A commitment to fresh, flavorful, seasonal American with a unique concept of time-honored Regional seafood specialties. Chef Gray's culinary focus will be on the coastal regions from Maine to Florida.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.2 / 5

(37 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 37 reviews

5 stars

(1)

4 stars

(15)

3 stars

(13)

2 stars

(6)

1 star

(2)

Food

(Very Good) 3.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 2.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(7)
fit for foodies(5)
great for lunch(5)

good for groups(4)
great for outdoor dining(2)
kid-friendly(2)

Todd Gray's Watershed Reviews List

Review 1 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Probably a reason it was empty

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We took a friend here on Mother's Day at her request because she had heard good things about it. For the first 1/2 hour we were absolutely the only people in the restaurant but still could not get a waiter to come take a drink order. We had the deviled eggs and cornmeal oysters for an appetizer. Both were fine, just not great. When I asked for a glass of champagne to celebrate, it came in a regular white wine glass. Not the kind of presentation I expected at all. The lamb chops were overcooked as well. I guess this place depends on the fact it resides in a hotel for its regular customer base."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 2 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Avoid this place, if possible

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/06/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The first impression is boring, followed by VERY slow service from start to finish. The food came out slow, and want' even close to being hot. Flavor was ok, but the overall meal was not very good. I wouldn't ever come back."

Dined on 5/06/2013

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Review 3 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was well prepared and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2013

2013

Dined on 03/27/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was well prepared and presented. Abundant selection from menu."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

the food is always good. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2006

Dined on 03/23/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"the food is always good. The mixed green salad is a meal in and of itself. The rolls are to die for. Great southern style food with a few other dishes mixed in. Tood has great menus and a nicely priced wine list. They need to work on the delivery and coordination of kitchen and staff. I think it is a real good value with terrific choices and reliable staples on the menu."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly

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Review 5 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good -- the calamari

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2013

2003

Dined on 03/15/2013

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was good -- the calamari appetizer was excellent, cooked perfectly -- but the service was just stellar."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2003

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Review 6 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/06/2013

2005

Dined on 02/06/2013

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went during Restaurant Week based on other Open Table reviews. I was disappointed by both the food and service. The mushroom "bisque" was puree of mushroom, not a delicate bisque, reasonably good taste but unpleasant to look at. The burger was dry. And it took 4 reminders for them to bring me my iced tea. That said, the staff were nice. Not much of a consolation. Open Table reviewers in DC really need to have higher standards."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2005

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Review 7 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This was recommended by friends

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2008

Dined on 02/13/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was recommended by friends and I like the style and feel of the place but it came off to me as not quote ready. The server was helpful but flustered. The shrimp and grits were oily from the andouille sausage and in an overly sweetened BBQ sauce. On the other hand, the mixed greens salad was excellent with a nice goat cheese filled roll. M friends mussels were good and she liked the broth and black eyed peas. I will try it again next time in DC to see if these items are ironed out."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2008

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Review 8 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

OK

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2004

Dined on 02/09/2013

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food certainly was not bad--I had a good gumbo, and the shrimp and grits were tasty as well. My wife had a fried oysters appetizer that was heavy on the breading and low on flavor. Her shrimp mac & cheese was good. The service was pretty mediocre--the restaurant was not even half full when we went, but our waiter would disappear for long stretches, even after taking an order. The ambiance is also mediocre--the restaurant is inside a Hilton Garden Inn and it feels exactly how you would expect a restaurant in a Hilton Garden Inn to feel. I probably would not make an effort to return, but if you're in NoMA or staying at the hotel, you could do far worse."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2004

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Review 9 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pear Salad and Bread pudding

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/05/2013

2013

Dined on 02/05/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Pear Salad and Bread pudding were excellent!"

Dined on 02/05/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 10 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Restaurant Week 2013 - nice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/05/2013

2010

Dined on 02/05/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Restaurant Week 2013 - nice selection; the bread pudding was excellent!"

Dined on 02/05/2013

2010

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Review 11 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was very good and tastefully

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/29/2013

2004

Dined on 01/29/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good and tastefully presented. Server was very courteous and nice, however I was very surprised that at a restaurant like this, the server was unable to tell me which items could be made gluten-free and made no attempt to ask anyone. It was very clear that he/she had no training whatsoever on a very common food sensitivity."

Dined on 01/29/2013

2004

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Review 12 for Todd Gray's Watershed

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

My "Watershed" moment

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/30/2013

2005

Dined on 01/30/2013

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant should be Todd Gray's "watershed" moment to stop expanding restaurants which he does not have personal control over the kitchen. The ambiance of Watershed was befitting of the Hilton Garden Inn lobby from which the restaurant is perched above.

The food. I ordered the gumbo for a starter and the cobb salad for an entree. I had high expectations for a menu specializing in low country when I ordered my choices. The gumbo was so bland that I had to douse it with hot sauce,the quality and quantity of rice in the gumbo was poor, but the shrimp were great. The cobb salad was laden with blue cheese and the ranch dressing was below average. Our waiter was never around and we went without iced tea for most of our meal."

Dined on 01/30/2013

2005

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