Residents - Washington DC

I absolutely enjoy discovering a fantastic new bar! Over the weekend, my friends and I stumbled upon this gem after brunch, and we were pleasantly surprised by the excellent service, cozy decor, and outstanding cocktails. The espresso martinis were exceptional, and our bartender, possibly named Herraro, was incredibly personable. The ambiance and overall quality make it an ideal spot for happy hour or a date night. I definitely plan to return to sample some food!

Exceptional dining experience and an ideal spot for celebrating special occasions. The atmosphere, music, decor, food flavors, and attentive service all harmonized beautifully. While prices lean towards the higher side, the taste makes it worthwhile. I found the espresso martini a bit overrated; it's strong and lacks sweetness, though it does have a nice touch with the foam and shaved chocolate. The mushroom risotto is among the best I’ve ever tasted, and I’m Italian, so that's quite a compliment! I recommend ordering 1-2 small plates to share and then splitting an entrée for a delightful variety of flavors. The layered chocolate bar cake was an incredible way to end the evening! I’ll definitely be recommending this restaurant to anyone visiting the DC area!

I absolutely loved the food and drinks here; you definitely won’t regret dining at this place. Everything was spot-on and delicious, with the burrata and risotto being my personal favorites. However, I do have a suggestion regarding the service. The host who greeted us didn’t come across as welcoming at all. We called the restaurant to notify them that we would be a few minutes late for our reservation, but upon arrival, they told us we needed to leave in an hour due to upcoming reservations. This was perplexing, especially since the restaurant was only half full when we left. I really don’t understand the rush they put on us for no apparent reason. Our waitress seemed to be hurrying us the entire time as well.

The food here is phenomenal. Their drinks we very good. The ambiance was great. It's really busy, so don't be in a rush. But it's really worth the wait. Our server was very personable. The only reason I'm giving it 3 and not 5 stars is because of the 20% service fee they add. No, it's not a tip. I still had to leave a tip separate from the service fee. I'm so salty about these service fees that I never return no matter how great my experience is. These restaurants should not make it the patrons' responsibility to pay for their employees' wages, as they claim the service fee is for. I already tip them 22%.

Went to Residents on a Friday night parking was relatively easy.Service was great, server was really helpful with dietary restrictions and food allergies. For appetizers, the fries, mini gyros, and cauliflower nuggets were delicious! I got the braised short ribs, which was a perfect fall/ winter meal not too heavy but definitely filling!The decor was just like you see online, absolutely beautiful. The stairs could be a challenge for some if you didn’t book downstairs or the heated patio. A beautiful spot for a girls night or date night.