THE GRILL

"The deal: $25 brunch and lunch menus, $65 dinner menu The Grill is a solid option for picky eaters, and a reliable Wharf date night pick. Whatever you come here for, if the onion jam burger is on the menu, add it to your table—you’ll likely clock it on the majority of the ones around you, too." - team infatuation

"Situated near Market Pier at the far end of the Wharf, The Grill is the spot to enjoy wood-fired American cuisine, luscious steaks, and Potomac views for brunch, lunch, or dinner." - Tierney Plumb, Abi Newhouse

"This newer addition to the Southwest Waterfront came on the scene right before the pandemic, in February 2020. From the team behind nearby Mi Vida, the focus is on wood-fired cooking, and many menu items are offered simply grilled with a choice of sauces. A customizable martini menu includes an extensive selection of vodkas and gins. There’s also ample patio seating, and pickup/delivery ordering is available here." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"This sophisticated surf-and-turf spot from Knead Hospitality + Design sports South Florida vibes. Chef Roberto Santibañez, the culinary lead behind sibling Mexican restaurant Mi Vida nearby, developed a menu of seafood, meat, and veggie plates that sizzle over charcoals and pecan wood on a Barcelona-made Josper Basque Grill. The glitzy venue, which landed on the Wharf right before the pandemic, also features a lengthy wine list housed behind a glass-encased wall and long list of gins and vodkas for customizable martinis. Knead’s worthy Wharf portfolio also includes French-themed Bistro du Jour." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi

"The Grill has a fun “martini your way” section of its menu where diners can customize by spirit, style, garnish, etc. The cocktail menu also contains a traditional and “perfect” riff on the drink, as well as a spin on the James Bond-influenced Vesper cocktail." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Missy Frederick