Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1422 reviews

What Brian A. Becker likes about Boxcar Tavern:
First time back at Tunnicliffs after being away since May 2018 due to relocating outside DC. Better than I remember hence upgrading my review from a 4 to a solid 5! Scott the manager bar tender was still on scene and a class act. Sound beer selection, wine for my guest, clean cold glasses. Cheeseburger was perfectly cooked to medium as requested, side salad fresh (no wilted lettuce) – all condiments clean (to include... View all feedback. What Mimi Hsu doesn't like about Boxcar Tavern:
This is a local place for us and we stopped by on a Friday evening for drinks and dessert. It seems like they may be having staffing issues and no one approached us for 10 minutes. The bartender/server was friendly, when he did get to us, but they were out of some of the wines on the menu and all the desserts were gone except cheesecake. The cheesecake was tasteless as were the berries on top. Good location but don't... View all feedback.

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3.0 ★ from 23 reviews
Jazlyn
10.05.2023 - 07:08

I sat outside this restaurant waiting for my grandmother next door. I'm watching people come and go and assume that food had to be pretty good. I decided to ord...

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Bianka
10.05.2023 - 07:08

Service and food were top notch. would definitely recommend to try if you are in the area... Excellent Cuban sandwich..

Bonnie
10.05.2023 - 07:08

Location is adorable, the food was great, and the **** Mary's were great. We only regret that we couldn't sit at the table. We were all the way on the back, it...

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Roderick
10.05.2023 - 07:08

Beautiful ambience with rustic tavern feeling. Food was ok Cuban Sandwich and Pommes were great! But Veggie Burger was dry and not tasteful.

Lexi
10.05.2023 - 07:08

Boxcar Tavern is a part of the Hill Restaurant Group, so I figured it'd only make sense to try it out. I was impressed with the layout and comfy seating. Unfort...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 685 reviews
Jim
06.02.2024 - 03:37

Great staff. Forgot my card and they took care of me.

Allen
06.02.2024 - 03:37

Great food and great atmosphere. I try to make it here as often as I can when I’m in D.C.

jean
06.02.2024 - 03:37

We stopped at this restaurant for an Irish coffee, which was delicious and strong - we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was so enticing that we also ordered...

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Paul
06.02.2024 - 03:37

I am beginning to develop a strong dislike for the bar staff at this restaurant. They are always grumpy and distant, showing no effort in serving customers. The...

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Adam
06.02.2024 - 03:37

Had my 60th birthday party here last night— the North American edition of my birthday party. I'm doing 6 parties on 6 continents and this awesome place hosted t...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews
Mimi
24.11.2023 - 20:52

Good spot to stop in for lunch. We wanted bar food to cure/feed our hangover. They didn?t seem that busy when we walked in and yet we read the reviews online an...

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Mimi
24.11.2023 - 20:52

Good service, good food. Pancakes unfortunately a bit stale (dry) but fruits were nice.

Mimi
24.11.2023 - 20:52

Came here for a drink at the bar and thought it was okay. The drink was standard and the atmosphere was pretty low key which is what we were looking for. The se...

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Mimi
24.11.2023 - 20:52

Phenomenal service. Looked for a reason to go with four stars the drink selection isn?t massive, the food is good but perhaps not outstanding, not a lot of grou...

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Mimi
24.11.2023 - 20:52

Stopped here for quick drink and lunch. Burger was good. Service was great and friendly

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2.5 ★ from 1 reviews
WashDCme
16.01.2024 - 09:07

I went with friends to the Tavern last weekend. We all gave the waitress credit cards and asked her to split our meal amongst them. Twenty minutes later, she ca...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 236 reviews
Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 175 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 325 reviews

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