Evening Star Cafe

Evening Star Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Robin

   Washington DC10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Group of seven, waitress helped us make space for us all to sit. We were out on the patio. They were low on staff that night so only one person was serving inside and out. We had a lovely meal and enjoyed the eclectic but high-quality cooking That I expect from this restaurant. The cocktails were tasty and fun. The french fries were crispy, the hamburger was juicy tasty and satisfying, everyone loved their entrées. Dinner for seven minus alcohol was very reasonably priced. The patio is a great place to enjoy good weather. In shoulder season in the DC area we like to take advantage of it.
   

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   Cori

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Evening Star had their outdoor area ready and prepared with comfortable seating, plenty of shade and good music, all of which made for a lovely and relaxing vibe. All of the staff were cheery and efficient and the food was delicious. All in all, perfect!
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Cori, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback with us! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at Evening Star Cafe. It’s wonderful to know that the outdoor area, with its comfy seating, plenty of shade, and great music created such a relaxing and inviting vibe for you. We’re also delighted to hear that you found the food delicious and the staff cheerful and efficient—it’s always our goal to create the perfect experience for our guests! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit. Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Robin

   Washington DC5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Overall, we had a nice brunch with an old friend. We were a party of 3 and fit nicely in one of their larger booths. The food was well prepared and tasty. However, the menu has changed and a couple of our favorite items were removed. I'd say we missed our favorites compared to two of the new ones we ordered. The music was a bit loud for a Sunday brunch. Look forward to visiting again as well as trying some of their sister places next door.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Robin, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a nice brunch with your friend and appreciated the cozy booth seating. It’s wonderful to know the food was well-prepared and tasty, even though we’re sorry to hear you missed a couple of your favorite menu items. We truly value your input and will take it into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings. We’re also sorry the music was a bit loud for your Sunday brunch—we’ll be sure to keep that in mind moving forward. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, and we hope you’ll enjoy exploring some of our sister spots next door as well! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Mark VIP

   Washington DC48 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   Delicious entree (brisket meatloaf) and the Brussels Sprouts appetizer also really good. A neighborhood staple and still one of the best.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the brisket meatloaf and Brussels sprouts appetizer—those are definitely crowd favorites. It’s wonderful to know that Evening Star Cafe continues to be one of your neighborhood staples and still ranks among the best for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal and memorable experience. Your kind words truly mean the world to us! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Beth VIP

   Denver6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   We really wanted to love this restaurant, but the only memorable part of the night was the slow and poor service. Ordered our drinks and meal and it was 20 minutes to receive a soda and 55 minutes to get our meal. We felt like we were an inconvenience to our server. The olives were good! The meal was ok. We also observed the host using his sleeve to wipe dry two appetizer plates while setting a table across from us.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Beth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly regarding the service. Waiting 20 minutes for a soda and 55 minutes for your meal is unacceptable, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. It’s also concerning to hear that you felt like an inconvenience to your server and observed the host using their sleeve to wipe plates—this is not reflective of the standards we aim to uphold. Your feedback is invaluable, and I will be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide the exceptional experience we strive to deliver. Best regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Laura

   Washington DC2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   Nice brunch menu. Cute atmosphere. We’ll try it again for dinner
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our brunch menu and found the atmosphere charming. It’s always wonderful to know that our guests appreciate the cozy and inviting vibe we strive to create. We’re excited to welcome you back for dinner and hope it will be just as delightful as your brunch experience. Your support truly means the world to us! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Chad

   Washington DC2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   Friendly FOH. Tasty drinks. Tasty food. My trout was outstanding. My wife’s pasta with duck confit was good not great.
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Chad, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trout—it’s always wonderful to know when a dish truly stands out. We’re also glad your wife enjoyed her pasta with duck confit, even if it wasn’t quite as exceptional. Your kind words about our front-of-house team mean the world to us. I’ll be sure to pass along your gratitude—they’ll be delighted to hear it! We can’t wait to welcome you both back for another memorable dining experience. Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Anthony VIP

   Washington DC7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   The food is fantastic but every time I have been there has been a huge problem with the service. There does not seem to be enough staff and the staff is fairly incompetent in terms of tending to tables. I was hoping things had changed after waiting a couple of years to return but the service is still a huge problem.
   

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   Laura

   Washington DC5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   Nice local place, just a fairly limited menu. Good spot to talk with friends
   

   Evening Star CafeResponded on March 31, 2025

   Hi Laura, Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and found it a great spot to catch up with friends. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon! Warmly, Níamh O'Donovan | Service Director Neighborhood Restaurant Group 2000 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
   

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    Joe

    Key West4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

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

    An off night for the evening star. Food was average - usually love the brussel sprouts but they were overcooked and not crispy. Undersauced. And no scallops on the menu- one of my favorite dishes in the past. We’ll be back soon though - still good food, love the quirky ambiance and staff is always friendly and helpful.
    

    Evening Star CafeResponded on March 31, 2025

    Hi Joe, Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us! We’re sorry to hear it was an off night for Evening Star—we know our crispy Brussels sprouts and scallops have been favorites in the past, and we truly appreciate your honesty about the food. Your feedback means a lot, and we’ll take it to heart as we keep improving. That said, it’s great to hear you still enjoyed the quirky ambiance and our friendly staff—we love that about Evening Star too! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon and make sure your next visit is truly fantastic. Warmly, Níamh O'Donovan | Service Director Neighborhood Restaurant Group 2000 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
    

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