Reviews for The Market Lunch in Washington, DC
Had a great time and nice lunch at The Market Lunch after a short time browsing around the street market just outside on a... Saturday. The Market Lunch offered a wide array of breakfast and lunch foods. The line was pretty long, though this is nosurprise given the quality of the food we received. We were waiting for approximately 30 minutes before placing our order, butonly a further 5 to receive what we requested. Some of the menu items were no longer available due to high demand, specificallythe soft crab, but nothing else appeared to be out of stock. The food itself was delicious and made for a mostly filling lunch.The prices were a little high for a simple pair of fish sandwiches (rockfish & flounder) as well as a side of fries, but it's aneasy matter to reconcile. The place was heaving given the large queues but we didn't struggle to find a place to sit. Itappears that the line moves slow enough for other customers to be finished with their meal by the time you are served. I'drecommend visiting this place on a quiter day. While you're here, you can always browse what else is on offer in the EasternMarket. Read more
In town for a wedding and had some time during the day to explore the town. Found the Market Lunch and damn glad we did. Food... was delicious. Even though the place was jammed (hit it just before noon) the staff was really upbeat and pleasant and kept theline moving and the service prompt. Read more
Holy yum! The crab cake sandwich was amazing. Super crispy outside. Great flavor. Fresh corn salad was yummy. Highly recommended
I love their pancakes and homemade sausage. Stick to the traditional breakfast items. Def stay away from the shrimp and grits. I... went on Saturday and they gave me grits with two whole slices of bacon laid across the top. Four whole cherry tomatoes tossedacross the top like a salad, and five plain, cold shrimp that looked like they came straight out of a shrimp cocktail. Pleasetake this off the menu if this is the best you can do. Read more
All the food was decent. Crab cake here is fried, which is not always my favourite.
My friend from DC brought me here specifically to try the crab cake, and I wasn't disappointed. I'm not a huge fan of it to... begin with, but the Market Lunch's crab cake patties are packed with meat instead of filler, fried perfectly and sandwiched in asoft white bread bun. Goes perfectly with their Southern sweet tea. If you're feeling extra hungry, we got the blueberrypancakes to share which were very fluffy and paired with their excellent maple syrup. It's a great local brunch spot for DCspecialties. Read more
What a great experience. The gentlemen in the cashier is great! He is super funny and gives you the best suggestions, so you... better listen to him :p We really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food is delicious: the crab cake Benedict it?s amazing... They arefamous for the blueberry pancakes (delicious as well). The service is great, very nice staff, convenient location and goodprices. FYI: This place is cash only, so be prepared :) Read more
I can?t believe I haven?t reviewed this on Google Maps. This is one of my favorite breakfast places in Washington. Tommy has... been running this place for decades. They?re famous for their pancakes ?blues? and ?blue bucks? ? but there?s so much more. Trytheir Brick sandwich (egg, cheese, bacon, potatoes on a bun), crab cakes, shrimp and grits, etc. Everything here is delicious.There used to be an hour wait in line on Saturday mornings. Since the pandemic, the lines have been shorter. This is a genuineDC hangout for locals. You will see a diverse crowd here ? like you see on Capitol Hill in general. It makes me proud to livehere. Long live Market Lunch! Read more