The Golden Age
American · Dupont Circle · $$
4.5(187)
DuPont Circle, Washington, DC · $$
Food, drinks, and vibes from our favorite surf destinations around the world.
“Stopped in the for the Sunday happy hour and it was definitely the right choice! Great bites, great drinks, and great service all a great price – still thinking about those yucca fries! Sam, our waiter, was attentive, had a great attitude, and gave excellent cocktail recommendations. My friend and I will definitely be back!”
“Vagabond Bar & Kitchen was an absolute standout. The service was top tier—attentive without hovering, which made the experience feel seamless. Shoutout to manager John and our server David for making sure everything flowed effortlessly from start to finish. The food delivered across the board. The quesabirria was perfectly balanced, the surf & turf with garlic-mint lamb chops and a wood-fired lobster tail was done exactly right, and the pork belly confit melted in your mouth. The catch of the day—oven-baked flounder stuffed with spinach, onions, and garlic—clearly sells out for a reason. One squeeze of lemon took it over the top. Dessert sealed it: a rum-soaked sponge cake with ice cream over grilled pineapple—rich, balanced, and not overly sweet. Vagabond is truly a hidden gem in plain sight. Highly recommend,”
“Vagabond has an upstairs open air bar. The bartenders are friendly and energetic. Especially when it's happy hour and packed and they still manage to get your drinks in a timely fashion is great. The food is a must. The sliders and yucca fries are the go to. Go and see for yourself. This is a great spot to meet up with friends. The vibe is always great.”
“Vagabond was a really cute looking spot but massivly missed the target. We went at 5pm today (mothers day) and the place was empty. Across the street was POPPIN' so I don't think it was the time. Blank stares from the bar tenders upon entering got us to our seats. Service was good enough. The issues were with the food and the atmosphere. The pancit with a $8 chicken addition came back with a cup of naked noodles and two bites of chicken (literally). The music stopped about 10 minutes into our dinner and nobody seemed to think that was weird so it was dead silent for 30 minutes till somebody turned it back on. Asked to substitute a side for a better side and was met with just an extra order of a side. The med salad was quartered tomatos and cucumbers which we thought was very low effort. The indo chicken was very good, sliders were great. Drinks were good too but we felt they really skimped with a bunch of ice. Go for apps and drinks before heading out somewhere else.”
“This restaurant is so cute! I love the little rooftop! it’s such a vibe. The food was delicious and the drinks were top-notch. I also love that they have happy hour on Sundays. The only downside was that it was a little confusing at first since no one greeted us when we came in. We didn’t realize you had to go up to the bar to order and that no one would come to the table, which felt a bit strange. Overall though, I’d consider giving them another chance.”
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