P.J. Clarke's

Steps from the White House democracy continues its reign at this most American of saloons, with a dining room of timeless comfort and old school charm. Enjoy prime steak, a fresh raw bar or the “Cadillac of Burgers”, which tastes as good as ever, especially paired w/ your favorite pint.

7 / 10
286
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  • Phone

    (202) 463-6610

  • Website

    pjclarkes.com/dc

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

1600 K St NW (at 16th St. NW) Washington , D.C. 20006 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 84


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burgers tater tots happy hour sandwiches great value grits brunch food chicken pot pie French toast outdoor seating desserts Cobb salad lunch alcohol dinner soup handmade asparagus bacon cheese
William Hueppauff

Recommend! Very tasty food. I had the BBQ Blue Cheese Burger and Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Bacon . Great location where you can see the White House from the sidewalk in front of the restaurant .

Mike Reid

Heard a Gregorian choir sing when I bit into their slider . Ended up eating 4 of them @ a networking event . They kept running out, lol. Some kinda special farm raised Montana beef . Truly amazing.

Rosalba Dominguez

Santino the bar tender is awesome!!! Great bar in federal triangle. Good-times in this area for sure! Try the tater tots or Minnie Cheese Burgers with Gouda cheese .

Veronica Rodriguez

The Saturday brunch is incredible. I enjoyed the French Toast , tater tots , western Benedict and bacon.the manager Scott is so handsome and the chef Thomas is a cutie on duty.

William Hueppauff

BBQ Blue Burger is delicious. So are the Brussel sprouts with bacon . Affordable and consistent. Nice ambiance. Delivery available.

Barbara Dey

Lobster Roll classic Mayo start off with Gulf Shrimp Cocktail !! Great food and service!

Eric Andersen

The house-made tater tots are large and delicious — big enough to share!

Peter Charbonneau

You can knock back a few beverages with NASA scientists discussing the next Mars mission right next to you at the bar . Bartenders are friendly too.

Ashley

Ask for Gigi! She's the best server in DC I've come across. Attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She's can give you the low down on gluten free items , too!

Alicia Dunn

Summer 2013 they are running a super oyster hh. This is my go-to for happy hour downtown.

Ann Adair

Generous drinks and fantastic food. The Shrimp and Grits is outstanding along with the crab cakes !

Lorra Baccili

The Tomatoe garlic parma.Soup is The very best soup ever.& I've had tomatoes soup all around this country .????????

Renee S

I've been to the pj's in NY & DC and they are both absolutely amazing. DC PJs has the unlimited bloody Mary 's & bellini 's!! YUUUUM

Trae Welch

The Shrimp and Grits are great. The fries are perfect and the portions are big. The mini burgers are just enough and include fries .

Janice Baldwin

The manager was so nice. He is from WNY too. I totally recommend this place and it is nice on the wallet for downtown DC.

Lorra Baccili

Tomatoes soup is the best cheeseburger were to die for FF were awesome too

Yolanda McKinstry

Really nice place, great food, staff was friendly and attentive. I would go back.

Alan Koenig

Had the veal . Totally delish. But the bread pudding with caramel sauce and cinnamon ice cream was out of this freaking world

Bruno Lowagie

Been here two days in a row. We love it! Good American food , a revelation for us Europeans.

William Hueppauff

Try the BBQ Blue Cheese Burger and Sweet Potato Fries . They're delicious.

Arturo VC

The best organic steaks , cooked to perfection

Thrillist

Non-steak artistry includes red Angus beef burgers like "The Cadillac" with smoked country bacon & American cheese . Read more

Lori Ruff

All for Israel. .. and members have special privileges... like a speak easy !

Peter Charbonneau

The bar area is nice and relaxed and bartenders are friendly . The urinals in the men's room give you the feel of peeing in the Roaring 20s

Trae F

Just like the one in my nyc neighborhood . Great burgers .

Nivine Zakhari

They are Irish, which means they know how to serve up some Shepherd's Pie ... and whiskey . No mojitos here, folks.

Erick Mullen

The chicken paillard is a must. Ask for Emily or Claire when you arrive and they will treat you like a VIP.

Danielle Ricks

Come on down for the Tuesday Happy Hour with 50¢ oysters !

Carissa Maguire

Chicken pot pie w a side of asparagus is delicious. Lobster roll is good but overpriced at $24.95 says my momma

Vanessa Cordero

Atlantic Salmon !!! The best. Good service !

Pablo Mucientes

Try the mashed/spinach. Go for bread pudding a la mode for dessert

Doğan Eşkinat

The wagyu burger was excellent.

Erick Mullen

Naked Cowboy Oysters are here. Their happy hour starts at 3:45 and oysters are only a buck.

Winston Lord

If you like spicy drinks , definitely ask for the Spicy Jules

Michael Lambert

Try the tater-tots with Parmesan cheese .

Jess

Delicious light crab sandwich

Danny Payne

Good food and atmosphere... But a little pricey

Michael Lent

Salmon buger with portobela and lemon aioli is amazing so rich.

Jon Reagan

Chili was good but 16.50 for 5 cubes of steak and some beans?

Yuri B

The dining room downstairs is where the special lunch meetings happen.

Mark K

Small burgers , gigantic and tasty haddock for the fish and chips . Nice patio !

Shaun Sleeper

Try coming on Fridays for Lobster Mac N Cheese . IPA is also recommended!

Doug Beauchamp

Cadillac. Fish and chips . Reuben if it's lunch . All you need to know

Candice Barnes

Fantastic selection of oysters . Really knowledgable staff . Sit at the bar .

Jack Hsu

I dare you to find a better Reuben sandwich in DC.

Mandy

Crispy Parmesan tater tots . They're handmade and effin delicious!

Daya Tennille

"I feel sorry for people that don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day" -Frank Sinatra. Word?! Lol

Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Passionfruit martini . YUM.

Sean Hackbarth

The French dip sandwich has French onion soup as the dip . Delicious. Read more

Danny Conway

Burger ! Not as good as NYC but close

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