Vinoteca

This place was delicious and the service was great. Unfortunately, the noise level as really really high.  Seems like there were a lot of large groups with boozy breakfast drinks. I went with a friend to catch up over coffee and french toast and it as hard to hear each other across the table.

I've been there for dinner and it seemed a little more subdued.

I have been here with my husband more than I can count.  It was one of our first outings in DC when we moved here 3 years ago.  We had a lovely romantic dinner the first time we ever went, the prices are on the higher side, but the food was good.  We have been several other times for happy hour with friends inside and outside.  We have been to Sunday Night Flamenco twice, which is always enjoyable (and not to mention all Spanish wines are half off during Flamenco).  The happy hour prices are great and food portions are very fair.  Some of the food does not blow my mind, but it never disappoints.  The last group of friends we brought with us included 4 vegetarians and they were quite disappointed with the food options for them.  There were not many vegetarian choices on the happy hour menu, and although there were more on the regular menu, they were not willing to pay the overly high price for those items.  My husband and I personally enjoy the small plate happy hour prices.  And the best thing of all is that they have happy hour EVERY DAY!  We are a fan of most places that offer happy hours every day, so for this they get extra points (too bad I cannot give another half star).  $5 glass of wine and Peroni....yeah, that sounds fair to me.  

We have not been for brunch yet, but we will surely be back to check that out at some point.  

If you have a chance to sit either out front or out back, I suggest doing so on a nice day.  You will enjoy it.  The outside bar in the back of the building is always busy, but we have never had an issue grabbing a drink when we needed one and everyone has always been pleasant.

Greatest wine bar on U street. Admittedly, not a ton of competition. However, it has games out back and a excellent patio. The indoors could be better, but for outdoor wining its wonderful.