Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C.

After our tour of the White House Christmas decorations yesterday, we walked across the street for lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill, one of the old, traditional restaurants in town that dates back to the 19th century. We had early reservations, so we were able to get right in.

There are so many good things on their menu, it's always hard to pick. Ian chose the grilled chicken pappardelle, a pasta dish with roasted eggplant, mozzarella cheese balls, and a marinara sauce. Robert had the walrus burger with bacon accompanied by French fries. Ryan selected the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. I had the lump crab cake accompanied by the most wonderful sweet potato gratin—rather like scalloped potatoes, though with sweet potatoes, and with a subtle spicy bite.









Dessert was fun as well. Ryan had New York style cheesecake with raspberry sauce, Robert had the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream, and Ian had the rum raisin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream, coconut cream and caramel sauce. I abstained.