Were doing about 5% of the sales that we typically do, McDonnell said. In 1926, after the restaurant became incorporated as a stand-alone business, it was known as both "Ebbitt's Grill" and "Old Ebbitt Grill". You may bring your own birthday cake for a $3 per person outside cake fee. Clyde's has shut down two of its 12 properties, 1789 and The Tombs (which share a roof) near Georgetown University. All rights reserved. [58] Anders R. Lofstrand, Sr. was the proprietor. A jury could not reach agreement on the charges in December 1913,[47] but the charges were not dismissed until September 1914. This federal-style room is reminiscent of a downtown club with spirit of the Chesapeake Bay. Meet some of the people that have made Old Ebbitt such a success. ", Argetsinger, Amy and Roberts, Roxanne. 2 Reviews. [24] It is well-documented that President Ulysses S. Grant and President Andrew Johnson both dined in the restaurant frequently,[25] as did abolitionist clergyman Henry Ward Beecher. Posted: April 15, 2023. Old Ebbitt Grill is a historic bar and restaurant located at 675 15th Street NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. ", Eisen, Jack. Old Ebbitt Grill was Saved by Its Beer Stein Collection When shown the document, Meese allegedly said, "Oh, darn." He appreciated small touches such as coat hooks near booths and pepper mills on tables and found the staff's honesty about menu choices refreshing. Book now at Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, D.C., DC. Reston Station lands new version of Old Ebbitt Grill as Clyde's group Old Ebbitt Grill Navy T-Shirt. ", "Reality Check: US Restaurateurs Say Cons Sent Mostly Static. By 1865, they were used as offices by The Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Evening Post, and other newspapers.