William Jeffrey's Tavern

Came for a quick dinner with my friend. We were seated quickly. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We got the ahi tuna nachos, which were very filling, even being split by two people. Be careful if you do not like spicy dishes, because it was very spicy. We also got the crab dip which was a nice portion and delicious. The espresso martinis were really good, the espresso tasted very fresh.

I've been in DC since 1994 and have had my share of crab cakes. Good crab cakes. Bad crab cakes. Ok crab cakes. This was by far one of THE worst ones I've ever eaten! PURE MUSH...SOUPY even! The avocados didn't help the mush factor! The sandwich had old bay potato chips on it which could have helped add some texture. It didn't and they were softened by the raw crab cake and mushy avocado! The only thing that saved this meal is the French fries and I added bacon (on side)! They had some things on the menu that I see have pretty good reviews so I will try again but this meal was a definite MISS!!

WJ Tabern is a good happy hour place if you're lover of wings. Each of the flavors that we picked with legitimately good and I don't think it necessarily has a bad selection of beers. One thing -- the waitstaff wasn't as attentive when I asked for a nonalcoholic cocktail and gave me an alcoholic one. That docks a star but otherwise I think for happy hour prices, it's worth it.

I walked in on a Tuesday night. Which apparently was one of the smartest decisions I made because they have a raw bar and on Tuesdays it's a buck a shuck. Oh yeah. Oysters on the half-shell, baby. And they're all mine. The oysters were delicious. I also got the lump crab dip, which was good. They have a great selection of beers. The hush-puppies are delightful. My least favorite thing I tried was the fries, but I think that's because everything else I ate was just that good. Our waitress was awesome, keeping us happy even while dealing with multiple tables and groups. There's TV's all around the the sound is off so you can have a decent conversation without having to shout.Great place.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon, not crowded, and low noise. We were seated quickly and service was quick and efficient, the waitress was also very nice and ensured that any modifications we requested to our orders were honored. The food is great (especially the fries ). WJT also has a great brunch on the weekends which is definitely worth checking out as well. A+++ mimosas! Parking is not a problem as there are plenty of options around (street and garages).

At least based on my lunch experience, I'm surprised WJ's Tavern is rated so lowly. I loved the salmon wrap...and they even asked how we wanted our salmon done (and mine was perfect medium-rare which is my usual test of the kitchen's attention to detail). It's a great wrap with wasabi slaw poised against the strong salmon flavor with other delicious bits thrown in...but lunch also includes a wide choice of excellent sides (mine was the fine side salad and my companion's elote corn was great, too, served on two short corn cobs). Service was friendly, if a tad slow (it was an off-hour lunch) and the tavern is a cozy place to hang out. There's a great central TV bar with some hunky slinging drinks and working hard. The sour cherry pie and ice cream for dessert was also delicious. Cheap, no; but I'd go back for that salmon wrap ASAP.

Another solid takeout in the books. The Cobb salad is my old reliable, so good so fresh. The chicken is the best I've ever had (on a salad) and the balsamic is so so good. And can happily report the beer cheese tastes more like beer (it's more pronounced in a good way). Always knockout food, 10/10 would recommend.

WJT always has really great service, and great reliable meals! With their daily specials and weekly deals, I think that they put a lot of creativity into their menu and customer experience.Some of my favorite menu items are their tempura cauliflower, crispy wings, ahi nachos, and french dip. Of course, their $1 oysters and other raw bar specials on Tuesdays can't be beat for this area.Overall, some of their menu items definitely outshine others, but if you're looking for a solid meal, it's a good choice!

Nothing crazy special but a solid neighborhood upscale-ish bar food spot. Service is quick, polite, and excellent!

The food and service were great during my visits. Their nightly specials (taco bar & wing nights) are priced right and tasty. Plenty of tv's for sporting events and good music.