Award-winning

Bidwell

4.1

547 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Chef John Mooney’s restaurant gets its name from General John Bidwell, an Army general in the 1800′s and founder of Chico, California. An avid farmer, he developed the Bidwell heirloom melon, a gold medal winning flour, and California’s first commercial raisin crop.
The Bidwell menu features Chef John Mooney’s signature dishes with Southern flair and flavor including: Gin & Tonic Salmon with Caramelized Cauliflower, Crispy Deviled Eggs with Homemade Ranch Dressing, Lobster Taco with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, and Suckling Pig. Completing the menu is a confidently curated selection of regional wines, craft beers and classic cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 547-0172
Website
http://www.bidwelldc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We do not have a private dining room. However, we do offer buyouts and have a large patio area.
Private party contact
Kelsie Wright: (202) 547-0172

Location
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
NoMa
Cross street
Union Market Square
Parking details
Parking lot is secured and free
Public transit
Red Line Meto-NoMa
Additional
Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Drunken Bean Dip**$9.00
goat cheese, cilantro, tomato & grilled flatbread
Lobster Taco*$11.00
fresh lobster, pepperjack cheese, spinach, avocado-tomatillo salsa, & jicama slaw
Mac and Cheese*$9.00
gruyere, knockanore cheddar
Organic Fries$8.00
with homemade ketchup
Roasted Cauliflower**$9.00
Sauteed Mushrooms with herbs$9.00
mixed herbs, shallots, garlic
Spicy Spinach$9.00
red pepper chili flakes, shallots & golden raisin (Can be prepared not spicy)
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts**$9.00
Baked Garlic Shrimp$13.00

Sandwiches

Raclette Grilled Cheese$16.00
gouda, white truffle oil, sourdough, slowpoached egg
Bidwell Burger*$18.00
"Patty melt", caramelized onions, aged cheddar, seeded rye
Organic Amish Turkey Burger with Monterey Jack$18.00
sunflower seed bun, jack cheese, avocado

Soups

Irish American Onion Soup* **$9.00
Knockanore smoked irish cheddar
Buttnernut Squash**$9.00
fried sage, toasted pumpkin seed

Bivalves

Raw Oysters**$2.50
local Chesapeak Bay

Cooked

Crispy Fried Oysters$12.00
four oysters, green chile buttermilk dressing
Roasted Oysters$10.00
three oysters with garlic butter bacon, parmesan
Mussels*$10.00
white wine, or marinara & garlic bread
- 1 Pint$10.00
- 1 Quart$18.00

Organic Salads

Pear Salad* **$13.00
mixed greens, bleu cheese, toasted pecans, golden raisins, homemade balsamic dressing
Caesar Salad*$12.00
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, crispy kale & parsley, homemade sourdough croutons & anchovy parmesan dressing
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad**$14.00
dried cranberry, popped sorghum, tangerine, pistachio, homemade ricotta, homemade balsamic dressing
Bidwell Kale Salad* **$12.00
lemon, olive oil, cashews, homemade sourdough croutons & anchovy parmesan dressing
Bidwell House Salad* **$11.00
mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, shaved carrots, homemade thousand island or ranch dressing

Organic Salads Additions

to any salad

Chicken$8.00
Rock Shrimp$9.00
Salmon$11.00
Steak$12.00

Entrees

Grilled Strip Steak & Organic Fries*$30.00
seasonal greens & bearnaise
Short Ribs$29.00
mashed potatoes, caramelized brussels sprouts, au jus
Grilled King Salmon$27.00
cauliflower, green beans
Fried Chicken$25.00
mashed potatoes, green beans, pan gravy
Grilled & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with romesco sauce$24.00
Homemade Fettuccine & Rock Shrimp$25.00
butternut squash, parsnips, brussels sprouts, parmesan
- Vegetarian$20.00

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Good for groups
Washington, D.C. Area
Healthy
District of Columbia
Good for groups
District of Columbia
Healthy

547 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very nice weekend brunch spot. Food was good. Service very nice (but that always server day specific). We were probably the loudest group there 😀.
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SaltLake17
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
Our server never returned with our order. It was odd, something went wrong. It’s a great place and I will certainly go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
Short rib wasn’t actually short rib, it was pot roast. Rock shrimp was actually just regular shrimp, and the fettuccine wasn’t cooked fully so it was a little harder to chew. The spiked apple cider was perfect, but don’t be surprised if you need to send a plate back.
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EvaC
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food was terrific, service was sloooooow (including leaving me standing at the door for 10 minutes before I finally approached the bartender to ask if I could sit down at a table). Getting my first beverage took 15 minutes, but food came pretty quickly. Overall, I'd return; I'll sit at the bar next time though.
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NicoleM
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was definitely the highlight here. It came out quickly, I had the burger and it was delicious, the fries were hot and had a nice crisp. Service left something to be desired. There was a lot of time between her asking about drinks after we were sat and we ordered calamari that never came. Luckily, that didn’t show up on the bill so we didn’t have the argue and the food came quickly because they skipped the appetizer.
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JPTo
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A great go-to spot for weekend breakfast, anytime, or a casual lunch. excellent raclette grilled cheese (alas, no tomato soup to accompany), and the spinach omelette are both superb. Hash browns were a bit mushy, not crisped. OJ and GFJ are not freshly squeezed, but fine nonetheless. The only thing missing from making it an authentic diner experience is that they serve (rich tasty) coffee in glass (horrors) instead of well-worn white ceramic cups.
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67foodie
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a unique restaurant setting, amazing food and great service! My friends and I really enjoyed our evening at Bidwell.
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FoodGuy
Washington DC
110 reviews
vip
3.0
110 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Had a nice patty melt that was cooked just right. It was also a nice day so being able to eat outside was also a plus.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Drinks took FOREVER to come out and the restaurant was not close to full. Our waiter was super nice and responsive but the timing for food and drinks took away from the experience!
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KellyB
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Very bad service today, disappointing. And did nothing to acknowledge my dad’s 70th birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
It was very hot inside. Don’t think they had on any air conditioning. Other than that, it was a nice meal with friends.
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Corgimom
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience1
Pros: food is delicious and affordable with some great options. Great location in the market and free parking in the market parking lot Cons: uncomfortably hot, like sweating in the booth hot. To the point dinner was not enjoyable. They need to rework the AC in there. It was bad enough I wouldn’t go back.
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StephenL
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
I've been here several times and came again last night before seeing a movie. Service was quite slow and un-crisp. Noise level was very active due to young families in the main Union Market hall. Food was very good. Unfortunately, the AC wasn't keeping up in this space and the temp was approx 82 inside which wasn't ideal. I'll come back and hope they get their mojo back.
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ReneeDCNative
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Girl’s Day Out included crafting and brunch in Union Market neighborhood NE DC. Chose Bidwell because they take reservations, inside seating, large windows, menu variety and great location. Giving high marks on all and the food was delicious. We’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great price for brunch. Seems lile a hidden gem in Union Market for brunch. Loved the server recommendations for food
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Stlgem
Washington DC
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
I started at the bar with a tasty bourbon sangria. Once my party arrived, we ordered a delicious variety of things. My favorites were the fried oysters and the fettuccine with rock shrimp. Our server Jazmyn was awesome. As delicious as the food was, there were QC issues: 1) salad had only one pecan and undetectable dressing. 2) the fettuccine lacked any cherry tomatoes (but it did have sufficient amount of shrimp). Overall, we had a great time and will return again.
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Jack
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
More lobster (or any for that matter) in the lobster tacos. Couldn't see it or taste it. Otherwise, great food and a great experience. TY!
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Polly
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place with great service and delicious food. We have been going there a long time and absolutely love it there. It is one of our favorite places.
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PabloF
Montreal
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good relationship between food and price. Not wine selection
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voidwhichbinds
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good food, attentive service - with the band our frond and the in house music on it was quite loud. The cocktails and apps were delightful though- the pizzas are nice and I enjoyed the mix of classic and interesting menu items
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
Good food. Service was a little slow. Nice area to eat at though.
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Paige
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was very kind and patient when we (two of us) stayed a very long time. Wonderful place, always. Never disappoints.
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Cinjim
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food keeps getting worse. It’s a shame. This restaurant used to be one of our favorites but we stopped going because the quality of the food was not that great and service so so. But we tried it again and were disappointed. With so many options in the union market area, they really have to step it up.
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MariluS
Washington DC
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Food was ok nothing special nothing out of the ordinary. My expectations were high and I was disappointed. Service is super slow.
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DwightT
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
This is gonna be a lot to read!! This was my first time there. Everything was going great. Food, ambiance, great service.. until. the bill came. We booked for 5 but ended up being 4. that was fine... they adjusted. We got a table by the door. The cold was too much for 3 of them. Im a big guy so it was ok for me.. they moved us.. Awesome.. thank you. We got a better table.. (we chose the second table as well. it was still by a door.. we didnt know. still a better table) So we ate and it was sooo delicious) the waitress was so sweet and kind.. We ordered 3 endless mimosas. i ordered 1 mimosa for me, because i was the driver.. and.. ive worked in a restaurant.. i knew not to take from the carafe of endless mimosas. then we get the bill.. There was a bill with my $9.00 mimosa and then $25.00 endless mimosa and then $75.00 mimosa. i found our kind waitress and told her that this receipt is wrong. She let us know that someone said the drinks were flowing and that i was charged too. I told her kindly, I def did not drink more than my little one glass and ROLL the tape. i drank from that one glass with no refills, because as a server before.. I know they would try to get me. i asked them to roll the tape.. after about 5-10 mins.. the charge was removed. but. it wasn't the best experience. I totally know that people try to get over.. but I didn't .. If you need to watch us carefully, be right about it.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Okay experience. They did give us a happy hour menu at an area where happy hour didn’t apply. As we ordered we read off from the happy hour since we picked from those option. It wasn’t until after we had ordered that they informed us that those prices didn’t apply where we were sitting. Not a great practice to do that since having that information ahead of time would have influenced our decisions.
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nikkiwoj
Washington DC
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Friendly people, just average food, good location, but i probably wont go back. It was just ehh. It was just a bunch of little things, the water glasses smelled, the napkins smelled, we sat near the door and had a cold breeze on us from the door being opened and closed. The food plating was unimaginative. Lackluster. We had to wait around for appetizer plates… they also have a gratuity charge and credit card fee if you don’t pay in cash.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
I had the white egg omelet with tomatoes and basil. Super awesome!! Homemade Turkey sausage needed some help with your seasoning.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great brunch. Good food and good service.
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OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pizzas and drinks were great. Service was great as well. We would go back.
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CeciliaB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for Thanksgiving and our server Janay H was great. She was attentive and welcoming. Our families live far far away and we didn’t know what to do this year but we are so glad we came here. Thank you
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Bill
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was exceptional. There was plenty of room between table; service was excellent and the food was high quality. I will certainly return.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good meal. Service was good. Their own Bidwell lager was too light for my taste, but ask 100 people and you’ll get at least 50 different tastes.
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Polly
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and best service ever. Our thanx to Gillian who is best waiter and so kind. We love your restaurant and come often because it is so good and we thank you. Happy thanksgiving!!
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FranckG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a nice diner with good food nicely prepared and in a cosy atmosphere
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Ryan
Las Vegas
90 reviews
vip
3.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience5
Stopped by for drinks and a bite but our drinks were delivered after we had finished our meal - a little bit of a buzz kill. The manager attempted to right the wrong with dessert but did not comp our overpriced drinks that took half an hour to receive.
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DanM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Go charcoal crust for any pizza. Goes good with them all.
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SkiWee82
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The quality and taste of the food was marginal. The bottomless mimosas were good however. I had a reservation but waited 15 minutes to be seated, even though the restaurant was virtually empty. The server was attentive was we were seated.
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Nicc
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elizabeth was amazing as always! Love the brunch and ambiance.
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Polly
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place with awesome service. We go there often and it is great.
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FAQs

Bidwell is rated 4.1 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
Union Market Square
Neighborhood
NoMa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lot is secured and free
Public transit
Red Line Meto-NoMa
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.bidwelldc.com/
Phone number
(202) 547-0172
Private party facilities
We do not have a private dining room. However, we do offer buyouts and have a large patio area.
Private party contact
Kelsie Wright: (202) 547-0172

Bidwell

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Bidwell Burger

Caesar Salad

Raw Oysters

Sharing Bites / Sides

Drunken Bean Dip**$9.00

Lobster Taco*$11.00

Mac and Cheese*$9.00

Organic Fries$8.00

Roasted Cauliflower**$9.00

Sauteed Mushrooms with herbs$9.00

Spicy Spinach$9.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts**$9.00

Baked Garlic Shrimp$13.00

Sandwiches

Raclette Grilled Cheese$16.00

Bidwell Burger*$18.00

Organic Amish Turkey Burger with Monterey Jack$18.00

Soups

Irish American Onion Soup* **$9.00

Buttnernut Squash**$9.00

Bivalves

Raw Oysters**$2.50

Cooked

Crispy Fried Oysters$12.00

Roasted Oysters$10.00

Mussels*$10.00

Organic Salads

Pear Salad* **$13.00

Caesar Salad*$12.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad**$14.00

Bidwell Kale Salad* **$12.00

Bidwell House Salad* **$11.00

Organic Salads Additions

Chicken$8.00

Rock Shrimp$9.00

Salmon$11.00

Steak$12.00

Entrees

Grilled Strip Steak & Organic Fries*$30.00

Short Ribs$29.00

Grilled King Salmon$27.00

Fried Chicken$25.00

Grilled & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with romesco sauce$24.00

Homemade Fettuccine & Rock Shrimp$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Dining areas

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