Bar Pilar

Name: Bar Pilar
Address: 1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 265-1751
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

482 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bar Pilar

4.1

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Logan Circle

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by Ernest Hemingway and named for his beloved boat, Pilar is a neighborhood restaurant that has been a mainstay of 14th street for over a decade. Executive Chef Clarissa Aguilar helms the kitchen turning out an eclectic menu inspired by local farms and New American cuisine with a focus on seasonal organic produce. The simple yet inventive dishes change frequently, but that’s part of the adventure! Complementing the cooking is a beverage program including cocktails which also rotate seasonally, ranging in taste and complexity from classics like the perfect Old Fashioned to signature concoctions using house made tonics and elixirs. Spanning two floors, Pilar has a variety of spaces to suit your mood. Our first floor bar offers up a casual, comfortable space to down a few drinks in dimly-lit, vintage-inspired surroundings. Head upstairs and you'll find an intimate dining room along with a cozy corner cocktail bar perfect for date night or catching up with old friends.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(202) 265-1751
Website
http://www.barpilar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Clarissa Aguilar
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Pilar! Our second floor dining room and bar are available for private events ranging from happy hours to private dinners. For more information, send an email to events@pilardc.com

Location
1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighbourhood
Logan Circle
Cross Street
Between S and T
Parking details
There is metered parking available along 14th Street. There is also zoned parking (Zones 1 & 2) on the side streets surrounding the restaurant.
Public transit
Metro: U Street / Cardozo (green line)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Mango Shrimp CevicheUS$10.00
mango pearls, pea shoots and avocado mousse
Ceviche de PulpoUS$10.00
pickled fresno pepper, cilantro, queso fresco
Grilled Shrimp SkewersUS$7.00
caribbean style shrimp, salsa verde
Patatas BravasUS$7.00
koji-cured potatoes, huancaina sauce, queso fresco
Truffle Beef TartareUS$16.00
truffle oil, pickled mustard, garlic aioli
Herb Crusted Bone MarrowUS$16.00
parmesan cheese, thyme, rosemary, served with crostini
Sweet Chili Brussel SproutsUS$7.00
sweet chili sauce, cilantro, crushed walnuts

Entrees

Pulpo de PilarUS$20.00
butternut squash, fingerling potatoes, garlic herb oil
Pan Seared HalibutUS$32.00
wild rice, asparagus, garlic herb cream sauce, basil oil
Grilled Rib EyeUS$38.00
pineapple salsa, pommes purée, chimichurri

Platters

Fried Whole Fish
rockfish, wild rice, sofrito
- Market Price
Grilled VegetablesUS$18.00
assorted seasonal vegetables, herbed goat cheese, chili oil; serves 2 to 4

Sandwiches

Served with Fries

Pilar BurgerUS$17.00
dry-aged beef, aged white cheddar, bacon, pickles, special sauce, served on a brioche bun
Chicken SandwichUS$16.00
fried chicken thigh, red cabbage slaw, garlic curry aioli
CubanoUS$17.00
shredded pork shoulder, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, dijon
Jack Fruit CubanoUS$16.00
braised jackfruit, swiss cheese, pickles, dijon (option to add turkey ham)

Salads

Spinach Strawberry SaladUS$17.00
spinach, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pickled onion, balsamic vinaigrette
Burrata SaladUS$16.00
mixed greens, watermelon, balsamic glaze

Sides

Truffle FriesUS$8.00
Wild RiceUS$7.00
Sauteed KaleUS$6.00

Desserts

Vanilla CheesecakeUS$7.00
fermented strawberry jam, mint, vanilla ice cream
ChurrosUS$6.00
chocolate sauce, dulce de leche

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

482 Reviews

G
Grace
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was good! We enjoyed happy hour. Their happy hour cocktail is awesome.
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Jocelyn
New York City
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
There's only about six entrees on the menu, and we were informed they were out of three of them...only AFTER we'd already started on our drinks and an appetizer. But what really made a bad impression was what Bar Pilar claimed was a Cubano sandwich that came served with *American cheese* and *barbecue sauce*. There's just too many better options in the neighborhood to return to or recommend this one. (Cocktails were good, though.)
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The next door neighbor jackhammering. Manager went next door and it stopped. Excellent customer service. Tasty food.
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toanya
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were fantastic! I will definitely go back.
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Kyean
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu should be more descriptive and maybe add a couple appetizer dishes for tables to share. I also encourage the restaurant to place condiments on table, but it was a great establishment and I will revisit.
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Justin
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We came to Bar Pilar with a group of college friends catching up. The food was AMAZING and they kept the drinks flowing. The vibes were just what we wanted; upbeat, energetic, with great music jamz in the background. We will for sure return!
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RobertC
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was very slow. Food was fine but took way too long just for pancakes.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
$25 bottomless mimosas were great and easy to make a reservation
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danielE
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun place and very tasty food, nice portions, friendly and efficient service and upbeat lively environment without being too overwhelming Nice crowd too
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite having a reservation, we never got seated and were forced to leave and go to another restaurant down the street (friends had to catch a flight). When I questioned the staff about why we still weren’t seated 30 minutes after our reservation, I was told it was due to a large party that hadn’t left. I knew people in that group so I went to check on their status, they’d been waiting for 2 hours for their food and weren’t close to leaving. It’ll be a long time before I try eating here again.
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FAQs

Bar Pilar is rated 4.1 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Bar Pilar

4.1

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Logan Circle

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross Street
Between S and T
Neighbourhood
Logan Circle
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is metered parking available along 14th Street. There is also zoned parking (Zones 1 & 2) on the side streets surrounding the restaurant.
Public transit
Metro: U Street / Cardozo (green line)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Clarissa Aguilar
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.barpilar.com/
Phone number
(202) 265-1751
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Pilar! Our second floor dining room and bar are available for private events ranging from happy hours to private dinners. For more information, send an email to events@pilardc.com

Bar Pilar

Bar Pilar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Appetizers

Mango Shrimp CevicheUS$10.00

Ceviche de PulpoUS$10.00

Grilled Shrimp SkewersUS$7.00

Patatas BravasUS$7.00

Truffle Beef TartareUS$16.00

Herb Crusted Bone MarrowUS$16.00

Sweet Chili Brussel SproutsUS$7.00

Entrees

Pulpo de PilarUS$20.00

Pan Seared HalibutUS$32.00

Grilled Rib EyeUS$38.00

Platters

Fried Whole Fish

Grilled VegetablesUS$18.00

Sandwiches

Pilar BurgerUS$17.00

Chicken SandwichUS$16.00

CubanoUS$17.00

Jack Fruit CubanoUS$16.00

Salads

Spinach Strawberry SaladUS$17.00

Burrata SaladUS$16.00

Sides

Truffle FriesUS$8.00

Wild RiceUS$7.00

Sauteed KaleUS$6.00

Desserts

Vanilla CheesecakeUS$7.00

ChurrosUS$6.00

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