Blue 44 Restaurant And Bar

Oscar is so friendly and welcoming. I think I met the manager/owner recently and he was also a gem. Both very attentive and have great attitudes which makes a place more welcoming to come to. Starting to become a favorite option to visit. The Buffalo wings were great and the fries were perfect as well. I also like their turkey burger, has a kick to it. I also love the Philly cheesesteak and Blueberry Fields Salad. Needless to say, this is a good spot if you want good food, calming atmosphere, and great service. Hats off to you all since some places have not made me feel as welcome in Chevy Chase as y’all do. Cheers! -Eileen

We have had the pleasure to partner with Blue 44 for a large event at Escher apartments, a luxury community in the Washington metropolitan area, and we have been amazed by the attention to detail, quality of service, and deliciousness of the food options offered. We worked closely with Chris, and he went above and beyond our expectations. He has managed to put together a fantastic menu in just a matter of days, personally delivered and staged the event, and made sure everything was in place for our residents to enjoy. So many compliments for the food that night, and we owe it all to Chris and his team at Blue44!

Today I stopped by this spot for the first time for lunch after a business meeting and it did not disappoint. Rod was my bartender and was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. The grilled cheese with chicken was amazing and the gumbo was supposed to be taken home for later but my spoon would not stay still. Oh and the DMV Manhattan was really nice. I was also fortunate to have a quick convo with the owner, Chris. Good guy and overall great place. I highly recommend it and don’t forget to check out their restroom. I know that sounds weird, but it looks better than some residential bathrooms! I’ll be back for dinner!

Excellent service. Fair prices. We went on a Sunday evening without reservations. It seems they are currently serving a limited menu. The food is an eclectic blend of American and European (northern and southern) and is very well prepared and presented in an upscale casual fashion. Well worth a revisit.

We tried Blue 44 Restaurant and Bar for the first time in December 2020. Our order included the fried chicken with sides (garlicky green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a biscuit) and gumbo, which comes with rice topped with scallions. We were very lucky to also receive two scrumptious desserts in our order - a chocolate silk pie (came with chocolate sauce and whipped cream) and a cheesecake (came with a berry compote and whipped cream). Everything was delicious! The fried chicken was well-seasoned and crispy, not oily, the mashed potatoes were super creamy and smooth, the garlicky green beans had just the right amount of garlic on them, and the biscuit was good enough to eat plain! The gumbo had just the right amount of spiciness to it, the pulled chicken in it was very tender, and the gumbo tasted great with the rice. The desserts were so good, too - light and decadent without being too sweet. Additionally, the individuals affiliated with this restaurant are great people! The owner is really kind, the chefs are so talented, and all the staff we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. This is a great place, and we highly recommend it!