Wye Oak Tavern

Wye Oak Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jeffrey VIP

   Washington DC11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stellar service and a beautiful space. Probably the best service I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Food was also amazing. Delicious cocktails too. Will definitely be back.
   

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   Seth

   Raleigh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time at this restaurant heard great reviews about the food and the atmosphere. It was my wife’s birthday, I did appreciate that the hostess knew that my wife’s birthday was on this day. The place didn’t disappoint the drinks and food were great! I would recommend this restaurant!
   

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   Vicki

   Baltimore1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the salmon and the swordfish. I have never had such tender fish steaks before. My son said it was too tender (is that even a thing?) It was so soft he had to scoop it onto his fork. Same with my tuna. They both tasted amazing and we were very pleased. We all shared the fluke appetizer which was wonderful and unique. I’m sure our server wasn’t too happy that we were a table of non drinkers. We did have iced tea which sat empty much of the meal. 1 because the glasses are so small they were emptied with 3 sips. And 2, because our server had a very large table sat which took up much of his time. We were there for my birthday and ordered 2 of the lemon coconut desserts. They were so original and so WONDERFUL! The Maître d's are there to oversee the tables but they play that game of expertisely avoiding eye contact unless they decide to look at you. I tried at least 5 times to get one of their attention to ask a question and/or to at least fill our drinks. Over all I don’t think my family hates me for making them come to Wye Oak Tavern for my birthday. It was nice but I didn't feel special. Oh well, next time I won’t drive an hour to eat dinner but I am still glad we went. I do hope that at some point they’re able to offer a gluten free pasta to open up the options for celiac customers. About the alter bar controversy, I think it the most original concept. I mean it makes sense! That’s where the priests would offer the blood wine. That’s funny to turn it into a bar. Love it plus it’s GORGEOUS! Also, we were seated right below the bar and the noise level was totally fine. We had zero issues hearing each other.
   

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   John

   Washington DC13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food - but pretty noisy - not cheap - entrees ranged up to $80
   

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   Diane

   Washington DC3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It’s (very) loud…food is very good but the dishes could be hotter… would we go back? Maybe …
   

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   mary

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and our server Stephanie was awesome!! Love the whole ambience of this restaurant!
   

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   Stanley VIP

   Washington DC24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautifully renovated, historic space, excellent quality local beer, happy crowd (no kidding --it's popular for a reason) among the best food I've ever had. I cook, myself, and I thought I was pretty good. The food here is just on a performance level. People are sometimes too quick to use the word "amazing." Wye Oak really is. I had fish and sweet potatoes; wife had steak. We shared oysters and a phenomenal lemon meringue dessert.
   

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   JAC

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Their filet mignon is a culinary masterpiece. Cutting it was effortless and a joy. The atmosphere is inviting. Check out the Wikipedia page on this restaurant; it has an amazing history behind its conversion from a church to a restaurant. I loved how they still restore the architecture.
   

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   Marcy

   Toronto15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was excellent We had rockfish,salmon and pork chop. The appetizers, sides and desserts were also great. Good service just very noisy—we were seated by the bar
   

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    Erin

    New Orleans21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Cocktails and desserts were great. Amazing service. For dinner, one side dish was extremely over salted and the server was very kind and removed it from our check. The rest of the food was just very lackluster especially considering the prices.
    

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