Marcus DC

Name: Marcus DC
Address: 222 M St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Telephone: +12022802288
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.8

426 votes

#34 of 2196 seafood restaurants in Washington

ClosedOpens at 5PM

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You can always degust tasty fried crabs, rockfish and roasted chicken at this bar. Good pudding, ice cream and rice cakes are the best dishes. Take your chance to taste delicious wine, bourbon or Sangria. Great lemonade, chocolate frappe or coffee are waiting for you at Marcus DC.

A homely atmosphere and beautiful interior make this place so good. The accommodating staff welcomes guests all year round. The nice service shows a high level of quality at this spot. A lot of people mark that prices are low for what you get. Google users awarded this bar 4.5.

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steve rudis 3 months ago on Google

The service is mixed. Waiter spent short time introducing self and asking for drinks. Came back took order and then you don't see him again until you ask for bill and runner gets him. The other wait staff was excellent water always full. Runner explains dishes well. Place was quiet but not busy. Open kitchen but most tables face away from kitchen. First course was steak tartar with his spin. Very pretty dish but flavor was not classic and overall a little disappointing except for the excellent bread that accompanies it, I would not repeat. The main was salmon a little over dine and dry on one side but delicious. Sides also great. I had the cuttlefish tortellini again a great dish with fresh pasta and a wonderful lobster sauce with chunks of lobster. The side of carrots were great perfectly cooked and flavorful. The dessert strawberry breton was okay. It is served with lime ice cream that did not add to dessert. I would not recommend. It was okay. Would repeat all. The wine list was small and reasonable. Overall I except better setvice from waiter who was very detached and improved appetizers and desserts Price per person: $80–90

Response from the owner 3 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback, Steve. We’re glad to hear there were several highlights during your visit, including the bread service, salmon, cuttlefish tortelloni, carrots, and the wine selection. At the same time, we’re very sorry to hear that the service experience felt inconsistent and that the attentiveness from your server did not meet expectations. We also appreciate your honest feedback on the pacing and presentation of the steak tartare and dessert, as well as the note about the salmon being slightly overcooked on one side. Your comments are incredibly valuable and have been shared with our team as we continue working to improve both service consistency and the overall dining experience. Thank you again for dining with us and for sharing your perspective. We truly appreciate your feedback, The Marcus DC Team

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Rebekah Dailey 4 months ago on Google

Is Marcus DC a secret? Why was this restaurant not packed? GO! Imagine 5pm on a Saturday looking for a last minute evening Reservation during the summer in DC. All the hot spots are booked. But Marcus DC. They have every time available. . Suspect in my mind. But let’s check it out! Glad I did! The restaurant was maybe 25% full for an 8pm reservation. Beautiful interior with great service. And the food certainly delivered. Blue cornbread: 5/5. Not overly sweet, perfectly dry yet moist. The Yassa butter !!!! Mel’s Crab Rice: 10/10 hear me out. I can’t pinpoint the perfect balance of flavors in this dish but it is immaculate! Savory. Tangy. Idk. Good! Crispy Sweet Potatoes: 10/10 perfect crisp outside and soft middle. Crème fraiche perfect topping. Dorothy’s Collards: 4/5 these are good but I figured if I gave another perfect rating you wouldn’t believe it. Not to die for, but definitely good! Now all the reviews I read, loved the Sweet Potato Sticky Toffee Cake. But they no longer have it . Please respond to my review when that item comes back so I can try it. None of the other desserts stood out to me! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Blue Cornbread, Mel's Crab Rice

Response from the owner 4 months ago

Thank you so much for this thoughtful and detailed review, Rebekah. We’re thrilled you decided to give Marcus DC a try and even happier to hear the experience exceeded expectations. It’s wonderful to know the blue cornbread, crab rice, and crispy sweet potatoes all stood out, and we appreciate your honest feedback on the collards as well. We’re especially glad the service and atmosphere helped complete the evening for you. We also hear you on the Sticky Toffee Cake. We will share your interest with the team and let them know you would love to see it return! Thank you again for dining with us and for such an engaging review. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Cheers, The Marcus DC Team

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Acasia Olson 4 months ago on Google

Incredible food, outstanding flavors and options, exceptional service. My husband and I ate here for our anniversary. Brendan, and Dejana, spoiled us with kindness and attentiveness. I'd return just to chat it up with them again. We ate and shared several dishes, tapas style. Appetizer & Side: - Corn bread. It was delicious and I would definitely order another plate or a plate to go. I couldn't taste much of the berbere seasoning in the butter but it was still a solid piece of cornbread. -Oysters on a half shell. The sauces that accompanied these oysters were delicious with a little kick of heat. Not too bad or overpowering but heads up. - Aged steak tartare. I could eat another plate of this to myself. It was delicious in every way imaginable. Loved the little mushrooms and the umami onion jam. We ate it with and without the well portioned toast slices. You can't go wrong with this. - Collard greens. I could have had a whole bowl of these greens. Listen, get yourself the greens. Spot on and packed with flavor. We saved some of our cornbread to enjoy with the pot liquor of the greens after devouring them. We had to restrain ourselves so as not to wolf them down. Main: - Scallops. Perfect crust, yummy plantain mole and a perfect kick of heat. I enjoyed trying the elements of this dish individually and as a mix. My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish. - Cuttlefish Tortelloni- Yes, yes and yes! With enthusiasm and a tambourine! The star of the night, neck neck with the tare tare but I would order this every time. Do yourself a favor and save any bread to help soak up the delicious broth after you indulge in this scrumptious dish! I could have eaten this all by myself. Dessert: The Praline Cake with a presentation was such a fun surprise. I loved that the pastry chef came to our table to demonstrate and explain the dish. Lovely touch to this delicious dessert. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $90–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 4 months ago

Thank you so much for this incredible review, Acasia! We’re honored that you chose to celebrate your anniversary with us and thrilled to hear that your experience was so memorable. It means so much to know that our team helped to make your evening special with their kindness, attentiveness, and hospitality. We’ll be sure to share your wonderful compliments. We loved reading your thoughtful notes on each dish. From the cornbread and oysters to the steak tartare, collard greens, scallops, and cuttlefish tortelloni, it’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the menu together. We’re especially happy to know the tortelloni and tartare stood out as favorites. We’re also delighted that the praline cake presentation added a fun and memorable finish to your evening. Our team loves creating those special moments for our guests. Thank you again for your kind words, support, and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you and your husband back again soon! Cheers, The Marcus DC Team

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222 M St NE

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