"First night in the city and I walked in 30min before closing. Service was impeccable. Wasn't planning on eating but I was encouraged by staff to sit and relax and enjoy. Got the salmon and it's probably the best I've had in a few years. The drinks were delicious. Definitely going to be my new favorite local spot."

"I’m so sick of this restaurant. Hair in batter at the Hyattsville location, then I order from GrubHub, a Cobb salad at the Brookland location, and they left the whole chicken breast off the top! They had the audacity to give me a partial refund. How in the world do you leave the chicken off and that’s the main component of your salad! Called and spoke to the manager, but before that the hostess swore up and down that chicken does not come with it, and I didn’t order it. The manager got on the phone and apologize for her not being aware! What the heck is going on in these restaurants. I’m done. And I definitely need to call a Health inspector because Hair inside of the batter on my cauliflower, is diabolical."

"I came for Happy Hour and a meal after. I really liked the food, the service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I ordered two "New Fashioned", which tasted fantastic drink by the way, but I felt like I got short-handed on the drinks. I've had plenty of Old Fashioneds before and I'm well aware it doesn't fill the cup up, but this was even low for that. Taking the ice and fruit out, it couldn't have been more than an oz and a half for the whole drink. Picture is the cup before I drank any. I'd have like to give 4 or 5 stars, but could not justify it. I hope next time is better."

"Busboys and Poets is a truly inspired Washington D.C. institution. More than a restaurant, it's a vital cultural hub—a successful collision of food, literature, and political discourse. By blending a full-service eatery, a bookstore, and an event space, it creates an essential, stylish gathering place for activists, artists, and thinkers. It embodies community, conscious cuisine, and meaningful dialogue."

"Fast service and pretty good food. Wait staff was attentive and quickly fixed problems that arose. Great options with allergies."