Jackie DC Happy Hour Restaurant Review
Food Rating
Great
Weighted across 7 categories
Helpful Tip
It's great for happy hour. Go early when it is less crowded.
Must Order
HH Her ($9)
Food & Drink We Tried
HH Crab Croquette ($7)
Nice breading & flavor but didn't taste much crab
HH Squash Blossom ($6)
Nicely breaded, wish the lemon ricotta had more punch
HH Crispy Seafood ($8)
Fresh, flavorful with an interesting side of crisps
HH Macintosh ($9)
Wasn't mixed well, tasted ice water & had to stir to get flavors
HH Hibiscus Kiss ($9)
Delicious, lightly sweet, no notes
HH Pisco Apparatchik ($9)
The jalapeno syrup is not as prominent as I would have liked
HH Her ($9)
Poulet Roti ($35)
Crispy, nicely seasoned with a flavorful wine reduction sauce
HH First Ladies Club ($9)
The beet is the prominent flavor, if you don't like beet, skip.
The Bottom Line
What We Loved
- Great happy hour prices: we were able to try all but 1 of the drinks at $9 each.
- Our server, Young, was very attentive and provided a full overview of the menu.
- After dinner, we were admiring the Jackie clippings, and the Maitre d ' came by and asked if we wanted to see the back room. He took us to the back to view the mural and the conference space.
What We Didn't Like
- Value: Happy hour prices are reasonable, however normal prices are a bit high for the portion sizes.
The Verdict
Jackie DC is a solid happy hour spot in Navy Yard. At $9 cocktails we were able to work through almost the entire drink menu without breaking the bank — major win. Server Young kept it attentive and informative. The Maître d' even took us to the back room to see the Jackie mural, which was a cool touch. Food presentation was on point, though normal menu prices are a bit steep for the portion sizes. We'd come back… but only if we're in the area.