GATSBY
Restaurant · Near Southeast ·
Elevated American diner with 1920s theme and great cocktails
Elevated American diner with 1920s theme and great cocktails
"Gatsby, an American spot on the corner of Half Street, goes all in on the 1920s theme and shines most brightly with the fantastic cocktails. If your game day outing is with your sweetheart, Gatsby is where you want to go (though it’s a great date night spot any time of year). Art Deco designs line the doors, walls, and elevator, and a mural of people dancing the night away at an old-school jazz club sits behind the bar. There’s a small all-day breakfast menu, and appetizers like the hot and sour wings are perfect when you’re stopping in before the game." - tristiana hinton, mekita rivas
"Added to the program that lets participating restaurants send food orders in reusable containers via Uber and allows customers to drop off used takeout boxes, as part of an expanding list of 19 outlets." - Tierney Plumb
"Gatsby is bringing the party vibes with the Bottomless & Bougie brunch parties they first started throwing in October. Every Saturday a DJ plays tunes as diners snap pictures in a photo booth during the lively brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Diners can pair a 90-minute bottomless option ($25.99) with any brunch entree, like caramelized French toast, pastrami hash, and a Dutch baby pancake filled with fruit and Chantilly cream. The 90-minute stream of options include mimosas, Bloody Marys made with Frank’s RedHot, a pineapple and tequila cocktail, the Gatsby pils, and a mango-infused vodka punch topped off with bubbles." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Find yourself near the Nats ballpark? Check out this diner, which opens noon Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. Sunday. Even better: its weekday happy hour runs from noon to 6 p.m." - Missy Frederick
"Knead Hospitality + Design keeps the city active on holidays. And just like New Year’s Eve, a number of the restaurants will be open on Christmas Day. The Gatsby in Navy Yard is great for meeting up for drinks when you don't want to commit to a full dinner but still want the option to grab some food. The art deco-themed restaurant is also fun if you and your date are looking for somewhere lowkey to ring in 2025." - tristiana hinton, madeline weinfield