Clyde's at Mark Center

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   Wendy

   Washington DC

   45 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We dine at Clyde's often. Our experience is unusually pretty good. This particular evening we had the whole family, a party of 8, together. The service was unacceptably slow given that the restaurant was not very busy. It was a disappointment on a night we were celebrating being together. The food actually came out of the kitchen promptly but the waiter was slow to take our orders at every point. It was even hard to get her attention to get our check and again to actually pay after getting it. We have had many good experiences at Clyde's, once interrupted by a months long period of terrible service which was dramatically corrected a while ago. We never knew what exactly had accounted for either the serious decline in service or the remarkable improvement which has generally held. The evening in question may have been a fluke, but one expects particularly good service and prompt attention when you bring a larger party since there are so many possibilities of someone having a need or request. I hope Clyde's does better than this for large parties during this holiday season. While I'm complaining because this experience was a disappointment, I want to be clear that we usually have at least acceptable - and often very good - experiences at Clyde's. It's my assumption that a restaurant benefits from feedback, both fair crticism, and well-earned praise.
   

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   Betsy

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Although the hostess communicated and apologized for the delay in getting seated, we waited about 15 minutes for our reserved table. We then waited for a waiter to take our drink order. Then we waited to get our drinks. Then we waited for our food and then to cash out. Not sure why the service was so slow. The food was very good, especially the scallops.
   

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   carol

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We started at the bar and all the cocktails were delicious made by the friendly bartender. Loved the well-lit dining area. Food was delicious, but service was slow. Staff seemed frazzled and stretched. Jonathan was great and did his best. I'll return though. Like rheumatoid ambiance.
   

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   Laurie

   Washington DC

   95 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   95 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   My friends and I had a great time. We especially enjoyed the crab dip and wine selections. Our server Hamid was helpful and friendly. We will be back soon!!
   

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   Bonita

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2024

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

   Greeted wonderfully right from beginning, the hostess ( dark haired young lady) was very gracious polite and friendly with a easy smile Eva was polite friendly professional Lovely young lady attentive The service was great! Food delish
   

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   Geoffrey

   Washington DC

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on December 2, 2024

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

   Great server, very attentive and friendly. Food is always outstanding at Clyde's. Great ambience with the fireplace and decorations.
   

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   Kim

   Washington DC

   156 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   156 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

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

   Our brand new waiter did his best and made us feel vey comfortable! This is our second year enjoying Clyde's at the Mark Center. We really enjoyed it!
   

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   Claire

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

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

   This was not as good as last year. I ordered the turkey dinner which could not be modified. It came out cold and I could not get our waiters attention to return it. The waiter did not check in with our table to see if all was okay until all plates were bused, then we waited until he remembered mine came with dessert. This year was disappointing
   

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   John

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

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

   food very ordinary. turkey dry. beans were raw. gravy was cold and very small portion. stuffing and potatoes were decent. my wife and I enjoyed the champagne, but we don't think we'll eat there again.
   

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    Susan

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

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

    Thanksgiving menu offered full course turkey or ham dinner. I had turkey, my husband had ham. Food was lukewarm, turkey was very dry, ham was tasteless. Pies were awful. Service was slow. Overall disappointing, won’t be back.
    

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