Dyllan's Raw Bar Grill

The octopus carpaccio was amazing. Manager was attentive without being overbearing. Great stop along the canal!

Food was good. Service was subpar. For all the waitstaff, things came out slow. Would give it a second chance.

We went with a party of 7. We all ordered different entrees, we stuck to fish, so we could try as much a possible. The food was great we can't wait to go back to try the other dishes.

When asked by our server if this was our first visit we said yes and she immediately launched into a long and totally unnecessary explanation of the menu which could have been avoided had she just asked if we had any questions. Having sat through that we ordered cocktails and my gin gibson arrived as gin gimlet on the rocks. So I explained to her that a gibson was served straight up only to have it replaced by a gimlet with no ice. I finally explained that I had ordered a gibson which is gin and cocktal onions. My third drink arrived and it was the same gimlet I had already been served twice before but with the addition of onions. Obviously she or the bartender or both had no idea what a gibson cocktail is. After all of this the dinner was an anticlimax. Only three grilled fish are offered on the dinner menu and two of them - salmon and arctic char - are very similar. We inquired about any specials but there were none. The not very exciting menu resulted in a not very exciting dinner.

Hi, I went here for brunch on Saturday! It was awesome! I loved the fresh east and west coast oysters. I also loved the avocado mac and cheese! The chocolate cake was delish for dessert as well! I really enjoyed this restaurant I will be back soon! Awesome happy hour deals as well.

Excellent place for fresh seafood. Plus have something for all (vegan, vegetarian, carnivores)! The desserts are scrumptious and the drinks are creative and delicious. Our new go-to spot!

I was recently at Dillons for a business dinner. The location was perfect for us to discuss our proposal and enjoy a wonderful meal and excellent service. My business associates were also impressed with The restaurant.

This place is fabulous! Spacious, big, great menu. We went there for brunch and the monkey bread, chocolate chip waffles, French toast, and lobster rolls—— so good! Highly recommend and will definitely be going back

Dyllan’s never disappoints! My wife and I normally opt to avoid the craziness of going out on Valentine’s day, but the set Valentine’s menu that Dyllan’s created lured out out of the house this year. Am I ever glad it did! We’ve tried Dyllan’s several times and the food continues to impress me with its creativity, execution, and consistency. My wife had the seafood risotto while I opted for the sea scallops. Both dishes were amazing! I’m always impressed with how fresh the seafood is at Dyllan’s as well as the generous portions! The chef doesn’t skimp and treats the ingredients with respect letting them shine on their own merits while at the same time creating combinations that just exceed expectations. Beyond the impressive food, the ambiance of the restaurant made for a great and romantic experience. We had a table next to the fireplace in the quaint barside of the restaurant - super cozy and romantic. The great food, good ambiance, and friendly staff made for a perfect date night out! Thanks Dyllan’s for another memorable experience!

I thought the service and the welcome was great but where the issue lies is the food and value for the product. I understand the concept and what they are trying to do. It just doesn't work. And when it all comes down to it the food quality was very poor. I hope that they read these thing not to be upset but to focus and re-align to what is important. Hopefully someone will recommend to me to try it again. Because every one deserves a second chance. Good luck!

Place was empty when we arrived around 7 on a Wednesday (actually thought it might be closed before we got inside) and only 3 tables taken by the time we left. Waiter was nice but service was confused and slow despite there being nobody else there. Food was average at best. Would not recommend.

I asked for house wine... on the hill I was charged $17! Ridiculous! The food was very tasty but pricey... very good service

The waiter was inexperienced and overwhelmed. The service was EXTREMELY slow and the manager couldn’t have cared less. The manager could have righted his wrong, instead she was really the problem. The food was okay. But didn’t make up for the poor service. No wonder the restaurant was empty.

Pictured: a comped cake we didn’t want but accepted begrudgingly

I was disappointed

What a lovely find!! Darryl's is now our go-to seafood place. Fresh fish and shellfish and not overlooked. Plus excellent chicken and gumbo--delicious food for all of your picky eaters!

This week was probably my 10th or 11th dining experience at Dyllan’s to host a group of food bloggers for their very first time. From start to finish, the essential Dyllan’s dishes, cocktails, and desserts impressed each of my guests (including myself). We were met with top notch service from a team of talented servers. The owner, Don, joined our party numerous times to share the story of space, the concept, and the special platters, and we never once put down our forks to wait for our next course. Each time I return to Dyllan’s for lunch solo, brunch with friend, meetings with clients, special events in the private space, and dinner parties (large and small), I am continually surprised that my experience gets even more better. If you like attention to detail, fantastic tasting and prepared diverse menu items, and a comfortable (stylish space), Dyllan’s is your spot! Highly recommend, try it out today :)

One of the most enjoyable lunch experiences in recent memory. Extremely creative menu - strongly recommend ordered 3-4 items from the raw bar and sharing. Nice ambiance. Very pleasant service. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you.

Brunch was delicious. Food was a little pricy but it’s Georgetown. I will definitely go back, their full menu looked really good.

Great food and service but we were really cold and no one on staff seemed to care or offered to move us to another table since the restaurant was empty.

The waiters are super slow. I went for happy hour and it took 45 minutes for the bartender to even come over, and by that point happy hour was over. There were only 3 people in the entire place so I have no idea what the staff was even so busy with. This place has kinda weird lonely vibes and is super overpriced. Would not recommend for a happy hour unless you want to drink alone and not be seen.

Great lunch and dinner spot! Love the location (on the canal in G'town) and space has been freshened up from the old SeaCatch decor. Food is tasty with updated twists. Love the mushroom salad!

I write about top restaurants and chefs for a living. I can unequivocally say this was the worst service we've ever experienced in DC since I can remember. Drinks took 30 to 40 minutes, were forgotten and had to be re-ordered. At the start, 3 of the 4 appetizers we ordered arrived together, leaving one of us without oysters (the easiest and quickest of the four starters) -- for a solid 15 minutes while the other starters got cold. Dirty dishes sat at our table for 15 minutes before being picked up. 30 minutes later the entrees came with the wrong sides. They comp'd the oysters given the original delay, but not the drinks, and not the sides they got wrong -- a nice gesture, but certainly didn't make up for the evening.

For those prices you expect a level of service, attention and quality, and Dyllan's missed the mark by leaps and bounds. We will not be going back given just how many restaurants in DC now offer much more for far less.

Dyllan's is next to a courtyard that's a ways off of a street in Georgetown and it has a nice secluded, cozy vibe to it - like you're being let in on a secret. The restaurant is also next to the canal and I am very much looking forward to returning when it is warm enough to sit outside next to the water.

I had steak the first time I went and stuck to the raw bar the second time. The steak was great, but I'd definitely say don't miss the raw bar. Both the salmon and tuna tartares are unexpected in a good way, the sushi is fresh and firm, the tinned fish has a clean Mediterranean flavor, and the oysters are bright ad flavorful. I would definitely say the service goes above and beyond and the staff was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. The prices are fairly expensive but this is a special date night spot. You pay a premium price and get a premium product. I am looking forward to my next trip to Dyllan's - I have my eye on their dry aged burger or their octopus carpaccio.

Food was EXCELLENT! Definitely try the avocado Mac n cheese!

Was excited to try the new seafood place that we ventured out of the way to Georgetown, where we very rarely go anymore. Was eerily quiet for a Friday night (but was during government shutdown so that may explain it), staff was friendly but all seemed green. Everything we ordered sounded amazing but was all quite under seasoned - most notably the saffron scallops- while they were perfectly cooked, the suave had no flavor at all. Pretty disappointing.

Excellent service and well prepared food. All meals from appetizers, entree and dessert were a delight for the entire party. Excellent portions- a surprise since this was off the restaurant week menu.

I would highly recommend to friends and family.

Went for Restaurant Week. The RW menu was very good. We decided to try some extras from the raw bar - everything primo quality. The ambiance was very nice for a date - not too noisy. The downsides: the prices, especially for alcohol and tinned fish, are way too high. And for a raw bar, everyone in the restaurant should be able to ID the oysters that they serve. I got a half-dozen mixed oysters and the person delivering them to the table could not tell me which was which. I asked someone else and had to get the waiter, who finally was able to ID the oysters. For such an expensive place, I would expect more expert service.

Had a great time at Dylan’s Raw Bar. Went there to celebrate my brother’s 33rd birthday. The drinks were great! I had a dark and stormy and all the guys drank from the great bourbon selection. But the star of my meal was the fresh oysters and the gumbo. Yummy! I want to go back and just sit at the raw bar.

We had a wonderful dinner with friends during restaurant week. Oysters were delicious...just wish they didn't use so much spice on my dinner entree. I had the linguini with clams...so good, but too spicy. I didn't expect it so therefore I didn't ask if it was spicy.

This restaurant is just wonderful and all fans of amazing seafood, remarkable tinned fish and raw bar must make it a point of trying Dyllan’s. It is a wonderfully spacious yet cozy restaurant with so much to offer for any occasion. We had brilliant oysters from both the Chesapeake and the west coast. We enjoyed remarkable tinned fish and 2 in our party even ordered some terrific filets to break up the multiple fish courses.

We loved it!! Went on a date and they sat us in a nice quiet spot in the back room, the place wasn't crowded so we could hear each other speak. The food was delicious and service was great. It's a great spot for a nice romantic date. We are defiinitely going back.

Had dinner at Dyllan's prior to a performance at the Kennedy Center. Service was outstanding. Very outgoing and friendly. Food and cocktails were exceptional. Quite a find.....

this place was awesome - had a great time. love the patio

We went to Dyllan's before heading to a show at National Theater. We were really impressed with the food and the service, the ambiance and views are incredible. My gumbo and Cioppino were outstanding, as were the scallops and the avocado mac-n-cheese. Only thing to keep in mind is that Dyllan's is in Georgetown, getting around and parking can be a challenge. But, overall, Dyllan's was fantastic, we can't wait to come back when the patio on the canal is open!

It was our second time giving Dyllan’s a chance but I think our last. The oysters didn’t seem fresh and we were the only ones in the restaurant at 8pm on a Sunday. Nearly same experience as last time - which is unfortunate :(. We hope the food gets better and this place survives!

Nice fire place, great food
Very expensive
Service was well meaning but not experienced for the price

We were impressed by quality of food, ambiance, and attention to detail! Warm and inviting space which allowed for conversation.

Dyllans Raw Bar Grill is definitely Georgetown's best kept secret. Since opening in August, they have begun to captivate a young professional audience that craves a classy and comfortable aesthetic, with very high quality food and alcohol selection, in Georgetown. My friends and I felt welcomed by the staff and the experience felt like a family meal. Next time I plan to try out the raw bar! Dyllans proves to be a perfect choice for ANY meal or even for nighttime drinks. Their cocktail and wine selection is very diverse. So much different than other Georgetown options. Not to mention they're the only restaurant along the canal! We will 100% be coming back.

I habe been to Dyllan's twice for lunch and both times it was amazing. The brunch menu standards that some people will need to see but it is the other items that are so creative and amazingly delicious. Thos mussels!! Veggie tart!! And the super spicky Bloody Mary (I forget what it is called) was just what I wanted. Next up ... dinner!

Servers, bar help needs training. I am a local to this restaurant and really want it to succeed. Training the servers is one of the hardest things to do, but they need help. I have dined here several times before and found the service much better. Really hate writing this review as I don’t want to discourage them.