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'To those of us who work a few blocks away, the opening of Barcode, in the former Fourth Estate Grille space near 17th and L streets NW, qualifies as big, huge, stop-the-presses news (at least as far as our happy hour options are concerned). Gone is the casual bar-and-grill vibe of the old place; in its place comes LED lighting, brushed steel surfaces, dark-wood paneling, lounge seating and communal banquettes. A set of turntables stand by the front door, as if waiting for a passing DJ to set them in motion. It makes sense to see them, because the bar is run by the DC Hospitality Group, which also oversees Lima and UltraBar.' - Washington Post. Come enjoy an after work drink, stay for dinner and enjoy the scene.
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92 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 92 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(25)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- vibrant bar scene(34)
- hot spot(30)
- good for groups(29)
- great for lunch(25)
- fit for foodies(17)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
Barcode Reviews List
Review 1 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was okay. However, the noise level and "sharp" angles made the dining experience unpleasant until the restaurant emptied out. I would only go at an off hour."
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 2 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great dinner. Happy hour on a Saturday night, made the final bill very reasonable. The Beet small plate and the Scallop entree special were both worth retuning for."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great new restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was melt in your mouth delicious! Presentation was great and the service wonderful. Definitely going back there."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The drinks and surroundings were great. The bread was phenomenal. However the food and service were just average."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 5 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is definitely a favorite of mine."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Pizza
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The mushroom pizza is fantastic."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was poor, waited 20 minutes for small plates, and longer for entrees. My guests had to leave as we waited for more than 10 minutes for someone to come clear and take plates, then another 10 minutes for the bill. The restaurant needs more servers with fewer tables to accomodate a quick lunch crowd. Will not bring clients to this place again."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 8 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Trendy, but not for casual dining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant appeared to cater to a late-night crowd. We went there early for dinner, and it was empty. The service was fair. The servers were busy folding napkins and were not that attentive. The food was over-salted for my taste, but was reasonably priced. I would not return."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 9 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly, very good lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great lunch as always. I did notice one thing I appreciated. The restaurant was very busy and all of the booths were filled, except one. I had written a comment in the reservation for "booth if possible" and they held that one for us. Very nice."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
You Always Leave Happy!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"BarCode happens to be in my office neighborhood. But - I would walk more than one or two block to get to it. The welcoming atmosphere, good quality menu offerings, wine selections and attentive, thoughtful service are all worth it. The experience is always the same - enjoyable. And if by chance there is some off-note, the staff will do everything possible to make things right. I have come with one friend, three friends and a group of eight. Everyone always comments how much they enjoyed BarCode."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server was fun and made
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was fun and made great recommendations. Everything was delicious from the avocado dip and grilled calamari to the salmon and fish special entrees."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good place for drinks- too
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good place for drinks- too loud to carry on a conversation over dinner."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 13 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Unless seated away from the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unless seated away from the bar for dinner, noise level was extremely high - hard to hear dinner companions. Although service was good, it was hard to get attention of waitstaff several times."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good place to go. the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good place to go. the concept are very good. I will recommande to all, and if we comeback in DC, we will certainely return."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great biz lunch spot.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great lunch spot for business lunches."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went to the restaurant because
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to the restaurant because they had Passover friendly options. When they found out I was observing the holiday they asked what I could eat and put together a great entree from scratch, not something already on the menu. It was great. I really appreciated the effort and time they took to make something for me so I could enjoy an evening out with a friend with still observing my holiday traditions."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved the ambiance and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the ambiance and the atmosphere of the place but we went during happy hour so it's a bit noisy, you have to yell to talk to someone right next to you. Server was for the most part attentive. I had the turkey burger and my boyfriend had the cheeseburger and both were completely devoured, delish!! Overall it's a pretty nice spot but if you want to have a good conversation I would go elsewhere."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 18 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to have lunch with a friend. The service was so slow and the food was barely warm. When we were done eating we sat there for what seems like forever to have our plates cleared and then we sat there until someone finally came over so we could ask for the check. Not really impressed."
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Review 19 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great selection of wine/beer (all half-off til close on Mondays!) and yummy food. My friend and I both enjoyed good red wine and my pesto pasta was very fresh and flavorful. Our server was attentive and we liked the atmosphere -- good background music but not too loud to have trouble talking."
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Review 20 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely expensive, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Definitely expensive, but what bar isn't in DC. Great atmosphere!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 21 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was terrible...I was celebrating my birthday and was totally ignored the entire night. It took an hour after we placed the order to receive our food. The food and drinks were great but otherwise awful experience."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find
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Review 22 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Lent Menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place has awesome food. They offered a prix menu that catered to all."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Impatient Waitress
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Server became a little impatient when my friend arrived 15 mins. late and I preferred to wait for her to place an order. Was the tail end of lunch and many empty tables so it wasn't like we were holding a table from being re-seated in her section. Other than that, food was very tasty and atmosphere was good."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 24 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very good--and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good--and the menu variety is very nice. While the server was attentive, she constantly would interrupt our conversations to ask if things were ok. Also, she immediately returned after our food was delivered to ask how it was - before we had an opportunity to take a bite. I appreciate a server who actually "reads" his/her customer to assess the situation, but never interrupts."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place for drinks and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place for drinks and to meet friends. The noise level was was too loud, and would detour my wife and I in the future from returning.
The lamb chops were great, the meat and cheese appetizer was terrific.
Beer and wine selections were great. They had some very rare microbrews on tap at the time."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
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Review 26 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was GREAT but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was GREAT but the noise level was pretty high. Definitely going to give it another chance."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
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Review 27 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service was excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service was excellent. Looking forward to coming back for dinner."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I remembered their seafood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I remembered their seafood pizza which was off the menu. When I asked about it, they offered to make it for me. When I mentioned that last time the pizza crust was soggy, I was told to order the pizza "well done" and the crust will be crisp - and it was just perfect. The service was superb and we were not rushed even though we were the next to the last group from lunch to leave. And - the contemporary design of the place is a knock-out!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 29 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting menu, good sandwiches.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interesting menu, good sandwiches. Would be my favorite work-lunch place if it was quieter and if the tables had a bit more privacy."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 30 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great neighbor find. Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great neighbor find. Food was good."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Incredibly noisy. Good spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Incredibly noisy. Good spot to grab a drink with friends. Not a good spot for dinner if you want to hear the other person speak."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2009
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Review 32 for Barcode
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food always good - but menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food always good - but menu pretty limited. Convenient for me and many of my friends and colleagues so I will keep going - the neighborhood has too few sit down restaurants with table service and this one fills that bill nicely."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Barcode
Based on the average of (60) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic