The Tabard Inn Restaurant

The Tabard Inn Restaurant

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Based on the cross-section of reviews, customers frequently praise the food, friendly staff, and the atmosphere, while a few note minor downsides like a limited menu or a stuffy interior.
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The critical reviewers most commonly wrote about food safety issues, such as undercooked meat that led to foodborne illness, as well as room-related problems like bugs and very poor service or reservation mishaps.

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Steven Wallace
Reviews 1

Great atmosphere in an older building across multiple levels. Good selection of dishes with emphasis on fish as well as meats. Mixed green salad was good but pretty standard. Mushroom risotto had a flavorful but brothy sauce with hint of mushroom flavor. An off-menu vegetarian plate was just OK. Good, modest wine list; try the ones they import directly.

Richard Holley
Reviews 1

The tabard inn is an amazing hotel to stay at in a fantastic location. I definitely recommend it next time you're looking for a place to stay near Dupont. Just a note that they don't have any elevators (in case you have heavy bags or trouble with stairs). The bar is great and makes consistently tasty cocktails. The restaurant is a bit more hit or miss. The breakfast is nice but dinner can fall into the "good but not great" category for a lot of items. The bacon wrapped dtaes were outstanding though!

Linda Voss
Reviews 1

The atmosphere was amazing and warm. Neighbors walking in to share excellent jazz in front of the fire. The food was nice but could have been better. Had a hard time getting my coat and car at the end of the evening to be able to leave!

Dom Lee
Reviews 1

Tons of lunch and brunch reviews but this is for their dinner. I had the Australian Wagyu beef entree which honestly wasn't too good. Little dry with not a lot of flavor. But everything else I had was fantastic. I had a couple of bites of the flounder, lamb chops, scallops, seafood pasta, and tuna. All were great, it'll just depend on your preference. The hazelnut chocolate dessert was also good. Service was fantastic too. The restaurant was a little loud but that could have been just the company around us. Either way a place that I would love to visit again but could only afford on very special occasions.

neil Carnell
Reviews 1

If anybody is trying to find good deals for hotels visit RoomBully. com booked a hotel on there and they had the best rates anywhere! Warm and cozy with a nice happy hour and great staff and service. Attentive without intrusion. Wife loves the fireplace. We got a free appetizer because there was a mistaken order so they asked if we would like to try it. Delicious

Zach Adams
Reviews 1

Really beautiful interior, pretty tasty (if expensive food), but unfortunate experience. Two members of our party, myself and another who had tasted my steak, contracted substantial foodborne illness within 12-16 hours of eating it. It was undercooked by a lot. I frequently order rare, but figured not knowing the place I'd order medium rare, and it came out nearly raw with insufficient surface searing. They also served us free drinks unannounced at the end of the meal, which would have been a kind gesture had we ordered any during the meal, but in our party was a recovering alcoholic, and we had accordingly only ordered water, juice, and soda throughout the meal. I can see how others would enjoy this place and I'm sure it's frequently great, but I'm definitely not going back.

Matt K
Reviews 1

Had a dinner here with friends. Love how quite and cozy it is. No unnecessary annoying loud music playing over speakers. Only music comes from the live jazz playing in the front lounge that provides very subtle background noise in the dining area. Food and drinks are excellent. Good wine list. Great place for meeting people who you want to have conversations with over food and drinks.

Natasha Ang
Reviews 1

Quaint little inn with a lot of history and character. We only had brunch there but they have delicious donuts and breakfast. The grits dish is delicious. Espresso drinks are soso but the food is pretty solid. Service is great. We had covered outdoor seating which was a lovely setting on a cool morning.

annette barbasch
Reviews 1

A truly unique place. Anti-cookie-cutter in every way. Though rooms are small, they have great beds, and the lounge and restaurant are fantastic. Warm and welcoming, it's equally great for reunions, events, romance and singles.

William Graham
Reviews 1

Quirky, friendly, and located right where you want to be. You stay at the Tabard for history and whimsy. No two rooms are the same. I consider that to be a virtue. If you have to have straight lines and sterile precision, look elsewhere. Recommended.

Austin Graff
Reviews 1

My wife and I have been on the search for the best brunch and this is it: BEST BRUNCH IN DC! Order one of their main dishes for brunch, but no matter what you order start off with their beignets. If the weather is nice, ask to be seated outside. With the brick walls and the garden set up, this restaurant reminds me of a cool place in NYC.

Ron Burgundy
Reviews 1

Wasn't anything special, some of the food was cold, most of it warm. Took a very long time to get drinks. Wildly Overpriced. Staff was nice. Crowded. Note I ONLY experienced their Easter Buffet and have no opinion on any other feature offered by the establishment.

Wolfgang Muller
Reviews 1

Loved the brunch at The Tabard Inn. We enjoyed the Chicken and Waffles, Eggs Benedict, and the Hanger Steak and Eggs the most. However you have to order their homemade donuts. The ambiance and decor are fancy and it's a true experience for a little old DC feel in a Victorian setting.

Eric Kephart
Reviews 1

Went for brunch. I got eggs benedict with smoked salmon, and my girlfriend got the salmon hash. Housemade donuts for dessert. Everything was delicious. Only comment would be that my girlfriend's hash was a little over salted. The place looked great. A very comfortable rustic with mismatched furniture in the waiting area. All in all, great place that we will definitely go back to.

Mike Valentin
Reviews 1

Came here for breakfast and really enjoyed both my meal as well as the ambiance. The Inn has a classic DC feel. It's tucked away in the Topaz hotel and offers a quiet little getaway. I had the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which was solid. Overall good go to for a quick and delicious breakfast in a great environment.

Elizabeth Mensah-Bowler
Reviews 1

This is a great place for food and drinks with friends, especially in the winter when you can pitch up by the fire. They've unfortunately changed their back patio space a bit and it feels a lot less "outdoorsy" now that it has been closed in, but still a great space.

Jason R. Williams
Reviews 1

Fabulous, wacky, friendly, historic, convenient. If you can squeeze up a rickety staircase, and think doing so is charming, this might be the place for you. If you like real shabby chic, not the LA kind, this might be the place for you.

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About The Tabard Inn Restaurant

Address
1739 north street northwest
Categories
Hospitality