District Winery

I went to District Winery for a birthday celebration, and it was a great experience. We did the tasting at the bar, where, for $20, a wine educator guided us through the winemaking process while we sampled and discussed five of their signature wines of our choosing.While we didn't try their main menu, we had the Chef's Whim, which is a charcuterie board featuring a selection of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and meats. It was delicious, with especially tasty spreads.The ambiance is beautiful, with elegant decor and stunning waterfront views. It's the perfect spot for a post-tasting stroll, making it an ideal choice for a night out with friends or a romantic date. I recommend this place.

I really wanted to give this place a 5, but I don't like businesses that charge service fees on top of gratuity. Keep in mind they charge mandatory 20% on groups 6 or larger (pretty normal). This location has in small print on the menu they charge a 5% service charge for the benefit of their employees (fair wage and well-being). I thought their staff were great and the service was awesome, very attentive. However, i believe the business owners should be providing a fair wage regardless of the service charge as their menu prices are very much competitive for the area. $48 for a charcuterie, $21 for a burger, and $14-18 for a single glass of wine. We absolutely loved the food. The charcuterie had a delicious orange compote, Parmesan and Brie cheese and 3 different types of meats (shared between 5). I had the brunch burger which was delicious and i loved the side potatoes, very crispy and packed with flavor. For wine I had a house made blanc de blanc which was fabulous. Overall, I would totally come back. Services charges always just make me question the integrity of the business. Raise prices if needed but if your prices are competitive just pay your employees fairly, versus charging your customers after they're already paying a higher end for your services/food.

Booked a last minute New Year's Eve dinner at District Winery and overall it was a good experience. There was a private event in the upstairs but the downstairs was surprisingly not full which allowed for chill, quiet experience. The menu was prix fixe, which we knew ahead of time, and the food entree options appealed to meat and fish eaters and vegetarians. The appetizer consisted of one oyster, some truffle mushroom balls, and cold meats with crackers. Everything was ok, just a bit too salty. The salad was a mix of greens, fruits, dried fruits, and a very yummy dressing. However, the greens were a bit bitter and we ended up leaving most of it. For the main dish I had the halibut and my partner had the steak. The fish was almond crusted and super tasty, unfortunately it was cold when it came out. The steak had to be sent back as it wasn't cooked as ordered. Once they got the temperature right, he enjoyed it. The dessert was a blood orange crème brûlée and a brownie. I was so full at this point that I only had a small bite of the crème brûlée and it was ok, a tad cold as if it had been sitting in the fridge all night. We got two bottles of wine and both were mid, we opted for the Malbec which I'd rate a 3/5 and the Cab which was a 4/5. We appreciated the staff, they were very friendly, welcoming and festive. I can't imagine it's easy to have to work on a holiday and for that we were extremely grateful.

Food surpassed our expectations. The beef carpaccio was excellent. Would have never occurred to me to add fingerling potatoes to carpaccio but *chef's kiss.* Our server recommended the braised short ribs and omg delicious! The mashed potatoes and broccolini were a great pairing. We all enjoyed our wine selection as well. Service was friendly and the view of the water was lovely.

Three stars for the food, four for the drinks, and four for the ambiance equals an average of four stars. We tried the crab "fondue" (which is crab dip). It comes with veggies but you have to pay extra for the cracker chips...? We also had the crispy potatoes and broccolini. Potatoes needed more seasoning or a ton more dip than the small portion. Broccolini was a bit tough instead of tender. Drinks were amazing. HIGHLY recommend "Figure it out," which is a fig-infused bourbon with walnut bitters. The location was great, and the ambiance was good--we sat on the patio on a warm fall evening! They do close at 10 on Fri/Sat so plan accordingly.

First off great ambiance-- surely a whole vibe if you're sitting in the outdoor area near the water. Service was prompt and friendly too.We weren't too hungry, so we only ordered a charcuterie board and white wine. Overall, the food and wine were average.I'll be back to try out their wine tasting program!

A deceptively large winery space in the Navy Yard area. The main level is mostly bar and restaurant space, and they have event space on the upper floors, including a very nice outdoor seating area. Service was excellent- friendly and attentive throughout the night. The food was equally good- the prime rib was one of the highlights. The wine and mixed drinks were also well done. It was a great experience overall.

Food: the Chef's Whim was fantastic. After work, I am definitely suggesting to the ladies we go here and getting the Chef's Whim. It's the perfect amount of charcuterie for four girls and has all the cheeses, fruits, and meats your could want. Absolutely fantastic. The crispy large crackers are also such a great addition. I wish there were more of those too, and I don't even like crackers. The Caesar salads were good, Caesar salad with trout was good, and my friend also liked her braised chicken.Ambiance: Very cute, I wish we took pictures there. Inside bar area, tasting area, inside dining, and patio very cute.Wine: Showstopper of the night. You get two tastings per person at the dining area. They gave me one more because I was curious about the Fiona since I've never had it before. All wines were 4.4+ out of 5. Absolutely excellent variety and quality. I got a glass of the Albariño my favorite white. And also tried the two sparkling which were great. If I lived closer I would join the Wine Club.I'm not a fan of repeating restaurants and places since there are so many places to go in the DMV but I will definitely come back to District Winery a bunch of times.

We had a great time at the tasting bar at District Winery, a small urban winery near Navy Yard.The location itself is stunning with a large outdoor patio (with fans!), a more formal restaurant area, an upstairs for events, and a tasting room. The focus more on dry and semi-dry wines which kind of stunk for this sweet wine girlie! The employee that helped us at the tasting room was friend, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable! She was able to recommend different wines to try based on taste palette or similar wines of interest. If you like sweet, definitely recommend the Moscat. My friend did have to bring one of her tasting wines back - the bottle had been opened too long and the flavor was altered. They were very quick to exchange her glass with a new one immediately.

We did a winery tour and tasting this evening and it was wonderful. Not only was Tonya very personable, but was so knowledgable about all the wines and how they make the wine, etc. I will definitely go back next time I am visiting D.C.