Best Oyster Bars in Penn Quarter

Glad we went for the first noontime Sunday brunch. Service from Venita (and others) was excellent and the place wasn’t so crowded that we couldn’t hear one another. It’s a huge space with high ceilings where voices can be obscured. I ate roasted oysters - would have been happy with two orders of them. They were that good. My friends had breakfast foods plus calamari and beets. All tasty. I also ordered a lobster roll. The lobster meat was sweet - only wish it had come with something other than salty potato chips - maybe coleslaw or a small salad or better still a deviled egg. Parking was not easy - rode around and around looking. A space became available just as we had decided to park in a garage. The bar is huge with a great many bottles on display. Cordelia gives the impression that it’s really a bar which can also serve you food with your beverages. The mocktail with apple cider and lemon was delicious.

It was chilly in the main dining area, though the heaters were appreciated.

This restaurant has something for everyone. Great Happy-Hour choices. There is so much choice. Mgt makes you feel welcome.

The selection and flavor of the oysters was amazing as well as the attentive staff. The music here is appropriate for the crowd and not too loud. Great selection at the bar including a selection of Pappy to which we had the 15-year. As none of our oyster bars in DC have failed to impress, this will be the one that we make a second visit before we leave.

Great set and perfect fresh oysters! Cool space. Also had Hangtown fry brunch entree, something new and delicious. Did not have alcohol but will try that next time