A farm-to-table, all-day American restaurant downtown near Foggy Bottom, known for big portions and a sprawling menu.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
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Depends
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Local-life seekers
Anyone here to unwind
Not for
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Worth it for the right traveller.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Chicken fried steak and waffle — the dish the kitchen is best known for — breaded sirloin, white gravy, a waffle and maple syrup; the genuine signature
Skillet cornbread with honey — buttery, sweet-corn-studded and the one starter regulars insist on
Overambitious specials — stick to the comfort classics the kitchen does best
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A reliably broad, well-executed comfort-food menu that suits almost any table and any meal of the day.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's one of the most reservation-hungry spots in town — without a booking, the wait can be long.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Families
Book it for a no-veto family meal where a picky eight-year-old and a steak-and-bourbon grandparent both leave happy — that flexibility, not culinary ambition, is why locals reserve it weeks out.
Multigenerational
An easy, generous all-day spot near the Mall; go for the comfort-food breadth and the brunch, not for a destination-dining moment, and always reserve.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Moderate per head
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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