The Chesapeake Room

Phone: +12025431445

Address: 501 8th St SEDC 20003, Washington, D.C., United States

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 298

"We went in for some brunch. Unfortunately the service and food were very disappointing. I had the farmers breakfasts. 2 eggs, sausage, home fries, and toast. And I ordered the bottomless mimosa. Food Service: There 's nothing special about the meal. I thought it would be a somewhat hearty plate but was disappointed to see a big plate with less than a quarter of it full. I wish I was making this up, as I got no more than 1/4 of a cup of home fries. A sausage patty that was smaller than what you would get at McDonald 's, and poached eggs that weren 't poached... But hard boiled. I had to order an extra side of home fries. As for the bottomless mimosa. I only saw my server three times. The first, 20 minutes after we had been seated. The second, 15 minutes later as he brought back water. And lastly, when he took our order. We never got a check in, refill on waters, or asked if we wanted more drinks. So I spent $15 on bottomless mimosas and only ended up getting two (I had to ask another server for a mimosa). The duration of my experience here lasted nearly two hours. Most of which was waiting to be attended and waiting for the check. I tend to be lenient when it comes to dining experiences. One, because I 'm in the food industry myself, and two because no restaurant should be judged off of one experience. I will say, I made a reservation ahead of time and the restaurant itself was not full. If I had not made those observations I wouldn 't have written a review."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Summer Cocktails

Starters

Shrimp And Grits

Succulent shrimp atop creamy, buttery grits, seasoned to perfection with a hint of spice for a classic Southern delight.

Sandwiches

Blt

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes layered on toasted bread with mayo, creating a classic and delicious sandwich.

Steak Sandwich

Juicy steak slices, grilled to perfection, served with onions and peppers on a toasted artisan roll.

Crab Cake Sandwich

A savory crab cake served on a bun, often accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce.

Grilled Chicken Club

Juicy grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread.

Entrées

Pei Mussels

Fresh PEI mussels cooked in a savory broth with garlic, herbs, and white wine.

Deviled Eggs

Creamy deviled eggs topped with paprika and chives for a classic appetizer.

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan, croutons, and a hint of lemon zest.

Side Dishes

Grits

Creamy Southern-style ground corn dish, often served with butter, cheese, or shrimp.

Pizza Vegetariana

Moules / Mussels

Pancakes

Pork

Ensaladas

Desserts

Banana Tempura

Crispy battered banana served with a sweet drizzle, perfect for a delightful dessert.

Soups

Soup Of The Day

A comforting bowl of homemade soup, featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and aromatic herbs; flavors change daily.

Vegetarian

Burger

From The Deep Sea

Salads - The Caesar Collection

RitaT

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fabulous food and amazing service. Accommodated allergies and preferences. Will definitely be back!

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sandrafw

★ ★ ★

We went for Father's Day and the food was great. We had the st Mary's breakfast and the eggs with crab. It was delicious. The service, however, was slow. It was hard to get anyone's attention. The people watching was great, though.

7hom7hom

★ ★ ★ ★

Much improved. The new menu, which is slowly expanding, now better answers to the name... More specifically, Southern Maryland. The shrimp and grits were great with real chunks of bacon a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to trying more.

Mandy

★

Awful. Read about this as one of the top 10 brunch spots in DC. It took 60 minutes for our food to arrive. When it did, the garnish wasn't there on two dishes. The coffee was not hot. I asked for another hot cup- second cup not not either. The food was ok, but the experience was not! View menu

MirindaJ

★ ★

Our reservations were at 5:00 pm and we had a party of 5. However, they ran out of the entrees we were interested in ordering. Therefore, we did not get an opportunity to order any of the seafood they are known for. I would not visit this restaurant again nor would I recommend it. Mirinda Jackson

Fahan

★ ★ ★ ★

We stumbled on The Chesapeake Room and left feeling we'd had great good fortune as well as a great dining experience. They said the menu's been recently redone now featuring local foods and we tried many of them. Crabs, catfish, hush puppies, fried green tomatoes Maryland food done with a light nouveau touch resulting in extra delicious dishes. The service was as good as the food and the setting was delightful there's an outdoor seating area that's open to the passing scene of a Saturday night but still quiet enough for conversation. Washington's cultural diversity offers a remarkable choice of diverse dining but if you're looking for hometown favorite food The Chesapeake Room could become y...

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★

The gentleman who was in charge of seating people was extremely rude. We made a reservation via OpenTable, but when we arrived we were told that they were still holding a wait and that it would take 20 minutes or so to get a table. Granted we made our online reservation shortly before arriving, so I might be able to understand them needing some time to accommodate us, but the manner in which we were informed was really unprofessional. Rather than apologizing and being kind about it, the guy seating tables just gruffly informed us that we would have to wait. Later when he came to seat us, he continued to be rude and condescending. The meal itself was fine. I thought the pear salad was too sal... View menu

mms216

★

Upon arrival of our reservation we waited at the host stand for a few minutes because the hostess was busy watching police cars chasing someone. Once seated I ordered a glass of the unoaked chardonnay they had on their list, it was out of stock. We tried ordering the fried green tomatoes with pork belly, once again they were out of pork belly. Of the food we did get: crayfish hushpuppies were unremarkable, the caramelized brussles sprouts salad tasted like it was deep fried, the arugula salad was good, the striped bass/rockfish lacked any salt or pepper and was bland, the trout dish was actually well prepared and tasty. Not sure how their desserts are as we were not offered any, and had to a...

NeighborhoodGal

★

They have reopened after renovation. Overpriced, pretentious, and underwhelming. The menu descriptions don't add up. I think they need an identity, Southern cuisine with fox hunting wall size painting and an aquarium?? We started out with deviled eggs and cornbread, very good. What killed it for us was the 29.00 steak with cherry tomatoes, rolled zucchini stripes and a tasteless BBQ sauce. The food presented did not carry the description on the menu. For a 29.00 steak I will stick with Ray's. Almost 200 for 4 people, if they want repeat (weekly) visitors they need to do some work on the menu/ . Not sure if they want to be a neighborhood spot or a special event destination. The chef needs to...

JayG

★ ★

We went in for some brunch. Unfortunately the service and food were very disappointing. I had the farmers breakfasts. 2 eggs, sausage, home fries, and toast. And I ordered the bottomless mimosa. Food Service: There 's nothing special about the meal. I thought it would be a somewhat hearty plate but was disappointed to see a big plate with less than a quarter of it full. I wish I was making this up, as I got no more than 1/4 of a cup of home fries. A sausage patty that was smaller than what you would get at McDonald 's, and poached eggs that weren 't poached... But hard boiled. I had to order an extra side of home fries. As for the bottomless mimosa. I only saw my server three times. The firs... View menu

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States, known for its historic landmarks. Typical cuisine often includes crab cakes, half-smokes, and diverse international fare from various embassies.

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