The Square

I went to The Square not long after I opened. This is my first time going since then. While I was going to The Square to attend a special Dry January event, most of the current offering were open for business as usual. It was actually packed for Thursday night. Parking was easy as you can park in the building’s lot for free for up to 3 hrs. There was an art exhibit right as you walk into the square from the K St, NW entrance. It was a pretty cool and colorful exhibit called Black Cowboy by Brandon Hill. The Square definitely has a bit of an upscale vibe to it given it is on the famous K Street in Washington, DC, the clientele would likely be more corporate and international given the proximity to the World Bank & IMF. In between tasting mocktails and various flavors of kombucha from Brindle Boxer Kombucha, (which were delicious by the way) I must have tried at least 5 flavors I think the mango and the tangerine were my favorites. I decided to further explore what The Square has to offer. There is sushi, pizza, tapas, Mexican fare, churros & ice cream. There is a large bar in the center of the space. There is plenty of seating around the perimeter of the bar. The ambience is nice. It’s a busy hub in the midst of an office building. The tapas bar seemed to be pretty popular as it was packed. The Square is a good place for lunch, a meeting, or catching up with friends for happy hour or dinner date. The bathrooms are nice, modern and clean! They also have a cool vending machine to purchase personal items. If you’re in the area, check out The Square. Note: It closes on Saturdays at 9p

Walking around the block in the scorching heat of downtown Washington, DC I decided to venture indoors. The space is gorgeous, and heavenly lighting both natural and artificial. Truly a great space. The selection of restaurants and eatery spots are suspect at best. It you’re looking for a grab and go, they got you covered with pizza. There is a large bar area at the center with multiple televisions and a huge seating for maybe 20-30 people. A true after hours spot to grab a drink before heading home. For the average worker looking for a grab and go I’m not sure this is your kind of location. Enjoy at your own risk!

Right by the Farragut West Metro is a food hall inside the lobby of an office building. Walk inside and you'll see a beautifully decorated space with high ceilings, an art gallery, plenty of seating, and several food vendors. For coffee, go to Nativo. There are restrooms, a few outlets, and wifi.

Loved this Bar and thier very fashionable bartender had our drinks flowing fabulously!

The space is very nice! I visited for the Happy Hour, and it was great to have a conversation, grab a drink, and even grab a bite (the churro spot was open). I enjoy a good cider, but the only cider on the menu would have been from a can, so I opted for a cocktail. I tried the rhubarb mule and found it refreshing. I know this is just the first day it was opened, but I look forward to there being more food spots open during happy hour. Lastly, I loved the living plant walls the surrond the Atrium bar. It is a great touch to provide chill vibes.

As far as food halls go, this one has a nice selection of places to eat. Each place has its own style and feel. There is plenty of seating and space to work or chat with friends. On this visit, I tried the Market pizza.

Very limited food options at this new and modern food hall in Downtown D.C. The selection wasn’t impressive either; the sushi bar only offered three rolls (really?), and Jamón Jamón, the spot I chose, was excessively expensive for the quality of food I received. On a positive note, the toilets were squeaky clean! Other than that, the overall food choices were quite disappointing. Review to Jamón Jamón: Expensive and tiny portions for mediocre “Spanish” food inside the newly-opened food hall in D.C. The menu options were very limited and although the service was decent, I chose the lunch meal with half a salad and a sandwich for $16 plus a hyper-expensive $4 bottle of water. It took just a bit to get my food ready and receiving it was a shocker of how mediocre the food looked. The salad didn’t feel fresh or anything special. The sandwich was a joke, felt like a school lunch sandwich. The real kick was the price. My colleagues ordered the baguette that was just as laughable. Purely, D.C. price gouging at its finest. Unless if feeling for a small snack, this is the place but even then, don’t expect great “Spanish” food.

specifically a review for kiyomi sushi: what a delight to find somewhat affordable omakase in DC! this is a weekday lunch pop up by chef uchi (formerly at sushi nakazawa). a permanent store location will open later in this food hall. 7 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and 1 handroll. fish imported from japan and then shipped to new york before arriving here, so it’s not as fresh as manhattan, but the freshest you can get in DC at this price point of <$100. Total was $55 per person after tax. There were just 8 seats per session, 30 minute sessions, so there is a wait if you don’t arrive early. While there weren’t any extremely unique fish (such as uni, eel, or scallop), the selection that was here was still a delicious dance in my mouth. My favorite was the ocean trout. The setting is humble and no frills. So delightful to get to converse with the chef as he handcrafted the nigiri!

Very nice location. I was here for a convention and the space downstairs is really really nice. I came into the food court and got an ice cream which was really good too! Atmosphere is nice. Location is very central. Lots of great restaurants and shops nearby.

Right by the Farragut West Metro is a food hall inside the lobby of an office building. Walk inside and you'll see a beautifully decorated space with high ceilings, an art gallery, plenty of seating, and several food vendors. For coffee, go to Nativo. There are restrooms, a few outlets, and wifi.

My friend and I met her before a concert and decided to have a few tacos. Since it was happy hour, the tacos were only $5 apiece. I got a mushroom and shredded chicken taco. I really like the mushroom taco, but both had a lot of liquid that was not drained before being placed in the tortilla shell. This caused the bottom to be soggy, and the taco fell apart quickly. Hopefully, that'll be improved in the future.

The food was decent, nothing to rave about but still good. The atmosphere was nice but wish I could order from my table. Overall I would recommend but it is on the expensive side.

Review of Taqueria Xochi AND Yaocho [[Food: 1 of 5]] @ Taqueria Xochi -mix n match tacos| birria | al pastor | (cant remember the third one) - $21.50 included avocados (extra $3) and up charge for birria (.50 cents) -Birria : meat was dry, consume drenched my whole tortilla and fell apart within the first bite. Although the consume drenched my tortilla, the meat itself was very dry. -Al Pastor : salty .. i just have no words for how these tacos tasted -Esquites : watery, and the corn did not mix well with the mayo or chili powder - everything tasted like you were eating it separately in one bite instead of melding and meshing together - this was definitely not worth $8 //Drinks- they offer cocktails here which I did not get the chance to have/try; but I got 2 mexican sodas and didnt realize theyd be $5 each so that was kind of a sucker punch! [Food: 4 of 5] YaoCho Chicken Sandwich : so big and juicy, the outer coating of the chicken was slightly salty but it was super delicious. the bun was black so it was kind of cool to see, i wonder what its made of..? The pickles in the sandwich were refreshing as well, I don't like pickles but enjoyed these since it didnt have a strong "pickly" vinegary taste. [Service: 5 of 5] In the "lobby" area, I noticed a few gentleman standing around with name tags which I assume are managers there to keep everything in good condition to run smoothly. They also constantly have "wait staff" or "cleaning crew" who circle the tables and chairs to clean up after someone has finished eating, so you can be rest assured knowing this place is well maintained and clean. [Ambiance: 5 of 5] No complaints on ambiance, its exactly what you'd expect from a food hall. They have tables you can sit and eat at or a few comfy cozy chairs just to hang out. There's also an outside sitting area as well to enjoy the nice weather. All in all, my experience at Taqeria was a flop but I fairly enjoyed Yaocho. I would definitely come back to check out their churros @ Junge's

Maybe it will take more visits to decide for sure but so far I'm loving The Square! It has a casual yet upscale vibe. It was hopping even early on a Wednesday but there was still enough seating around. I had an excellent cocktail from The Atrium called Radical Apathy. My friend and I shared a chicken parrillada from Brasa and agreed it was great and a reasonable price. Then we tried a couple tapas at Casa Teresa (see separate review for that place, since it's in the food hall but also a stand-alone still it down place). I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more food options.

specifically a review for kiyomi sushi: what a delight to find somewhat affordable omakase in DC! this is a weekday lunch pop up by chef uchi (formerly at sushi nakazawa). a permanent store location will open later in this food hall. 7 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and 1 handroll. fish imported from japan and then shipped to new york before arriving here, so it's not as fresh as manhattan, but the freshest you can get in DC at this price point of less than $100. Total was $55 per person after tax. There were just 8 seats per session, 30 minute sessions, so there is a wait if you don't arrive early. While there weren't any extremely unique fish (such as uni, eel, or scallop), the selection that was here was still a delicious dance in my mouth. My favorite was the ocean trout. The setting is humble and no frills. So delightful to get to converse with the chef as he handcrafted the nigiri!

We had been looking forward to visiting this place for awhile and have to say it was disappointing. We went on a Saturday evening, and despite it being peak dinner time (5-6), the place was very dead with a few people at the bar and a hired singer. The place itself is very spacious, clean, and inviting but the food was disappointing with small portion sizes and underwhelming flavors. We tried the parrilla sample platter and the flavors were underwhelming and the meats were very dry. It seemed like the vegetables were out for a while and they just heated it up with no grill or smokiness to them; the chorizo was the best part but other than that, it was not worth the price point. We also tried charcuterie board from Jamón Jamón, and for 20 dollars, it was extremely disappointing with very thin slices and the unappealing presentation. We did try the fresh churros, which were good but not the best. Overall, we wouldn't go out of our way to come back but it is worth a try for first timers.

An elevated food hall with several excellent options to dine. I particularly enjoyed the quality of the food coming from Cashion's Rendezvous, a seafood driven concept. The raw/grilled oysters were an excellent starter, and the crabcake was full of flavor and not packed up with fillers. Shrimp po' boy is a hearty sandwich served with fries or coleslaw, and the pasta looked excellent. The bar top area looks directly into the kitchen, which I loved. I dined in a little later in the afternoon, so Chef was able to talk me through some of his favorite menu options before making my decision-- top notch service! No vegetarian or vegan options as of current, but I have noticed they've been adding new selections as things get rolling.

This is a really cool space. I came here twice yesterday and enjoyed both experiences at Kiyomi and Casa Teresa. It seems the star of the show after work is the Atrium Bar, which was completely packed around 5. If you're looking for a festive vibe with some eye candy, this is the place to be.

I'm excited to have this food hall nearby! It's more expensive than other fast casual but it's still welcome and my first experience was great. I had a trio of tacos from Taqueria Xochi and also got to sample chicken from Yaocho. Everything was very good. There's plenty of seating, WiFi, and areas open to the outside for fresh air. I'm hoping they add a coffee place that opens earlier so I can work from there as well.

Not sure why the reviews are so low. Who doesn't love a food hall?? I've visited a couple of times because my plan is to check off every place lol. There's plenty of seating, bars and even a couple of sit-in restaurants with unique menus.

Give the interior designer a raise bc whomever renovated and designed the place did an amazing job! The open space and beautiful skylight help make this food hall feel bright and airy. Also, kudos for having family restrooms that have a changing station. It's appreciated!

The pizza here is fantastic! I tried the cacio e pepe pizza, but I'll be back to try all the other flavors. The soppressata looks amazing. There are lovely views while eating the za, too.

Decent enough food in a great location, but definitely on the overpriced side. We tried the chicken tinga and beef birria tacos from Taqueria Xochi and the fried chicken sando and tater tots from Yaocho. The tacos were a decent size but a bit plain, especially the chicken, which I felt didn't really have much flavor. The sauces that they gave helped, but I think you can definitely get better tacos elsewhere. The fried chicken sando was pretty good, although the breading was more on the crunchy side than the crispy side, but it was reasonably priced compared to some of the other options. I actually thought the tater tots were my favorite because they were the most unique - the bonito flakes and togarashi mayo gave them an upgrade over regular tater tots. I don't know if I'd come back for the food, but I'm hoping that they'll open a place for coffee as there's plenty of seating and natural light - would be a great place to sit and do some work!

We wanted to like it, but it just wasn't very good. We had the taco trio and guacamole and chips from Taqueria Xochi. The tacos were okay, nothing special. The guacamole and chips were both bad. Neither were prepared fresh. Chips were cold and had been sitting in a paper bag and guac was served in a plastic to go container that looked and tasted like prepackaged guac from the grocery. All of it was pretty expensive too. 6 dollars a taco so we paid over 50 dollars (25 each) for a mediocre at best lunch. You can go to a real restaurant and have a really nice meal at this price point. Then we tried the soft serve from Junges. No real flavor other than sugar and served in a shot glass sized cup for 6 dollars. I regretted it. This food hall is a lot of hype that doesn't deliver. The quality just isn't there. We won't be back.

First week so they are working out the kinks so things are not running entirely smooth and slow to order The service charge was surprise as others have mentioned. I ordered my food, picked it up myself, bussed my own table and also when I asked for a cup of tap water was told I had to walk across the space to the single water fountain next to the bathrooms to fill up my cup because they couldn't give me one at their stand. It is expensive and the portions are small for the price you pay. I work across the street but will not be going back....

We ate the shrimp po boy that was offered on the first day (which got swapped out for a 28 dollar tiny crab cake the next day) and it was so bad, I threw it out and got sick for the rest of the day. The tipping service charge is insane and overall, it recks of rich people wanting to take advantage of working class people. I do not recommend.

Charges a 12% service fee for you to give your order at the counter and for you to pick up your food at the counter. They state the fee is due to tipped service going away in DC, but what service is there? We didn't have servers, we placed an order at the counter. This is an unacceptable business practice and everyone should boycott this place. Tips shouldn't be forced when there are no servers.

I want to support anything that brings people back to downtown DC. I like the space and the restaurants open so far. We had both trios of tacos, the birria and mix and match. I liked them all and the salsas and birria dip were good. Ordering on your phone was best due to the long lines. Easy and fast. I liked the outdoor seating too. Too bad there isn't a separate water dispenser anywhere besides the one by the bathroom. No fountain drinks either but ok. They're on the way. And be sure to stop for soft serve. The swirl is delish! I'm interested in going back as other places open.

I was excited to eat at this food hall and try the options but I was disappointed when I did. Of the opened places, Cashion's is the best. The food at Yaocho was bland especially the asian coleslaw; the chicken was tasteless; the bread, well, forgettable. I haven't tried the tacos or sushi but at this point, I'm not inspired to go back.