Social Reform Kitchen &amp; Bar (fka The Caucus Room) Reviews List

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Staff was great. Bartender makes a great Old-fashioned, which I hold as a barometer for a bar program... Burger was delicious. Bar crowd is non-existent after happy hour, definitely better to visit Mon-Thurs if you're feeling social..."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 2 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Night Out

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our party of 6 had wide and varied requirements that the new menu satisfied. From salads to sandwiches to meals to desserts, all enjoyed their food choices. The dessert sampler of sorbets & gelatos was excellent! The service provided by Cooper was great as well as relaxed and fun. The staff even went out on the street to hail a cab for one of our party and did not give up until a cab stopped. Everyone enjoyed the evening very much! I will go back!"

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 3 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was great at first, had a blip of 45 minutes where we were ignored, and then he came back and all was good. There weren't a whole lot of people there for a Saturday night, so I don't know why he was so scarce for a while.

Regardless, food was wonderful and the beer selection is pretty darn good."

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 4 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Halibut and Martinis

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Halibut was delicious. Martinis were tasty."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

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Review 5 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Big & Juicy Burgersa

Dined on 04/26/2013

Dined on 04/26/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had lunch at Social Reform before a Matinee at Ford's theater. They had a good business crowd and service was very accommodating. We had the burgers - big, juicy, quality meat, and messy! I had to ask for an extra napkin. That is a good thing when you eat burgers. It was nice to have the salad substitute rather than potatoes. It was more than we could eat, so we did not have dessert."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2005

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 6 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were a little late arriving

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were a little late arriving for our dinner reservation and had to be at a show in an hour. Our waiter understood our predicament and did his best to get us served quickly. Food was fantastic. We had a few drinks with dinner so our bill was rather expensive. But it is always a treat to come here."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Social reform in April 2013

Dined on 04/11/2013

2009

Dined on 04/11/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Nice place to get a bite to eat prior to a show at Fords theatre. Offered discount on parking which was an added bonus. Nutty Irishman for after dinner drink is fabulous!"

Dined on 04/11/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Review 8 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service was very good. friendly,

Dined on 04/13/2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was very good. friendly, able to get us out in time for a show without rushing. Basil martini was very good. Salmon and ceaser salad was very good. However, the pea soup had literally no flavor and the rockfish that is their specialty was supposed to be seared. Although not spoiled, the fish appeared to have been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. The outside was not seared, rather tough, rubbery and dry. We did not make an issue of it...just won't return."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

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Review 9 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Worth going back......

Dined on 04/10/2013

2013

Dined on 04/10/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"I had lunch there once many years ago but had not been back after the name had changed. But, we really enjoyed it. Food was wonderful and service was very good. I would go back again."

Dined on 04/10/2013

2013

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Review 10 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was a great oasis from

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was a great oasis from the 7th St and E St NW eateries in WDC. It's just a block away but the difference is enormous. We'll be back - the food was very good; nice drinks menu - fun but not too complicated. Service was overall prompt, but one server was helpful with food and drinks tips, and another ("we work as a team") was not. A response such as "All the beers / wines / appretizers / desserts are good" is not enlightening or engaging."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

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Review 11 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Nice location with street

Dined on 04/06/2013

2004

Dined on 04/06/2013

2004

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice location with street views. Service was friendly, but inadequate... never checked back. Food was ok, but not memorable."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2004

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Review 12 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not what you remember

Dined on 04/07/2013

2003

Dined on 04/07/2013

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went for a pre-Hockey game meal and enjoyed the food; this has gone from a high-end steakhouse to a place for good, reasonably priced appetizes, salads, burgers and beers. The service was a bit scattered (particularly since we were one of only four tables in the restaurant."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2003

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Review 13 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Nice setting but the food

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice setting but the food and service reminded me of a chain restaurant but without the pricing."

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

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Review 14 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Burgers here are AWESOME!

Dined on 04/01/2013

Dined on 04/01/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Burgers here are AWESOME! Great selection and great taste ! Yummm."

Dined on 04/01/2013

2007

Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch

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Review 15 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Trio of Risotto was delicious.

Dined on 03/30/2013

2009

Dined on 03/30/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Trio of Risotto was delicious. Took a bit too long to have our drink/dinner order taken though."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2009

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

we tried Social Reform Restaurant

Dined on 03/30/2013

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"we tried Social Reform Restaurant as a precursor to going to Ford's Theater....they give you discounted parking around the corner, and Ford's recommended it. The menu is limited but inclusive enough to satisfy most, and the food was very good. I had a hangar steak...excellent, terrific fries and sauted spinach with it. My friend had a steak salad, also excellent. Unfortunately, the service was quite slow, not good when the theater is waiting....but we ended up being comped for the meal, which was extremely generous. We'll go back...I think the slow service was a fluke, nobody else had a problem."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

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Review 17 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We were there early and were

Dined on 03/23/2013

Dined on 03/23/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were there early and were only 2 of about 10 people in the entire restaurant.
We sat at the bar and had dinner. Food was very good. Would recommend with a large group."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2007

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 18 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dropped in for a pre-theatre

Dined on 03/20/2013

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dropped in for a pre-theatre dinner. Food was good. Waiter was nice but inattentive - didn't check back to see if we needed anything for some time. Food came promptly - but we didn't order anything complicated. Waiter said we'd have time for dessert - especially if we ordered something cold. But we were rushed for dessert - it was slow to come. Not sure if it was the fault of the kitchen or the waiter not paying attention to that as wel. So we ended up collecting our check and running to the theatre."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 19 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 20 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

New Menu, Same restaurant

Dined on 03/06/2013

2008

Dined on 03/06/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"With a shrinking base of long-time customers, it is apparent the restaurant is trying to a attract a younger and more diversified client base. The rebranding/upadte of this Penn Quarter staple includes the addition of some more mainstream fare to the menu and lower price points, however the decor and level of service remain the same."

Dined on 03/06/2013

2008

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Review 21 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dinner here was fine, but

Dined on 02/22/2013

2008

Dined on 02/22/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dinner here was fine, but that's it, just fine. The food was good, but nothing to brag about. Our server seemed like she would have rather been anywhere else. Not that she was rude, but just very unexcited to be there. Since it is off the beaten path, this restaurant will have to work harder than it is currently."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2008

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Review 22 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice find! Food excellent

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice find! Food excellent and well worth the money"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 23 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

2 Valentine's Day dinners

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"2 Valentine's Day dinners in a row at this place. We just love the attention to detail. Had the rack of lamb, which I never cook at home, and it was excellent. When asking for wine selections, our Waiter (Bill) did an excellent job - picked the best tasting wine for the pairing instead of just picking the most expensive. We had the Byron Pinot Noir. It is an expensive place to eat, but this is another "you get what you pay for" place."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 24 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

After waiting for almost 25

Dined on 02/08/2013

2011

Dined on 02/08/2013

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"After waiting for almost 25 minutes and finally having to ask to be served, we were introduced to our server. Appetizers came after some time. The crispy calamari was too breaded and tasted soggy. The falafel did not taste like a falafel, and not in a good way. We eventually were given our main course, Steak Frites. Unfortunately, for a steak house, it was horribly cooked. I had asked for medium and instead found my steak barely rare. When I tried to find a waiter to return my order, there was none to be found. Overall, we had a horrible experience and I wouldn't recommend anyone eating here."

Dined on 02/08/2013

2011

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Review 25 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Disappointing RW Experience

Dined on 02/06/2013

Dined on 02/06/2013

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I went here for lunch during Restaurant Week and was disappointed with the experience. This was the only time I've gone anywhere for RW, lunch or dinner, and been offered only the RW menu. It gives everything a very cheap and unfresh feeling - I pictured the dishes all laid out in the kitchen just waiting to arrive on the tables. Clearly the restaurant is attempting to use RW to its own advantage to save money rather than doing it to allow customers to experience a restaurant they might not otherwise try (and return to). The RW menu was extremely limited, and I had planned specifically to order something from the regular menu. The service was decent and the food was fine, not great, but the overall experience was disappointing."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2005

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Review 26 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went here for Restaurant Week.

Dined on 02/06/2013

2003

Dined on 02/06/2013

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went here for Restaurant Week. The hangar steak was fantastic - perfectly cooked (medium rare), very nice wine reduction sauce. Also, my bean soup starter was amazing (and worked even better on a cool winter day). Some places skimp during Restaurant Week, but I didn't find this to be the case at all here."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 27 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Potential to be much better

Dined on 02/01/2013

2010

Dined on 02/01/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Chose this place primarily because it offers validated $6 parking in the lot right next door -- and a 20% discount on check if one has tickets to Ford's Theater and shows them to the waiter. My friend and I both ordered the Fiscal Cliff and it was the best fish I'd ever had in a fish and chips-type order -- the cod filet was very succulent & 1-1.5" thick. The fries were only mediocre. Service was o.k. -- had to get waitress's attention to order glass of wine and, even though I had asked for separate checks and also for the 20% discount when I was first seated, only a single check without the discount was brought -- had to send the waitress back to re-do the check properly (this tendency to ignore customer requests drives me crazy!)"

Dined on 02/01/2013

2010

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Review 28 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Not good.

Dined on 02/04/2013

Dined on 02/04/2013

2005

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The chicken was dry. Salad was flavorless. The flourless cake was a like a brick. The plates were in terrible condition and looked like they were out of a Luby's cafeteria."

Dined on 02/04/2013

2005

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Review 29 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was good--in fact, better

Dined on 02/01/2013

Dined on 02/01/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was good--in fact, better than anticipated. Service was a little spotty."

Dined on 02/01/2013

2007

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 30 for Social Reform Kitchen & Bar (fka The Caucus Room)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love this place more and more