Mallard

4.8

143 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table.

Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 567-2650
Website
http://www.mallarddc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Hamilton Johnson

Location
1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3610
Neighbourhood
Logan Circle
Cross Street
14th Street NW and Rhode Island Ave NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mallard is a delightful southern-inspired gem in DC, praised for its "fantastic creative menu," "outstanding duck," and "creative, delicious food." The ambiance is "cozy and inviting," with attentive service. Signature dishes like "shrimp and grits" and "foie gras" receive rave reviews. A must-visit for an "unforgettable dining experience."

144 Reviews

D
Debra
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, charming ambiance, helpful service. Can’t wait to return.
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Grace
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the crudo and tartine, service was the perfect amount of attentive
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Iowa
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I have eaten 4 times at Mallard, including hosting a small holiday dinner in late December. Last evening's dinner confirms our view that Mallard is an exceptional restaurant and we have to highly recommend it. The only dings, and there have to be some warts, no?, are twofold: 1. Parking is a frustrating and difficult exercise. Strongly recommend a car service of your choosing. 2. Very loud restaurant when full capacity so somewhat difficult to have a conversation. Otherwise? Go!
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Charlotte
VIP
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated in a small room behind the bar because a large private party had booked the main room. Had we been seated in the main room we would not have been able to hear one another. The service was top-shelf (Crystal) and the food was creative and delicious. Only wish there were more than two duck preparations on the menu. Parking on 14th St was easier than expected.
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Mike
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the starters to the desserts… so damn good! Recommend the pimento dip, brussel sprouts and lamb if available… don’t miss out on the dessert: coffee and cigarettes! Can’t wait to go back.
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Mallard's for Valentine's Day weekend. We had seen a great article about it in the Washington Post. It was our first time there and we enjoyed it! The food was great, even though they had a curated set of options for the holiday. We enjoyed what we had, especially the waygu beef entree, and we look forward to exploring the broader dinner menu which looked spectacular. The service was exceptional and our server was attentive, personable, and insightful. Well done, Mallard. We look forward to our next visit!
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Qianna
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience! We booked our reservation to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We definitely felt the love and appreciation from the staff. The food was soooo good and beautifully plated. The glassware was so fun and unexpected! We will definitely be back to try the full menu. 10/10 experience
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Ryan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food and good service. The Foie Gras starter was divine. Thank you for a great Valentine’s Day experience.
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Ian
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Food and service were both fantastic, and I particularly loved how intentional they are with decoration/environment.
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Ellen
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Restaurant was super accommodating for a few of us who were gluten-free. Highly recommend.
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Mallard is rated 4.8 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3610

Additional information

Cross Street
14th Street NW and Rhode Island Ave NW
Neighbourhood
Logan Circle
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Hamilton Johnson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mallarddc.com/
Phone number
(202) 567-2650

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