Lincoln

Great spot with lots of cute decor. Look for all the things made with Pennies. Staff was so nice and the food came out hot and fresh. I highly recommend the risotto and the burgers. There is some nice outdoor seating and huge bar. Pricing is typical for the area.

Looking for a casual American food place, but this place feels pretty upscale. The water is bottled and cost my wife and I $14 because she wanted sparkling, which is fine, but while I was drinking my still water, the waiter came by and topped it off with sparkling! The waiter was also doing way too much. He came by every 60 seconds to ask if we were ready to order. after the 4th time my wife started to get pretty annoyed. He also walked by the table and randomly grabbed my glass and moved it to a different part of the table while I was eating. When the food came out, the waiter switched our plates by mistake, but ran away so quick we didn't get to verify which meal was which. The food runner didn't speak English and didn't bother to get anybody for us when I tried to speak to him. I ordered a burger medium-well but it was medium-rare at best. It tasted okay but I can get an "okay" burger from anywhere for much cheaper. My wife said her burger was good, but her fries were all end pieces.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were not greeted by a hostess, she was on the phone and didn’t notice us immediately, as her back was turned. After a 5 minute wait, she finally acknowledged us and promptly got off the call. Once seated, we waited about 10 minutes before our drink orders were taken, but after that, we didn’t see our waiter again. A different waitress brought our drinks, and although she wasn’t assigned to our table, she kindly took our appetizer order. After a 15 minute wait, our appetizers arrived, but we still hadn’t seen our assigned waiter. I eventually had to ask the hostess about who was serving us, and the waitress who had brought our drinks became our official server and we were able to place our order. Now, regarding the food: the rolls were good but the gingerbread butter was not a hit with us. The PBJ Brussels sprouts were good and we ate all of them. The shrimp and grits were disappointing, featuring only four small shrimp and a serving of grits, priced at over $30. The chicken pot pie was decent but lacked chicken and didn’t stand out in any way. Our kids ordered mac and cheese and mini burgers, but neither enjoyed the fries they had an odd lemony taste and were overly oily. Overall, the food was average, and we left feeling underwhelmed. We finished eating and once again had to wait around 10 minutes before we could get the waitresses attention to get our our check. Arriving a little before 6 with an empty restaurant we were there for over and hour it seemed like a lot of waiting and little service.

On Friday, July 11th, highly recommend this establishment for happy hour. Their happy hour offers the full regular menu at a very reasonable price, making it easy for two or more people to enjoy a three-course meal while also enjoying their drinks.

Food was so good. Crispy green tomatoes and pimento cheese... Delicious!! Shrimp and grits were absolutely delicious. Crab cake sandwich was perfect. The only thing I didn't care for was dessert. Tried them all but we only liked the fudge brownie one. The other desserts tasted like a dinner roll with sweetener. The service was great. Very nice vibe. I ate my food too quickly and forgot to take a picture. But the mocktail was good (Mary's spa day)

I had an amazing dining experience at Lincoln Restaurant! The shrimp and grits were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection — rich, creamy, and full of flavor. For dessert, the butter fudge cake was absolutely heavenly, the perfect sweet finish to the meal. Myriam provided exceptional service throughout our visit. She was attentive, warm, and made sure everything was just right. Thanks to her, the whole experience felt welcoming and special. I highly recommend Lincoln Restaurant and look forward to returning soon!

I ordered the crab corn risotto. When the dish came, the food barely covered the bottom of the v-shape bowl. I can’t imagine this was a full entree. The salmon was teeny tiny. After complaining, the server did bring another small piece of salmon. The chicken pot pie was on the smaller side too. The food itself was tasty, but the portion size of entrees was way too small. The burgers were fine. The atmosphere here was nice and chic. Two stars are for the service and the atmosphere.

We came to Lincoln for dinner last night, and Myriam truly made the experience unforgettable. There were three of us, and she gave us the best recommendations for starters and drinks—the food was absolutely delicious! Myriam was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. She even invited us to come back for brunch today, and we’re so glad we did! The brunch was amazing: unlimited, fresh, and flavorful food, along with bottomless drinks. Thank you so much, Myriam, for your warmth and for making both meals so special. The food was wonderful, but your hospitality made it perfect!

We were staying at the Madison Hotel and had a couple of hours before we had to leave for our flight home. The front desk employees recommended having brunch at Lincoln. It was a short walk from the hotel, basically around the corner. It was cold and rainy, but with the umbrella we borrowed, we were on our way. We were able to get a table immediately, which was perfect. Our waitress was very nice, and the service overall was excellent. They had great brunch items, and I highly recommend their buttermilk biscuits.

We did the Easter brunch which was $72/person. It did not include any drinks (ie coffee or brunch cocktails). The staff was very nice. We did not take advantage of the omelet bar but the waffle bar was good. Similar to what you would get in a hotel's breakfast bar. It was a classic waffle that you could add toppings to. I got syrup and whipped cream. For the restaurant-week-like dishes: First we got the bacon and eggs. We stupidly didn't read the description cause there wasn't actually any bacon in the dish. It was pork belly, cheese grits and egg. It was okay. Next they brought out all of the sides on the menu the without us ordering them. This was supper wasteful since we didn't want the majority of them. It was simply too much food for 2 people. - Corn Bread: it was pretty dry. Came with honey butter - Apple Maple Bacon: bland, floppy with congealed fat all over it and all over the plate. I have never been served such terrible bacon. - Grilled Asparagus: bland and sitting in a pool of grease. They were dripping with fat and looked very unappetizing. - House Made Sausage Patties: super bland - Old Bay Roasted Fingerlings: they were smothered in sauce. It was a bit overwhelming. - Mac and Cheese: this was the only dish we had here that we actually really liked For the main dish we had the Maine Lobster Benedict and the All Natural Short Rib Hash. They were both pretty good. The lobster Benedict did seem as if it was sitting under a heat lamp for a while. It looked and tasted a little dry. The final plates were desserts. We liked the Spring Berry Crisp, but it's simply a bowl of fresh berries with a small ice cream scoop and sprinkle of granola. The rhubarb short cake was just alright. We will not coming back. The cost was only for the quantity of the food. The quality was shameful

Came for brunch and we had a solid time! Place gets packed and the line for the buffet can be long. We first got there and were sat at this time that felt a too tight, especially with people walking by. We asked to move and thankfully they let us! We started with mimosas of course and they really do some often to refill you. Food was solid, but nothing that wowed me or would make me come back. Tacos were good, Brussel sprouts may have been my favorite. With the all you can eat, you can choose anything on the menu plus a "buffet" which includes fresh waffles, omelets. I would opt in for that next time - but the line was long and I didn't want to wait

First place I am disappointed cause the food is okay and nothing special. Flavor was there, but for 30$ I don't want a greasy mess of flavored porridge. So sad that this place did not make up flavor for its price and service. Let's just say it took 30-40 minutes to get water to our table of 5. We were seated only after all members were arrived, which was maybe 10-15 mins after reservation. Waiter was not rude, but rather inattentive and was impatient with our orders. Ala Carte menu is really not worth your time and money here. Bottomless brunch may be worth it? But not entirely sure considering I was not the only one unhappy with the food. Ambiance is very open and modern. Plenty of lovely space for parties. Considering this is a good location, so sad the food and service didn't deliver.

I went in skeptical about the brunch experience but went out impressed. For starters, they are very flexible. One person at our table didn't do bottomless and that was ok. Sometimes it stinks when the policy is everyone has to do the same thing. Our server Marlena went above and beyond to provide a good experience. I enjoyed trying many different dishes and did find everything to be tasty. The lobster bisque had awesome chunks of lobster. The biscuits were yummy, especially with the cinnamon butter it came with. The salads and Brussels sprouts were good too. The donuts were kinda just like fried dough but the chocolate cake was rich, fudgy and amazing! I didn't use the omelette or waffle bar but my friends enjoyed it. Mimosas include several flavors, which was another nice touch! We went on a holiday weekend with it was reasonably tame but we could see how it could get very loud and crowded on any old Sunday. In any case, I did like this brunch experience.

A time was had, I love the bright aesthetic, DJ, and amazing staff. Everyone was so nice especially our amazing server. They have a bottomless food and drink option plus and omelet & waffle station for 59 dollars plus tax and gratuity. It was definitely worth it! Everything was so tasty! My only suggestion is to order what you want at one time because the food was a little slow to come out.

Lincoln is a solid restaurant with great brunch and dinner options. I have been for both. For dinner I ordered the shrimp and grits. The dish is very flavorful and the shrimp is large. There could be a few more grits to the meal. The vibes are good and the location is downtown but not in an overly crowded area which is great.

I see the reviews were very mixed here but I'll say we loved our experience here. Everyone was very kind and attentive to us while we were dining. We got the Rueben, calamari, and beet salad. Loved the calamari minus the one lemon piece which I'm not sure if it was supposed to be in there. I thought it was a zuchinni! The flavor in both the beet salad and Rueben were fresh and delicious. The beef salad was a great portion for the price and very elegantly plated.

Came here for Mother's Day. Food was mediocre at best. It was a fixed $70 per person menu after we were told we could order off the menu when I made the reservation. The avocado toast was mushy and needed to be toasted. The Eggs Benedict was cold. The food all lacked flavor. There was a long line (20 min) to get omelettes and waffles. However, the service was great and we had a nice time. We will not be back:(

Service- 5 stars. Noelle was really fantastic. She was kind, shared recommendations, and really on top of everything. Food- 2 stars. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. If we didn't have such great service, I would probably give a lower overall rating. My mom's sandwich had a lot of fat on it. The side of bacon was 4 pieces with two pieces not cooked well. The pancakes were supposed to be strawberry short cake flavor. They didn't have white chocolate & tried to substitute with regular chocolate which is not strawberry shortcake flavor. I asked them to just give me pancakes with strawberry & they still weren't good. The pancakes were not true to the title of strawberry shortcake; they were not good even as plain pancakes; & they were not worth $18. IHOP regular pancakes would be better.

Food was outstanding. One of the best places we ate at. Atmosphere is great. Good for families as there were several families there. Casual dress is acceptable. Servers were great and food came in a very reasonable time. The chicken pot pie was delicious as was the bolognese and butter bread.

We hosted an event for founders and funders here last night and were blown away by the level of friendliness, attention, and proactive support offered by one of the women running the show in the private room. She was beyond amazing and I will go back for work / with friends to sit in her section. The one downside of the space was noise levels...we had ~30-40 people and it was very hard to hear. But overall a great and convenient space and again the service sets it apart. Thank you!

Few short walking minutes from the White House and many other DC landmarks, this restaurant gives a feel of america (obviously from the name) as well as from their dinning room themes. The service is excellent and the staff is helpful and polite. The food for sure had a lovely station and right amount of herbs and spices. Nice place overall.

This is one of the popular brunch spots in DC. I Had a great mother's day brunch here. Great atmosphere, contemporary decor, tasty dishes and wonderful service. I was not a big fan of the signature DC cocktail, bit too sweet for me, and the bar tender fixed a different version of it for me , he even came to our table to make sure i was ok with the taste. Now days, you don't get this kind of service anymore, someone who takes pride in what he does and truly care about how the customers feel. We had a Wonder experience and looking forward to go back to try more dishes from the dinner menu.

Review is for brunch. This was actually a quality bottomless brunch, nice selection of offerings PLUS waffle and omelette bar. I ordered the sweet potato pancakes (delicious), short rib taco (VERY good), shrimp and grits (on the salty side but dang tasty), and mac and cheese (good.. would order again!). Service was slow tho i have to say.. which is unfortunate since there is a time limit.. and my waiter added an OJ to my check that i never ordered, I was dining alone so its weird to have a mistake on a bill where i only ordered 2 items (bottomless brunch and a spicy margarita).. maybe he hoped i would overlook it? I realized that I've been here before for a birthday brunch last yr and service was better then. Anyway.. i wouldnt hesitate to come back and bring my family.

I made a reservation and was seated right away, and the service was really quick throughout the dinner. My short rib stroganoff was delicious and a big portion, which for $30 was worth it. However I definitely read reviews where some other dishes like the scallops were less portions and more expensive. The old fashion cocktail also had different prices listed on the dinner menu $16 and the wine menu booklet $15.

We came to Lincoln for brunch. It was an OK place. We had the hush puppies as an appetizer and they were probably the best thing we ordered. Our server seemed preoccupied, which definitely had an impression on the overall experience. We kept having to ask him for things like syrup, and our bill after waiting for awhile and had all of our plates cleared. Breakfast was just OK - not saying I would never come back. But I would never pick this place to come back to - if that makes sense. We had my teenage son with us who was a bit surprised by the BDSM photos in the men's bathroom. Not sure what that was about - as nothing else in the restaurant pointed to such a raunchy display there. The restaurant itself was nice and the ambiance was good. Friendly staff seemed to be everywhere else - when we were greeted, etc.

I stopped by for a drink and appetizer on my way to a work dinner and decided to sit at the bar. It took a while to even be greeted and once I was, it took a while to get my drink and the appetizers. I asked for hot sauce and never received it. It wasn't too loud in the restaurant and there was bad seating, high tops and regular tables. While the brussel sprouts and squash and goat cheese bruschetta were good, it wasn't enough for me to hurry back to this establishment.

Excellent food with unique selections! Service was great, and location has many creative features with plants to look at.

hit up the Lincoln because it is one of the only places in Dc with a Saturday (or weekend in general) happy hour - the drinks and food are absolutely a great deal for happy hour - Saturday 5:30 and the place is basically empty which is quite off-putting considering it's in a great location with abundant seating - I'd say the emptiness was due to the very average food (happy hour prices equal the quality, can't imagine ppl paying more for this) and the waiter that actually seemed cripplingly depressed. no shade to him, I just hope he's okay and it's not due to his job - wings were the best item we ordered, brussels next, then the pot pie. lady Lincoln was absolutely delish, wish it was shaken over ice tho because the room temperature was not ideal

A solid higher-end downtown lunch experience. I went for a recent weekday lunch with a friend on a nice day and we were able to sit outside on their expansive patio area. The restaurant itself has a perfectly fine ambiance for a business meal experience-white tablecloths with wood-paneled walls. The restaurant is Lincoln-themed, so the bathrooms are called "Abes" and "Marys." My friend and I received good and effective service, and our food came out in a timely manner. We split the Brussels sprouts, which were fantastic. Other than being slightly too salty for my liking, they were perfectly charred and seasoned. I loved the crema and pear jam-I have never had that combination before and the slight sweetness of the jam well-complemented the sprouts. For my main, I got two appetizers, the lobster bisque and mac and cheese. The lobster bisque was creamy and hearty, although for $17 I expected a bit more lobster. The mac and cheese was also on the salty side, although it was a good portion size (especially for the $14 price point in downtown DC), rich, creamy, and cheesy. While not a date place, the Lincoln is a good spot for a downtown business lunch or dinner.

I dined here on a Saturday evening, and happened to make reservations here because I wanted to bring my friend to happy hour on the weekend. I am SOLD on Lincoln, and need to share how much I recommend this place generally!!! My friend (visiting from Boston which... TIL does not have happy hour?) and I thoroughly enjoyed our happy hour/dinner here. Because we asked for happy hour seating, we were given options to be seated either at the bar or the tables next to the bar - we opted for a table. Our server, Noelle, was super sweet, friendly, and kept checking in on us. It was my birthday week, and although I've been feeling a bit bad about getting older, Lincoln gave me a little surprise treat at the end, which I really appreciated :) I HIGHLY recommend the Lady Lincoln drink. It is just the right amount of sweetness to me :D Although my friend ordered a different drink first, he ordered a second one just so he could have his own Lady Lincoln drink. The bartenders are so quick in making drinks, with still excellent quality (like the drink came out in less than 5 minutes!!) For food, we ordered the brussel sprouts, the mac + cheese, and the chicken pot pie. All of them came out in small-sized cast iron pans, which kept the food really warm. All of the dishes were delicious but our particular fave was the pot pie. It was so flavorful and the crust was so buttery, delicate, and a great complement to the pot pie filling. There is a small room in the hallway by the bathrooms with different Lincoln merchandise; my friend was captivated by it. There's a lot of fun artwork and Lincoln motifs/decor which show a respect for history, with a modern twist. I always love an experience where my out-of-towner friends leave with a great impression of DC! Definitely check out Lincoln, especially for happy hour!

I did their Sunday brunch. The food and drinks were not good. The vibe and ambiance of the place is slightly confusing. The music was way too loud and the service was really slow. Would not recommend.

Hey, anywhere that has happy hour on the weekend is cool in my book! Specifically, it's from Tuesday - Saturday 3:00-7:00 in the bar area. I met a friend here for afternoon drinks, and it was mostly empty. It was my first time, though I'd been hearing about it for years. It definitely screams Lincoln -- the bar top is all pennies and the floor has some pennies placed in a pattern. It's quite fascinating. When I heard how many pennies there were, I was shocked... I forgot the number, but it was definitely five digits. The happy hour menu includes some food items $8 and up, and beer, wine, rails and cocktails $7 and up. I was hungry, so i got the brussel sprouts and the bruschetta. The brussels had fruit jam and meat chunks... definitely a flavor profile I'm not used to, but they were yummy! I loved the whipped goat cheese and squash on the bruschetta. The moonshine was a tasty cocktail to go with all the food, too! I enjoyed the vibe of the place, and have no complaints! I'd return. Free parking was surprisingly easy too...

A restaurant week lunch for us. We had no reservation but it wasn't crowded so we were able to walk in. Shout out to the very appropriate Abe Lincoln decor! Super cute and interesting. What we had: Duck croquettes: good but nothing super special. I thought the flavor pairings of chocolate were interesting though. Butternut squash soup: one of my faves from here and I'm not a soup girl usually. Love the subtle apple flavor and for a cold day, was a perfect intro to lunch! Veggie burger: honestly not my favorite veggie burger of all time. However the fries and coleslaw were pretty solid. Salmon: very creamy and delicious. To be honest I only had a quick bite of this from my partners plate but would recommend. Fudge cake: oh my love for chocolate! It's rich but that didn't stop me from eating the whole thing. 10/10 would go back for this delight.

The food was amazing, the staff were super friendly and helpful. The salad was so fresh it was to not believe they went out back and picked the lettuce from a garden.

Despite the higher prices, the 20% check in discount made dinner a tad more affordable. While the service was mediocre, the food was seasoned and portioned well. Surprisingly the seafood dishes fared the best while the classic burger fell short. Make sure to ask for a manager to verify the 20% check-in deal. We were informed that check-in benefits weren't targeted towards those with reservations but for those walking in. We were given the discount regardless but heads up on the resistance. Although we came during happy hour, the deals weren't very enticing, so we opted for indoor dining instead. Notably the bugs were still attracted to us and were a nuisance throughout dinner. Service was slow and we weren't checked up on until our dishes were finished and cups were empty. =ORDERED= *Traditional Deviled Eggs: selected the traditional variety instead of the pea and lobster renditions. My $5 order came with three smaller than average halves. They had the classic creamy, paprika forward filling. Solid although I wished the eggs were normal sized. *Lobster Bisque: the creme fraiche and lobster were initially separated from the bisque, which was poured when presented at the table. While the presentation was eye catching, I wished the bisque was hotter as it failed to meld with the cream. The pockets of cold cream with the lukewarm bisque gave a strange mouthfeel although the flavor was decent. The scoop of lobster was sweet and chilled. Although I didn't detect the listed dill or chive oil, I still enjoyed the clear seafood taste. *Pan Seared Scallops: a bit pricey considering it was $30 for two well cooked, salty scallops. Thankfully the artichoke puree was more mild. The cauliflower was stellar as the char gave it some much needed earthiness. The apricot vinaigrette was nonexistent and some acidity could have cut through the salt. *Spring Risotto: the surprisingly star of the night. The risotto was rich and creamy and the poached egg was cooked perfectly. The guanciale added fattiness and salt while the lemon ricotta tied it all together. I wished the peas weren't served whole but in the pesto form the menu listed for a more herbaceous spring feel. *Lincoln American Burger: this dish was the biggest letdown. Despite requesting for medium rare, the patty was most definitely rare. Although the burger boasted in height, the toppings were sliced too thick to be enjoyable. Had the burger been distributed better, perhaps it would have been cooked properly rather than being an oversized slider. The fries were oily and overdone. Was this establishment phenomenal? No but it had some honest flavors. The service was mediocre at best and the strange interaction with the manager left a bad taste in my mouth. Personally I would stick to the spring and summer inspired dishes and skip the American classics for the best experience.

Disclaimer: I missed the brunch menu. I sat at the bar for happy hour. They had a decent selection of food and very reasonable drink prices. The Mac n cheese was excellent! Definitely order it. The wings were not great. I didn't care for the flavor at all. It is a brown butter flavor. The cocktail I had was Honest Abe's Moonshine. Very refreshing. The service was just ok. It was not busy, yet no one checked on me after my food came out. I probably would have had another cocktail, but I got tired of waiting.

I stumbled across this place by chance but it was fantastic. The ambiance was incredible, food was good, but the service was even better. Our waitress, Karen, was so sweet and very attentive. I would 100% come back for the service and food.

Dined here while we visited our son at HU. Love the vibes here, love the atmosphere, and definitely loved being able to make a reservation a day before. The location wasn't hard to find, but of course its DC, so it took us a minute to find on street parking. Once we did, we were only a block over from the restaurant. We walked in and gave a reservation name, and was seated immediately. The decor here, is based on Lincoln, so it is almost like a museum as well. I can honestly say I was excited to dine here, but I thought it was odd how some of the reviews spoke about mosquitos in the restaurant. Sure enough, it took about 15min until we were dodging mosquitoes at our table nipping at us. We ordered: Mac & cheese Deviled eggs Crab deviled eggs Risotto Salmon Crabcake Brussels Sprouts Chicken Pot Pie Everything was great here, and cooked to order, nothing seemed old, or as if it sat under a heat lamp. There was a couple other issues aside from being eaten by mosquitoes. My daughter was handed a sprite with an earring floating in the bottom of it. No one even noticed, but we all noticed right away. Also, we asked for water from someone not our server, he told us "oh I'm not a server", and walked away. If I went back here, it would be for food "to go".

Food - Brunch is mostly good. Standard brunch food. A few notes though. Chicken gumbo is not gumbo--decent chicken soup. I'm from the NO. Stop playing in my face. Then they wanna add a poached egg to the "gumbo." Why? No clue. Mac and cheese isn't Black--more more a watery yellow liquid with some real cheese on top. Everything else is good. Highlight is the waffle and omelet station. Super efficient and good. Service - decent. No notes Ambiance - loud; invest in some acoustical dampening

Its a no for me. I wouldn't recommend this place for brunch at all. We didn't do the unlimited food, just the bottomless mimosas. Pros: Really enjoyed our server! She was great! Con: The prices are insane. I ordered the shrimp and grits and I only received 4 shrimps. FOUR shrimps for $25 is crazy. Also it was more like GRIT SOUP. Absolutely not. The side of bacon was $9 for 3 strips. We had to laugh. Lastly, when you check in there is a 20% offer off your check. We showed our server and the manager came over and stated "I'll give this to y'all because I'm nice but this isn't for people with a reservation. This is to entice folks passing by to walk in" . That comment rubbed me the wrong way. Don't advertise an offer, then paint it as you doing us a favor and admitting to false advertisement. I'm not returning.

This is near my office and we go here a couple of times a year when people are visiting from out of town or for the occasional happy hour. It is fine and both the inside and iutside are standard resturant vibe. There is nothing to rave about. The Happy Hour deals are decent, and the food is standard, nothing out of this world and nothing bad. For lunch and dinner, the entrees are good enough to come back but pretty standard. Service can depend on how busy it is but never poor service, just a bit slow. They have accommodated us as a last-minute larger group a couple of times, which is great, but usually it isn't too busy, so it's easy to fit us.

Lovely tall armchairs and brilliant short rib roast. It was melt in your mouth delicious. We ate here at 6:30 on a Wednesday and it was really quite loud. Restaurant was clean, nice bathrooms, and a special event room that hosts some professional happy hour type things. Not a romantic spot, but good for a friendly meal or business get together.

I think the restaurant is trying to cook French food but then it makes it taste really weird. The lobster bisque is too sour, and the shrimp thing is too salty.... The vibes good though.

It was decorated with Lincoln memorabilia: penny wall and Lincoln portraits. Fancy chandeliers in the party room. Outstanding service from the host, waitress and busboy. The prices were reasonable, and inexpensive for restaurant week. Although it's identified as new American cuisine, it's more like American southern. The food was surprisly light and healthy, every dish was presented in a colorful and artistic fashion. Small plates and light portions, but we felt pretty full without feeling stuffed. It was an enjoyable lunch. 3*Crispy green tomatoes- fried tomatoes were kind of dull crispy, not crispy crispy per se. It was served with chorizo aioli and peach jam sauce which lended a sweet flavor. 3*Summer Melon salad- lime pickled watermelon, mint cilantro crema, upland cress, rum vinaigrette: melon came in three different colors, a fresh and clean taste with rich sauce. 4*Salmon with basil courgette pure, clam vinaigrette, and roasted yellow zucchini. Salmon was cooked just right, tender with tasty and crispy skin. 4*Shrimp & grits--stone ground cheddar grits, creole trinity, bacon, and lemon gremolata: portion was not big, but it was well cooked and delectable. 5*Brown butter fudge cake with passion fruit, mocha custard, and chocolate crumb. Very rich cake and tasty custard sauce. 3*Fruit & Yogurt Parfait-salty house made granola, rum caramel sauce: granola was dull and not crunchy. There was lots of fresh fruit.

This place is worth it if you're in Dc. The Salmon was perfect with the sauce and Brussels sprouts. The French onion soup was good and rich in flavor. Also recommend The Lincoln drink if you're looking for something strong and good.

I'm new to DC so maybe when the sticker shock wears off $30 for a salad with about 4oz of steak and a water will make sense. I do understand I was there during lunch rush but the service was very slow. It took at least 10 minutes or more for the waiter to come over and when he did it was off to the races. No "can I start you with a drink" he was all business. The salad was fine but nothing I couldn't have made at home. I doubt I would ever go back.

Went for dinner for business and they gave us all a pre fixe menu. I chose the salmon crudo, scallops, and peach butter cake. I left hungry... Salmon crudo - great flavor, salmon paired well with the pickled items Scallops - this was the "main" dish and they gave me THREE scallops paired with some roasted veggies... scallops were also slightly tough. I would not get this dish again. It will not fill you up. Peach cake - this was pretty good. You can't go wrong with vanilla ice cream and warm cake with bits of peach. Service - I felt rushed to eat and leave. I'm not sure if this was because we were a larger party, but the servers were antsy to clear the plates. Sometimes they would ask if you were done when there was still food left on the plate and this was well before the next course was expected. Multiple times the flow of conversation was interrupted because we were asked if we were done with the food.

Came here again for brunch. I have a prior review on this place so won't say much. I love the food and drinks here. Def good brunch food. I'd highly recommend.

Will it let me give less than a star? Awful service awful foood everything bad to be honest

Service was outstanding and appetizers were great (especially the calamari, shrimp and mac and cheese). Appetizers we tried, but wouldn't personally order again were the crab hushpuppies (plain hushpuppies with little bit of crab dolloped on top - weird) and shaved Brussel sprouts (just a personal preference. I ordered lobster risotto which was very good, just a tad on the salty side but I still enjoyed it. I didn't order dessert or an alcoholic drink so I can't speak about either of those options. All-in-all, not a bad experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and cocktails at Lincoln. The food is tasty. I had the salmon and couscous. It was the perfect portion and tasted delicately like butter. Yum. Our server, Karen, was knowledgeable and on the spot. Wonderfully decorated and fun atmosphere for a dinner out. The manager was nice enough to stop and talk about the art and coins you find everywhere!

Beautiful restaurant, great food and AMAZING service, Karen is your girl when you're at the Lincoln. Service was the best we've had the entire trip and Karen made us feel comfortable and happy.

I'm obsessed with this place. I literally can't stop reserving for brunch and if they had a DJ on sundays ( the music can get a bit off putting with such a great vibe!) They have an indoor and outside area with various options for big groups and very cute decor that plays on President Lincoln and the penny. Now about the food! The all you can eat breakfast IS UNABLE TO FINISH! All you can eat chicken and waffles, 2 sides, omelets, and bottomless mimosas- i have yet to see a friend finish. For 50$! Bottomless mimosas alone are $25 which isn't bad and include Bellinis and bloody Mary's. My favorite is the Lincoln breakfast - eggs, bacon, potatoes (THEY ARE SO GOOD) and a biscuit with there famous sausage gravy. Oh - and the MAC N CHEESE! A must try. I would give Lincoln 9 stars if there was room!

Absolutely incredible brunch experience! From the mouthwatering dishes to the impeccable service, every moment was a delight. The flavors were a symphony of taste, and the ambiance was the perfect blend of cozy and stylish. A must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable brunch outing! So far, this is by far my FAVORITE brunch spot in DC. Our server, Marlayna truly made our dining experience exceptional! With a warm and welcoming smile, she provided impeccable service from start to finish. Her extensive knowledge of the menu allowed her to offer excellent recommendations, ensuring we had an unforgettable meal. Marlayna's attentiveness to our needs and genuine enthusiasm made us feel like valued guests. We left the restaurant with smiles on our faces, and a belly full of mimosas thanks to her outstanding hospitality.

Came here for my birthday. Vaxx card required. Overall rating would probably be 3.5*. Ambiance was impressive. Super dedicated theme all the way to the walls of the restaurant. The "Mary's" and "Abes" bathrooms are nice too, but they did not have baby changing stations, which was a little troublesome for the parents. Server was really nice and refilled my mimosas frequently, but was a little slow towards the end. Food also took a little bit of time to come out, but with good company, it wasn't too long. We got the bottomless brunch and mimosas for $50. The food and drinks pay for themselves quickly. Our favorites were the french toast sticks, short rib Benedict, chicken and waffles, oatmeal, and chocolate flourless cake. The teriyaki burger, mushroom taco, and jambalaya were good, but were a little outshined by the rest. Sister also said the apple crisp was good, but not particularly special from the one she gets at the "Starbucks" in the hospital she works at. All in all, it was a good experience! I probably won't rush to come back, but for a $50 birthday FEAST, I couldn't complain too much because we ate good, we drank good, and I got to sit in on all my favorites with my favorites! Probably wouldn't rush to come back, but wouldn't mind it either.

Friends were so beyond disappointed with shrimp and grits, my burger was just okay and fries were cold. I had to run across street to get benedryl (cross contamination shellfish) after appetizers even though I told server of allergy. Very disappointing. Do not recommend. Cool paintings of Abe Lincoln on walls.

The ambiance was wonderful and the waitstaff was solid. The food was above average but not amazing. Lots of sauces on all the dishes and likely is simply different cuisine than I'm accustomed to.

Great ambiance. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Chicken pot pie is amazing! The apple sundae was delicious too.