Marvin

Washington DC Restaurants » U Street » American (New)

2007 14th St. NW
(14th and U Sts. NW)
202-797-7171

marvindc.com

Transit: U St./Cardoza

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Latest proof that DC is, in fact, a Belgian colony. Requisite moules frites and nostalgic bières keep the kitchen on message but kid rock chef pushes the palate with Americana tributes dribbled in a rainbow of reduction sauce. Subtle wine list wows a curious mix of British accents, zirconium-studded hip-hoppers, and white-collared white guys with hundred dollar ties. Silver candlesticks punctuate Dickensian pub mystique. For better lighting, follow the clinking glasses upstairs.

Features

Bar/Lounge on Premises
Wine List Extensive
Bar Food
Bar Scene
After Work
Downtown Style
Happy Hour Standout
Private Parties
Rooftop

Marvin

Price$$$
ReservationsRecommended
Cuisine American (New), Belgian, Bistro
AlcoholFull Bar
Opened2007
VibeChill, Romantic/Date Spot

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User Reviews

Drink but don't eat here

Posted by Boogle on Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Marvin has a great atmosphere for DC and is a great place to meet for drinks but skip the food. The service is pathetically inattentive and slow. All the food at our table was mediocre at best but my moules were inedible. In fact, the stench was so bad when they arrived at the table that they not only caused me to lose my appetite but so did two of my dinner companions. How they could leave the kitchen is a mystery. This was compounded by the fact that management didn't offer us anything to make up for it even though it was a birthday dinner. I haven't been back since.

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