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In Washington go to Tabard Inn for a three star meal. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Dupont Circle area. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the 10 Best DC Romantic award. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, brunch, valet parking, and lunch. This place is good for groups.
1.0 of 5 stars.
I am drawn to the Tabard Inn simply for its atmosphere, and while the food is usually quite decent, today's lunch was not the most pleasant. To start, the bread was good, the butter was soft and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, but the manager of the place leaves a bad after taste.After being seated in a dark corner on a sunny morning, we asked if we could be placed at another table. Not a big deal really,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner review 10/9/09.Don't get my wrong, it's good...but I am very picky. I think that the price is too high for the culinary quality you will get.Table bread -- assorted fruit/nut and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhhhhmazing! Donuts - amazing, checkHuevos Rancheros - amazing, checkBasket of baked goods - amazing, checkFresh coffee - amazing AND CHECKOur experience at Tabbard Inn was really special, we went...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is my favorite brunch place in the city. Everything I have had has been great and the atmosphere and price cannot be beat. I've taken my mom and grandmother here a few times, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps Boo and I had a bad brunch experience. But, somehow, I fear ours was pretty much the norm. How this place could be booked 2 weeks in advance is beyond my imagination...Staff was nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is like stepping back in time. It is located in an Inn and feels like it's been around for 100 years. It's truly DC and if you appreciate history, I'm sure you'll love this place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like this places deserves two reviews: 1 for dinner, 1 for brunch. Unfortunately, this review is for dinner. I wandered into Tabard on a quiet DC Sunday night. I don't get why people thing the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A predictably delicious meal every time. I have only been for brunch and for lunch and have been numerous times for both. The brunch has fresh donuts and cinnamon whipped cream which are amazing!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here without a reservation, which one should never, ever do here. It was an hour-and-a-half wait. When you're feeling a little less than fantastic by Sunday morning on the weekends, you think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so precious!...It was like dining in a cottage house somewhere in the middle of a secret garden. :) I had the crab quiche...lumps of tender crab meat! YUM! and Also tried their seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at the Tabard Inn for perhaps 15 years, and it is consistently a wonderful experience. I truly have nothing bad to say about the place (a few suggestions to make things even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beside parking being a complete nightmare - I love this place and don't go often enough. I used to escape here with the cool kids from work for lunches and happy hour. The service is consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I called in at 10 and received reservations for 1:30. All of the staff was helpful and friendly. Despite the fact that I could not make up my mind for at least 10 minutes, the waitress was extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard amazing things about brunch here. It's really close to home, so it was only a matter of time before I would manage to stumble in. We started with the donuts and then shared a brie omelet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a delightful spot. Indoor victorian decorated seating outdoor patio great atmosphere fast friendly service great food (try the crabcakes or the gumbo catfish) superb deserts (chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for brunch about 4 times. I have never gotten reservations and even been seated right away for a party of 5. I have to say that the experience sitting at the bar is much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently dined at The Hotel Tabard Inn and it was nothing short of amazing. I must say that only two things ground my gears here.I liked this place just from walking in the front door of the hotel,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Almost a two, but I understand that a Tuesday night in August is not going to have the A-Team, and they at least tried to make things better.Service: slow. They sent another waitress over to take our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the brunch. I made a reservation about 1.5 months in advance...I expected something good...what i got was heart attack cuisine. -too much butter. -not enough flavour. -the waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great dinner at the Tabard Inn. It's cozy and quiet and charming with low ceilings (good for acoustics!). The food is New American so you really can't go wrong unless you hate meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A dinner review: finding myself in D.C. for a conference, I figured it'd be a good thing to invite my grandfather, who lives out in suburban Maryland, out to dinner. But where to go? I was staying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best brunch I've had in the area. I usually judge brunch by its Eggs Benedict and breakfast potatoes, and the Tabard Inn passed with flying colors on both! I have tasted several other dishes, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first visited the Tabard Inn in March. It was my first non-trivia Yelp outing, and I knew nothing about the place or the people I'd be brunching with. The Inn turned out to be charming, with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious brunch spot. The brioche french toast was the perfect consistency and just a little crunchy on the outside with a side of delicious whipped cream and vermont syrup - who could resist? The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After many months of waiting for the right opportunity (and successfully getting a reservation), I FINALLY managed to get into the Tabard Inn for brunch last Saturday! As you can imagine, my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few restaurants in DC that doesn't have the feel/look of a hotel-- and oddly one of the (relatively) few that is actually in a hotel.The appetizers/small plates and brunch are all very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My chocolate mint creme brulee swung it over to five stars. Otherwise, more like 4.5. I almost always order creme brulee if it's on the menu, but Tabard had so many great desserts including homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yo check it: yall might think i'm a second-class citizen or sumpthin just cuz i ain't got the GW or GTown degree, but let me tell you sumthin!!! ....I know how to roll! And one place that will bust...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate such a great brunch that we had dinner there, too. Ate the crab cake on the crawfish etouffee with smoked ham bits. It was great. The home made cinnamon donuts reminded me of perfect beignets, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hostess was gracious when we arrived at 10:30 without reservations for brunch. We ate in the patio room (as opposed to outside) and the food was excellent, the drinks delicious and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While some of my food wasn't as great as I thought it would be (might have been my choice of selections), it was a great experience they treated us great and well my wife enjoyed it as our anniversary...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch here is amazing!! We stayed at the Topaz next door and I read about how this place was right next door and a brunch destination in DC. We went over right at 10:30 and managed to snag a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlucky for me, I work weekends, so I have yet to sample their amazing brunch so this review is based solely on my half a dozen dinner experiences at the Tabard. I will admit I am awarding one of my 4...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great otdoor seating and good food...dessert is GREAT!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and i were looking for the best eggs benedict in dc and we found it here. This place is a definate for those traveling or living in the DC area. A helpful tip is to make a reservation....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really would give it a 4.5 star rating, but the atmosphere bumps it up to a 5. Try to see if they'll be able to seat you in the patio on a nice sunny day - it really brightens up the rest of your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really good experience here. The Tabard Inn certaintly doesn't look like much -- it's tucked away on a sleepy street in the Dupont Circle area, and you could almost miss it if not for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This past Sunday, I finally got to try Tabard Inn for brunch and was pleased with the experience. I've heard nothing but good things about this place but have never been up to wanting to wait for an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
blehhh these types of places drive me bananas. you hear about Tabard Inn all the time and that you "have" to go for brunch, and I will concede that the atmosphere is adorable. I was there in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tabard is a DC gem in a neighborhood that feels like the Upper West Side. The atmosphere, music, staff and food is always top knotch. Friday night dinner at 9 pm -- was able to get right in. Had an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a small rant. I called 10 days in advance for a brunch reservation. The gal on the phone sounded like I'd just asked for her to give me her first born but reluctantly wrote my name down for an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! I heard the hype about the donuts from a friend and just had to see what she was yelping about. The donuts were good, but nothing to be bragging about. Have you ever had a churro in San Diego...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You lured me with your doughnuts. Two years ago, fresh out of college, new to DC and still exploring the city. I couldn't recite the Washingtonian 100 and was still naive to the blossoming foodie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a couple of months ago for dinner and really like it. It was still too cold to sit outside but the courtyard looked like a fun place to have some drinks. The inside was cozy and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak for their brunch but I had a great experience. The place itself is worth the trip. The food is solid and hearty; nothing posh or overthought but not boring either. The service wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a few nice dinners at the Tabard Inn, but occasionally, I've been ever-so-slightly disappointed with the dinner presentation. Steak a bit over my requested temperature, duck that was way too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for a while, and over the years I've enjoyed a lot of brunch here (when I've been organized enough to get reservations) and drinks and/or desserts on cold winter weeknights.So why...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only had time here for cocktails in the courtyard, but I can't wait to go back. First, at Thursday evening around 5 p.m., we were the only ones in the courtyard which was lovely. There seemed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! I love it. Good food. Nice and cozy environment. The hostess can be a little more pleasant (eye contact). The food and the waitstaff make up for it. Brunch is amazing. I usually sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid brunch. Great location.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know there are a ton of reviews here already, but I love Tabard Inn so much that I have to share my enthusiasm with you all! I have been to brunch here several times and its been wonderful every...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with friends here for dinner. Since this is the oldest hotel in DC, I wasn't surprised that this place was well-liked and talked about. Seeing the sample menu ahead of time, I could tell it'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so excited to have finally made it to Tabard Inn. I have been wanting to brunch here for so long, and my instincts were right!It was a gorgeous day, and we were seated in the outside patio. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have our annual holiday party here in one of their private rooms, so I'm sure that our experience could have been vastly different from that of the patrons dining in other rooms, but all in all, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YESSSSSS! I found the ultimate brunch in DC!The atmosphere is fantastic - a little fancy, but mostly really relaxed - with a great outdoor space, where we were lucky enough to get a table on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabard Inn is ridiculously good. I came here with friends for Sunday Brunch, and it was absolutely fantastic. Never mind that we were a half-hour late, the hostess still seated us in a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for brunch on Saturday and even though we did not have reservations we were seated immediately. Since it was so nice we sat outside. The atmosphere is really nice, the architecture amazing with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*3.5*I enjoy having drinks at Tabard. It's cozy, dark, and charming. The food, however, is another story. I have to admit, I have only had brunch at Tabard. Dinner may be spectacular here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch on Easter Sunday (do not celebrate but was invited) and I will say that I highly enjoyed my meal. The lentil soup with naan and grilled skirt steak with poached eggs was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got a chance to get brunch here.... after a week's advance reservation I got to partake in to what was the awesomeness at the Tabard Inn! I like that the space is well used and the area we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely brunch! We walked right up to the bar at 11:00 on Sunday morning and sat down with amazing service. It's a beautiful space and the environment was perfect. We went all out -- oysters,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been to Tabard once, but the brunch was delicious. The atmosphere is totally cute and appealing, and the patio is absolutely beautiful at this point. We had bloody marys, which were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to DC for the weekend, and found Tabbard Inn while yelping around for something above 4 stars around the hotel I was staying.Definitely not disappointing!!! Too bad I didn't have my camera with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is LEGIT. david s, go back and try dinner sometime. best way to describe it is 1789, more run down, with even better food. martinis, oysters, seafood salad, wild boar ragu, ice cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the appeal. Brought my parents here for breakfast on a Saturday, as this is apparently the best-rated bkfst place in the city. Maybe this is the wrong meal to have here? The hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I wouldn't chime in after a place has been reviewed 175 times, but I feel compelled to warn fellow yelpers - DO NOT GO MID-WEEK. The first time I went was over the weekend for brunch, no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little late on the review of this place, but better late then never! I met a friend here on a cold winters day back in January for "happy hour"; which they don't have a formal version of (i.e....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch I've had in DC.First-- their outdoor patio is just divine on a sunny day. Meals are so much better outside.I read all the reviews before coming, so I had high expectations for these...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at both brunch and dinner here is amazing. The decor is cozy and unique, but the service was definitely much better at dinner. Brunch: Bread basket was amazing. Bloody Mary was subpar, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a totally average experience for brunch here. No donuts were served -- it appears we missed out. The price structure is odd, too: One egg for $5? Seriously? Yet three are only $6.50. All...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for sunday brunch! better make reservation though... otherwise its gonna be packed!very old school and traditional, have a whole lounge area for waiting... go when theres sun and sit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the Tabard Inn with 3 friends, which we hoped would be ahighlight of our recent trip to DC. Unfortunately, I don't think I'llever be back.First, the good stuff: overall, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there are two things I love about this place....1. Bloody Mary to die for with a pickled string bean instead of your celery!2. Fresh Homemade Donuts with whipped cream. Ummmm Ummmm Good! I love this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My eyes had not completely adjusted from the light when I walked in the Tabard Inn on a beautiful spring day. The dim light made it feel quite cozy but was still unfortunate for me since I walked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely heart the Tabard Inn. The food here is fresh and delicious, and the wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable.A few tips. First, if you're going for lunch or dinner, and you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a nice brunch with some fellow yelpers. the bread they brought was was a mixed bag. Some too salty, the rest just right, but the carrot mini muffins were great. The donuts....amazing. simply...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went on my first DC UYE to brunch at the Tabard Inn and it was fabulous. I've never had many friends who liked food as much as I do, so dining with 6 other people who are excited about eating brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmm, donuts...arrrrrrrrrrrrr (H. Simpson drooling)Yes, get the donuts for brunch. Piping hot with powdered sugar and cinnamon served with a dallop of whipped cream.Everything else is fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks yelpers for this great find! My friend from Chicago was in town staying at the Doubletree Hotel on Rhodes Island and I was looking for a good place to eat walking distance with great service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work across the street from Tabard Inn and never went there because I assumed it was 1.) out of my price range and 2.) uncomfortable snooty. Wrong, dead wrong on both counts. Tabard Inn is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place immediately became one of my new DC favorites after being there only once. Went there for brunch and it was incredible! The food was fantastic. My friend and I order the same thing and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I came with the yelp group for brunch. For me the strongest selling point of this restaurant is the charming ambiance. The whole place feels like a B&B nestled somewhere remote......
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to AliciaG for setting up another great venue for the Brunch Brunch UYE. About 14 of us showed up on a wonderful Sunday afternoon. The establishment has a dark ambiance with low lighting. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here for brunch 20 years ago when I moved here from Michigan for my very first teaching job. My friend came out to visit me and her DC cousin and spouse took us here on a beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had always assumed the Tabard Inn was an expensive, exclusive restaurant in DC, and I was surprised to find that it was just a well-decorated, reasonably priced hotel-restaurant that serves...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big bread baskets: 5 starsHorribly salty bread contained within one: 2 starsTasty muffins within the other: 4 starsDonuts: 5 stars (seriously, I could have eaten the whole dozen we ordered and been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just felt compelled to add ANOTHER 5-star rating for Tabard Inn. It's a really nice, charming restaurant with great food, great staff, and a really nice, cool building. Homemade donuts are a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I've only been for brunch, but everything is uniformly delicious. I especially recommend the little donuts, and have had a crab quiche that was really yummy. I'd suggest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I stopped in the Tabard Inn for some after-work drinks and appetizers. It seemed like a very nice place for just that purpose. We sat in the parlor area, which is decorated with lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have limited experience of the menu, but the smoked salmon appetizer--which I recently ordered on a crowded night after locating my dining companion by cell phone within the labyrinth of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over-rrrated. After reading all of the glowing reviews, I decided to go ahead and sacrifice an hour wait to be seated for brunch. At arrival, the experience was promising because I really liked vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The eating area looked like a regular living room with expensive-looking leather furniture but I did not feel like I fit in based on the snide comments I kept overhearing and left before my date...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Tabard Inn six or seven times in the past three years - and of those visits, on TWO occasions I've had a cockroach crawl across my table. The last time I was there (2/17/09), an older...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has so many reviews, it's hard to add something original... The building itself is really cute - and it smelled like a fire! This is only for brunch:I went for brunch with a group...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our "go-to" place for any special occasion. We've spent countless birthdays, anniversaries, you name it, dining here.The food is impeccable and the ambience can't be beat. By far one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST brunch in DC!!!starting from fresh oj to delicious home-made donuts with fresh cream, i loved EVERYTHING we ordered.i love the decor, atmosphere, cute chairs and tables and their garden!!!if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anything but the pig tacos. Nice atmosphere. Nantucket or Big Bear Lodge. Always something to strike the fancy. On good old N Street. Best for brunch. Pepper vodka.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems to draw every type of crowd in DC. Since we walked in without a reservation, we had to hold ourselves content by "people watching" during a 30 minute wait. Everyone, from groups in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Food! I tried to donuts for the first time, and they are AMAZING! only 1.50 eachI had the eggs benedictMake a reservation at least a week in advance! (for brunch that is)
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the vibe of this place (a little bit eclectic, in a slightly old-fashioned kind of way), and I may be unduly biased by the fact that my dinner companions were very smart and interesting people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner at Tabard Inn is great for a special occasion with a loved one. I recently took my boyfriend for his birthday and it was perfect. To start we dined on raw oysters (glidden point oysters from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You already know about the Tabard Inn's creaky wood floors, noisy foyer, rolling fireplaces, and colonial decor. However, you may not know about the collection of Japanese wood prints, or the tropical...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED this place!!!! We had a reservation and had a short wait for our table. After being seated, we asked if we could move downstairs because the room was really loud and we couldn't hear each...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner with my family on my birthday - we'd made reservations, so there was no wait. The bar & lounge area was quite full, as was the restaurant itself, on a winter Wednesday night....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I did brunch at Tabard Inn today, and we loved it! Its a super cute, old inn in the heart of downtown.Hands down the best brunch I've had in DC.I ordered the Seafood Gumbo and we all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars: food is, hands down, the best in the city. Breakfast is good too.-1 star: definitely pricey, and almost impossible to get a reservation or table last minute. On the other hand, having a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here and would like to report that I would like to come back for breakfast or for light fare. The dinner was tasy but my cassoulet could have been served in a different kind of pan. See...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only come here for drinks, but want to come back for the food, given the amazing reviews by other Yelpers!However, I can attest to the location being a great place for drinks, if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been hearing about this place for a while, and luckily a few months ago I was lucky enough to go during a company lunch. I was very pleased. The atmosphere was very inviting, and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally made it there for brunch on sunday. There was a wait for tables so I sat at the bar to pass the time and then just decided to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fantastic brunch place! I took my family on a recent DC trip, even though my mother is super-picky, and even she loved it! As everyone else has noted, the bread basket is AWESOME and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent brunch in a comfy inn atmosphere! The brunch was delicious, and so was the homemade bread and butter. I had the frittata which was well seasoned and came with greens. My boyfriend had the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are so many great reviews already that i will remain concise.- great lunch in the summer if you can grab a table in the rear by the outside seating area.- great space by the fireplace,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great location for brunch and night cap coffee and dessert. Have not dined here for lunch or dinner. Brunch was delicious, great mimosas and breakfast. Must try the homemade doughnuts!
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent lunch, dessert, coffee and atmosphere. -Herr Dude
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got the chance to dine at the Tabard after months of insisting from elite mixologist, Chantal. Though she wasn't there to conjure up any goodies that night, I indulged in many fine spirits,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was hands down the best meal that I've had in D.C. Great bread is always the mark of an excellent restaurant and I was very pleased with the variety and freshness of the bread on the table. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love the brunch here. The donuts make a good appetizer, the pims is a wonderful unique drink, and the decor and atmosphere are very charming. Whenever we have guests in town, and can't get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for lunch on a weekday and loved it. My bbq duck sandwiches were good but the crab cake was delicious. Also- the creme brulee was amazing. I am definitely going back for a dinner or brunch as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been here for brunch before, and as seems to be the general consensus, thought it was fantastic. Recently went for dinner and was equally impressed. Great atmosphere (super cozy on a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tabard Inn is one of those DC establishments you have to visit at least once. Nestled in an old brownstone not far from Dupont Circle, it feels like you are entering Dickens' London. The upstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch--such a selection of delicious food! Great desserts, too!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend reserved a private room for 12-15 people in this charming nook for her birthday brunch. This enabled us to be loud and stay for as long as we wanted. We shared donuts and I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although this is still number two in my book in terms of DC brunches (which is not exactly a short-story, considering my continually growing list...), Tabard Inn is still extremely high on my list of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch place in DC, hands down.For a city that is not known for its "brunching" lifestyle (e.g. the Washington DC metro area), I highly recommend Tabard Inn - and this coming from someone who's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually go for the more ethnic or exotic cuisines when going out for a special night out, but the husband wanted something more reliable and familiar so we decided on this place.With dark-stained...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last month a good friend of mine was in town and I decided to take her to Tabard Inn for brunch. I used to work in the neighborhood and it was a popular lunch option, but the only other time I had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast/brunch I've ever had. Smart but rustic atmosphere.The waiter suggested we start with some homemade donuts, which came with vanilla cream and were excellent. Warm, crisp, light and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times for dinner - and both times really enjoyed myself. Once we sat in a room upstairs, which was quiet and lovely. And the other time we sat in the outdoor patio, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All these reviews, and it still took me 2 years to find this place. I'm slightly embarrassed that it took so long. The atmosphere is really unique, but not in the same sense of the word as when you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've noticed a lot of reviews for brunch, but my girlfriend and I had dinner here the other night and had a wonderful time. The food was fantastic. Right down to the bread on the table. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was really delicious, but something about the ambiance was just off. I felt a little uncomfortable because everyone was dressed up and I was wearing a tee, shorts, and sneakers, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten in the Tabard Inn Restaurant a few times and while the food is quite good, I agree that certain rooms of the restaurant are too crowded and loud. The back patio underneath a colorful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had brunch here with visiting grandparents and this could not have been more perfect. We arrived at around 11:00 am without reservations but were seated in about 10 minutes after a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tabard Inn certainly has the potential to be a cozy, homey spot to enjoy some quality time and an intimate, delicious meal with a friend or a loved one. Does it live up to that potential? Well... not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breaks the rule that you have to choose between charming atmosphere and quality food.Food: Just enough complexity and sophistication to be more than enjoyble.Decor: Wonderful garden in the summer....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabard Inn really should get 5 stars for consistency. Or in comparison to other DC restaurants in its price range. There is a reason why everyone brings out-of-towners here.I've been for brunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait can be excruciatingly long for anyone without reservations, but in the end it is worth the trip. I've visited twice while visiting a friend in DC. The menu is seasonal, so what I can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had brunch here this morning on the back patio. It was really nice. The brick and ivy are very nice and they have nice shades over the patio. We had an umbrella over our table, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I had brunch at the Tabard Inn last weekend. We were unable to make a reservation, but were seated within about 20 minutes as walk-ins (on the early side: around 11:30am).I'd give the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Tabard Inn twice. Once for a dinner and once for brunch.I'll do the brunch review while it's fresh in my mind.The mini donuts are nice and are served with vanilla whipped cream which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would come here just for the fresh doughnuts.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE the decor of this place. The Tabard Inn is a great place for a date or just for for some drinks. They have a good size lounge area with a big fireplace adjacent to the bar. A real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many, many years after passing this place by in searches for DC-area restaurants, I finally stopped in for brunch. And what a treat. The ambience of the waiting area (rich, dark, tavern-like) (or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Tabard Inn many times and especially enjoy it in the winter, when you can dash inside, out of the snow or icy wind -- to warm up with an aperitif in front of the fire...Now I've added a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? HOW BOUT NOW?Get a little closer to me.HOW BOUT NOW?If you go for brunch here, it may be easier to text message those in your party rather than try and shout at them. If I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My expectations are rarely met at these Washington institutions and my experience was no different at Tabard Inn. Our group of 7 was seated in the dining area on the main floor. It was so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute, intimate space with interesting art. My martini was a little too vermouth-ish for my taste but the olives were excellent and it was very drinkable. The service was overall very good, a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch yesterday with 4 friends yesterday. We were escorted to a private room. It was beautifully decorated. Nice to have a room to ourselves, and not have to talk over voices. The Sunday brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not sure i understand all the love tabard inn has received on yelp. at best, the food was average, especially for the price. the atmosphere was romantic with its dim lights, a little too intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is definitely a fun experience here. The donuts are fantastic. Definitely a good, unique place to take out-of-towners or go on a special occasion.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I tried this restaurant on a recent trip to DC after reading the good yelp reviews. Unfortunately we were disappointed by our experience. On the good side the atmosphere at the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Donuts! You will want at least two. This restaurant offers a creative approach to brunch. Reservations are a must. Even with reservations, you will wait while everyone gets seated. The quiche was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for dinner service, unlike every other review which is for brunch, which im sure is just dandy (although I don't get why everyone obsessing over cinnamon doughnuts.) I've been twice for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tabard Inn is a great locally owned restaurant to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner w/ friends. The food is always dependable (the crab cakes are tasty!) but can be on the pricy side...however, when its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum yum yum.YUM.Tabard Inn has the best brunch food I've ever eaten. EVER. The homemade donuts were cinnamon-y and doughy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The bread basket held awesome mini...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i SO badly wanted the french toast but got the spanish egg dish instead. I asked if it came with the hot fries and the waiter said yes. i should have known he was lying b/c he def sucked as a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homemade donuts? HELLO!!!!!There's not much more to say other than the Tabard In Restaurant is a staple in DC and a must-try if you're visiting the city. Brunch here is simply the best and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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It's quaint, yes, quaint. Sends your imagination back to childhood, to novels, to dreams. And the food is superb, views from the windows fun, unisex bathrooms exciting LOL
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is place is so cozy. I went for dinner, but would have loved to have hung out in the lobby area. The service and food were very good, not disappointing. The only reason I deducted one star is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabard Inn is a hotel with a restaurant on its first floor. The hotel itself is charming. The lighting is rather dark in the lobby which provides a dramatic setting.I've only been here for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Take a step back in time when you sit in the pub area. Has a very warm and almost old country feel to it. Appetizers are tasty. Bit expensive on some of its offerings, but worth the experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabard Inn is AMAZING. I've been twice for brunch, and once for dinner, and every time everything has been wonderful, and damn near perfect. They have a great wine list. They have delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the good was really good! i had the scallops with this lime sauce which was great. the yukon mashed potataos were kind of sweet. also ahd the sausage sandwich which was equally good. next time were in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch with friends at Tabard Inn while visiting DC this past weekend. We got seated well within 5 minutes of our reservation -- let me tell you, this does not happen in Chicago.My friend may...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boy and I went for brunch when we were in DC to look at the cherry blossoms. As an out of towner, it was rather tricky to find via car since N street goes one way and meets from opposite directions in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday brunch? I really didn't know such a thing was possible. I mean, there's Sunday brunch. And, uh, breakfast Monday through Friday. I figured Saturday woulda piggybacked on Friday. So I get my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my family to brunch here and we had a WONDERFUL time! For the quality of what you get, the price is very reasonable I think. Staff is friendly. I would give 5 stars if they had more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boyfriend and I had a big anniversary dinner here. We kind of went all out and were happy with everything really. To start we got the charcuterie plate and oysters. Both were delicious and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a classy joint! I've only been to the Tabard Inn three times, and it was when I have cruised out to the District for business. I just ran into someone who was just in DC and commented on how...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Cozy. Friendly. The menu is fairly inventive, and the entree that I ordered was top notch. I had a really hard time deciding what to order because the brunch menu -- although the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eggs benedict was quite good, quality ham, eggs were just right, and the potatoes and onion were great. Also they give you a nice bucket of fresh breads and muffins to snack on while you wait and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch in the city.Good:- Fantastic food that feels like your grandma made it, after attending culinary school- Complimentary bread basket with fresh muffins- Good selection of yummy classics...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I 've heard about this place a while ago but haven't got a chance to check it out until very recently when I rediscovered this place by reading several positive reviews here.I have to agree with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to brunch here a number of times, and never been disappointed. Although it is probably best to make a res a bit in advance, I've also walked in on a whim and been seated with out too much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went for dinner and had a good experience. I had a black ink pasta with grilled seafood that was wonderful -- pasta was perfectly al dente and the grilled calamari was smoky, slightly crisp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Tabard 5 or 6 times and lived in the 'hood. When I had dinner there, the food was much too salty and was brought out cold. On another occasion, my friend and I were on the patio,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place for brunch! Located in a hotel off of 17th St, the Tabard Inn, it's got a very eclectic, hunting lodge waiting area (there are pics of Washington with a nearby rendition of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the setting in several adjoining rowhouses and the garden terrace out back is wonderful in the spring (and not even bad in summer - it's shaded). But the place feels a bit like it doesn't live...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Preface: Yes, that Yelp Elite '08 nod was incentive enough for me to start writing reviews again. Thought I could wean myself off since I'll be leaving soon, but duty calls!Okay, this place has been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: Let me say that I usually only review places that I have been to several times and feel that I can provide an accurate assessment of what one might expect on an average visit. This is not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to think that many great romances have started in the lounge of the Tabard: it's the perfect atmosphere with dark wood, comfortable couches, and a roaring fire. I certainly fell in love on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place to meet and grab drinks; whether dining in (very cozy and warm and homey) or outside (nice patio area with twinkle lights). A DC staple.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten and had beer/wine at the bar, but it was wonderful. The appetizers are wonderfully prepared and the bartenders are exceedingly friendly, including steering my friend away from a wine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whether for after-dinner drinks or weekend brunch, Tabard Inn has a deliciously comfortable familiarity that I love.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend won a gift certificate to Tabard Inn. It was brunch for 4 with no limit. We were thrilled that she invited us and all 4 of us proceeded to order something from every category: appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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I've only had desserts at the Tabard and only in the smaller rooms and patio attached to the restaurant. The rooms are decorated with individual themes and are furnished with comfy couches. Their dessert menu...
menupages.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very happy that I finally made it to Tabard Inn, and it really did live up to the hype for me. Had a weekday lunch, and it seemed a mix of business power lunchers and nicely dressed ladies or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed our trip to Tabard Inn for lunch today. Since it was Columbus Day, it was pretty quick. It's cute and romantic, but not "in your face" romantic, ya know? Although, we did decide...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place for dinner twice, and although it is a very good restaurant -- and location -- I wouldn't say it's the BEST PLACE in D.C. as the rankings here seem to indicate.The great thing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoy driving--except when i make reservations at Tabard Inn. i usually don't like paying a homeless person for a parking space that they have decided to stand after having claimed the space as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not as good as Iron Gate across the street.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally did it! I went to the Tabard Inn. I gave this place 5 stars, but I maybe a bit biased because it was Boyfriend's birthday and we definitely had an AMAZING time. He and I went here before his...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is DC. the place to go, highly recommended
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just in respect to going there for drinks:I went here with some coworkers after work once. We sat around, between the lot of us drinking wine, beer and good scotch. I think it was a bit overpriced,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to stake out a corner and live here. The food is amazing, the wine list is short but brilliant, the atmosphere is luxurious not in a "fancy" way but in the sense that it's comfortable to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this place a few years ago and it's an awesome find. I would have never thought of a place like this in DC. The food is great as well as the staff. Weather you're on a date or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Tabard Inn for brunch (Sat & Sun only) one autumn morning, and was completely blown away by the amazing food.My best friend is a fan of the place, but I was somewhat dubious when I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Tabard Inn during restaurant week and I loved it! I've taken advantage of a lot of restaurants' restaurant week menus, and I've often been very disappointed at (I'll just say it) half-assed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went early in the afternoon for Saturday for the tail end of brunch. We both really enjoyed our dishes - broccollini omelet & poached eggs with hash. What we really liked were our sides - grits...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tabard is very good - food, ambience, everything, but there are several DC restaurants that are better, so I don't think it deserves the very top ranking.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!! I had a wonderful brunch here last weekend. Lovely muffins complementary at the beginning of the meal, amazing bloody marys, made my eggs just how I like 'em. And great service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Tabard Inn is its ambience. There literally is a room for every kind of dining. There's a bar, there's an outdoor patio, there are a few dining rooms each with its own unique...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for their banquet service.We had our wedding reception there two years ago and it was fabulous. The passed hors d'ouevres were delicious, the bartenders were polite and efficient, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me say I don't ever use Yelp to slam anyone, but this really ticked me off.On a recent trip to D.C., I researched Sunday Brunch on Yelp and Tabard rated well. My boyfriend and I figured the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the worst restaurant experience of my life.Went there for brunch on a Sunday, we both had the chicken fried steak and poached eggs. Food was good, actually, although I have to agree that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The patio in back is perfect for a drink on a summer night. The little library-like room is adorable, and would be great on a winter evening. our meal started with a basket of top-notch breads....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Closed Easter sunday night..Sunday night jazz with Bassist Victor Dvoskin and Guest Musician, Being the guitar lover, prefer when Paul Piper or Donato Sovieroplay with Victor, and a yummy Samuel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MmmmSo good. My last visit to DC I came here both Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Delicious and upscale, both of my meals were a huge treat.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Time warp into pastPresidents hanging on wallchecking out my date
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tabard Inn is hands down my favorite brunch place in DC. The atmosphere is lively but homey every weekend. On a nice day, they seat people out on the charming patio. Above all, the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Edited to add:I finally went for dinner. My steak was perfect in every way, and they even made it medium well (I can't handle any rare meat, and have a major issue with places that send me a medium...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't add much that hasn't been said. I was at a birthday here early this spring, and decided that I must bring my parents here for their 40th wedding anniversary. It was that good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I walked in, I imagined seeing FDR and Churchill chillin' with cigars among other men and women with ascots, brandy, and handkerchiefs. This place is classy to the max- black and white tile...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sophisticated and elegant, the Tabard Inn exudes classic D.C. atmosphere. The rotating menu is consistently excellent, as are the wines and drinks you can enjoy in the sitting rooms or upstairs on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak for the brunch here. I made reservations for 8 for a friend's birthday, and the restaurant was quite accomodating. They seated four of our party, even though the rest had not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of my favorite DC establishments for drinks and dinner. To top off a long day of work all I need is the cheese plate and a glass of tawny port, both of which they do quite well here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Looks like I'm going to have to diverge from the crowd and say that I had a much less than stellar time this morning at the Tabard Inn.I realize brunch time in a restaurant that is known region-wide...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating outside here is glorious. They cook everything home made (try the apple-smoked bacon) so it's rich and you want to stay there for hours. Great wine list; this is the only place I've ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard about the Tabard Inn...people used to throw the name around and suggest it for brunch, would talk about how great their dinner was there, etc. I finally had a chance to experience...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have an expense account, no limit on your per diem, or a vacation house in St. Bart, do not stay at the Tabard. There are plenty of swanky, $200 rooms in DC and you should be billing your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had drinks with friends in the front room (So old school we half expected John Houseman to walk in). My husband and I have also done dinner here (The ravioli was too precious: costly and only a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here while on vacation with the fam. This place is entrenched with American "old skool" class. I even ordered a bourbon, it just seemed the right thing to get. the front room is beautiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, when I can walk into a restaurant and feel like I have been transported out of the city and be in a relaxing environment....i really can't complain.I have not had dinner there, but these are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read a review of the Tabard and realized that I had never reviewed it -- which I can't believe as this has long been a favorite.As others have mentioned, you walk into a different world when you go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a couple of years since I attended an event at the Tabard, although they are a brunch favorite, but I had such a nice experience that I thought that I would review them so that others...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing like a warm fireplace to shake off the winter chill ... tasty appetizers include the warm black bean dip, cheese plate and pork terrine.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an interesting find. When walking in the first rooms you will find are decorated like an English Gentleman's club. The furniture is rightly old and the decor is mostly made of mahogany...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite brunch spots ever! I love that they give little muffins to munch on while you wait for your food. And they sure do know how to poach an egg!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the upper-mid-range hotel of your dreams. I didn't stay there, but would even be proud to take my picky rich sister (as proud as I would be to take her to the Four Seasons). I love the little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**3.5 stars**I should probably start this review with an explanation of my super high expectations when it comes to brunch. I have been SPOILED completely by a restaurant named, La Croix in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a place where a lot of power lunches go on and the decor makes you think settler's back in the day had many nights of debauchery and/or help important secretive meetings in the lobby in a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A glorious little hotel off Dupont Circle. The bar is the perfect place for an illicit tryst. It's dark, with plenty of nooks and corners and comfy sofas. In the winter, there's a roaring fire in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the Tabard Inn Restaurant for brunch at the suggestion of a friend who was also smart enough to make reservations. The restaurant is located inside the Tabard Inn, one walks through the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the cutest place. I only ate here once for a weekend brunch. It's a great spot for a bite.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all class all the time at the Tabard Inn. On a cold winter's night, there is nothing like a cozy chat over a cheese and fruit plate in the wood-panneled lounge, with its antique photos of turn of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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If you can snag a seat on the patio in good weather, DO IT. You sit in an ivy covered enclosed garden under a beautiful sweeping canopy. romantic!The brunch food was quite good, if somewhat on ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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If you favor the offbeat and the personal over brand names and cookie-cutter chains, this might be the place for you. The Tabard Inn, named for the hostelry in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, is actually three...
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We reserved a block of rooms at the Tabard for our wedding. Based on our friends and our dining experience at the Tabard in years past, we thought it would be a terrific place for our low-key friends...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Tabard Inn in Washington, District of Columbia. Check the weather, and locate...
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The Tabard Inn is one of DC's gorgeous, hidden gems. The common debate among locals who've been patronizing it for years, adoringly, are at once compelled to share word of its specialness...
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We stayed 3 nights at the inn, and never witnessed much hospitality at this inn. That would be the main complaint here. I can not say they were rude, but they were not friendly, warm, or welcoming...
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A tranquil retreat from fast-paced Washington, the Tabard Inn is among the city's oldest hotels. Located near the White House and popular Dupont Circle , this gracious hotel is loaded with charm and ambiance....
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Three Victorian town houses were consolidated to form the Tabard, one of the oldest hotels in D.C. Although the wooden floorboards are creaky, the hotel is charming, with well-worn Victorian and American...
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lovely spot just off dupont circle...
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washington's tabard inn offers some excellent wine and the innovative cuisine of a breezy, casual yet classy restaurant...
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cozy atmosphere and comfort food in dupont circle...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the tabard inn has been in dc forever, and my dinner there the other weekend proved why. as a single diner i often feel slighted, not at the tabard inn. i had a lovely round table in the courtyard and a dinner...
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the living room of this dupont circle hotel-inn looks a bit like a showroom at an auction house, but thereis more coherence in the dining room, where a regularly changing menu reflects contemporary tastes....
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despite a few drawbacks tabard inn is one of my favorite places to go for dinner. it's located in a quaint little hotel near dupont circle. they change their menu frequently, and that is because the chef...
amazon.com - user review
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within one of dc's oldest hotels, this restaurant plies guests with delicious american cuisine. it places a premium on fresh, regional produce and meats and changes the menu depending on what's available. an...
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