cibo matto Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 It looks like Ollie's on L St. is no longer. They "closed for renovations" a few weeks ago but yesterday there were signs in the windows for a new place whose name I can't recall. But its menu promises "tapas" with no recognizable theme. Based on the logo and signage my guess is that it will be "upscale" probably catering to the clientele of the new lounges like Josephine that are cropping up in the neighborhood. after a couple of wickedly strong vodka sodas at post pub the other day, i strolled out and noticed the sign. it's to be called The Reserve. fwiw, i'm not particularly hopeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPop Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 In case anyone is wondering (or cares), The Reserve is now open and has been bustling for a couple weeks now. I stopped by the maitre d' stand out front to take a gander at the menu and I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw (expectations were very low, however). I will note that most items are in the $11-16 range, which doesn't seem bad but for the caveat at the top of the menu which reads (not verbatim): "All items are small plates, and each person should order 2-3 plates" or something along those lines. So, if you go here, you might think you can get off easy ordering a glass of wine and getting a relatively cheap dinner at $11-16 per entree, when in reality you will probably have to spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $30-45 on food if you are looking to have a full meal. With that being said, I'm going to wait until I hear some reviews on here or elsehwere to give this place a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSz Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Still Open? Called today for reservations and found the phone (202-628-8900) temporarily disconnected. Have they closed? -Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Last week they held some kind of tasting for a new menu. So unless they really sprang it as a surprise on them that they were closing, seems unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPop Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I would assume they are alive and well. Huge line down the block on both nights this past weekend, so they would have had to have closed Sunday or yesterday. They may have just changed their phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 They have an event planned there for Thursday, looks like free drinks: http://www.gregslistdc.com/event/2010/whats-deal-free-open-bar-happy-hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrain Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Just an FYI for anyone who eats here. click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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