Moxies, a restaurant group with locations in Scottsdale, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Plano, Southlake, Fort Lauderdale, and Boston opened its first DC location at 20th and L NW a few weeks ago. It a good location on a corner downtown. Every staff member we met (Hosts, Manager, and especially, Kelly our waitress) was personable and added to a great experience.

The cocktails were excellent, although I did not personally try the Rosemary
Grapefruit Tonic mocktail pictured above. The “Porn Star Martini” is the “do it yourself” cocktail, since you pour the prosecco shot into it. It felt like Kelly was a little embarrassed every time she had to say, “Porn Star” (the first time I thought I heard “corn smut”), but maybe that isn’t the best name for a cocktail. I did not ask why the cocktail has that particular name, but you can inquire on your visit.

The multilayered Tuna Sushi Stack appetizer (sushi grade tuna stacked with seasoned rice, avocado, mango, soy ginger glaze & spicy mayo + seasoned prawn crackers) was tasty and a fun concept. I’d order that again next visit.

They did a great job with both the steak and mahi mahi. We debated medium and medium well, and wound up ordering medium, with the steak arriving kind of in between those two temperatures (which worked for us). The broccolini that accompanied the steak was handled expertly.

My guest enjoyed the key lime pie. I can’t eat eggs, so there was not a dessert option for me.

This was definitely a nice meal, so I’m happy to welcome Moxies in the area. Check out their Happy Hour or brunch and report back, since we’ve only dined there for dinner.

-JAY