Judging Restaurants/Bars – Satellite Room

by Prince Of Petworth March 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm 23 Comments

2047 9th St, NW (behind 9:30 Club)

Back in Oct. 2012 the long awaited Satellite Room opened behind the 9:30 Club. You can see their menu here. How do they compare to the other Hilton brothers spots? For the fans – do you go more for the bar or the food?

aaassss

2 words: Adult milkshakes. they are delicious and a great way to cap off a night. Their Burgers have been hit or miss, but anything that is fried ( yuca frues/ regular fries) are a drunken late night snacker’s dream.
- rkmdc
  
  The milkshakes are tasty, but pretty weak (in terms of alcohol content). You might as well just get it without booze. I like the shakes better at BTS.
  - katemc
    
    The booze is what adds a lot of flavor. The incredible vanilla bourbon, without the bourbon, would just be a vanilla milkshake!
- nearby neighbor
  
  can you get an adult milkshake to go?
- Anonymous
  
  a $5 shake? that better be one good freaking shake.
  - Roz
    
    Jules!
live from Columbia Heights

meatloaf was darn tasty.
AllTheThings

Yay, I really like this place! The food is standard but decent, and I like the adult milkshakes (I DID think they were nice and strong, enough so to be worth $10) and beers aren’t too expensive.

The other thing I really like is the general atmosphere–it’s relaxed and busy but not insanely crowded. Lately I’ve been having trouble finding places to grab a fun, normal drink on U Street but all my former favorite places now get crowded beyond all reason. Or maybe they’ve always been that crowded and I am just older and don’t like people anymore.

Anyway, I only have positive things to say about Satellite Room.
- 15thstnw
  
  No, U St venues have definitely become more crowded and popular the last couple years, it isn’t just you.
  - AllTheThings
    
    Glad to know it is not me.
    
    I took three steps into Standard the other day and then was like, yeah I just can’t. Where did all those people come from?!
    - Sebrof
      
      +1 to this. Admittedly it was a nice day, but Standard was absolutely jammed last Saturday. I think there were people sitting on top of people.
      - Rococo
        
        Standard has been slammed since the first day they were open, I’ve been once or twice but almost always bypass it because of the crowd. I wish they would add a carryout window.
katemc

The vegetable pot pie is insanely delicious. Love Satellite Room.
DC

I may stand alone, but I think it is very average. I went once and I don’t need to go back. I think it’s good for the people in the neighborhood, but not worth a trip. But I agree it would be nice for the locals to have an easy place to have a drink, so maybe it will fill that void.

One thing I did really like was the style of the bar.
Anon4

This place sucks! Don’t go there! Just kidding — it’s one of my favorite pre/post 930 spots and I’d hate for it to get so crowded that you couldn’t enjoy a drink and/or quick bite to eat before a show. I love the patio too.
- Anonymous
  
  People who have never been: DON’T GO. I repeat: do not go. (it’s already getting a little too crowded, and I don’t want the secret to get out).
Sean

Love this place. Boozy shakes are awesome – vanilla bourbon baby! Burgers are decent and cheap, tasty fries, tacos are delicious and service is above average and friendly. Helps that it’s right out my back door too!
eyelessingaza

I think it’s awesome. NEver insanely packed, nice outdoor area, decent food, and good strong drinks, all very moderately priced. Love the bartenders too (and no, I’m not on staff)!
truxtoshaw

Great, friendly service, fun (if a bit loud) atmosphere, good diner-esque food, and boozy shakes! As a celiac, I also appreciate their option of a lettuce wrapped burger – it’s much more satisfying than just using a knife and fork on a lonely patty.
Anonymous

I really like the atmosphere — casual, but not TOO divey. Servers are speedy and knowledgeable. I also appreciate the fact that it’s tucked away behind 930 Club– U Street bar crawl crowds won’t find it, and it’s perfect for pre- or post-concert dinner and drinks.
wahoomatt

I went for my birthday with a big group… it was my first time and I had a blast, everyone else enjoyed it too… a few of us got Mint Choc Chip Bourbon shakes and fell in LOVE
Anonymous

Their burgers are delicious, tacos are meh. Loved the diversity in crowd. Their patio is great, too!
reality

I came here late one night for drinks at the bar. It was very-very crowded but after it thinned out I really liked the atmosphere and the decor. It’s worth checking out – I may go back to try the food.

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