Flavorture

I had such a pleasant experience at Flavorture. We had reservations right at the time in which they opened on Sunday, so seating for us was almost immediately and I would recommend a reservation. The food was spectacular from the rosemary butter croissant (super soft and delicious) to the flavorful chicken and waffles (appropriate for the name of the restaurant- Flavorture) to the charbroiled oysters (which are a good shareable size). The beverages did not disappoint either. If possible, it is more convenient to access it via metro, as it's walking distance to the restaurant, but if you can't there is nearby street parking. I absolutely loved the music they were playing which was mostly R&B and the decor - velvet green chair furnishings and table settings! This is a perfect place to go for dates, girl's day out, or just solo grabbing a bite to eat (they have limited bar seating too). Flavorture is on my running list of recommended DC brunch places to eat and I'd definitely go again!

Wonderful vibe and lovely decor. We came out to celebrate a birthday and love to dine at black owned businesses.For food we started with the Buffalo shrimp, corn bread and mussels. The shrimp were a tad salty but flavorful, the cornbread while delicious had a strong rosemary taste that could be overpowering and the mussel broth was delicious that we sopped it up with the bread. For mains we ordered lamb x2, ribeye, blacken salmon, branzino. All mains were a hit, but let me tell you if you love seafood do yourself a favor and have the branzino. The branzino was perfectly cooked, well seasoned and the chimichurri was delicious. Also get some Brussels sprouts and you won't regret it. The side was well balanced and the balsamic paired nicely with the roasted vegetable.As we were celebrating a birthday a choice of cheesecake or chocolate cake was offered. Our celebrant chose the creme brulee cheesecake, but it was not a hit possibly try the chocolate or the peach cobbler bread pudding.I took off one star for the slow service and the odd billing practices. They require a $20pp deposit that's credited to your final bill and a 10% service charge with the expectation to also tip an additional 20% for poor service (long waits between courses, empty water glasses, dropping off food with no serving utensils etc)I would go back because I love the concept, food and vibes, but possibly more for carryout than dining in.

I came across some posts on social media for Flavorture and decided to give it a try during one of our weekly Date Nights. Let me just say, i was NOT disappointed with the food! It was absolutely amazing! They have a $40 per person dinner special that we tried so I ordered the stuffed chicken, garlic mashed potatoes and kale caesar salad. The flavor in the chicken and garlic mashed potatoes was nothing like I have ever tasted before! Delicious! My Wife ordered blackened salmon, as well as the mashed potatoes and salad. The salmon was just as good as the chicken! We also had cornbread along with vegan egg rolls and they were tasty as well. The only thing I would recommend is to pack your patience. The service was a tad bit slow for my liking. I understand proper preparation of the food, but at least as a server, communicate to your customers by updating them about the delivery of their food throughout dinner. Aside from that, it was definitely worth the visit.

Flavorture is good date night spot. My guest and I sat at the bar. In addition to the food we had drinks too. My friend ordered from the prefixed menu. I thought the service was pretty good. I felt like that server could have been more attentive, but we still enjoyed our meal.

This place reminds me of the song 'Don't Believe the Hype'.This place is definitely overrated, especially the brunch. Maybe Dinner will be better but sorry Brunch is not whats happening here.We started with the Mimosas where you had to order the bottle then get Orange or Pineapple juice on the side. They charge you $35 and bring out the cheapest $5 bottle of Wycliff Champagne but tell you there is an option to upgrade for an additional charge When the food came out it was not eye catching at all.The presentation of the food was just that - the food on the plate with no thought put into it.It wasn't prepared the way we ordered it but I was not surprised.I can go on and on about the soggy fried devil eggs or the dry peach cobbler bread pudding.One positive note is they played nice music The guy that brought the food to the table did not speak English nor did he understand what we were saying. The waitress was busy running around she may have came to our table once.They add the gratuities to the bill but at this point I didn't care I was just ready to go.Would I come back? Definitely not for Brunch.

Let's start off by saying the vibes were immaculate! I am a lover of afrobeats and Caribbean music and the music was great. I was there for my girlfriend's birthday and the whole group enjoyed the music and the ambiance. Our server was so great the table was a little demanding and she kept her cool and was super sweet and helpful love love loved her. The food was absolutely delicious. Was a tad bit disappointed in the lamb chop size but the steak is huge and everything else was portioned nicely. The GM was super nice to the bday girl would definitely recommend going here !

Wow, it's been a minute since my first visit, but let me tell you, this place is the real deal! You gotta run, not walk, to experience it for yourself! I recently celebrated my good good girlfriend's birthday here and everything was absolutely amazing. The service was top-notch, I mean GREAT! The food was out of this world, DELICIOUS! And the creativity in every dish was simply AMAZING! We had a blast with the bubbly flowing, delicious food, and endless laughs! It was truly an unforgettable experience. Trust me, you won't regret it! Tell them T-Mac sent ya!

Flavorture is a black-owned restaurant that promises a night of good food and fun from the moment you walk through the door. The lively music playlist sets the perfect atmosphere for dancing in your seat, bopping to the beat while you eat, or enjoying the music as background noise during dinner conversations.The food is deliciously flavorful, and the portions are generous, ensuring you get great value for your money. Whether you're ready to share or eager to indulge, Flavorture offers a dining experience that's definitely about the vibe.

Had a delicious dinner with my bestie and thoroughly enjoyed our meal ! Loved the music and service was amazing. The branzino was one of the best I've ever had and the skillet cornbread was perfect. Everything tasted amazing . Highly recommend if you're in the area. Our server also mentioned they have a great brunch so definitely adding that to my list of things to try!

Made a reservation for 2 on 6/30 for brunch. You are required to put down a $20/pp deposit when reserving your table but it counts towards your bill. Located just two blocks down from the zoo parking is sparse but on a Sunday street parking was available a block over from the restaurant. Upon walking up on Flavorture, it's not clear where the entrance is based on the layout but the front door is located under an awning to the left. When walking in you're greeted by a DJ to the immediate left and the bar but it wasn't clear where the hostess station was or where to check in. I walked past the DJ table and the bar before I was greeted by a hostess (maybe ?)who said she'd help me. Not sure where to go, I went back to the front to wait before I was seated by my waitress Kiera. I had:Deep fried deviled eggs - 6/10 - the salmon one was my favorite, the others lacked flavor and the deep fry didn't do anything for the texture. Chicken and waffles - 8/10 - the flavor was solid and the chicken was well fried. The waffle was fluffy and even reheated well in the microwave when I went for my leftovers. The music was great and our waitress was very attentive and the wait time wasn't long which was a plus. My friend had the oysters and crab cake Benedict and didn't have any complaints.