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Grace's Mandarin
Please join us during Mother's Day and enjoy our 4 course dinner priced at $49 which features most of our signature dishes. We are also featuring a unlimited champagne or mimosa special.
Grace’s Mandarin presents a fusion of modern Asian inspired dishes with a flair in a casual and elegant ambiance. Come and enjoy our fresh and impressive selection of sushi, paired with one our Sake selections. Our intimate lounge features stylish cocktails along with an extensive wine & champagne list. Grace's Mandarin features spectacular views of the Potomac River, in the heart of prominent National Harbor, located across the street from the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center and across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, just minutes from Old Town Alexandria and Washington, D.C. Come and view our three-story waterfall and our 33-foot Buddha will heighten your dining experience with us. Thank you and we hope you will enjoy your dining experience with us.
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Grace’s Mandarin presents a fusion of modern Asian inspired dishes with a flair in a casual and elegant ambiance. Come and enjoy our fresh and impressive selection of sushi, paired with one our Sake selections. Our intimate lounge features stylish cocktails along with an extensive wine & champagne list. Grace's Mandarin features spectacular views of the Potomac River, in the heart of prominent National Harbor, located across the street from the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center and across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, just minutes from Old Town Alexandria and Washington, D.C. Come and view our three-story waterfall and our 33-foot Buddha will heighten your dining experience with us. Thank you and we hope you will enjoy your dining experience with us.
210 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 210 reviews
5 stars
(109)
4 stars
(69)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- scenic view(132)
- special occasion(127)
- romantic(118)
- good for groups(100)
- fit for foodies(81)
- hot spot(57)
Grace's Mandarin Reviews List
Review 1 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb all around!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A true neighborhood gem with excellent food options, an amazing atmosphere, and an unbeatable view. Customer service is superb! I always feel special when I dine at Grace's."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are from Bowie and normally go to the restaurant here. Although the decor and menu is more elaborate, we still enjoyed the same high level of service and welcoming atmosphere. We were glad to find the food is great wherever you go with Grace's!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 3 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
YOu pay for the view, and ambiance.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The view is excellent, and it is a good meal though a little pricy."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 4 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Grace's Mandarin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great atmosphere, amazing food and service. Highly recommend."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant is great for any occasion! I was very please with the service, food and atmosphere. Food is a bit pricey however worth ever dime as it was very tasty... Thank you"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great first date
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We got our table on time, food was amazing, and the service was excellent."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Could be better!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice place but they did not honor my reservation time.. The hostess did change my table to accommodate 2 additional diners when asked but I did also ask the manager. He too was very cooperative.. Food portions were too small for the price of the meal.. This place has potential but could be better!!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome place! The food was excellent and the service is the best."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for families
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Conveniently located near all the hotels in the area, this was a good choice for a family dinner.
A step up from the usual take out chinese food fare. Friendly and personable staff."
A step up from the usual take out chinese food fare. Friendly and personable staff."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Scrumptious!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I wanted to treat myself to nice Mother's Day brunch and came across this place by accident. I originally wanted to go to another restaurant but could not get a reservation until late. So I took a decided to try Grace's and I am so glad that I did!!! While I was there, I called my family to let them know that I found a new place for us to dine. The food and customer service was outstanding and I will definitely return with friends and family!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 11 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. They handled the crowd well."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife loved it!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place to take a loved one out for dinner for a special occasion. Took my wife to Gracie's for mothers day and she loved it. The menu was awesome and the drinks were great. We even took our 10 year-old son and nine year-old daughter with us and they enjoyed it as well. I would recommend it to anyone!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 13 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food is always worth the wait
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food, the location, and decor of Grace's is marvelous. The service is always outstanding. Sometimes you have to wait but to me that's a good sign it means the food and service are so good people keep coming back for more. I have to note it is worth the wait."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 14 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was OK. Service was barely avg
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I made a reservation for four mothers day. When we arrived, it took the hostess another 25 minutes to seat us. When were finally seated, we waited another 15 minutes to be greeted by our waiter. There probably should have been more people on the floor serving on such a busy day. The atmosphere was inviting and we had a grand view of the harbor. The food was OK, nothing special. I will give Grace's another chance, especially considering we came on a busy day and there was a pre fixe menu.
Overall 3 stars."
Overall 3 stars."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 15 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good to Very Good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ate at Grace's on Mother's Day, our first time there. The experience was good overall, I'd say 3.5 stars, but maybe would be a solid 4 on a less hurried occasion. The service was attentive if a bit rushed, we had barely settled in when we were asked for orders. Appetizers were quite good but came out so fast one has to assume the kitchen was pre-making items on the prix fixe menu of the day. But they were quite accommodating to our requests overall and the pace of the remainder of the meal was fine. Penang curry with shrimp was good, very spicy and tasty though the shrimp were just slightly overcooked and a bit chewy. The crabcakes were full of fresh lump meat but had too much mayo. Solid, we will try again another time."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mandarin Chicken
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the signature dish not to be outstanding, I was highly disappointed. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meal.
The place looks great and the view it outstanding."
The place looks great and the view it outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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Review 17 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thank You
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I actually had a very pleasant dining experience, thank you for coming to this area."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 18 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Too crowded during especial days. People has good service attitude. It is hard to get a good location."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 19 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Enjoyable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family really enjoyed the food, the ambiance, the view of the bridge and the Potomac, the attentive service and the attention to detail showed by the staff. I have already recommended Grace's to friends."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 20 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
poor
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was way over priced, room was so noisy that made it hard to talk. My dinner was cold and my local Chinese takeout had equal or better food. Not someplace I would go back to or recommand to anyone."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 21 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Atmosphere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmoshphere and view out of the large glass windows was great. The temperature was a bit warm inside due to the sun sihining on the windows during the afternoon hours, but this could have been addressed by adjusting thermostat. The service was excellent with warm hand towels brought before and after meals. The filet was not the best steak, very fatty and chopped into pieces (unusual not for our liking). The lamb chops were also very fatty on the edges as well. We enjoyed the experience, but for the price of the meals with the above issues, we will try other restaurants in National Harbor."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 22 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't Wait To Go Back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our little romantic getaway weekend at the National Harbor was made complete by our meal at Grace's. There isn't one thing I'd change about our meal there. The two highlights were the Calamari (best I've ever had - and I've had it in both Greece and Italy), and the Crab Rangoon appetizer - truly amazing."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not bad but not fantastic
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I arranged a team dinner for 6 at Grace's, and they did not like that my number of attendees was fluid. First we had to wait at the crowded bar until everyone arrived, and then once we had our final five, with one more maybe, they did seat us, but at a very small table that was only suitable for four. They did manage to squeeze in our sixth when he arrived, but it was tight. The server was very helpful and her pacing was good. The food from the comprehensive menus was slightly than P. F. Chang quality; everyone seemed to enjoy their meal but no one was raving about it. I enjoyed my Korean soup, and my colleague's National Harbor Rice looked amazing. The spider roll was just OK."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 24 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family will be back for another fabulous meal."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, atmosphere was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, atmosphere was very welcoming, staff was on top of the needs of customers, served quickly, the view of the Potomac also makes for a nice evening."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Big place with plenty of window
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Big place with plenty of window seats overlooking the Potomac. Highly recommend the crab cake. One of the best I have ever had."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 27 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neat decor and great views
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Neat decor and great views of the water. It's great for a large or small group! Chicken spring rolls are wonderful! Also, they have cute little chairs for your purse!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overall a good dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall a good dining experience. Wait staff was helpful food was very good. We did have an issue trying to order a bottle of wine as they were out of everything we tried to order. They ended up just bringing us a wine and asking us if it was okay."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the food was just average
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the food was just average and the prices are not commensurate with the quality. nothing to write home about, however, the ambiance and staff are very friendly and accommodating."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 30 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Grace's Mandarin is great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is amazing! The food is delicious and the service staff is extremely accommodating and pleasant. If you are dining with a large group this is the perfect location. Also, the sake menu is very elaborate and tasty:-)."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 31 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was excellent but the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent but the noise level was very high. Very difficult to carry on a conversation."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
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Review 32 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easily the best meal I had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Easily the best meal I had in national harbor."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 33 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Real Find in National Harbor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Grace's Mandarin in a real find in National Harbor, and among the better Chinese restaurants in the Washington metropolitan area. Parents and college students were very pleased with the decor, service, and dinner. We'll definitely visit again."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 34 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Upscale Chinese Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"upscale Chinese food with excellent service and great atmosphere. great venue for a special date night. buyer beware though prices are on the upper end and might catch some off guard. its a special occasion place for sure but worth every penny. recommend reservations on the weekend as its very popular. enjoy ... we did."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 35 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best service we have had in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best service we have had in a long time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 36 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great scenic view of the water.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great scenic view of the water. Wait staff were fantastic. Food items can be a bit pricey but given the location that's understandable. The food was delicious from appetizer to main course. The calamari was cooked perfectly, practically melted in my mouth. The crab cake was huge, no filling there, all meat. Garage parking available on parallel street."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view
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Review 37 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first time dinning here was on my birthday last year. I had such a great time I took my boyfriend for his birthday yesterday. We requested a window seat and they were sure to accommodate the request. They even stuck a candle on his desert. It was awesome. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Seriously overpriced generic
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Seriously overpriced generic Asian; what you pay for here is not the food but the over-the-top build-out and fantastic river view. A restaurant targeted squarely at folks attending conventions, on expense accounts, and staying at the Gaylord Resort across the street."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 39 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
everything was great. the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"everything was great. the service throughout dinner was fantastic, but then once we paid our check we never saw the waitress again. 3 friends dining together and we stayed another hour after paying for our meal; the waitress could have come by to fill our water and/or offer another drink or coffee."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 40 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dinner date...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first opportunity to dine here and this was an excellent dinner date. We had evening reservations and the lighting was perfect for relaxing after-work while transitioning to a somewhat more intimate mood as night fell. Food was a little pricey, however the prompt service, prompt food, and overall dining experience made it worth every penny - at least for us."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 41 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have visited on several
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have visited on several occasions to include our anniversary last year. It was our turn to pick the restaurant for a group that rotates and we chose Grace's based on always having a pleasant experience and great food! Our guests were very happy about the choice!!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view
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Review 42 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great cocktails and good Sushi.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great cocktails and good Sushi. Fantastic views on 2nd floor."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 43 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The appetizers were really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The appetizers were really good (crab rangoon and calamari). The sizzling beef was good, but the surf and turf was only so so (crab cake and lamp chops). My lamb was a bit undercooked. I asked for medium rare and it definitely was on the rarer side which made it a bit chewy and cold. I liked the red coverings they put over your coat, if you place your coat on the back of your chair. i'd like it even more if they gave me one. It seemed like everyone else in the room but me had gotten one. Nice idea though. Food was good, service was great, decor was great, but prices are a bit on the high end for the size of the entree. Definitely a bit overpriced."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
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Review 44 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A group of friends met and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A group of friends met and ate at Gracie's and truly enjoyed the experience. The food was really good. The service was excellent. I love the view of the water!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 45 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was hot, flavorful and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was hot, flavorful and nicely presented. We had a window seat overlooking the Potomac... nice. One reviewer described the food as simply "takeout" quality. Not in the least. Great variety, attractive surroundings and service. Nice meal to end our visit to DC."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Over-priced and pretentious
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is over priced and quite pretentious. They need to focus on improving the quality of the food and less on gimmicks like cooat covers for your chair. I had the mandarin chicken and the quality of the meat was questionable and the taste was not worth $24, it was more like what you would expect from your local Chinese carry out, for which you would pay about $10."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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Review 47 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I LOVE GRACE'S
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every visit is better than the last, wine was great, food was spectacular and the dessert to die for, if you haven't been yet, you are definitely missing out."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 48 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best food of the trip
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We three had a wonderful dinner! our waitress was excellent and timely. The head waiter or owner was a little spy-like with his roving eye and earpiece. Our purses had their own chairs!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 49 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is one of our favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of our favorite places to eat. It's located in the National Harbor and has nice scenic views of the Potomac. The menu is a nice Asian fusion blend and the dishes are absolutely delightful and full of flavor. We highly recommend eating here."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 50 for Grace's Mandarin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant but pricy.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service, excellent menu, tasty food. All in all a great dining experience. Only criticism I can make is the prices are quite high for Chinese food. If you have an appetizer and entree along a cocktail or wine count on at least $50/person for dinner."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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