Clyde's of Gallery Place

"Clyde’s Restaurant Group rolls out two soft shell crab dishes on Saturday, May 11. A sandwich version comes with coleslaw and mayo on a potato bun, while a cornmeal-crusted soft shell crab entree features fingerling potatoes, asparagus, watercress, pickled onions, sweet peppers, and remoulade sauce. Available at all DMW-wide locations (Clyde’s, Old Ebbitt, and the Hamilton) through the season." - Tierney Plumb

"Your boss has worked your last nerve all day, but you don’t want that to ruin your big night out, so it’s time to grab a cocktail and unwind. Clyde’s will get you right. Climb the stairs to the second floor, a bit away from the crowd, where you can settle in at the old-school heavy wooden bar or at one of the hightops by the railing. Drinks are pricey here (between $15-20 for a cocktail), but they’re strong, so you’ll get your money’s worth, and there’s also a decent alcohol-free menu.  The drinks are spot on, though the food is under seasoned and kind of boring, so this isn’t a dinner spot unless you simply can’t fathom chicken tender and fries in the arena. There’s an entrance to Capital One right across the sidewalk so you can indulge  until the very last minute." - tristiana hinton

"Clyde’s is known for its twice-a-day raw bar happy hour, and the Oyster Bar recently resurfaced in Georgetown. The daily deal (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 10 p.m. to close) features half-dozen oysters for $14.99 and a dozen for $26.99. All other Clyde’s locations (Chevy Chase, Gallery Place. Mark Center, Willow Creek Farm, and Tower Oaks Lodge) have similar deals." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"Clyde’s offers crab cake lovers plenty of variations at six locations around D.C. Eat this specialty all day long — from the hollandaise-smothered crab cake Benedict during weekend brunch to the entrée-sized crab cakes with coleslaw, fries, and tartar sauce. Sister restaurants Old Ebbitt Grill and The Hamilton also make great crab cakes." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Eater Staff

"Your boss has worked your last nerve all day, but you don’t want that to ruin your big night out, so it’s time to grab a cocktail and unwind. Clyde’s will get you right. Climb the stairs to the second floor, a bit away from the crowd, where you can settle in at the old-school heavy wooden bar or at one of the hightops by the railing. Drinks are pricey here (between $15-20 for a cocktail), but they’re strong, so you’ll get your money’s worth, and there’s also a decent alcohol-free menu.  The drinks are spot on, though the food is under seasoned and kind of boring, so this isn’t a dinner spot unless you simply can’t fathom chicken tender and fries in the arena. There’s an entrance to Capital One right across the sidewalk so you can indulge  until the very last minute." - Tristiaña Hinton