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The Grill, Washington, DC

The Grill

4.6
4.6
1434 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 916-5996 ext. 9
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Menu. $29.75 per person Farm-Raised Skirt Steak, Ora King Salmon Or Freebird Chicken Salad / Herbed Fries Ice Cream Or Sorbet No Substitutions Please
    The Express Brunch 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

What 1,434 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grill offers a delightful dining experience on the DC Wharf, featuring "exceptional customer service" and a "vibrant atmosphere." Guests rave about the "mouthwatering Club Salad" and "perfectly grilled" entrees. The restaurant shines with attentive staff and robust portion sizes, making it a must-visit for seafood lovers and steak enthusiasts alike.

1,434 Reviews
  1. Hanna

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Definitely come back Thx!

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  2. Shanti

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and very attentive personnel. Pity there wasn’t a water view table as the plastic patio covers were opaque. That’s a shame when you’re a waterfront establishment! A bit noisy but it didn’t hinder conversation.

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  3. Kenneth

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time the food drinks and the staff were excellent

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  4. Mychael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was better than I thought especially the lobster roll. They are very accommodating on special request for meals. 

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grill is a cute place with a solid happy hour! We love these the grill punch as well as the oysters

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  6. maria

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food consistently good and all staff very attentive and professional.

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  7. Edward

    Orlando

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cheese and crab dip is amazing. Food nicely prepared

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  8. Yvette

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have never had a bad experience at The Grill. This is why I trusted this place to deliver an amazing experience for my Mother’s 77th birthday. When we arrived, the hostess greeted my Mother with a birthday card. The manager stopped by our table on several occasions to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. Lastly and most importantly all our dishes were cooked to perfection!

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  9. Jack

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best steak on the wharf, at an excellent price when the filet is included in the Sunset Special 3-course meal. Beautiful view from the deck, and everything was excellent.

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  10. Kerry

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise level was low because we sat outside. However the overall experience was amazing as usual. The Grill is always consistent.

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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 1434 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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