OVERALL: 3 Stars
The Getaway was...let's say decent. Located a few blocks north of the Columbia Heights Metro it feels like it's deep in the heart of true DC. Come early though, parking is a beast. Prices were pretty fair, about $10-15 per fixed plate. I left feeling content, but not stuffed. Would definitely come back for dinner, food wear great.
Food Quality: 4 Stars -- the food was definetley the best part about this place. They have a great brunch menu with the standard egg based fare, salads, and tons of sandwiches. Most of the dishes games with a side of crispy tater tots. I wished that I was a bigger man and could down multiple plates. As the waiter kept bringing food for various tables it looked great. I had a large breakfast burrito with chicken sausage. It was very tasty with a great mix a mexican flavor. I really enjoyed every bite, but wished there was a little more...or at least a side dish that came with.
Mimosa/Champagne Quality: 3 Stars -- The Getaway offers three different types of champagne drinks with the Sunday Bottomless Champagne option for $15: mimosa, mango, and passion fruit. The drinks were pretty good, mostly champagne with just a splash of the juice. You could also get a bottomless bloody mary option.
Service Quality/Refill time: 2 stars -- Pretty slow on the refills, though the food came out pretty quick. Appeared to be understaffed on the lower level. Bar tender was the waiter as well. The upper level had more of restaurant layout, so they might be quicker on the pour up there.
Atmosphere: 2 stars -- Obviously a bar that the owners were using the serve brunch. Very dark, with minimalist approach to decor. Good music choices which were not played so loud that you couldn't talk over it. The tables were rickety as well, which sucks when you are trying to cut your french toast and the drinks are splashing everywhere.
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