Neighborhood Eats: Kemble Park Tavern

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Ann Limpert , Sara Levine

Kemble Park Tavern

5125 MacArthur Blvd., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-966-5125

Cuisines:
American, Modern

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

Nearby Metro Stops:
None nearby

Price Range:
Moderate

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Recommended

Special Features:
Kid Friendly

Website:
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Best Dishes
Cheddar burger with French fries.

Price Details:
Starters, 45.95 to $13.95; main courses, $8.95 to $28.95.

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Just the right size, the burger at Kemble Park Tavern is one of the area's best. Photograph by Scott Suchman.

Just the right size, the burger at Kemble Park Tavern is one of the area's best. Photograph by Scott Suchman.

This new bar/restaurant in the former Starland Cafe space has loftier ambitions than its predecessor, but the oversize burger topped with Vermont cheddar and tucked into an onion roll still stands out. Fries are notably crispy, too. Roll-arm sofas by the fireplace and tables with cushy armchairs give the place a clubby feel, but there isn’t an iota of pretension. In other words, it’s an ideal spot for a brew and a burger.

-March, 2008