Overrated restaurants in the DMV

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Anonymous wrote:Inn at Little Washington

THIS! It was good and innovative 20 years ago. Not worth it now. I also think they are Trump supporters.

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Anonymous wrote:Inn at Little Washington

THIS! It was good and innovative 20 years ago. Not worth it now. I also think they are Trump supporters.

Yikes!

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Kramer’s

People always want to meet up there for brunch. It sucks and the cost is beyond ridiculous.

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Anonymous wrote:I think a lot of places that have become chains aren't as good anymore - Matchbox is a good example of that. When it first opened (what, like 15+ years ago), it was really, really good. Now it's pretty average.

Hate matchbox. Portions are small, prices are high and the food isn’t even good. I remember when there were huge lines. Not Anymore. Average at best.

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Anonymous wrote:I think a lot of places that have become chains aren't as good anymore - Matchbox is a good example of that. When it first opened (what, like 15+ years ago), it was really, really good. Now it's pretty average.

Hate matchbox. Portions are small, prices are high and the food isn’t even good. I remember when there were huge lines. Not Anymore. Average at best.

Has anyone been to the McLean location? The decor is not good -- it's like a slight upgrade in a place that used to be a fast food place, or maybe, at best, a Denny's or something. Food was average at best.

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Anonymous wrote:Le Diplomate
Rasika

+1 to both of these

Also afternoon tea at the Willard

I keep hoping National Cathedral will bring their tea back because I think my mom would really enjoy it.

Does Hillwood still do tea? That seems like a perfect place to take a mom.

The Willard has tea. It’s like $100/person.

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Anonymous wrote:Founding Farmers

Totally agree - also Ted’s Bulletin.

I dislike Ted's Bulletin more than FF.

Ha! Me too. Pop tarts, tomato soup, grilled cheese. Way overpriced Crappy diner food. It’s not even good, nothing special.

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Anonymous wrote:Kramer’s

People always want to meet up there for brunch. It sucks and the cost is beyond ridiculous.

I'm so disappointed by how far downhill they have gone over the years. I used to love eating there and they are very close to my home. Their hours are also now weird and unpredictable. They used to be open almost 24 hrs and now they often look closed at 8pm when I walk by.

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Totally. Ridiculous. For expense account lunches only.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:I agree the following are over-rated:
Roses Luxury
Fiola Mare
The Italian Store
Elephant Jumps
Seasons 52
Le Diplomate - Not bad, but usually oversalted
Taco Bamba
Barley Mac
Blue Duck

I enjoy:
Tail up Goat
Rasika
Thip Khao, although some dishes are not good

I thought this was just kinda hole in wall place - not really hyped up. It's good Thai - nothing over the top. Sisters Thai belongs more on this list - good but also nothing special (other than quirky design).

Hate Sisters Thai. It’s Thai food for white people who have not idea what real Thai food tastes like. The pad Thai is fluorescent orange. Hated everything there. And pricey.

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Thompson Italian in Falls Church. All the 40-50yr olds we know think it’s the definition of “date night” so we finally went and were disappointed. It was fine, but nothing special.

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Anonymous wrote:District Taco's an odd entry there. It's just a fast food taco place. Is there some cult following I'm not aware of?

I agree with Rasika. I really like Indian food but they don't seem to be doing much more interesting or unusual to justify the hype and price.

No District Taco needs to be there. There was a thread recently about how their quality has tanked. Used to be a gem. Not so much anymore.

Agree with this. They got too big and now quality is subpar. Many better taco spots in the area now, but DT is better known and often more convenient because so many spots.

I’ll say that we have gone twice in January and the quality has been good. We had stopped going bc it had gone so downhill, but I needed a quick catering order of guacamole for a school thing and also picked up dinner. It was all surprisingly good so we grabbed it again last week and equally good. I miss the salsa bar but will still return

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Anonymous wrote:Cafe Milano. Absolutely terrible.

+1
Terrible food and pretentious service

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Huh, I am into raskia. It is what it is and it’s good. Sorry. I also really like sisters Thai and the lunch menu is like $15 for an app and entree so it’s not pricey, actually. Thai is really hit or miss here and it’s mainly miss so I’d be interested to hear what you think is okay. Le Dip is fine. It’s like Starbucks. You get what you expect.

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I'm always amazed when someone claims DC is a "world-class food city." Uh, no. Not by a long, long, LONG shot.

And what's the deal with Tom Sietsema? Never failed to be disappointed when I try the places he raves about.