Motorkat

“Having dinner at Motorkat was just wonderful. We had great cocktails, oysters, smoked arctic char and everything was delicious. We sat outside and it had a great vibe. Our servers were all great! Friendly, welcoming and professional.”

“Checked out their brunch in Takoma Park, and the portions are just as generous as the food is delicious. Between the warming, cozy atmosphere and the genuinely stellar service, it’s exactly what you want for a lazy weekend morning. Come ready to eat, leave ready for a nap.”

“I came here for their sake pairing menu event. The service and the food were AMAZING. The team were extremely accommodating of my friend and I’s dietary restrictions. Also the bar itself is so cute!”

“Stopped by the first time. Great old school vibe with a modern twist. High quality elevated meals (really good quality & rich taste), fairly priced. Filemon was the highlight though. Funny, kind, helpful and served up the best oysters I’ve had in the 5 years since I moved to D.C.!!!”

“Motorkat Update 02/07/26 Mother/ daughter team returned on a very cold weekend afternoon and was happy to find the experience just as enjoyable as our first visit. We were seated right away and chose from the brunch menu, which offers a well-curated selection without feeling overwhelming. The food was delicious—my daughter enjoyed the brunch salad, I had the brunch hash with perfectly poached eggs, tender well-seasoned braised pork shoulder and a bright freshly made pesto that was excellent. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions. A great spot for a relaxed meal, family-friendly, and popular with locals—especially for catching sports at the bar. Looking forward to returning to try their mouth watering oysters again. 1st Visit Visiting my daughter’s new location and she brought me to this place. I’m not very familiar with Takoma Park’s dining scene yet, but if there are more spots like Motorkat, I’m excited to explore! This charming restaurant sits right in the heart of the Takoma Park district. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and were seated immediately. The area is walkable and has a relaxed neighborhood feel. Service was friendly and our server was knowledgeable about both the Happy Hour and Bar menus, since dinner service didn’t begin until 5 p.m. Motorkat is known for its fresh raw oysters — and with their weekend special, they were an easy choice. We ordered the House Chips and Dip, Crispy Oysters, and a half dozen raw oysters, which arrived beautifully presented with a trio of sauces. Everything was fresh and flavorful, especially the oysters, which were perfectly chilled and needed no extra embellishment. I’ll definitely be back to explore the full dinner menu and enjoy more of those excellent oysters.”