Brookland's Finest

This is amazing spot in the neighborhood! Incredibly friendly servers, a dog-friendly patio, nice cocktails and good food. They have such a variety on the menu and rotating specials. There's something for everyone.I came on a Thursday and it was fairly busy and just kept getting busier, especially on the patio so keep that in mind if you plan to just roll up when the weather is nice. Loved the burger and fries. The Brussels sprout chips had good flavor, but I personally found them a little hard to eat and would just rather have fried half brussels so they're easier to dip. Will definitely be back!

I went with some friends for brunch and it was just ok. They have a healthy list of bloody Mary's on the menu, and yet, they were out of the mix, so no bloody Marys for anyone. The avocado toast had three thin slices of avocado and the potatoes accompanying the dish were soggy. My friend said the burger was good but the fries lacked crunch; and the egg Benedict were just ok. The staff seemed overwhelmed as we never had our waters refilled. Overall, it was just an ok experience.

5 Stars!...across the board & great customer service!!I was really impressed with the food here and the vibe of this seemingly popular neighborhood restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you can tell Brooklyn's Finest is a main stable for DC locals in the neighborhood. Lots of folks were greeting each other and seemed to know one another as they walked in. The menu was straightforward, the portions were very generous, and the food was fantastic--on point! There are lots of American fare and comfort food classics to choose from. Everything I tried from the Birria Tacos to the Catfish n'Grits was delicious. The Catfish n' Grits was a standout dish and I recommend. The catfish was crispy, cooked perfect and soooo seasoned.....along with a side of braised kale that was exceptional in flavor. The grits took me back to my hometown Savannah, GA where we like and make them "stiff"....while loaded with flavor and cheddar goodness to taste. I mean so stiff you can almost slice it like a cake. That's when you know you got some down- home grits and cooking. Brooklyn's Finest delivered on this dish...that's for sure! You can tell everything here is made to order, fresh and well made. The drinks and libation gets a thumbs up as well. The mixers are strong here and they have a nice variety of beer on tap as well. Talk about a "Win Win!"....good food & libation; along with great portions and price point....you can't beat that!I will definitely be back!

A group of friends came here for snacks, dessert and a cocktail! The cocktails were good - we tried the 12th Street Tempest (summery), the Langston (for those who like spirit forward drinks) and Spicy Situation 3.0 (actually had spice). We really enjoyed the Langston of the three. For food, the desserts were amazing and the snacks (onion rings and Brussel sprouts) were excellent. We may need to make another trip out here just to end our night!Service was attentive and helpful when describing drinks and food portions. It was easy to get here from downtown DC via metro, too! There is parking if you choose to drive.

Brooklands Finest is the perfect neighborhood spot with great food, great drinks, great service, and great vibes.Came on a Saturday for brunch around noon and we're seated immediately. We had a reservation but the restaurant was on the emptier side so it would have been easy to walk in.To eat I had their french toast breakfast sandwich which was filling and tasty. I was even able to swap out the bacon for chicken sausage which was just as delicious. The bread for the sandwich didn't quite have the french toast taste and was on the greasy side but I still enjoyed it and would get it again.The sleeper was the side salad that came which the sandwhich, it was amazing! I've never had a salad with granola but it really hit the spot. Don't skip on the side salads here, they're bomb!To drink I enjoyed a perfectly made aperol spritz, they have a great cocktail menu!Our server was friendly and attentive and the vibe was super casual and laid back. Great place for friends and friendly when you want something tasty in a relaxed setting.I'll be back!

A restaurant in the heart of a neighborhood that makes it Homie. It's really nice inside just a bit cold but it ended up warming up. The service was great and fast. I had ordered bubbly rosé which was really good deviled eggs, the mac & cheese with bacon, the onion rings, Oh my God we're so amazing. Definitely wanna try their brunch.

Nice neighborhood bar. Service was quick and friendly. The star for me was the burger - just a tasty straightforward burger, meat cooked to temp, good bun, pickled onion and nice bacon. I got a side of the tempura onion rings which were decent, but the batter was very heavy and if they sit for a little the breading texture turns donut-ish. Also ordered mac and cheese which was ok, leans very smoky due to the bacon, sauce consistency wasn't quite there, could've been cheesier

Forgot to do a review for this one, went awhile back because they were included in the Guide to Imbibe (buy one get one drinks), the deal was for the "Bustin' Loose cocktail and I love bourbon so I was a huge fan. It was a Friday night so we booked a reservation to be safe and was glad we did because it was pretty busy (in a good way). The service was quick and our waitress made sure to check in on us multiple times. The menu has changed a little since my visit but we got the Cuban and I'm pretty sure the Southern Style Chicken club. The onion rings were HUGE! We also got tacos as an app that I forgot to take a picture of but they were delicious! I don't venture over to this neighborhood that much but I really enjoyed the meal and the setting here!

This kids pasta was a large portion and was tasty. I enjoyed the cheddar biscuits but the gravy could've used a bit more seasoning.

Absolutely amazing!We were in Brookland, between Saturday activities. A quick yelp search showed this to be a decent restaurant that was nearby and we decided to give it a try. Turns out, the reviews understate how great this place is.For us, the winners were the Pretzel Bites and the Chicken and Waffles. Both the Pretzel Bites and Chicken are deep fried, maybe broasted. The result is more important than the method, which is, in both cases, a crispy but not greasy outside and a moist and tasty inside. The waffles that came with the chicken had a delightful, malty taste and were accompanied by strawberry sauce and maple syrup. We also enjoyed their huevos rancheros and a fancy seasonal salad with blackened chicken. Unfortunately, the salad isn't likely to be available when you get around to going. Anyway, those things were good, too, just not as good as the other stuff. The service was prompt, and the staff was pleasant and helpful. There is plenty of street parking nearby.The sad part of this story is that we're rarely in Brookland. The happy part is that the next time we're there, and we're working on contrived reasons at the moment, we have a sure bet for an outstanding meal.