Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Marvin Restaurant Review:
DC’s hometown son and a famous musician, Marvin Gaye has earned a restaurant named after him. Perhaps the noisiest eatery in DC, and certainly one of the most crowded, Marvin attracts the twenty-something crowds, who gather to eat, socialize, and listen to background jazz. But serious foodies who care more about menus than music can tune into some of the area’s best soul food with a mishmash of...
A "warm" ambiance defines this spirited tribute to Marvin Gaye on the U Street Corridor, offering a mix of Belgian and Southern dishes (e.g. chicken-fried oysters, moules frites); since it's spread out over two stories, there's "plenty of space" for partying - including a swell rooftop deck - and even the so-so service doesn't dampen the "fun" goings-on.
Citysearch Editorial Review:
Marvin is an always-popular U Street bistro and bar; the downstairs restaurant serves a mix of Belgian-style classics and American South staples--such as chicken and waffles--while the upstairs bar...