Grace's

I had no idea this restaurant existed until I visited for a surprise dinner, even though I pass the area so many times. The restaurant is very nice and they offer hibachi style dining. The staff are very friendly and kind. They helped us organize the suprise dinner with no issues. The cooks were fun and great with children, and the food was very good and fresh. They offer a nice variety of dishes and combination plates even if the hibachi experience is not your preference. The only down side is the cost. It is quite expensive for one plate at dinner time, so expect to pay at least $30 per person, but they do include the tip in the bill which was helpful! Overall, I plan to come back!

I wish i wasn’t able to give this restaurant a 1 star. When I first walk in and was lead to a table and I noticed that fabric was torn on multiple seats through the dining area. I took a mental note. Water was brought to our table in dirty glasses, in which we had our server replace immediately. Our California rolls were placed on plates that were covered in smudges. The food did not look or taste fresh at all. It seems like the last few experiences, the quality of food had gone down each time. This was definitely my last time frequenting this particular Graces. I guess I have to resort to going to the location at National Harbor.

I was here last week, and me and a friend arrived at 7:45PM. They made it very clear we needed to leave around 8:30PM—the place closed at 9PM. They turned off lights and the music as me and a guest were STILL sitting at our table at 8:30. Then, to top it all off, they added an 18% gratuity to our check (which I don’t mind paying for good service). The service and food was sub par, and they were rude for how they pushed us out 30 mins before closing—not worth 18%. It is a shame to have Japanese and Chinese places in black communities yet they treat us so bad. This is yet another example of why I do not patronize, and I WILL NOT BE BACK. They also have not updated the inside since it opened 10+ years ago.