Salad$12.00

The Cuke$14.00

Mac n Cheese Bowls

Smokey Cheddar Mac n' Cheese$11.00

Mac n' Cheese Bacon n' Peas$12.00

Truffle Mac$13.00

Brisket Mac$13.00

Rice Bowls

Cumin Spiced Pork$14.00

Brisket$13.00

Oxtail$15.00

Shiitake Mushrooms$13.00

Sandwiches

Brisket Dip$13.00

The Firehouse Burger$11.00

Salmon Burger$11.00

Shrimp Roll$12.00

Sides

French Fries$5.00

Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Kalette$6.00

Broccoli Rabe$6.00

Smokey Cheddar Mac n' Cheese$6.00

Side Salad$5.00

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