KimLoke

I liked this place a lot. Even though it’s more affordable and down-to-earth than Citronelle, I would still save it for special occasion eats.

The food was pretty good but heavy at times. We went really wanting to try the lobster burger (seems to be a raved feature in mags), which both my friends got. Had very generous chunks of fresh lobster meat, not pureed or mashed. I got some tuna tartare thing..which was good but clearly not as memorable as the lobster burger. The burger I think was still very rich, a little greasy..my friends struggled to finish it. We ordered the kitkat dessert bar because it seemed popular and it was pretty good, kind of with that wafer-like crust.

I really liked the decor (modern-chi, sophisticated but simple) and the open-kitchen concept, which even if you arent sitting in front of it, you can still gawk when you stroll your way to the restroom.

Lunch time has a palpable buzz ( which was when we went), not so surprising since given its downtown location and popularity with d.c professionals..my friends and i were definitely one of the few tables not in powersuits but we definitely did not care.