Originally established in 1856, this downtown restaurant sits in the heart of quintessential Washington, drawing from a history of Presidential patrons, to a current crowd of political insiders and celebrity out-of-towners. Travelers and tourists find solace in the comfortable atmosphere, taking in the Victorian interior and convenient location to Washington’s many attractions. Offering early morning breakfasts through post-theater suppers with the finest fresh ingredients of the season, making the Old Ebbitt Grill a perennial favorite.