The Brass Tap

This became our go-to spot while staying in National Harbor. Great beer selection, good service with knowledgeable bartenders, good food. The most affordable time to eat or drink in National Harbor is during Happy Hour, and The Brass Tap has a good one. I especially love the Boom Boom Shrimp.

The food was good but the service was mediocre at best. We just left the Restaurant and the service made our evening disappointing. The waitress, the one not wearing a uniform shirt, (don’t know her name) was not attentive. I had to ask for simple things like a straw, and hunt her down for condiments. I found her to be very impatient and short, however not rude. We waited some time for our bill, When she did bring her device for payment, she tells me what the total was without presenting a bill. I had to ask her to see my bill. Why would I pay without seeing my bill first? I don’t like those devices anyway. I want to see my bill in private and tip on the service without the waitress or waiter standing over me. I did tip more than I wanted because I was a little confused with the tipping part on the device. I also put on the device for a printed receipt, however she quickly said thank you and ran off. I didn’t feel like chasing her down again.

I know this place has very good reviews, food was good but disappointed with the service. Needless to say I will not be returning to that establishment.