Food Washington

Posted on Tuesday 12 December 2006

Grillfish
1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 - 202-331-7310
www.Grillfishdc.com

This might be one of the easiest reviews ever. Grillfish is exactly what it says it is. In a town filled with politicians and other people who make their living treading the fine line between one side and the other and dodging labels, Grillfish is a bit of a breath of fresh air. Unpretentious and cozy, the dining room is well sized and feels cavernous. It seemed like a place where you could go for a casual business outing but also a place where you would feel right at home for a nice family dinner out. I especially enjoyed the fact that their menu was simple. True to the name, there was fish; all kinds of fish, offered grilled or blackened. For all the non-fish eaters out there Grillfish also offered a fair amount of seafood free dishes. With a name like Grillfish though, you really shouldn’t bother going if you’re not into fish. I find this place to be a great healthy-ish option around town. Fish is widely known to be a healthier type of meat rich with all sorts of unpronounceable nutrients, and grilling is widely known to be one of the healthiest ways to prepare food.

I don’t want to set a newish precedent and start writing about chain restaurants. Grillfish has locations in Miami and other places on the east coast. I want to make an exception though because this place is worth checking out if you enjoy seafood. Their options alone warrant a visit, and while it may not be the best fish in town it certainly is a solid experiment in simple dining: The kind of dining this town really needs to start embracing.

The Foodie