It took us a while to finally make it out to Beacon Bar and Grill. Katy had suggested trying it out after enjoying a delicious martini at one of their happy hours. About a month later, it was Brunching Sunday, however Katy was sick with a nasty sinus infection and in lieu of our brunch starting our morning we took a trip to the emergency clinic. After pumping her with some meds, you would think our next move would be to head home and lounge the rest of our Sunday away. Well, you clearly don't know how dedicated we are to Sunday brunch (especially Katy).
Only 5 blocks away was the Capital Hotel, home of the Beacon Bar and Grill. So, we finally head in to try their Sunday Champagne Brunch. First steps into the restaurant, you could tell it was the place to be on a Sunday in DuPont. No reservation? No problem! Even though it seemed packed, they still had a great cup-booth for us on the spot.
We didn't even wait for our first mimosas to arrive before we headed to the buffet room. Beacon has the full spread! Step up with Katy and I as I lead you through the room. First stop, the baked goods and pastries table where they have delicious mini croissants, fresh baked muffins, bagels, and spreads. Don't load up on carbs yet! Next comes the trio of salad with their delicious homemade dressings and some other mixed salads that change every week. Following the salads is the basics of breakfast: biscuits and gravy, bacon, fried potatoes, and cheese blintzes (fabulous!). Down the line is the lunch section that has a diverse selection of meats, fish, chicken, pasta and vegetables. My advise, skip the lunch portion first round and head straight for the omelet table where they make your personal omelet to order. While we enjoyed our first round, it occurred to me, they really meant unlimited mimosas when they said it. Our waitress was around to fill up our flutes before I even realized I was on my last sip. I suggest taking the metro, because it is nearly impossible to count your first to last drink.
The lunch dishes are in my opinion, just OK. I had tortellini that was a tad overdone and the fish was too salty. But who needs fish and pasta, when you have to save room for dessert! The dessert table, smack dab in the middle of the room eyeing you through the whole experience. From baklava, to raspberry cheesecake they have a variety of selection that changes up from week to week. If there's a tort in the mix, I'd go with that. The almond tort they had that day was a little piece of heaven in my mouth and the perfect way to end the meal.
Rating: 5/5
Crowd: This is definitely for the young working professional crowd. Need a place to recap Saturday night's events? Grab your girls and/or guys for a relaxed meal and stuff your face while downing some great mimosas or bloody marys.
Dress: Casual
Synopsis: If you're really hungry...and I mean those days you say you "could eat a cow", and want nothing but delicious food to fill that void, this is the place to go.
Price: Moderate (all inclusive brunch is $29.95 - not too bad if you think about all those mimosas!)
http://www.capitalhotelswdc.com/BBGWDC_com/brunch_menu_bbg_beacon_bar_and_grill.htm
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