TAKODA - Rooftop Restaurant & Beer Garden

715 Florida Ave NW, Washington - 20001
208 reviews
Beer Gardens American Beer Bar
(202) 525-1252

Went for their Sunday Brunch and was very disappointed with their service. The menu was in 3 parts - first comes with everything with second and third being requested with one from each section individually. They had no bacon from the first part and no substitute. Took like 25 minutes between request and delivery. Asked for extra napkins before meal was served and still waiting.Even after requesting items from second and third menus and he wrote it down, he came back to ask if we needed anything. SMH.Food was average at best! Service was TERRIBLE! The only thing that was fast was when we asked for the check. It came quickly.Only thing going for them was the tall Asian chef/cook who came out in his running shorts looking tasty! He shouldn’t be in the back!

The drinks ? was pre mixed all them tasted the same and the food was over priced and dry. If you want to just get drunk then it’s ok, sorry ? you can’t get drunk lol ? ?? but for a good experience NOOOOOO!!!!!

Fine bar with an indoor and rooftop option. Good variety of beers. Food was not consistent.Can only speak to the sliders and pulled pork sandwich. The buns aren't particularly tasty and they completely overwhelm the flavor of the filling.Particularly disappointing because the fries were really good.

This place was perfect for a casual date night with some friends. I loved the vibe and decor and definitely loved the seating on the balcony. It’s a busy part of town so parking can be nearly impossible and it’s not unusual for your time there to be filled with lots of sirens and ambulances passing by or even loud people on motorcycles.We all decided to go the appetizer route and get one of everything to share. The boneless chicken wings have an amazingly flavorful and crunchy out exterior which is fantastic! The inside is pretty darn juicy, too! But it wasn’t unusual to find a good amount of chewy fat or something going on inside. The truffle fries were super delicious! The old bay tots weren’t overwhelmed by the seasoning, but they were nice and crispy and perfect for dipping in the yummy garlic aïoli. Of the sliders and sandwiches, I personally thought that the barbecue pork was way better than any of the other options. The burger looked pretty boring and I was disappointed in the lack of flavor and the short rib sandwich.

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely rooftop restaurant in DC. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing, everything we tasted especially the chicken biscuit. Absolutely the best brunch experience I’ve had while in DC. Highly recommend!

I’ve never left a bad review for a restaurant but I feel like something needs to be said: there was a mouse running around out in the bar/dining area. It kept disappearing between a crack in the flooring and running across the floor right against the bar.Also, I went with 3 friends on a Tuesday night, and it took forever to get our food (which I would not eat after seeing the mouse) and they added automatic gratuity to our tabs for a “large party.” Is four people considered a large party now? There was only one other table occupied in the restaurant at the time so it’s not like they were swamped.Finally, after we had paid our tabs, we were finishing our drinks before calling ubers, and were asked to leave because they were closing. This was at 840 pm when they are advertised to be open until 10. We had already cashed out and were clearly just finishing our last drink that we had already paid for, but had to gulp our drink down quickly so they could close an hour and twenty minutes early.I will definitely never go back.

I had a fantastic time at bottomless brunch thanks to our server, Ramon! If you can, ask for him! The food was tasty and the mimosas were flowing. Great time!

Daddy kev was the best waiter we’ve ever encountered. He made my birthday such a special occasion. Gave us the best service! I love him so much! The food was amazing, drinks were amazing, I couldn’t give enough compliments. He deserves a RAISE! @Melvin

Brunch here was pretty mediocre. Service wasn't great - felt like we were being rushed to order and people kept coming by every few minutes trying to take plates away that still had more than half the food. Speaking of food, what we ordered really left something to be desired - everything was lacking flavor. Small portions and very basic. The avocado toast was like something I could throw together at home. The cocktails were even less impressive - I ordered a mojito and received one of those pre-mixed type drinks (didn't even have mint leaves in it) and when they are charging $12-15 per drink, I expect decent quality.... The rooftop location is cute, but for the prices it's hard to justify the the food/drink being so mediocre.

Good and affordable place for lunch (awesome brunch deal). Great location for bar hopping after brunch. Food is good. The rooftop views are nice. Fast service and friendly staff. The drink selection was good but most of them tasted like they may have relied a lot on flavored syrups perhaps? so some of them were on the very sweet side. 4 stars overall!