Shilling Canning Company

We had a company holiday fiesta here. I had....Appetizer: Farm LettucesEntree: Wood Fire Pennsylvania Trout with Napa cabbage, cobbed potatoes and trout caviarDessert: Orchard Apple & MapleMaple cake, honey crisp apples, praline, apple cider & whipped cream cheeseBeverage: The Gambit *captured* and Five Sister Fizz *not captured*Score: 5 out of 5Everything was fawking delicious!!!! Mmm mmmh!!!

I honestly don't know how this place doesn't have a 5 rating. I took my Hubby here for his birthday. We did the Chef's Counter - Seven Course Tasting Menu. Everything was delicious. The service was top notch, the chefs were amazing and the ambiance was nice quaint and relaxing. Hubby said it was the best meal he has had in a very long time. We loved it so much we went back and had brunch for our wedding anniversary. The waiter suggested the fried chicken sandwich with fried egg and it was delish (see video). The staff is always so welcoming. Still our fave place to eat in DC!

What keeps me coming back is simply the attentiveness and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Be it with friends, on a date or solo which I've dined in all 3 scenarios here, I always depart satisfied.I enter and I'm immediately recognized. I often post up at the bar and service is no less than if I was table side. Everyone goes out of there way to ensure a great dining experience.I love that everyone knows the menu backwards and forwards. The cozy firepit and open kitchen only enhances the ambience. And the food never misses.

Popped in this place for brunch and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. I had the fried chicken that was exquisite and the hoe cake was one of the best I have had. The server was amazing and really sold the dishes. It was great that it was an open kitchen and the bar was nice. This is on my list of places to visit when I am in town.

We had an excellent dinner at the Shilling Canning Company. We walked in on a Thursday without a reservation for a party of 2. We were greeted and seated right away. The ambiance is classy and sophisticated. They have both bar and table seating. Our waiter was extraordinarily friendly and helpful! We gave us the run down on the drinks and menu and offered suggestions. We were very happy to have his input, and he did not lead us astray. The cocktails and mocktails were as delicious as they were beautiful. Of the food we tried, I think the deviled eggs were a highlight. I also loved the little country biscuits. The entrees were both stellar. We had the duck and the chicken ballotine. Everything was fresh and tasty. We were stuffed, so we didn't have room for dessert. But we eat ate a delicious tiny oatmeal cookie that was offered as a mini sweet treat. We are so glad we tried Shilling Canning Company. We will be back!

The food is spectacular and the service is excellent. I would definitely come back and sit at the bar for happy hour and the rotating menu. Trick or Treat Dessert Cocktail: 10/10. You can get this only in October! The peanut butter foam is thick and unlike anything I've ever had before. It tasted like a chocolate peanut butter pie. Wagyu flat iron: 9/10. A little small but packed with flavor. I knocked off a point because the server didn't ask me how I wanted the steak cooked. Rockfish: 8/10. I enjoyed this dish but nothing stood out as I don't remember how it was in comparison to everything else.Thick cut fries: 10/10. This was basically 2 whole potatoes fried. The aoli it came with paired nicely. Shisito Peppers: 9/10. I loved the orange sauce that the peppers came with however, the peppers lacked spice. I wish they were a little spicy but they were still good.

I must tell you I was disappointed on our dinner. We drove acrost town to get to this resturante for my birthday. When we got to order we where told that they where out of the onion soup. That was the think we where all looking for the most. I would hope that if you want something special at this resturante you better call before going.

Fantastic restaurant for happy hour. The dinner menu looks amazing too, so I can't wait to get back to trip a few more dishes. Our party of two sat at the bar and ordered from the happy hour menu. We shared the pulled pork, potato wedges, and deviled eggs. It was just the perfect amount of food for two since we weren't super hungry. Serving sizes from the happy hour menu are decent too. What I really wanted to try was the Fried Chicken. The woman sitting next to me swore that it was some of the best fried chicken she has ever had and she's a chef! This means I need to get back here asap to try the fried chicken. Not the best parking in the area. Street parking is tough, and you have to pay for the lots in the area. I suggest all other methods besides driving if you can.

You will never find a chef that treats his ingredients with more respect than Reid Shilling. The 7 course tasting menu was just off the charts. Not to mention just so much food! Really loved the interaction with his staff, as they are insanely knowledgeable about everything Reid does. There is not a single negative thing I can say about this place, and this is after coming here several times. If you want something special, you found it here.

This place has it all--delicious food, modern decor, and a great vibe with 90s rock playing in the background. We came for brunch, I ordered the homemade chicken sausage with grits & chicken jus, poached eggs, toast, and a side salad. The grits were hands down the best I've ever had, creamy and topped with a perfectly seasoned homemade sausage patty. The salad was light and refreshing, surprisingly delicious! On top of that, the service was fantastic. Our server was super personable and really helpful when it came to navigating the menu. Definitely a spot I'd recommend!