While I’ve been to Iron Gate tons of times, but never ventured across the street to Tabard Inn – until recently.
- Food: They offer a bread basket with a few different types of bread. I tried the kalamata olive bread and it was pretty good. I ordered the fried catfish tacos with house-made tortillas, jicama salad, refried beans, mango salsa. Instead of the jicama salad, they put a huge scoop of guacamole. Now this was pretty good stuff with big chunks of avocado (although not as good as mine…). While the fish wasn’t crispy, the coleslaw-type topping (cabbage and carrots without mayo) was delicious. The black beans were over-salted though.
- Service: Our server was nice and my ice tea was refilled when needed. Good stuff.
- Atmosphere: If Iron Gate is the perfect place to go in the summer, Tabard Inn is the great place go to in the winter. With fireplaces all over the restaurant and inn, it would seem like it’s a bit like Russia House. But to be honest, I think Tabard Inn would be even better than Iron Gate for the summer too because they have a decent sized porch with 10-15 tables and a huge mesh cover for the top that helps shield the sun (photos here). With hardwood floors, low ceilings, and a comfortable bar — it seems almost like you’re in a person’s house.
- Attire: Business casual
- Price: $$
- Overall: With a decent menu and a good atmosphere, this is a fun place to go. I’d gladly go back to try other items.
Details:
- Reservations recommended (although they keep a few tables open for walk-ins)
- Hours: Breakfast Mon-Fri 7 AM-10 AM, Sat 8 AM-9:45 AM, Sun 8 AM-9:15 AM; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; Dinner Sun-Thurs 6 PM-9:30 PM, Fri & Sat 6 PM-10 PM; Brunch Sat 11 AM-2:30 PM, Sun 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Address: 1739 N Street NW; Washington, DC 20036
- Ph: 202-833-2668
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