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The Heights
Eat Well DC, creators of Grillfish, Logan Tavern and Commissary, brings The Heights to the Columbia Heights neighborhood, Washington’s new retail destination. Located just steps from the Metro at 14th & Kenyon St. NW, The Heights neighbors Giant Supermarket; Target; Best Buy; and the historic Tivoli Theater. Enjoy the cozy dining room and expansive bar, soaring ceilings, and door-to-door window view into the heart of Columbia Heights. On beautiful days, relax in the comfort of our 80-seat patio against the backdrop of some of DC’s most historic buildings and weekend farmer’s market. The food and drink blends contemporary American cuisine with home-style favorites. Enjoy fried chicken, meatloaf and amazing burgers, as well as an extensive list of beer, wine, and cocktails. The Heights is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant: perfect for a quick weekday dinner or casual weekend brunch.
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85 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 85 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(49)
- good for groups(32)
- great for brunch(28)
- great for outdoor dining(25)
- fit for foodies(24)
- kid-friendly(19)
The Heights Reviews List
Review 1 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't go wrong!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was delicious and fun! We had brunch, but I'll be back to try dinner!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was great, but the food was not memorable."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Better Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The waitstaff service has never been notable at The Heights, but that changed last night with my server. She was VERY much on top of everything and quite friendly!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were there for lunch and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there for lunch and the waitress seemed a bit rushed but gave us good service. Food was great for lunch!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The taquitos were nothing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The taquitos were nothing like the ones you get at 7-11. They are open face and you only get two tiny ones in an order. If a table of four ask for them, you would expect the waiter to mention that there are only two."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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Review 6 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
best bloody mary bar in town
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"takes reservations for parties of 5 or more. amazing bloody marys. big place with outdoor seating. delicious brunch"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 7 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cinsistently excellent food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cinsistently excellent food with great staff"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Waiter was very friendly and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waiter was very friendly and efficient. Enjoyed my eggs benedict which came quickly and the bloody mary was quite innovative (spicy!). Get there early to get a table or reserve.
The front desk staff was not nice at all - no reason for them to be this way when it was an otherwise very pleasant experience. I would have rated this an excellent restaurant except for this."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 9 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I appreciated being able to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I appreciated being able to sit at our table before the rest of the group had arrived -- it makes me crazy when other places won't let you sit until everyone has arrived. So thanks for that."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2003
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Review 10 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food was great. a perfect
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the food was great. a perfect table. no wait at all to be seated. perfect."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful restaurant, good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful restaurant, good food, excellent service."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply Wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always on target! This venue has an amazing fusion of excellent service, great food and a casual environment-----I could wear a tux or jeans and feel quite comfortable.
I enjoy getting to know the staff, and it is obvious that they make major investments in their community. Was served by Suma (sp) last night, who was quite delightful, and it is always a pleasure to cross paths wtih Kyle, whose transition to management does not preclude him from saying HELLO.
Again, this dining option is consistently more-than-wonderful!
John"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for groups
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had 12 family members visiting from out of town ranging in age from 7 to 81. They were able to accommodate all 14 of us in a secluded area so the eldest could hear and join in the conversations. The food was good and priced well. The waitresses provided excellent service and very friendly. The Heights is definitely a good value and a gem in Columbia Heights."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great experience, great food, great service."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The drinks and food here are
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The drinks and food here are very good and reasonably priced for the quality. They have a fun cocktail menu/drink list. Really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes appetizer and the brownie sundae dessert!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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Review 16 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really nice place to enjoy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really nice place to enjoy a casual dinner. Food was really good and the service was friendly and prompt. FYI There is a restaurant near the Marriott Wardman that is called New Heights. This place is much more expensive and has a limited menu. Do not confuse the two. Heights is a much better choice in every category."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and good service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and good service. We'll keep going back. Also good prices."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and wonderful value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and wonderful value for this city. Be sure to order the fried green tomatoes!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2002
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Review 19 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Pretty average food. Had
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pretty average food. Had the lamb burger. The lamb gyro at Cava is better and cheaper. Nothing on the menu stuck out. Items were typical of what any home cook can make."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
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Review 20 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My fiancé and I went to The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My fiancé and I went to The Heights recently and had a great time. Our server was wonderful, the appetizers and entrees were delicious, and the atmosphere was fun. Can't recommend it enough."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food was fine although the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was fine although the fried things had kind of too much bready stuff on them and their true flavors did not come through as much as they could have."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went to The Heights to celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to The Heights to celebrate a friend's birthday, which happened to be on Valentine's Day. We were nervous about bringing a group of ten anywhere on Valentine's Day, but the restaurant was more than accommodating. The food was delicious; our group ordered many variations of the burger, chicken gnocchi,curry, and several appetizers. It was a practical option for a group of 20-somethings to go out for a special occasion (without emptying our wallets entirely)."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good place to take a group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good place to take a group for brunch, since they have tons of options for brunch food and "food food." It wasn't the best thing I've ever eaten, but it hit the spot. The number of choices for bloody marys and mimosas is amazing, so it's worth it just for that."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 24 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fine.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I found nothing wrong with the Heights but it was eminently forgettable. Nothing on the menu leaped out and said "order me" but what I ordered was good. My first cocktail, ordered from the bar, was good. My second (same) cocktail, ordered from the waiter at our table, was not nearly as tasty. Our waiter was omnipresent - except when we actually wanted something. It's the kind of place I would go if I loved in the neighborhood and didn't want to cook for myself when I got home but didn't want to work at deciding what I wanted."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nom Nom Bloody Mary's NOM
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for a very hungover brunch this past Sunday. I literally made our reservation from the back of a cab well after 4 am. Though we were a few minutes late for our 10am table the host was friendly and got us seated promptly. The major draw for me was the build your own bloody Mary bar which did not disappoint. We ordered French Toast sticks for the table, and various brunch entrees. Everything was tasty, the Turkey Hash, Fried Green Tomatoes and Potato Pancakes were standouts. However, a few other entrees were under seasoned. All together it was a great experience, we'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, solid food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service, solid food, great vibe. I had the turkey hash for brunch based on the server's recommendation, and it didn't disappoint. I will definitely be back."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for The Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The staff was very accomodating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff was very accomodating and friendly. Our server made some recommendations regarding menu choices, which we followed and turned out to be excellent choices. I had the calamari as an appetizer and the portion was actually big enough for me to share with members of my party. I also have a new favorite drink, the Stoly Doly."
Dined on 01/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Heights
Based on the average of (58) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic