St Anselm
16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/washingtondc19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
St Anselm draws many recommendations, with the bar named as a good spot to sit solo and the biscuits called a must-have. One diner praises the ax-handle ribeyes, and a commenter says it is a favorite for taking out-of-town guests. Views are not unanimous: one commenter finds it only a little above average, and another warns it gets very loud unless seated in an outside chalet.
Address
St. Anselm DC, 1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Biscuits, Ax handle ribeyes
- Best for
- Dates, Solo
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.
- Recommendsu/PalpitationNo3106 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024taste
Recommends sitting at the bar and getting the biscuits.
- Recommendsu/aabb09042 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Sitting solo at the bar now; highly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/user1zxc in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025ambience
Praises the food and detailed setting.
- Recommendsu/dy49 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Points to the bar as a solo option.
- Recommendsu/gumercindo1959 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Lists it among places with great bar options.
- Mixedu/insoul8 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025taste
Surprised to see it listed; always thought it was at best a little above average.
- Recommendsu/eVTOLrich in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Recommends for date night; biscuits are a must-have.
- Caveatu/LikeTheBed in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025taste
Says St. Anselm cannot make a steak and should be swapped out for Sushi Oku.
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- Caveatu/Playful-Translator49 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Very loud unless you're in an outside chalet.
- Recommendsu/skratchpikl202 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2024
Recommends it for steaks.
- Recommendsu/AndreTippettPoint in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024taste
Praises the ax-handle ribeyes there.
- Recommendsu/southernpinko in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024ambience
Recommends sitting where you can watch the grills.
- Recommendsu/shivaspecialsnoflake in r/washingtondc · Dec 2023
Says they also love St Anselm.
- Recommendsu/HelicopterPatient266 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2026
Would recommend St. Anselm over Minetta Tavern
- Recommendsu/Checkyourhealthpulse in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
A favorite spot of theirs for bringing out-of-town guests.
- Recommendsu/loogie_hucker in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025taste
Plugs it as one of the best meals of your life, though pricey for a large party.
- Recommendsu/Potential-Entry-5149 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026
Calls it great for a steak and a better value than the hotel steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/Skimster in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Suggests it as an option.
- Recommendsu/let-it-rain-sunshine in r/washingtondc · Dec 2023
Lists St Anselm among recommended spots.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.