Smithsonian Cafe and Chowderhouse

Lazer chicken64

Plenty on the menu good deserts never too busy

Ariel- and-Chris

We went with Smithsonian Catering for our wedding reception buffet-style dinner and Peter and his staff were an ABSOLUTE pleasure to work with. Everything that Peter suggested for a menu (that we subsequently tried) was delicious and we only became more and more sure of our decision to work with them as time went on. He also kindly gave us seafood chowder whenever we went and OMG that stuff is DELICIOUS. Peter and team made us a fruit + cheese table for appetizers, chicken marsala medallions, baked haddock with seafood stuffing, grilled vegetables, caesar salad, tomato mozz salad, and even helped us pull off our custom desserts! We got cupcakes in the following flavors : Andes mint chocolate, earl grey and chocolate, and apple cider vanilla, IN ADDITION to a tiramisu cutting cake. And EVERYTHING was delicious! Every tasting we went to was fantastic and everyone at the reception really enjoyed the food. Thank you, Peter, for being down to earth, transparent about costs and any changes that needed to be made, and for just being absolutely fantastic to work with. We're definitely recommending you to every event/friend we can! You guys were amazing, Smithsonian Catering team. Thank you for helping us with our wedding! P.s. Peter is also willing to take on custom menu items and has experience with interracial wedding menus (where someone's grandma's recipe can be used). We didn't end up going with this option, but as an interracial couple, just knowing that he was considerate of those potential dynamics spoke volumes to us.

Julie Carpenter

I ordered a fried scallop dinner and a baked scallop dinner to go for my boyfriend and I for my birthday. Both dinners were absolutely delicious. I've never had anything but wonderful food and service from here. Highly recommended! You guys made my birthday!! 🤗

Jen Ortman

Exceptional food at great prices! Many menu options including gluten free. All of our food was homemade and perfectly cooked. Beautiful desert case! Staff is very friendly and helpful. The popovers looked amazing! We found the restaurant very clean and comfortable. Glad we got there early as it started to get very busy!Jen, you sound like a veteran customer beating the “lunch rush” 😂 Thanks so much for positive review and taking the time to share your experience here! -The Chowder House Family