Maydan

Ambiance 10/10Flavors 10/10 new spices and diverse arrangements - creative & authenticThey gave use pear cider (non alcoholic bc we don't drink) complimentary for our anniversary. I'm not sure what the dessert was, and it wasn't listed as an item on the tawle menu -- but it was wonderful. I can't wait to come back here!

What an incredible experience! This is a place to go for more than a meal. It's definitely an experience I won't forget. My husband and I went to DC to visit our daughter and told her to make a reservation somewhere that she's been wanting to try. She knew immediately where she wanted to go and while it took quite the effort to get reservations because they go quickly, she was able to get us in at 9:00 pm. Walking in I knew it was going to be special. They have a door that is beautiful and sets the tone for the cultural food experience. The staff was amazing! Friendly and helpful and the ambiance was incredible. The fire right there so you can see them cooking the pita and the fish and steak and lamb. We decided to try the tasting menu so we could get a large variety of items and it was a treat! I tasted two different wines and chose a bottle that paired perfectly with the steak and the Branzino. We had cocktails to sip while we worked our way through the first course and each bite, each sip was a celebration on the palate! The creamy hummus, the pickled vegetables, the fresh pita, the salad, it was so good that we didn't pace ourselves well and were getting full by the time our meat dishes arrived. The Branzino was fabulous! Perfectly cooked, flaky, flavorful and the presentation was beautiful. The Rib Eye was my husband's favorite because it was also perfectly cooked and so tasty. I would have a hard time choosing something else because these were so well prepared and made the meal! The dessert was light and if I could have eaten more I would have. My family finished it up without a problem though. For the amount of food, the ambiance and the quality of service, it was worth the price and lived up to the hype. 10/10 food experience! Thank you for making our visit to DC so special!

Fun, Fun, Fun!I just had a great time at Maydan. I can see why you have to wait a little to get reservations on a Friday night. This place is just awesome. I took the chance of showing up when they first opened, so that I can a seat at the bar. I'm glad, that I did because the seats filled up quick. The host did try to accommodate us by offering us a table, with a 1.5 hour time limit, since we didn't have reservations, but once we were able to see that the bar area was empty we chose that option. Okay on with the review. The restaurant is located off the main road and in an alley. It's a little hard to find, because there isn't a huge sign or anything, so just look for the green door. Once you enter, there's a vestibule area that cuts you off from seeing the entire restaurant. But once you open the second door to the restaurant, bam!! It's almost like you're been shipped to another country. There's a huge oven in the middle of the restaurant; with a beautiful bar and high ceilings. There is seating on both levels and you can see the oven from any seat. This over is where the prepare the meats and bread and probably everything else. It was such a joy to see. Words advice, try not to sit close to the oven because it can be quite hot. As far as the food goes, it's Mediterranean, so a lot of spreads, salads, kebabs, etc. we tried the taste option, where you try a little bit of everything. The fried cheese, hummus, and the chicken were the standouts. This option for two wasn't cheap, so I made sure I got my monies worth. All in all, it was a great time. I'll be back.

One of the best dining experiences we've had in DC. The Tawle option is a must! All the dishes they brought out were amazing, the cocktails were unique and tasty, and such a cool vibe inside the restaurant. Only substitution we made was the carrots for the sweet potato and it did not disappoint. It's an expensive restaurant but certainly worth it. Check it out for a special occasion!

Maydan has been on my list for 2 years! It's so hard to get a reservation. I was able to snag one for two and we were seated up stairs. Sitting up stairs provides you an amazing view of the oven and open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant on the first floor.The service was amazing and our server recommended our dishes. The sweet potato with brown butter just melts in your mouth. It's so flavorful and delicious. The bronzino was fresh and meaty. The star of the show was most definitely the cauliflower hash. It had a date reduction with almonds! Omg! Probably the best dish I've had in a while.

Eclectic restaurant located behind a blue door at the end of an ally. From the moment we walked in everyone was really nice. We went in for a casual dinner date and at first thought that we could tackle the Tawle tasting menu, but at 830pm we would've been in over our heads so we opted for a la carte ordering. Note that if there's four or more the Tawle menu is required.To start we had the Muhammara with the housemade fresh bread. There's a stove in the entrance where it's made that is a focal point of the restaurant. The spread was delicious. We also tried the hummus that was given to us in error instead of the carrots we ordered. They told us just to keep the item and they would get the carrots to us. I didn't enjoy the hummus it seemed to be lacking an element making it bland. We ordered saffron couscous and the flavor again was not great, the saffron was muted. The star of the show was the Sayyadiah aka grilled butterflies Branzino. This dish was flavorful with a little kick but not too much and the fish was cooked to perfection. The carrots arrived as we were finished up. We each ate one since they were so late and we were really full. The harissa made its mark, but the carrots were a tad undercooked.Lastly our drinks were unfortunately not memorable. The Ottoman Old Fashioned was served in a small cup with a big ice cube rather than a larger glass with a big ice cube and the Amardine NA beverage really did not stand out, just felt like weakly flavored water.Overall check it out for the ambiance and Branzino.

I celebrated my birthday dinner here, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The restaurant's lively atmosphere and eclectic interior design create a unique and memorable setting. The attentive service made us feel well cared for.We were a large party so we were required to do the Tawle menu. I was happy with this because I've never dined here before and wanted to sample of dishes. Every plate was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. My standout favorites were the Walnut Casik, Hearth Charred Carrots, Branzino, and Ribeye with Tahina. My visit left such a great impression that I'm already looking forward to returning and exploring the à la carte menu.

James server Service was very spot on.The ambiance is romantic and warm, perfect date night. The food is middle eastern/ more on Greek turkey side I believe. But it's Moroccan cuisine Food was 3.5/5But the ambiance and service was 5/5 The drinks are pretty cute but not the best (mocktails)

Do you know the Tiktok song that has been trending that says, "I'm in love, I'm obsessed and I don't feel guilty about it". Yup, that is me when it comes to the Maydan. Talk about a dining experience!! I will forever take a friend visiting DC to this place because it was a 10/10. I came to Maydan for a weekday dinner. Maydan is nestled down an alley right off of 14th street. When you walk through the front door you feel like you've been transported to another country. The restaurants name means "gathering place" or "square," and the atmosphere is just that. When you walk into the dining area you can see right into the kitchen where there's a large grill. The ceilings are extremely high and it just feels warm and cozy inside. Maydan serves Middle Eastern cuisine including some of my favorites ... + the spreads especially the hummus are lick the plate worthy + pickled veggies were delicious, I think I had a pickled tomato and I was shocked how many of them I ate + Chicken Shish Taouk was cooked to perfection + Sayyadiah or the branzino was also cooked to perfection + The lamb shoulder was also delicious but I couldn't eat too much of it because I was stuffed by this point. + You must try the cocktail, want a G&T because it was delightful and refreshing. It features lebanese gin, cucumber tonic water and orange blossom water with western asian botanicals ... mmhm mmhm mmhm tell me that doesn't sound fire. Lastly!!! I can not forget to highlight the impeccable service!!! I forgot our servers name but she was the goat. She's been working at Maydan for years and truly knew the menu and the restaurant, in and out. She even was so kind to bring out some desserts at the end. Which now looking at the menu I don't see so I am truly appreciative of her that she went above and beyond. Let me go ahead and reserve another table here for dinner. Thank you so much to Maydan and the team :) I wish you nothing but continued success.

Wow - best come hungry or be prepared to bring home a lot of leftovers when you come to Maydan! We had their Tawle tasting menu (highly recommended) and it was a lot of great food. The first courses consisted of bread, three spreads, pickled vegetable platter and cheese(?) - see picture. The second course had chicken kebabs, roasted spicy carrots, and salad. For third course, we picked two proteins since there were four of us. We got the ribeye which was perfectly cooked and lamb shoulder (extra cost). Both were great but I was full at this time. The dessert course consisted of grapefruit with some drizzle and a cake that tasted great and not too sweet. Service was great as multiple staff took care of always filling our water glasses and checking often on how we were doing. We luckily scored a table next to the open fire where the grilling was done. A great dining experience and highly recommended