Old Ebbitt Grill
17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/washingtondc, X20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Old Ebbitt Grill draws steady praise for its American classics, a handsome bar and attentive service, with one visitor surprised that the food and service were fantastic rather than the tourist trap they expected. Diners mention oysters, a martini, a burger and the filet, while one commenter dismisses the food as marginal. Noise is the recurring caveat: two people find it loud and a little chaotic, though a booth in the smaller back bar room or the wing left of the entrance is said to be quieter, and one diner says eating around 6pm keeps the noise tolerable.
Address
Old Ebbitt Grill, 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Visitors
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/finch_left in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Says it is very loud.
- Recommendsu/Mundane_Incident8562 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Suggests making reservations there.
- Recommendsu/cookie423544 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Request a booth in the small back bar room, which is usually quieter.
- Recommendsu/watermelongiggle in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Reports positive personal dining experiences.
- Recommendsu/quarkjet in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025value
Suggests the seafood happy hour.
- Recommendsu/what-the-whatt in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Future father-in-law still raves about it; easy to get in without reservation.
- Recommendsu/Sharp-Echo1797 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024
Says they've always liked it and it's close to the White House.
- Recommendsu/NWWashingtonDC in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Prefers the Neptune platter to the filet mignon.
Show all 20 cited comments
- Recommends@StateofUnrestUS on X · Apr 2026ambience
Calls it a favorite DC restaurant and praises the atmosphere.
- Caveatu/pedrogpete in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024taste
Calls it a tourist trap with marginal food.
- Recommendsu/Cherryboogers in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024taste
Calls it great, praising the beautiful bar and excellent food.
- Recommendsu/hbauman0001 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Recommends Old Ebbitt Grill and the filet mignon.
- Recommendsu/watusiwatusi in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste
Agrees Old Ebbitt Grill came to mind too, suggesting oysters, a martini and a burger.
- Recommendsu/SheSheShieldmaiden in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
American classics; booths in left wing are quiet; classy and affordable.
- Recommendsu/cubgerish in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Straightforward Americana, not terribly loud, near the White House.
- Recommendsu/DaBingeGirl in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025service
Taken mom several times; expected tourist trap but service and food fantastic.
- Recommendsu/hoosyourdaddyo in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Says Old Ebbitt fits the bill too.
- Recommendsu/SufficientBerry9137 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Suggests it as an option.
- Recommendsu/cantbecause in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
Would go for a martini and the trout parmesan entree
- Caveatu/Street-Suit9419 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024ambience
Warned others off.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.