Hazel - Washington, D.C.

We have had some great dinners here pre-COVID. Unfortunately, brunch was a total disappointment. We ordered lamb sausage, and we were sever slices of fatty meat... read more We have had some great dinners here pre-COVID. Unfortunately, brunch was a total disappointment. We ordered lamb sausage, and we were sever slices of fatty meat with bones attached (not ground sausage). The eggplant hash was mainly potatoes, which were soaked in oil and seemed to have been fried multiple times. The only bright spot was the kale tahini salad, which was lovely.

Unfortunately, hazel does not manage its OpenTable account well. we had a reservation for brunch, were thrilled to try this place, went 1.5 miles in the cold to... read more Unfortunately, hazel does not manage its OpenTable account well. we had a reservation for brunch, were thrilled to try this place, went 1.5 miles in the cold to get there only to find it completely closed for the day with zero note. we improvised with another nearby restaurant (haikan,) but that should not happen.

Most beautiful people work here. I'm sorry it's closed until the early year. read more Most beautiful people work here. I'm sorry it's closed until the early year.

3.5 stars. The first couple of years when Hazel opened, I was a regular. So regular that the chef, manager, and staff knew who I was. The food was unique, intel... read more 3.5 stars. The first couple of years when Hazel opened, I was a regular. So regular that the chef, manager, and staff knew who I was. The food was unique, intelligently concocted, and quite delicious. Their wine list was also outstanding! They had suchunique offerings from Macedonia, Bulgaria, Austria, and other unusual but fascinating reds and rosés. Then I took a longbreak. I recently returned and was pleased to know the food was just as amazing as I remember. The only thing lacking is thevibe. Hazel seems to have lost its charm. I was surprised to see they were not at all busy on prime dinner time-slot, on aThursday. And the bar area was empty. There was a time when it was difficult to get a rezzie and the bar was packed; nowadaysyou can simply walk-in. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. With the exception of the crudo, which didn’t taste asfresh to me, the rest of our meal was delicious. I hope the evening we went was an anomaly. I really want to love this placeagain.

I really enjoyed hazel and I plan to go back again for sure. I went for brunch and it was great. The outdoor patio with the turf grass was pretty cool, very uni... read more I really enjoyed hazel and I plan to go back again for sure. I went for brunch and it was great. The outdoor patio with the turf grass was pretty cool, very unique. They have couches you can be seated at outdoors as well. The food here was good, the menuhas a decent selection. The service here was outstanding from the waiter being very attentive to the general manager coming tocheck on us and see how we were enjoying our time.