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Shaw's Tavern

4.1
4.1
235 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
520 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Shaw's Tavern is an exciting DC gastropub located in the heart of the city that brings a seasonal menu and innovative atmosphere to the energetic Shaw Neighborhood. Our seasonal menu offers both a vast array of classic comforts and rustic delicacies. Here, people gather to dine in one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC with family and friends amongst a backdrop that combines urban form with country elegance. Whether you are searching for a quiet table for two or multiple private dining venues, Shaw's Tavern is one of the best dining experiences in Washington, DC and can cater to all of your dining needs.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday -Saturday: 5:00pm - 11pm, Sunday & Monday 5:00pm-10:00pm Bar open until midnight Sunday - Thursday, 2:00am Friday & Saturday
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us if you are interested in private events or group happy hours.
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    6th and Florida Ave NW
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Wednesdays Piano Bar with Jill Parsons 8:30pmThursdays Live Music by Luke James Shaffer 8:30pm

What 235 people are saying

Shaw's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 1.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

235 Reviews
  1. SEIdiner VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Bad service, bad food. Got the beet salad- which had way too much dressing on it. My boyfriend got the skillet mac n cheese with eggs, and the eggs were dramatically under-cooked and the mac n cheese was soupy. The waitress forgot about bringing more water to our table; my friend got the unlimited mimosas and the waitress wasn't around to refill them at all. Overall, really disappointing experience. Will not be going back. Upset that it was as expensive as it was for the service and food quality.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a birthday date with my boyfriend and I really enjoyed my time here. This was my first time here and the food was great, but the price for bottomless mimosas was even better! Next time I come I'll make sure to get the chicken and waffles. They also did a great job with making sure the note I left in the notes section was met

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 21, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beware of the seat below upstairs dining . Dust fell right into our first table and into my drink so we had to move. The waiter didn't quite explain the corn bread waffle accurately he said it was a waffle and the chicken was breaded in corn bread. Not my preference or the friend I was with. The chicken was huge but kind of dry. We had to send it back. It comes with bacon maple syrup and maple syrup. The 2nd order was decent. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and my friend had the 2 eggs breakfast with toast and pork sausages if I remember correctly. She liked it . Gravy from my meal was a little soupy but tasty like a broth with 2 eggs over easy and some spicy sausages that were yummy. The mimosas were a great value which kind of help me get over the chicken and waffles. The menu I feel should be revamped. The staff was very nice and service was great honestly. Just didn't care for the food.

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  4. Car100 VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 18, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, but one of the dishes was incorrect, and they forgot to bring my client their soda. They brought out the right dish quickly, but still forgot to take the incorrect one off the bill when it came. Tough to get the attention of the waiter to get the incorrect meal corrected. While the food was great, would not recommend it for a business lunch.

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  5. JimG VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 9, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good drink menu, I recommend the Shaw's Manhattan. Fish tacos are quite good. I miss the poutine.

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  6. terrancec

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Good place to go & catch up with friends

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  7. terrancec

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Must try the trout. Good atmosphere & service

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cheese plate

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  9. AmandaW VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was a bit slow, but it was very busy. The food was wonderful!

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  10. pmrthird VIP

    Philadelphia823 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Last time here my colleague got the Cobb salad with grilled chicken and it looked fantastic. My new colleague and I both ordered it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely order again for quick and tasty meal.

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Shaw's Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Shaw's Tavern

520 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th and Florida Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday -Saturday: 5:00pm - 11pm, Sunday & Monday 5:00pm-10:00pm Bar open until midnight Sunday - Thursday, 2:00am Friday & Saturday
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Wednesdays Piano Bar with Jill Parsons 8:30pmThursdays Live Music by Luke James Shaffer 8:30pm
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