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Is Martin's Tavern Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Washington, DC)

Man v. Food, Season 8 Washington, District of Columbia

Current status

Open

As of October 2026, Martin's Tavern is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 21, 2026.

What the source shows: Re-checked 2026-09-21: martinstavern.com still loads live with current hours, menus, and a working Resy reservation link at 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, consistent with the prior verified-open status. How we decide a status →

What happened after Man v. Food?

On Man v. Food, Casey Webb visited Martin's Tavern in Georgetown, sampling the classic American fare — steaks, seafood, and brunch dishes — that has defined the restaurant's menu since it opened in 1933, according to the tavern's own website. The episode noted the tavern's status as Washington's oldest family-run restaurant, now in its fourth generation under the Martin family, per the business's own history page. Martin's has continued operating at 1264 Wisconsin Avenue NW since the 2020 broadcast; the restaurant's website, with content dated August 2026, lists current hours, menus, and a reservation link through Resy, confirming ongoing operation at the same address. Fourth-generation owner Wm. 'Billy' Martin Jr. is quoted on the site describing the goal of making guests 'feel recognized, important and respected,' unchanged from the tavern's long-standing service approach.

The episode Man v. Food, Season 8

Episode 28
Aired
What was featured: Classic steak, seafood, and brunch fare at a historic tavern
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Sources we checked 3 references

  1. martinstavern.com https://www.martinstavern.com/
  2. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin's_Tavern
  3. washington.org https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/martins-tavern-est-1933
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