Sign of the Whale

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Top: United States: DC: Washington: Downtown

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Though decorated like an Alpine lodge, including a central fireplace, it strives to maintain its namesake maritime theme with dishes such as the Captain Ahab burger. More ironically, the bar founded by Sixties radicals Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda has become a fond happy hour spot for the suits in the legal district. At least, the low-cost food (including biweekly free taco bars), weekend dancing till 3am, and 21 choices of beer attract a younger crowd of twenty-somethings in the evenings. It is also a hotspot for Sunday brunch, featuring one of the largest "make your own" Bloody Mary bars in the metro area.

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Comfort food in a comfortable setting. - AOL Cityguide, Jon Bowen ; Editorial Review - suggest change
An established midtown watering hole for lawyers, lobbyists and other L Street professionals... - Washington Post, J.J. McCoy ; Staff and user-submitted reviews. - suggest change

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The Whale's dark, cool interior is welcoming and relaxing on a hot mid-summer's afternoon, and it's unusual (to say the least) decor is welcome after the predictability of most of DC's restaurants.

But the best thing about The Whale is its burgers. They come in several varieties, and I'd recommend any of them.

Service is good (at least mid-day...this is not a place for the casual diner during lunch or happy hour), and prices are very reasonable.    [06 May 2003 13:09:11]

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Overall* pick one ***** Incredible. The best restaurant of this kind I have eaten at. **** Outstanding. *** Quite enjoyable. ** Decent. * Poor. Food pick one ***** Incredible. The best food of this kind I have tasted. **** Outstanding. A few details were not exactly to my liking. *** Quite enjoyable. One or two dishes lacked a bit in preparation or flavor. ** Decent. Some of the food was not to my liking, or average. * Poor. All of the food was poorly prepared. I did not enjoy any of it. Service pick one ***** Absolutely seamless. Every last detail was looked after. **** Courteous, prompt and friendly. Minor details could be improved. *** Pleasant. A few problems with service, but still a fine meal. ** Needs help. Inattentive / unhelpful staff made the meal unpleasant. * What service? Rude or ignored me altogether. Complaints were ignored. Ambiance pick one ***** Perfect. Unexpected extra touches delighted me. **** Atmosphere, setting, decor and cleanliness were exceptional; minor flaws. *** A pleasant atmosphere, but nothing unexpected; or there were some problems. ** Poorly done / not to my taste. * Where's the taste police / health inspector when you really need them?

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