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Mallard Table Lay - Mallard, Washington, DC

Mallard

4.8
4.8
148 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table.

Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.


Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hamilton Johnson

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mallard offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about "creative and delicious" dishes, including standout duck and seafood options. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," and the service is "attentive and personable." Despite some noise and parking challenges, this "neighborhood gem" is highly recommended.

148 Reviews
  1. Tom VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great addition to the neighborhood. Food is top-notch. Nice people working there. Outstanding beer list and fair prices. The new steak with fried oysters on top... wowsers.

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  2. Catharine

    Washington DC60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Amanda was wonderful. Very friendly and efficient. Everything we ordered came out quickly. The entrees were delicious — I had the lamb, which was very tender — I would say it almost melted in my mouth. The foie gras appetizer was tasty but light on the foie gras. We shared the key lime dessert, which was very good. We would definitely eat at Mallard again.
    MallardResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Ilissa VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot! Super cute interior. Delicious food. Will be back!
    MallardResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed every bite while feeling like I was in my southern grandmother’s dining room. Elevated and classy yet comfy and inviting. Will be back! Drinking Dark Whiskey cocktail was delicious, the oyster and bibb lettuce salad were great starter options, the slow roasted steak melted in your mouth, and finished with the coffee and cigarettes and banana puddin’, so tasty!
    MallardResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed everything!

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  5. Debra VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, charming ambiance, helpful service. Can’t wait to return.
    MallardResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the kind words, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Grace

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the crudo and tartine, service was the perfect amount of attentive

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  7. Iowa VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have eaten 4 times at Mallard, including hosting a small holiday dinner in late December. Last evening's dinner confirms our view that Mallard is an exceptional restaurant and we have to highly recommend it. The only dings, and there have to be some warts, no?, are twofold: 1. Parking is a frustrating and difficult exercise. Strongly recommend a car service of your choosing. 2. Very loud restaurant when full capacity so somewhat difficult to have a conversation. Otherwise? Go!
    MallardResponded 4 days ago
    Always a pleasure to see you both!

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  8. Charlotte VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated in a small room behind the bar because a large private party had booked the main room. Had we been seated in the main room we would not have been able to hear one another. The service was top-shelf (Crystal) and the food was creative and delicious. Only wish there were more than two duck preparations on the menu. Parking on 14th St was easier than expected.
    MallardResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Mike VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the starters to the desserts… so damn good! Recommend the pimento dip, brussel sprouts and lamb if available… don’t miss out on the dessert: coffee and cigarettes! Can’t wait to go back.
    MallardResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much! Great to see you.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Mallard's for Valentine's Day weekend. We had seen a great article about it in the Washington Post. It was our first time there and we enjoyed it! The food was great, even though they had a curated set of options for the holiday. We enjoyed what we had, especially the waygu beef entree, and we look forward to exploring the broader dinner menu which looked spectacular. The service was exceptional and our server was attentive, personable, and insightful. Well done, Mallard. We look forward to our next visit!

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Mallard is rated 4.8 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Mallard

1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3610

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hamilton Johnson
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