Stan's DC Restaurant

Shaneisha McMillan 2 months ago

Finally made it to Stan's. They are right about the drinks. I only had 2!! Lol Read the menu, as it has a section explaining the 4oz pour as well as gratuity. Our waiter was great. The fried chicken was fried well. I did not like the in-house mumbo sauce. It tasted a lot like hot sauce. The steak was supposed to be medium well, but it was well done. I needed A1 sauce to eat it and comfortably chew it. The veggies and fries were tasty. My bf did enjoy the steak despite him asking for medium well. On the walk back to my hotel, I was tipsy for about 10min off of 2 drinks. Money well spent!

Tammy Caldwell a month ago

Stan’s Brunch – Downtown DC Classic with Great Comfort Food Looking 👀 for a great brunch spot today? Stan’s DC is a true downtown Washington, DC staple and a great brunch option if you’re near McPherson Square, Vermont Avenue NW, or exploring the heart of the city. Located at 1029 Vermont Ave NW, Stan’s has that classic DC restaurant, bar, and lounge feel with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly energy, and a menu full of satisfying comfort food. Their brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM, making it a solid weekend stop for locals, visitors, and anyone looking for a casual downtown brunch experience. The brunch menu has a little something for everyone, including Stan’s Signature Breakfast, shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, omelets, Belgian waffles, eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and their brunch burger. The food is hearty, flavorful, and fulfilling without feeling overly complicated, which is exactly what you want from a dependable DC brunch spot. What I like about Stan’s is the old-school downtown DC vibe. It feels like one of those places where you can enjoy good food, good drinks, and a laid-back brunch without all the extra fuss. Whether you’re stopping in before sightseeing, meeting friends, grabbing a weekend bite, or looking for a casual brunch near downtown DC, Stan’s is definitely worth checking out. Hidden gem 💎 Overall, Stan’s DC is a great brunch choice for comfort food, cocktails, and a classic Washington, DC restaurant experience. I would recommend it for anyone looking for brunch in Downtown DC, near McPherson Square, or close to Vermont Avenue NW.

S W 2 weeks ago

The chicken wings are huge and fried very well. If they had better sauce options that would be nice. Drinks are questionable, very strong but didn’t taste like what we ordered so they went to waste. It’s very loud and the vibe gives off “after hours spot”.

Yvonne Settembrino 3 months ago

This place was INCREDIBLE!!!!! Be prepared to wait 30 mins for a table on the weekend. The place is packed and they use ever available space in the restaurant, but SEAN will make sure you get in. HE'S AMAZING!!!!! People are constantly pouring in so you KNOW it's gonna be good and don't worry, you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!! The crabcake sandwich and haddock fish on brioche bun was AMAZING!!!!! Perfectly made..... today is Sunday and we were there Friday and I still can't stop thinking about it and how DELICIOUS it was. The golden Margarita is $22 it's okay but it's strong and that's good. It threw us off when it came to the bill but that's our fault for not asking lol I 1000% recommend eating there if you are ever in D.C.!!!!

Paige Slade 5 months ago

I’m usually a huge stan for Stan’s, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. Today I ordered the crab cake stuffed haddock, which is explicitly advertised as having REAL crabmeat — and that claim is simply false. As someone born and raised in Baltimore, MD, telling real crabmeat from imitation isn’t a preference, it’s a birthright. Real crab — even claw meat — has a distinct texture and density. What I was served was unmistakably imitation crab: overly flaky, fishy, and completely inconsistent with real Maryland crabmeat. This isn’t a small detail or a matter of taste — it’s dishonest advertising paired with an unjustified upcharge. If a menu item claims “real crabmeat,” that claim needs to be honored. Period. Until Stan’s is transparent and actually serves real crabmeat in dishes advertised as such, I strongly recommend avoiding any menu item involving crab. Baltimore diners know better, and we deserve better. I’m sharing this not just to criticize, but to call for change. Either update the menu honestly or upgrade the product — but don’t insult customers by passing imitation crab off as the real thing.