Old Hickory

One of my best breakfast options when in New Harbor , best in class no complaints. Omelets are nice and fluffy, plenty of vegetables, thick slice of bacon not crisp but heat flavor. Prices are not bad even for hotel restaurant. Highly recommend , foods is way better than dinner in my experience buy food that look at my dinner review. Netsi did an awesome job serving my takes on one, foods came out quickly and tasted really good.

Excellent restaurant! July 4th weekend in D.C. The restaurant is in the Gaylord. The food, service, and atmosphere are all wonderful. We brought our kids, and they enjoyed it as well. It was a later dinner, and so we ordered the hanger steak, the braised short ribs, my aunt ordered the 1/2 roasted chicken. Everything was delicious, and the flavors were very good. I especially love the decor, theme and atmosphere was sophisticated but comfortable. A definite must try if at the National Harbor or staying at the Gaylord.

My wife and I had an incredible experience coming here! The reviews made me hesitate on coming here and I assumed we needed a reservation for a table. We were greeted by very friendly staff as a walk-in and were offered a table in less than 10 minutes. Our waiter was very kind, professional, and helped made our experience even better! I believe his name was Patrico? I apologize if I got the name wrong. He upgraded my wine when they didn’t have what I wanted available. He even gave us a small surprise of incredible milk and white chocolates after our meals! We left very full and satisfied. I believe this was one of the most incredible crab cakes I’ve ever experienced and the duck was incredibly remarkable. You take a bite and you walk into an experience of flavor. It was a very remarkable fine dining experience that will leave my wife and I very happy memories. Highly recommend this restaurant with this waiter. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wonderful dining experience! Servers were attentive, manager checked in on us, ambiance was clean and modern, and the food was phenomenal!! 1000/10 recommend. Thank you for a wonderful time! (They also validate parking for 3 hours- just make sure you use the Gaylord parking garage and not a public ones in National Harbor)

Excellent choice when staying at the Gaylord National Harbor! Attentive, friendly service from Happy & other wait staff. All of our food & drinks were delicious, including 2 different salads, crab dip & cosmos... the bread served at the table is a must try! Nice ambiance, elevated pricing, but average for that area. Had wonderful conversation & service from the bartenders too. Would definitely return!

Decided to give this a try for breakfast. Food was solid, service was very friendly, and all of the decor inside is very nice. I think the only sticking point for me was the price for this being four and not five stars. Total bill for two was over 80 with tip and even at nicer places in DC I'm not used to breakfast going much above 50 to 60. Otherwise it's not a bad choice considering the options in the area.

While service at restaurants in National Harbor continues to decline, the staff at Old Hickory Steakhouse in the Gaylord are the exception. The bartenders and waiters (we had Andrew) are first class and what you'd expect from a top-end restaurant: attentive, professional, and knowledgeable. The food was done to perfection and portions were generous. We actually split the huge ribeye and still couldn't eat it all! My spouse is gluten sensitve and the menu is clearly labeled with many GF options. The Maryland crab chowder was an amazing surprise, don't miss this gem.

We went for a celebration so we had a large group of about 20 people. Service was phenomenal! I did not get to take many photos but we had the following at our table: Charcuterie board - yummy, if only I didn’t have braces on, I would’ve killled it. Bone marrow - had it for the first time. It tasted good. Bread and pineapple butter 10/10 - I loveeee bread!! And this was so delicious, especially the butter! The sweetness of the pineapple jelly made it all the better. I would’ve ordered more if I could. (Me) Filet mignon and crab cake 10/10 - this was really good and chef cooked it to perfection, just like I asked - medium well. Crab cake was great too! (Husband) Wagyu Oscar style 8/10 - aged 4 years, tasted very good. He asked for it medium and it was nice and tender. Roasted Asparagus side 9/10 - it looked like it was crunchy but it was actually very tender and not chewy! Great for my braces. I had a mocktail and my husband had a smoked old fashion. Loved it! Atmosphere was nice, great for a dinner date. We would totally return when we’re in the Gaylord again!

I find it harder to leave 5 star reviews lately, and a restaurant / business needs to really earn it. Old Hickory does just that. Located inside the Gaylord Hotel / resort, the location is extremely convenient if you're a hotel guest. From start to finish it was a great experience. Plenty of bar seating available (Recommend reservations if with a larger party, for a table). The food is where it really stands out. I noticed they had bone marrow for an appetizer. Of course, had to try it, as I do anywhere that actually serves it. This was up there with the best, if not THE best I've had. Flavor of both the marrow and toasted bread, were perfection. For the entree, I ordered the filet mignon. Again, a great choice. Cooked to perfection (medium rare), with great flavor. Drinks weren't cheap but also not outrageous compared to other restaurants in the area. Would 100% come back again, and would recommend to others as well.

Food was fine. Service? Arguably the worst I've ever had. We waited 30+ minutes just to order drinks, and my wine must have required a trip to the basement of Narnia because it took another 20 minutes to appear after everyone else got their craft cocktails. The check showed multiple entrees our table didn't order or receive, plus a charge for an entire bottle of wine despite ordering one glass, all on top of a 20% automatic gratuity. Hard not to assume she was padding an already high-spend bill for extra cash. The place wasn't even busy. Just inattentive, corner-cutting service with none of the professionalism you'd expect from a fine dining establishment with a price point as high as Old Hickory's. If you're taking clients here, check every line of that bill. Appearances clearly outpace integrity. The kitchen shows real skill. It's the service floor that turns an otherwise good meal into a regrettable experience.

On 7/8, I called ahead and spoke to Rosario who said they were doing their brunch menu and were open. When we arrived about 45 minutes later, the same person tells me that they switched over to "buffet style" because there were too many guests with children. I didn't know that's how this restaurant operates--just switching their menus. I've had both in the past. Their brunch menu is curated entrees with exceptional quality whereas their buffet-style brunch is straight up trash and overpriced. It's surprising how a restaurant can have that differing quality food and switch things up same day. We paid $22 for parking for 16 minutes only to be disappointed and end up eating elsewhere. Be aware that the restaurant also requires a credit card for reservations and charges a fee for no-shows, and there was no way to cancel it on my own so I asked her to cancel it, which she did. The restaurant was empty so it's not like a lost reservation would ding them. Just another way to make money.

Beautiful steakhouse in the lobby of Gaylord, truly a testament to elite hotels. As expected the prices were beyond what my little mind could fathom. My wife and I split the seafood tower, we got the grand so we could enjoy lobster; and my kid got fried and Mac and cheese. He liked his food, not loved it. And we ate our food, I wouldn't say enjoyed it. Cold seafood lacks flavor, so it's up to hot sauce, butter, cocktail sauce, and all the other extras they give to step up the flavor. The seafood was fresh no doubt and the portion substantial but definitely a 40% markup on what was provided. Our waiter was beyond involved, very kind and attentive, checked on us what seemed like twice a minute. Maybe the steak is where it's at but I'll skip my chances in the future.

Dinner at Old Hickory was outstanding--high-quality food, great service, and an experience worthy of the price. Breakfast was the complete opposite. Unfriendly, disengaged staff, rushed service despite an empty dining room, and very poor food quality (very basic omelette options, stale pre-heated store bought pancakes). For $80+ (including gratuity) for a family of three, it felt wildly overpriced. The inconsistency is the biggest issue. Dinner was 5 stars; breakfast didn't come close

Service was really slow until hubby complained. As others have said, the menu is overpriced. I made my own meal and two out of three (scallops and creamed spinach) were good. The Mac and cheese was burnt on top. The ice cream was better than the lava cake. The restaurant itself and views are lovely! The to-go bag is top tier. They acknowledged my birthday and that's always a nice touch.

This is a mix of a two meal experience .. both unique. First dinner. We started with bread and salads. The usual. Then we moved to crab cakes ... amazing. So much crab with very little filling. The meal was family style for us .. salmon, chicken, asparagus, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. The chicken was super tasty .. loved the spices. The Mac and cheese was cooked perfectly.. creamy in the middle with a crispy crust on top..the asparagus was cooked al dente (or perfect). Enjoyed the dinner!! The lunch was not so successful. The hamburger bun fell apart, and the hamburger itself was not seasoned well. The French fries were 75% of the $30 plate. Lunch, I did not enjoy. The service was excellent at both meals. The restaurant is well decorated .. loved the bar! The location is loud though. People talking reverbs throughout the space.

Met an ex-coworker here who was attending a conference. I had had pot roast the night before and was having a steak dinner the next night, so I opted for fish. I know, I know, it's crazy to order fish in a steak restaurant. But I have no regrets! Bread came out warm with a creative salted whipped butter. So yummy! First I started with the kale salad and it was excellent. Light and healthy and the perfect starter. The Ora King salmon with sauce on side was also excellent although not crazy about the mussels. Loved the rice.

Standard classic Gaylord old hickory ambience. Friendly service at the bar. Crab soup was tasty and filling. Crab cake (highly recommended by the bartender) was filled w crab and very little filler which is the way a crab cake should be!

Old Hickory is absolutely a wonderful restaurant. The staff is with you the They make sure that you are happy with everything. I have eaten lunch dinner and breakfast there and I can say everything is as good as it could be very elegant and classy restaurant. Not kind of place but you can I guess. My mother and I had a wonderful time and the restaurant was a five star restaurant.

One Word: WOW!!! My husband and I joined my sister and her husband to celebrate her birthday at this beautiful restaurant. From the beginning to the end, the experience was amazing. Our waiter, Marc, was the best...attentive, entertaining and efficient. The short ribs were the best I've had in years and both of our husbands enjoyed it as well. My sister chose the lobster which she loved. The sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We had a great time and will definitely return.

Probably one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to at these prices with the worst service. I thought maybe it was only me but my bar mate geeked me up for this one. Took 15 mins to get a drink with a mostly empty bar rail, I ordered food along with the women next to me also by her self I got the skirt steak with sub truffle potatoes vs fries. They brought the fries took it back then came back to the bar rail and scraped the fries off in to the bar rail and said she didn't want to waste the steak and it would be another 10 mins. Then continued to wipe the plate off with a random napkin she found on the bar rail. The gentleman that brought the women's food out was rubbing his hands everywhere didn't wash and then handed her her food.I was completely done eating along with the woman next to me with the single crab cake that smelled pretty rough i believe they refunded her crab cake. All we could do was laugh at those point as far as the price point goes, in all of my years i haven't had service this terrible at this price point ever and the staff is just laughing and messing around behind the bar. Dont waste your money.

Excellent drinks and atmosphere. Pleasant bartender and great spot to relax and unwind after walking along the harbor. Would love to have dinner there someday!

I only purchased the food for takeout to enjoy the Gaylord hotel festivities; however, the restaurant was beautiful and was clearly designed as a fine dining experience. The food itself was delicious, we had an array of items including the half chicken and short ribs which were both tender and flavorful. We also had the Caesar salad which had fresh anchovies which was divine. Highly recommend for a special occasion, however enjoy it in the restaurant.

For the prices at this place, you'd expect the food to be exceptional. In my opinion, it was just decent; I definitely think it could be better for the cost. On a positive note, our waiter was very kind and attentive. I ordered the Ora King Salmon, which I found to be pretty good (rate: 7/10).

Staying at the Gaylord and my local cousins joined us for breakfast. We had 4 adults and one child. There was no wait and was told no reservations are required for breakfast. We were greeted friendly ally our waitress, who took our order but I'm not sure she was fully listening. My cousin ordered an omelet that comes with cheese - no cheese was included. My mom ordered eggs over medium but they arrived overcooked. My child cousin ordered toast but he never received it. Thankfully he had breakfast before coming and decided he didn't want toast. I ordered steak and eggs but no eggs. The waitress convinced my cousin to take my eggs but then brought them out on my plate. Despite all of that the food was good. Not amazing just good. I guess I expected more from a fine dining establishment. Also note... they did away with their Sunday brunch menu back in November. Plus I saw online (not on the Gaylord website) about a breakfast buffet and did not see that as well.

Had some wine and food at the bar. Everything was very good. The server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

Every time my husband came back from a deployment; we'd stay 4-7 days at the Gaylord, Old Hickory was our meal of choice every time. Food was always great! Fast forward, post COVID and things have definitely changed. They should've left things the way they were!

I sat at the bar for lunch and was served very well with good conversation and an attentiveness by Sy. I ordered the tomato soup and the crab cake with a glass of Merlot. While I Will say it was a bit pricey with the soup at $16 and the crab cake app with an arugula salad at $32. The arugula salad was literally a garnishment when I mentioned wanting a little more with no hesitation Sy went to the kitchen and brought a few sprinkles more. This place was convenient and the service superb.

Seated very quickly next to the window. We could see the Ferris wheel in the distance. The restaurant is very fancy and more for a special occasion. The tomato bread was paired with honey butter from the hives on the hotel roof. The crab dip was cheesy and warm. Salmon was cooked nicely but the veg was a little sad

Joe the waiter my group had was extremely rude. The food was mediocre, lacked seasoning. Joe server told us that the issue with our order was our fault when we ordered correctly. He then proceeded to antagonize my table. We spoke to the management they first charged the price but included a service charge that was higher than the original bill. Definitely will not be attending this restaurant again. It is said to see that this restaurant allows people such as Joe work here.

This place had outstanding service! Our server Marc was very knowledgeable about the menu and accommodating to any modifications needed. He made great recommendations. It's very classy and sophisticated inside. We were out by the window that had a partial bay view. But the ambiance was very nice. Now the food was 9.5 out of 10. The scallops were phenomenal along with the cool fruity salad, definitely my favorite dish. The wagyu with the black garlic butter was amazing! I should have asked for the butter to go now the blackened cod was okay. It wasn't very blackened but cooked well. And the bed of black rice and kale underneath was delicious. Drinks were fantastic too! Would highly recommend

We wanted a great meal and found it here! With the many steakhouse options in the DMV we tend to forget about the good ole reliable hotel Steakhouses. I too am guilty, admittedly not having stepped foot in the Gaylord National Harbor in over 6 years! The food was fabulous, and the service was excellent. Our server Ruben's recommendations were fantastic. We loved and went with every single one of them starting with the Baked Maryland Lump Crab Dip. The crab dip was thick, creamy, and piping hot with large chunks of fresh lump crab meat. For entrees, we had the Tournedos Rossini and the Old Hickory Crabcakes. The steak was extremely tender, luxurious, and flavorful. The Crabcakes were meaty, juicy, well-seasoned, and golden brown. The bill was not small by any means, but reasonable for a steakhouse. Old Hickory was an experience. From the food to the class and charm of the staff. It's an experience I will be having again and again. This place is worth every penny!

For the prices, you expect a lot better. The service was great. But the food in general was not particularly impressive and it was unclear which dishes could serve 2 versus 1. We were also told there was parking validation for 3 hours but it only discounted $14 from the garage. There are nicer places that are actually cheaper but the food is better. Would not visit again.

We spent the weekend at the Gaylord and attended a wine and dinner event at this restaurant. Even though the event was scheduled for 6-8, we didn't get seated until 6:30. And then we waited a bit more for it to start and for the wine to be served. It would've been nice if they served some wine as soon as we were seated since we waited a while again for things to start (sparkling maybe?). But besides that, everything from then onwards was awesome! Barrel Oak Winery presented their wines with each dish especially prepared by the chefs at Old Hickory. They even prepared a vegetarian menu for my husband! The food was so delicious, starting with an amuse bouche, then beet salad, halibut and then short ribs, ending with a pear mousse dessert. Each wine pairing was also so delicious and perfect! As a foodie, I was truly happy and so glad we went! I told the event coordinators I'd be happy to attend anytime they held this event! We'll also be visiting Oak Barrel Winery in VA soon! Bravo!

Food was okay, we had the Charcuterie board for the appetizer, spilt the 18oz bone-in ribeye with Brussel sprouts, Requested the steak medium rare but it came medium well. Sprouts were delicious and the bread with honey butter was nice. Charcuterie board was great loved the fig jelly. Very busy and loud Service was okay refilled our drive no after we were finished with the meal. Took awhile to pay for our meal. Price $$$$

Review based on breakfast only. There were only three other people eating. Check in was complicated for hostess. Getting the order taken- even though there were at least three staff standing around talking- took longer than it should have. Food did come out in timely manner. Food: signature breakfast plate was giving last night's leftovers. Potatoes were large chunks, super greasy. Asparagus with burnt aftertaste. Sausage sweet in an unpleasant way. Bacon was a thick chewy slab with a thick ribbon of fat. Nothing seemed freshly prepared. It didn't sit well. Would not go again for breakfast for sure. I've had far better breakfasts out for much less.

Way Overpriced! We order for 3 people and it was $240! A kids cheeseburger was $30 and an adult double cheeseburger was $60. Terrible pricing. They can accommodate allergies pretty well though, my brother with celiac disease ate safely. Food was average, not worth the price by any means. The waitress was quite inattentive and brought out all of the entrees at different times. Restaurant was very cold with ac vents blowing over every table. 2 stars only reason I gave it 3 stars only because my brother ate safely.

Like the food and the attention Specially, the waitress who served us Very knowledgeable about combinations of drink and food things I look forward to having at a restaurant

This is a great place to go for dinner. Lunch was fine, but I enjoyed the dinner menu better (because I don't care for fries with my steak). The waiter was polite and prompt. I love the dinner steak here. It was cooked perfectly. It's not a bad choice for a date night. Depending on where you sit, you might be able to see stage performers at the Gaylord or a waterfront view.

Bring back the tablecloths! After that, the food was delicious. Hands-down, one of the best locations in DC for dinner. The restaurant is humongous and airy with a beautiful decor and amazing, gentle, friendly staff people. We had the best view in the restaurant next to the patio and overlooking Potomac and the Ferris wheel. I am so happy we chose that location. But bring back the white tablecloths seriously. If a server is going to place your flatware for each meal, it shouldn't spin around on a wooden table. My kale salad was delicious and light and filling and large! I enjoyed the vinaigrette that came on it, but I typically get my dressing on the side. But I did not mind it. They actually garnished it perfectly. My partner had the wedge salad and he said he enjoyed it. Our particular favorite delight were the Peruvian peppers in both of our salads. I must find the seeds and grow my own! My appetizer was the crabcake and it came with the delicious light, lemon sauce and corn and the Peruvian red peppers. Hardy no filler and garnished with lovely greens on top. it was full of flavor and just delightful to eat. My partner had the fillet steak with asparagus. He said the steak was amazing and I did taste a bit of it and indeed perfectly cooked and seasoning highlighted the meat. My cauliflower steak was wonderful although I would order it again. I would also remove the olive tapenade that was on it. It was entirely too salty for my taste. We also ordered a side of bernaise and oxtail sauces so putting that oxtail sauce over my cauliflower steak and mushrooms was the perfect way to eat it after removing the tapenade. I think I was most disappointed by the bread. It was not served warm and in fact, it was quite chewy that we could hardly eat it with delicious honey butter. That was most disappointing. Overall, The restaurant, the servers, the location, the table, the view, the meal-- Everything was wonderful. We left no room for dessert though. I can't wait to go back and get steak !

Beautiful, clean restaurant. Service was decent. Nice menu with good variety of food for everyone. Located inside the Gaylord Hotel.

I have dined at all the Old Hickory locations at the Gaylord Resorts, and they are very consistent with good food, service, and ambiance. It's a great venue to take clients to dinner after industry conventions and tradeshows here at the Gaylord. The first night was cocktails and steaks, and the next morning, they served really good breakfasts. Don't sleep on this place.

Food was not good. Old and greasy Service was slow Ambiance was very nice and luxurious

My gf's and I were overdue for a girl's brunch out! So we decided to come to Old Hickory since I believe it just opened back up with a new brunch option. They start serving brunch at 11:30 so we had a reservation for that time (please note if someone in your party doesn't show they stated they will charge a $25 fee for that person). I was the first one to arrive from my party at 11:20, so I checked us in. There was another large group who arrived a little after me. They also checked in. When my GF's arrived, we wanted to inform the waitress that our entire party had arrived. We were overlooked several times without any acknowledgment. After walking up to the lady and having to speak loudly, she then noticed us. We were seated (after the large party), and the waitress apologized for some sort of mixed up. The decor has a very old fashion appeal, which I wasn't a fan of. However, where we were seated was next to an open balcony that overlooked the hotel, which was pretty nice. The food was delicious I enjoyed everything that I had. The appetizers come family style in charcuterie style. My favorite had to be the lobster rolls! So delicious and buttery and flavorful! Just yum! For my entree I got the crab cake Benedict, which was pretty good; however, because they didn't (throughout the entire visit) bring enough silverware my eggs got cold and hardened up, so it really wasn't a Benedict. Desserts is also shared family style and brought out in a nice display board, which was pretty good as well. My gf's wasn't pleased with their food any at all. One dish was served cold, and the other one didn't like the taste. Overall I did enjoy; but I probably wouldn't come back.

The setting view and vibe are just amazing The servers were super polite and attentive, and so was the maitre de. She kept going around asking if everything was OK. Chatted amiably Salad bar is really well done. Soups were a letdown. Meat variety and availability are massive Except chicken is only one skewer. He ran out and went to get it, didn't come for the entire hour we were there I just flipped my order to salads only at that point. Dulce de leche was ok, chocolate cake was good.

My daughter and I had the tomahawk steak which was cooked to perfection. Having the chef carve and plate it before our eyes was an added bonus. Our server, Ruben, made us fill like royalty. His recommendation of the sangria was spot on and so was his personality. We come here once a year and are never disappointed...already looking forward to dining here again next year. No, it's not inexpensive but it's completely worth it and yes, we deserve to treat ourselves. The atmosphere is great! Depending on where you're sitting, you can see the Gaylord tree lighting while dining. Also, we didn't have to leave the resort to enjoy such a wonderful experience!

The food especially truffle potatoes, scallops, fish pretty much everything was amazing. Nice drinks too. It's a little pricey but it's to be expected. It's a beautiful setting and you can see the atrium of the hotel. Very nice set up! The service is excellent. I wish I could remember the name of our one particular waiter who was exceptional. We were there for dinner during my PES conference June 14th I believe.

First time here. Our waiter was Marc. We freaking love Marc. Everyone should be like Marc. He wanted to make sure we had a great dinner and made us feel so special. Love him. The restaurant is in the Gaylord and it is very clean, absolutely love the old fashioned decor, and we were sat right near the window where you can see the Ferris wheel . Bread and honey butter was what dreams are made of, Maryland charcuterie board was sooooooooo good. PLEASE GET THE SMOKED SMITHSONIAN DRINK!!! Also the Riverside breeze drink was so good I don't usually like to drink alcohol but this drink was so flavorful and went well with the entree too. I got the shrimp and Pork belly entree and my husband got the Old Hickory Bourbon brined pork chop. This is one of my favorite restaurants I have been to to date. We will be back.

Came here to try the restaurant for brunch for the first time. Was very pleased on how nice looking and professional the staff was. Jennifer was excellent and helped us walk through the new menu... I attached screenshots and the many choices this restaurant offered. We ended up getting the Old Hickory Breakfast and The Potomac Beet Hash. Both were very good. This restaurant is located within the wonderful Gaylord Reston in the National Harbor. Strongly recommend for the restaurants quiet and luxurious setting and beauty. Highly recommended

I am a guest at the Gaylord Hotel. I'm a single woman traveling alone for a conference. I hadn't planned on leaving the hotel during my trip. I went down to the Old Hickory yesterday afternoon about 2:30pm to get lunch. The older woman working at the front of the restaurant appeared to be picking up menus or books or something and I wasn't sure if they were closing. I said I'd like to get a table for lunch. She stated lunch was over however the bar was open. I stated I was really looking for something to eat. I asked her if there was any other restaurants that I could get lunch at. She stated 'yes you go out the front door and cross the street and there about 2,000 restaurants out there.' I was shocked. I was jet lagged from traveling and hungry. I decided to just wander around to find something. I found a lovely little place several blocks away by the water. They had friendly staff and good food. However it was quite cold and I didn't bring a jacket with me because I wasn't planning on leaving the hotel. What makes her snotty comment worse is that there are other places to eat inside this hotel, which I found today. I really expected better from a restaurant inside the hotel. That's certainly not a way to get clients to come back.

Disappointed. I was so excited to visit this steakhouse and I was left completely disappointed. The steaks were small and flavorless. Water was left empty. The staff forgot part of our order. The ambiance is nice, but not at the sacrifice of food and service. The one redeeming quality was the bread and butter, but the fact that the free items were the best part of the meal makes me sad.

A nice upscale restaurant. Excellent food but rather expensive expensive expensive expensive

This is the most expensive meal that I have had in quite some time. And one that I honestly didn't have to pay for when looking back at this. After a very long day of prep work for a training convention, my friend and I were looking for a place to grab a meal. I wanted something substantial, something that I had to eat with actual utensils, something proper. Of all the places within this resort complex, This seem to fit the bill. Showing up here, prior to the start of the dinner rush, we just wanted to grab a quick meal. When we approached the host stand we were asked if we had a reservation and if we were staying with the resort. It's funny to be asked if we had a reservation for an odd time that no one asks for reservations. Granted, we weren't dressed to kill, honestly we looked worn from our day, but when we were started to venture to our seat, it almost felt deliberate as to where we were being lead. We traversed the entirety of the restaurant before being sat in a room with no one else in it (later, more people would be sat here, but that was towards the end of our meal). I can't be certain if we were sat there on purpose, out of sight, out of mind type of thing. But we did feel isolated and almost an afterthought of it all. Looking over the menu I wasn't really looking for extravagant, I was looking for substance. Like a full meal, one that was already pieced together and not one where I had to make too many decisions as to pair sides to a steak. So, in the long haul, I went to a steakhouse and got chicken. I went with their Freebird Farms Chicken Breast. I liked the way everything was already paired together. Chicken breast, farro, carrots. Sounds like a complete meal to me. The chicken was place on top of the neatly placed farro, the carrots of rainbow variety were few and placed right next to the mound, then the pan jus, which was tasty, kind of was there. It all tasted delicious while eating the meal. Which, would become a meal that I would revisit throughout my stay, at least in part. Working at a training conference where there were planned meals, you get tired of chicken. Each meal consisted of this chicken, mixed with various sides, but it was the same exact chicken. By the time I was finished with this stay, it made me regret getting the chicken. I'm not sure what went wrong with the meal. Was it the chicken, farro, carrots, bread? Not sure, but later that night, I didn't feel so well and had to rush to a bathroom. Really regrettable that I wasn't really able to enjoy a nice sit down meal.

Staff just doesn't want to be here. At all. From the host station to the servers you just annoy them by even existing. For a "steakhouse" this has to be the worst service I have ever experienced. Ate here twice, well once, while on this stay. First time dinner where the server literally walked away mid question from one of us about the menu. Walked away! The second time was a breakfast reservation that was seated late, and after 40 minutes still no server to be found. We all left. You have thousands of people with corporate cards every single day. You're just printing tip money if you put even a LITTLE bit of effort. Place sucks.

Absolutely Fabulous!!! The ambience is so cozy and beautiful. The professionalism from the entire staff was impeccable very attentive and accommodating. Thank you My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary along with New Year's Eve. OMG! there's not enough things that I can say about this place. The food is top choice. The drinks are out of this world I could go on and on just do yourself the pleasure when you're in Washington DC at the National Harbor donot pass up a chance to dine at this absolutely gorgeous restaurant. With standout views of this beautiful hotel. Thank you again for a memorable New Year's eve 2025!!

We stayed at the Gaylord for a photo convention and I was truly looking forward to having dinner here with my wife. We defiantly planned ahead. It was nowhere as exciting as I had imagined. I am from Long Island... the land of steak houses. Many different venues and a multitude of pricing. We entered and were immediately greeted at the door. After a very brief wait, we were escorted to table in the big back room. The restaurant was definitely not busy and I was a little disappointed that it wasn't filled with a lot of chatter and laughter. I miss the electricity in the air. Our waiter came over quickly and offered drinks and any menu explanation. That was the issue. It was a very abbreviated menu (pandemic related) with unusually high prices. There was no regular salads, only specialty ones which neither my wife or I wanted. There was also an abbreviated steak menu that had prices that did not match the items. Remember, I come from Long Island with some very exclusive and expensive steak houses. My wife and I usually share a steak and seafood so we're not bringing home food. Here we hared a Kansas City 16oz steak and crab cake. Everything was good, even better than good. The issue was that it just wasn't a night out. I felt like we settled and did not get all we're used to having. The following evening we went out of the hotel to some fabulous places. I was just disappointed that it was not what I expected.

Was amazing food and great atmosphere- Waitress was amazing- Martha Steak wa delicious and very good flavor

Just had breakfast at this restaurant because we are staying in the hotel. The price point is way way too much! $16 for a bowl of oatmeal is more than I paid pretty much anywhere in the world that I've traveled!... The service was very good though and the quality of food was good also. However, unless you're willing to pay exorbitant prices for the same meal you can get down the street for half the price I would not recommend coming here for breakfast...