James L.
Yelp
Travelled down to DC with a few friends to celebrate my thirty-first. I had a brunch destination in mind from prior visits, but instead received an invitation to Jackie. I was certainly not disappointed.
Located in Navy Yard, Jackie doesn't only have a beautiful view of the Potomac River, but a stunning ambiance inside the venue as well. We were greeted and promptly seated by extremely kind staff and presented with the Brunch Menu. The first thing that caught my eye was the not-so-typical selection of brunch cocktails; bottomless mimosas are great, sure, but Jackie presented you with the option to mix and match a selection of four delectable cocktails - the Jackie O, Hong Kong, an Aperol Spritz and a perfectly spiced Bloody Mary. I chose to start with the Hong Kong and had an Aperol Spritz down the line, both of which were delicious. I should mention that the bottomless cocktails are limited to a two hour time frame, but that is plenty of time to enjoy them all if you choose.
For brunch, my group decided on a variety of starters, including the Caesar Salad, Texas Avocado Toast, Creamsicle Parfait and Pastry Platter. All of these were extremely tasty, but the star of the show was (unsurprisingly) the Texas Avocado Toast. Topped with avocado, marinated tomato, micro cilantro and corn chowder, the consensus among the group was that it was by far the best variation of avocado toast that we've ever had. Also, the croutons on the Caesar Salad were...well, let's just say I wish I could have taken a bag home to snack on.
For the mains, I have included pictures of each of the group entrees, but I myself had the Biscuits & Gravy with a side of sausage links. I'm a big fan of the entree at home and I've had it at quite a few brunch locations. I can honestly say that the biscuits at Jackie were cooked beautifully - a flaky, crispy exterior and a soft, pillowy interior, topped with savory sausage gravy and a fried egg (over-easy). A veritable flavor explosion. Two sausage links came with the side, both of a decent size and browned to perfection.
Overall, I have nothing but praise for this venue. Delicious food, creative cocktails, friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere make this location a must-visit if you're at the wharf or a worthwhile Metro trip if you're in the DC area.