Reef, The

Reef, The

2446 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.518.3800

Cuisines:
American

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

Nearby Metro Stops:
Woodly Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan
Columbia Heights

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
N/A

Reservations:
Not needed

Website:
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Best Dishes
Our free-range roasted chicken breast, marinated in garlic and herbs, was tender and juicy. Also on the menu were Guinness-battered fish 'n' chips ($10) and mushroom risotto ($9). Main dishes come with crispy fried potatoes and seasonal vegetables.


For a first date, the Reef covers all bases: low lights and quiet music, a second-floor view of Adams Morgan's street scene, and an eclectic, cheap-without-tasting-cheap menu. Ask for a table near one of the aquariums but don't get hung up on fish when it comes time to order. Land-based dishes are best. We're partial to the mini pulled-pork barbecue sandwiches (two for $5, four for $7, six for $9), and the moist, cumin-scented veggie burger ($10) with its heaping side of fries. The staff practically lives off the Monte Cristo sandwich ($9).