DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill

Full disclosure, the owner has been a friend over 25yrs, however, this review will be fair and honest.I love neighborhood restaurants and this one definitely gives off CHEERS vibes for sure. The name is long so I'll try and shortened it up.. Lol. DC Cap. Square Bar and Grill, is small but packs a powerful punch. This two level gem boasts a large bar on the lower level and a movie screen size TV if you want to check out a great game. The upper level also has an enormous TV and several tables which is definitely necessary because downstairs only has 4-5. We chose to sit at the bar and check out what's most important.. THE FOOD! Here we go.. Crab mac and cheese.. Must get 5/5Bang Bang Shrimp..Must get 5/5Delicious house made specialty drinks.. Must get 5/5Lamb chops with spinach.. Lamb has great flavor but was a little fatty. The spinach was great 3/5Cheese steak Panini..great flavor but also a little fatty 3/5The staff was amazing and could not have been friendlier. This restaurant has all the potential in the world and even has a cool VIP Lounge on the upper level for private events! I'm super proud of my boy for doing his thing! Please come and support!!!

I passed by this neighborhood restaurant and the fun bright orange umbrellas on the patio caught my eye so I stopped in.The space downstairs was small, welcoming and cozy. A bit later the owner took me upstairs to their private dining room that accommodates up to 60 with a separate VIP room for 15.Now for the food.I ordered the oxtail egg rolls as a starter and the oxtail eggs Benedict with a side of friend plaintains as my meal.Well.... the oxtail egg roll were HUGE and I was only able to eat two pieces. The entire order could have been a scrumptious meal!!!!.The oxtail Benedict was pretty tasty and came with a generous side salad - this again was another meal.The order of fried plaintains came with at least 12 pieces so again a much larger portion than I anticipated.So be prepared to get more food than you bargained for which makes all the meals shareable.The flavor and taste of the food was also a pleasant surprise. The African infused spices made everything great yet not spicy hot.The bartender suggested I get the house favorite frozen cocktail called the Mama Africa. It was a sweet, Hennessy based glass of deliciousness.Parking was easily available on the street and overflow parking is also available at the school across the street.All in all a great experience

DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill, it's under new management. Parking: YIKES, I can see how this could be a problem and if you don't live around the area where you could walk here, this could be a HUGE pain point. We got LUCKY and found a 2 hour residential spot.Ambiance: Small, quaint, and posh! Giving small bougie vibes! Really cute! Met the owner, he's very nice. Service was AWESOME! Let's Get Into It! Appetizer: Bang Bang Shrimp, YES PLEASE! More more more! Main Entree's:I picked a recommendation from the owner, Steak and Cheese. I didn't like the fatty parts of the sandwich. I would have preferred no fat and lean meat, definitely think they should ask customers preference. It is not a menu item but if they decided to add it, I would either cut the fat out or use a leaner meat option. I'd personally pay for a better quality of meat. It was good, but wouldn't order it again. Lamb Chops: My honeys lamb was also fatty, he's used to fat for the flavor but it had a lot for his liking. He usually cleans the bone but it was left with fat. Drinks were great! Overall, I'd definitely come again if in the area! Comfy restaurant! Come try this out! More like a 3.5ish 4....

DC Capitol Square Bar and Grill is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Capitol Hill, DC. From the moment you walk in, the friendly and personable staff make you feel right at home. The atmosphere is both inviting and intimate, enhanced by an incredible playlist that sets the perfect mood. Between every delicious bite, you'll find yourself singing along, ready to dance or even jump into some karaoke. The food is impeccably seasoned, bursting with flavor, and undeniably satisfying. Don't miss the chance to experience this amazing spot--make plans to visit soon!

My daughter loved it! I had to grab my 9 year old out of school early for an appointment but I happened to get her before her lunch at school. We stopped by this location on the way to the appointment. The venue is very small, but very quaint and cute. The menu is not kid friendly. The gorgeous waitress (?) or greeter was not very friendly- but the cook was more than nice. I ordered my girl a cheddar burger to go which came with fries. She says that "it was the best burger ever!"I'd come back to this location on my own or with adult friends as the restaurant and vibe seemed nice! Very decent place to watch games.

I had an awesome brunch with friends here Sunday. Despite being short staffed the wait wasn't long and the food was amazing. We sat on the patio and the staff didn't mind if we moved with the sun got too intense. Steak and eggs: everything was seasoned perfectly. The mix of potatoes and peppers added the spice I needed. The Mama Africa drink is a must if you like frozen drinks! Mimosas are also a good option, just $5 each.

I visited this restaurant yesterday due to the black restaurant boycott. The food was delicious! I enjoyed the lamb chops with mashed potatoes. The bang bang shrimp was the best I ever had. The Mango & Hennessy drink is fire. I will be back!

I've been here twice. Once when I first moved to DC, and then yesterday. I like the fact it appears to be a neighborhood restaurant. They had a special going on yesterday for teacher appreciation, so I decided to treat myself after work. It was a little cloudy outside, but not particularly raining. I wanted to sit outside. I was told to wait for a server to come out, and maybe 10 minutes went by before a server came out and asked if anyone had served me. I said no, and she told me to come inside and she'd take care of me. I went inside and there were a few patrons. The music inside is exceptionally loud, so it's kind of hard to have a conversation or even take an order over the music. They had happy hour going on while I was there and they had some good options. I got a cup of pepper soup, jerk wings, and a side of jollof rice. Everything I had was very tasty. The pepper soup was very spicy, so I'd proceed with caution if you can't handle spice. I've had their jollof before and it was just as good as I remember. The chicken was also pretty good too. What is a little annoying is they have white table cloth which can stain easily. I'd prefer if they didn't have that, just because if you make a mess you are looking at it while eating. They seemed to be prepping for an event while I was there, so a lot of people running around and shifting seats. I felt like I should rush too, so I can be out of their way, lol. Overall, decent spot. I'd frequent here more if I lived in the neighborhood.

The owner was so hospitable and eager to help. All of the food was decadent and cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back. It's a fun and clean atmosphere.

What a great find. The service is above and beyond The atmosphere was so impressive I thought they had just opened . I move to DC this year from NYC... eating out is part of my life style. I ate the crab cakes which were wonderful... IF you are a sport fan it IS the place to be.