Matthew's 1600

08/31/11

Your decision

by RAWard3 at Citysearch

I have just returned from one of the WORST lunch experiences I have EVER had! The service was beyond SLOW. After we placed and received our drink order we had to flag down a waiter to find our waitress so that we might place our food order. When the waitress did show up she was INEFFICIENT and SURLY. My companion's rock fish was BURNT and her sweet potato fries ($1.00 extra) were WILTED and TEPID. We were never offered a refill of water, tea or anything else. We were never asked how our meal was or if we needed anything else. We observed our waitress talking at length to people at one table while holding aloft (and allowing to get COLD) the food order for another table. People who arrived after my party received their food before we were served. We spoke with the manager who, once he listened to our concerns, promptly disappeared and had to be summoned again to discuss and settle the bill (i.e. remove the BURNT, INEDIBLE rock fish). I could go on but by now you should have a clear picture of the dining experience you might have if you make this restaurant your choice of the day...but if you are caucasian maybe not! Good Luck!!

02/01/11

Yummy

by Mary Lou T at Citysearch

I just came from lunch at Matthew's 1600 and the "Parisian" is my new favorite sandwich! It has turkey, mixed greens, brie and a cranberry-mayo on flatbread! I'm already craving another one LOL!

01/04/11

Thanksgiving Buffet

by Joey Boy at Citysearch

I don't usually write reviews, but after I dined at this restaurant for Thanksgiving, I had to tell you what a great experience I had with my family.

I am the Catering Coordinator for one of the TOP hotels in D.C. and I have seen a LOT of restaurants (good and bad) and this restaurant is first class. There is a great bar area where you can watch the game or just have a great time with friends. There is also a beautifully decorated dining room if you're more in the mood for an elegant dinner. We sat in the bar area and the place was packed! Everyone I spoke with said how great the food was, and my family thought so too. We are a picky group but every one of us were pleased.

I'll definitely be bringing my family back to this unique restaurant!

01/04/11

Lunch

by GrandmaP at Citysearch

Hello again! I just returned from another yummy luncheon at my favorite restaurant! Life is good...

12/13/10

Mushrooms unwashed; Needs Improvement

by SueMara at Citysearch

I ordered the Mahi Mahi salad, and was surprised to find CANNED jalapenos on it when it was served, as there was NO MENTION of any jalapenos on the menu. They seemed out of place. Maybe better if fresh. The menu described it as having "pineapple salsa, cucumbers, atop a garden salad, with a Caribbean mango dressing." I didn't taste the mango at all. I wonder if they even gave me mango dressing. Even though I picked off the jalapenos and didn't eat a single bite of them, the taste was left behind, overpowering everything. The mushrooms were CLEARLY NOT WASHED. I could see peat moss on every piece of mushroom! Makes me wonder, do they wash any of the vegetables? Probably not. Would they wash all the rest, but leave the mushrooms unwashed?

Our glasses were slow to be refilled. My coffee was not once refreshed. My plate was taken away and tossed before I was even finished; the server didn't even ask if I was done. Very unimpressed.

I don't know if this matters if you have kids, but I heard someone ask for crayons and they didn't have any.