Marvin
3.5
from - Neighborhood: Northwest
- 2007 14 St. NW
- Washington, DC 20007
- 202-797-7171
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Named for D.C. native and music legend Marvin Gaye, Marvin is D.C.’s (and perhaps the world’s) first Belgian soul food restaurant. This unique dining concept pays homage to the singer’s trip of healing and self-discovery to Belgium in the early 80s with its eclectic cuisine and decorated interior (which features a painting of its namesake). With three bars, a beautiful wooden terrace and upstairs dining areas, Marvin offers diners an array of delicious dishes from the ever popular chicken and waffles to sumptuous coconut curry mussels.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- U St. and V St. NW
- Public Transportation:
-
Green/Yellow line to U Street-Cardozo.
54, 52 to U Street NW. 90, 92, 96, 97, 98 to 14 Street NW.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Dinner:
Sun.-Thu. 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.Brunch:
Sat.-Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Belgian, Soul Food, and American
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Casual Chic
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only. On terrace
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro and Fine Dining
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bustling, Gay and Lesbian, High Energy, Romantic, Theme, Trendy, and Upscale
- Features:
- Disc Jockey, Signature Dishes, and Specialty Cocktails
- Worth Noting:
- In the downstairs dining area, there is a $15 per person minimum. Marvin also features a seasonal menu of specialty cocktails.
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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"Overpriced and very noisy"
By Devon from Lincoln Park, April 29, 2009
Although Marvin was very crowded on a recent weekend evening, I won't be going back. It is noisy to the point of having to shout to your dining co...
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"Great for Brunch"
By kmevents from U Street, March 24, 2009
I went for Sunday Brunch, the shrimp and grits a perfect comfort food. Yummy, just not enough of the delicious creamy grits. Food and drinks are ve...
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