Best Casual Restaurants in Bloomingdale / Brookland

First time and celebrated an anniversary. The food was amazing. There was nothing we didn’t enjoy. Drinks were also very good. Service was partially good. There were a few long delays in visits to our table. As we were celebrating an occasion, we put it in our Reservation. As a result, they surprised us by bringing out an “extra” dessert - with a message written on the plate. We were thankful, but then later shocked to see it on our bill when we didn’t expect or ask for the item. We didn’t raise it as an issue but be aware. Also we had hoped to visit Roja after our meal, but it was standing room only. So another tip for awareness - set a reservation for it too. Overall a wonderful experience. Just a few lessons learned.

Fantastic experience. Came for anniversary and the team at Causa was energetic and very attentive to our needs. We had incredible food with a tremendous wine pairing. The dessert was to die for particularly. Chef Carlos came and talked to us for a while and gave us trials of things he's working on and it was overall incredible. will be back.

This was the first year ever that I have dined out on Christmas Eve so I was extremely nervous about the level of food and service on the holiday. I’m so happy that my nerves were wrong. The food and the service were outstanding and on the same level as a normal RPM experience. We walked in and it was so busy but the hostesses were so calm and very warm, friendly and welcoming. The service all around was so attentive. My parents were raving at the level of service on such a busy evening . Thank you for such a wonderful holiday dinner and experience.

If you're looking for exceptional sushi in Washington, DC, Oku Sushi is an absolute must-visit! From the moment you walk in, the service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making your dining experience memorable. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, they make you feel like a valued guest. What sets Oku apart is their consistency. Every time I've visited, the sushi is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The quality is always impeccable, from the perfectly seasoned rice to the melt-in-your-mouth fish. No matter what you order, you can trust that it will be delicious and of the highest standard. Whether you're a sushi connoisseur or a casual fan, Oku Sushi in DC delivers on both service and consistency every time. Highly recommended!

Wonderful service and food. Really love the ambiance and the quality. Only down side was the 5% charge added to the bill, notated as NOT a tip but a service charge due to increasing cost to run the business. As a business owner myself I would not charge a fee rather if you need more money just charge more for your items. We tip 20% minimum everywhere we go but to be charged an extra 5% on top of the bill seems strange. Some people will just leave when they see that. I guess I appreciate the honesty however considering the menus are printed daily at this restaurant they could just raise the prices and then no one would be aware or need to know about the extra "we're hurting and business is tough" charge. Again - I own businesses. I understand. It's been rough the past two years.