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Judging Restaurants – Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro

Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro is located at 1801 18th Street, NW. I’ve never actually eaten here but a friend of mine just moved nearby. So I thought I’d see what folks thought of the place. So what’s the word?

Category: Restaurants

By: Prince Of Petworth | 20 November 2008 12:00 PM | 14 Comments

eric in ledroit

i like rosemary’s thyme – great patio in the summer, solid food, good people watching on that block. however the big winner for people watching in the summer is that stretch of crappy restaurants on 17th street. i can sit for hours drinking sangria and watching the crazies go by.

November 20, 2008 at 12:04 pm
kenyon

I like the pides…

November 20, 2008 at 12:21 pm
SG

Ate there on Saturday- it was great!

November 20, 2008 at 12:23 pm
mmm

It’s a great neighborhood-y restaurant. When I lived within a 10-minute walk, it was definitely the place my friends gravitated to most often (um, once a week? more?). Half priced wine happy hour, tasty pide and pizza, good salad, brunch, etc. Nothing high end or super remarkable about the food, but it’s definitely my go-to comfort place in DC. Such a contrast to the Lauriol mob scene up the street.

November 20, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Herb

I’m old school. I remember when that location WAS the Lauriol Plaza before it moved up the street.

November 20, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Fiery Nuggets

I live nearby. It’s a great place for a casual meal. Patio area is awesome in the summer. Food is ok. Drink specials are better. But I believe the wine list at Mandu (Korean place next door) is better.

November 20, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Anonymous

The brunch is okay. Mandu, the Korean place next door, is much better.

November 20, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Donkey Hotey

Good, relatively cheap brunch. I especially dig the fruit and cheese plate.

November 20, 2008 at 12:53 pm
heatherf

I like it – not too expensive, the omelets are pretty good, the pancakes nothing to write home about. Don’t really dig their creole potatoes. But their dinner is pretty good and not that expensive, either.

November 20, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Bryan

turkish pizzas are awesome – babaganoosh (sp?) is hella good

November 20, 2008 at 2:10 pm
OT Berbur

This restaurant is a reliable, if unspectacular, performer. The “happy hour” specials on food are good values. Avoid the french toast at brunch; it has been made with the same type of savory breads served at dinner.

November 20, 2008 at 3:40 pm
David

We never liked it much, but the half-priced happy hour is a steal. Do try the weekend brunch at Mandu. You will be pleasantly surprised.

November 20, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Katie

Agree with above—solid spot with great outdoor seating. Big menu with lots of vegetarian-friendly options, which can be surprisingly hard to find! I wouldn’t call it one of my favorites, but it doesn’t disappoint.

November 20, 2008 at 4:38 pm
DC Liz

Nice service, and the time a friend stood my up the didn’t complain at all that I took up a table for over an hour and only ordered coffee.

November 21, 2008 at 7:28 pm