Just back from brunch at National Harbor and I must say the PUBLIC HOUSE (199 Fleet Street, National Harbor MD) puts out big time on its brunch menu. The service is attentive and while I wanted to hit that make your own Bloody Mary Bar, I refrained.
Samuel was not thrilled with the chicken fingers saying he has had better (and he is an aficionado), but the OPEN CRABCAKE SANDWICH is divine and at $16 offers up a monster sized cake with tons of crab, charred corn, seasoning and a peppery bite on top of some guacamole, greens and bread topped with a fried egg and served with home fries. I would estimate the crab cake at about 1/2 pound, perhaps a bit less, which is truly amazing for the price.
three of us adored it and the Southern Breakfast features true homemade SAUSAGE GRAVY (the chef's recipe from his grandmother) on a biscuit that is truly decadent.
I am not a brunch fan as it tires me out so early in the day, but if you are near National Harbor, this is a great deal not to be missed (and they open at 10am!).
Just to let you know that we are getting very busy with Hannukah, upcoming theater and such, so that there won't be too many reviews in the coming weeks, but we do head to South America soon! Keep your eyes open for a whole new cuisine!
