granville moore's

unexpected surprise. i had scoped out dr. granville moore's on urbanspoon before i got to town (visiting for work from nc). it was probably a long walk (or short cab ride) from my hotel near the capitol and the fare was to my liking.

so glad i was there on an "off night" (the evening after memorial day). it was pretty quiet (apparently it's not out of the ordinary to wait for a table for a few hours, according to the staff). i was able to get a seat at the bar (all by my lonesome) and be served by nikki. yes, she was an ex-high school cheerleader, but i found her temperament to be completely opposite of the previous reviewer--very friendly!

the mussels were quite well done and reasonably priced for the quantity/quality. i also enjoyed dipping the nearly full loaf of bread in the soup the mussels were swimming in. nikki was pushing one of the belgian beers they had in bottles (which they have quite a large selection of), but i wanted a draft beer. i settled on a scotch ale instead.

as the night wore on (fyi, i arrived about 15 minutes before the kitchen closed at 10pm) i enjoyed hanging out with the staff and learning a bit about the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant.

i was hoping to make it back for another drink before i left town, but my next visit will have to wait until i'm back in dc for work in august.

...and i will definitely be making another visit! thanks for a wonderful experience nikki, andy, and alyse!

new favorite. why haven't i tried this place before now!? great moules with delicious seasoned frittes for dipping. we tried both the moroccan and the bleu cheese moules and loved them both. good selection of belgian beers. i also really enjoyed the atmosphere - it really did feel like a tiny european eatery - very cozy and somewhat 'historic' feel. be sure to get there early to put your name (and phone #) in so then you can go for a drink down the street while you wait.

amazing moules! very small. i like how they call you when your table opens up, so feel free to wander and have a drink. great fries and dips. plenty of food for 5 people. go!

when you walk into granville moore's frittes ales moules, you feel as if you have traveled at least 75 years back in time. the interior feels almost pre-ind

really interesting menu. if you like mussels, you'll enjoy this. restaurant is very unique. keep an open mind and enjoy the food.

we went to dr.granville moore’s to sample their mussels and belgium beer selection. chef teddy folkmann of granville moore’s beat bobby flay in a mussel throw down. we just had to taste the mussels to see if we thought they lived up to the title! we order

d.c. destination!. being in d.c. for a few hours last saturday, i decided to research a good pub for dinner. i am overjoyed i found this place!

we arrived at 4:58 (they open at 5) and there were already 8 or 9 people lined up to get in. good sign! when we got in, got a table and the super helpful server steered in the right direction for drinks based on our individual tastes. beers were a little pricey but worth it.

my dining companion and i knew we wanted mussels, but had a tough time selecting one of the preparations. an employee (we think) overheard and very matter-of-factly said "moroccan and blue cheese are the best," and then just walked away. we were sold. they were both amazing, with tons of perfectly cooked, meaty mussels. the superb broths and the loaf of bread did not go to waste either. we also got frites and the bison brisket sandwich, which were both amazing. highly recommended!!!

awesome food! anything on the menu is great but the moules and frites are fabulous. and don't forget the beer! even if you're not typically a beer drinker, there will be something for you! great atmosphere-- don't bring your kids!

thanks again zomato for sending me to a place i would have otherwise bypassed.

the interior is dimly lit and the decor is “remodeling in progress”, but the food is wonderful and the service is fast, friendly and attentive.

the spinach salad was outstanding and the frittes are not to be missed. i’m hoping to get back to try the mussels, billed as best in dc for a decade.

just a low key neighborhood joint that puts out killer mussels and crispy, delicious frites. additionally, if you're in the mood for a broad selection of beer to accompany your meal, you're in good hands.

this place is perfect for deliciously prepared mussels and crispy fries w/ flavored condiments...also a phenomenal beer selection. was able to toss back some ertveld's tonight

ate here on the recommendation of a woman who saw me eating mussels at a different place. she said mussels here were better. she was right. some of the best mussels i have ever had. preceded by the shrimp & grits which were also equally good. beer selection has depth. they have draft and large bottle. location is cool and the crowd not pretentious. music selection was particularly good -- soul/funk/hip -- added to the ambience. try it out!

even though i’ve never lived in d.c., i’ve been hearing about granville moore’s for years. my friend and my brother both moved here around the same time and would never stop talking about this small cavernous restaurant that had amazing mussels and fries. not only that, but a killer belgian beer list. we kicked things off with the doctor’s wings ($10), dry rubbed and grilled, then topped with the house hot sauce and served with a lime aioli. i’m always a fan of restaurants doing grilled instead of fried wings. these were large, meaty ribs and the sauce was mild but flavorful.

quirky locale, great food. after long train ride, moules and great belgian beers really hit the spot. blue cheese and thai both excellent as were the frites.

great food!. thank you chef - very tasty dishes.
moules are great, i tired with blue cheese - yum!