Best restaurants nearby Yours Truly DC
Yours Truly DC has two on-site dining options: Mercy Me, a South American–inspired restaurant, bar and lounge that serves dinner and late-night drinks, and Call Your Mother Deli, a bagel-and-coffee shop open mornings and afternoons. Mercy Me accepts reservations (OpenTable) and includes private and outdoor spaces for events; Call Your Mother is walk-up cafe service daily.
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Dining at a glance
Yours Truly DC offers two primary food-and-drink venues on property: Mercy Me (restaurant, bar and lounge) and Call Your Mother Deli (bagels, coffee and sandwiches). Both are located inside the hotel at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW.
Breakfast is available on site (for a surcharge) rather than included with room rates; the hotel’s dining options cover morning coffee and bagels through to dinner and late-night drinks.
- Mercy Me: South American-inspired dinner menu and cocktail bar; dinner hours start at 5:00 p.m.
- Call Your Mother Deli: bagels, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, coffee and pastries; opens early each day.
- Outdoor dining: El Chalet patio and Blossom Garden operate seasonally and have specified hours/reservations.
| Venue | Primary service | Typical hours (from property info) |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Me | Dinner, cocktails, live music | Kitchen 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat until 11:00 PM; bar open later |
| Call Your Mother Deli | Bagels, coffee, breakfast & lunch | Daily 6:30 AM–4:00 PM |
Mercy Me — dinner, drinks and live music
Mercy Me is the hotel’s full-service South American–inspired restaurant, bar and lounge. The concept blends restaurant dining with live-music programming and a casual lounge atmosphere.
Kitchen hours are Sunday–Thursday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM and Friday–Saturday 5:00 PM–11:00 PM. The bar pours later (check Mercy Me for current bar closing times).
- Accepts reservations via OpenTable; private tables and a 12-seat private listening room are available.
- Recurring live-music nights and themed performances are part of the schedule (check Mercy Me listings for specifics).
- Outdoor options tied to Mercy Me include the Mercy Me Deck and El Chalet patio for private bookings and seasonal seating.
| Mercy Me spaces | What they’re used for |
|---|---|
| Main dining room | Dinner service, bar seating, live-music nights |
| 12-seat private listening room | Private dining, curated music or DJ for small groups |
| Mercy Me Deck / El Chalet | Outdoor seating, private event bookings (reservations open per Mercy Me) |
Call Your Mother — morning and daytime cafe
Call Your Mother Deli is located inside the hotel lobby and serves bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee and pastries with a casual, Boca-meets-Brooklyn deli style.
It’s intended for quick breakfasts, grab-and-go coffee or a relaxed midday sandwich. The outlet is casual and does not serve alcohol.
- Hours: daily 6:30 AM–4:00 PM.
- Dress code: casual; good for families and students heading to nearby George Washington University.
- Open counter service—useful for early departures or before sightseeing.
| Item type | Good for |
|---|---|
| Bagels & spreads | Grab-and-go breakfasts or picnic snacks |
| Breakfast sandwiches | Filling morning option before tours or meetings |
| Coffee & pastries | Quick caffeine and a pastry near the lobby |
Outdoor dining & private-event spaces
Mercy Me includes several outdoor or semi-outdoor options that are used both for nightly seating and private events: the Mercy Me Deck, El Chalet (a heated patio/private bar), and the Blossom Garden. Each space follows seasonal schedules.
El Chalet reservations open on a set schedule through Mercy Me’s OpenTable page (check Mercy Me for the current reservation window and availability). These outdoor spaces are frequently used for receptions, rehearsal dinners and small events at the hotel.
- Mercy Me Deck: casual outdoor terrace for parties (capacity listed by the hotel).
- El Chalet: heated outdoor patio with private-bar options; can be reserved for exclusive events.
- Blossom Garden: open-air evenings with scheduled hours (check Mercy Me calendar).
| Outdoor space | Typical uses / notes |
|---|---|
| Mercy Me Deck | Casual dining, small outdoor receptions (hotel lists capacity specifics) |
| El Chalet | Heated patio, private bookings; reservations open via OpenTable |
| Blossom Garden | Evening open-air seating with set hours |
Private dining, reservations and events
Mercy Me accepts reservations and lists a 12-seat private listening room framed as a small private-dining option. Larger events tied to Mercy Me or the hotel’s event spaces can be booked through the hotel’s event team.
The property offers a range of event venues across multiple rooms and outdoor terraces that can be used for receptions, rehearsal dinners and private dinners connected to Mercy Me or standalone catering.
- Private listening room inside Mercy Me seats 12 and includes music/turntable features.
- El Chalet and Mercy Me Deck can be booked for private functions; follow Mercy Me’s OpenTable or contact the hotel events team for details.
- For larger events, the hotel’s event team manages combined rooms (e.g., Rooms Nine & Ten) and ballroom setups—contact the hotel directly for capacities and booking.
| Private option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Mercy Me private listening room (12 seats) | Intimate dinners with curated music |
| El Chalet (patio) | Seasonal private outdoor receptions |
| Combined indoor event rooms | Larger receptions and seated events (hotel event team books) |
Family, accessibility and pet considerations
Yours Truly DC’s dining venues are family friendly. Up to two children ages 17 and under can stay free in rooms using existing bedding; Call Your Mother is casual and well suited to families for breakfast and lunch.
The property provides wheelchair-accessible public spaces and an accessible on-site restaurant; if you have specific accessibility or dietary needs, contact the hotel or Mercy Me directly before arrival.
- Pets are welcome at the hotel; the property provides pet perks at check-in (treats and special items noted by hotel listings).
- Mercy Me and hotel event spaces can accommodate private functions—advise the events team of accessibility or family-related needs when booking.
- For questions about menus, allergies, or seating for young children, call the hotel or the restaurant ahead of service.
| Concern | What to do |
|---|---|
| Allergies or special diets | Contact Mercy Me in advance to confirm menu options |
| Accessibility seating | Request accommodations when booking or contact hotel concierge |
| Bringing pets | Confirm pet details with hotel front desk at check-in |
