Ventnor Sports Cafe

Excellent service and food! Arrived around 5pm on a Wednesday and it was a little slow, not a sports fan so I am assuming it was not a game night. This made for a very nice and comfortable atmosphere. Very attentive staff who will never let drinks be empty. Food was delicious and came out very timely. I was nervous because it was a "sports bar" but just think Applebee's type atmosphere. Highly recommended overall!

Went for a happy hour here and it was great! No frills, just great burgers Only $5 on Tuesdays! and drinks. There were a ton of great beers, and I was surprised that they actually had a few different types of cider. I think I found my new neighborhood spot :

The TL;DR: One of the best burgers and happy hours in DC. It's a sports bar and a little divey. Hosts a great community of regulars. Give it five minutes and you'll fall in love with the experience. Try: The Burger Smoked Salmon Grilled Cheese Oysters their homemade pickles Tuesday Happy Hour specials ------------ If you would like to know more about my first experience, continue reading. ------------ My very first time at Ventnor Sports Cafe was one I will never forget. I had left work early to visit a barber in the hopes of finding a regular one in DC. The wait there was close to two hours so I left my info with them and decided to find a bar to get some food and a beer. I walked up the street to find what appeared to be just another sports dive bar. To my surprise, the staff and handful of customers were among the most welcoming and informative bunch I had met in DC. The bartender was very passionate and knowledgeable about the current selection of daily rotating beers on tap. She quickly identified what I like and found the perfect beer for the day. I was hungry too and wanted the Southwest Burger but she and her loyal group of regulars convinced me that in order to enjoy a burger there, I wouldn't need anything more than The Burger, their most basic hamburger. I now rave to all my friends that their burgers are arguably one of the best if not the best in DC. And after one bite, the verbal defenses for their favorite DC burger begin to deteriorate. Her regulars also took it upon themselves to include me in the general conversation, welcome me to their community, and give me their unanimous opinion that I shouldn't go to that barber. Given how DC is known for cold people, this was a completely shocking experience. And it says a tremendous amount about the restaurant when the staff and owner have fostered such a loyal group of customers and have inspired them to be open and welcoming rather than inclusive. Since then, I have been an unfortunately infrequent regular but each time I go, the experience is always excellent and unique. Such as when they hosted a Sharknado 3 viewing party with themed cocktails and beers.

Went for Crab Night on 7/24. Their annual event definitely gets you your money's worth as they provide unlimited sides of corn bread, mac and cheese, corn on the cob and spinach bowls as well. Bar gives out free popcorn and the tots from the menu are awesome. Definitely worth checking out if you're going to watch any game they can usually accommodate for any sport..

Got the fish and chips and they both tasted exactly the same as in the same grease, which was on full display since the breading on the fish was quite thick. Fish tacos also ordered by our party were pretty much the same. Don't know what they do well food wise but it was decidedly unimpressive, even for a sports bar. Add to that the fact that they couldn't change the channels on three of the TVs around us or so they said even tho nobody else was watching them and I'm left wondering, is this really a sports bar?

I think this is the best sports bar in DC; the food is definitely a level above traditional sports bar food. Also, they have so many TV's, they'll always hook you up with the game you're looking for. I've been going here about 8 years or so and the staff has always been friendly and on point.

Food is great nachos, thai peanut wings, smoked salmon and arugula grilled cheese, and fish tacos are some of the highlights for me! The bar tenders take the time to know your name and are generally excellent conversationalists. Plenty of TVs and they take requests for your favorite sporting event. This is my go-to neighborhood bar!

Visited Ventnor's to watch the Oscars. They had a great red carpet themed menu and really tasty best picture inspired cocktails. I had the La La Lemonade, and it was YUM! Quick and kind service. I would visit again for another fun viewing event.

The staff is attentive and able to answer whatever questions you may have. They have free popcorn and several TVs that can be adjusted to your liking. The best part about this place is their nachos. The ingredients are fresh and its a large enough portion to share with a small group.

I was in DC for work and stopped by this place on Sunday for the games, great atmosphere and food. After getting home and checking all my receipts and bank transactions turns out they just added extra $$ on top of what I tipped. Good food but watch your account afterwards, I wouldn’t go back, wouldn’t trust their staff, and wouldn’t recommend it.