Tabaq

This is a typical U Street Restaurant; trendy (at least when it first opened), happy hour hang out, rooftop dining room with a great view and retractable roof. Decent food (Mezze), above decent wine list and mixers. If you go and can't get a rooftop seat (even at the bar) don't bother, the experience is dining, or drinking, on the rooftop.
The rooftop is roughly 3 floors up, the main dining room just above street level is mostly red with "pleather"......geared for the lounge/drinking crowd. The rooftop dining room has a summery feel to it, even in winter; glass roof and a great view of the city. At the end of the stairwell you will approach the bar, which is on the right side of the dining room. During peak hours and busy nights, one can't even just stand and wait for spot standing near or around the bar. So, it's best to go early.
The dining room is minimally decorated, with beach looking furniture and port lights on the walls under the windows; in some ways it does create a mediterranean feel to the atmosphere.
The menu is mostly Mezze (greek small plates) with a few entrees. Typical offerings such as Borek, Dolma, lamb offerings, some seafood, one or two fish and a decent amount of vegetarian plates.
I usually order the seafood risotto, it's filling and very decent. It's almost like a small Paella.
The wine list is also decent, with a few California, Oregon or French surprises once in a while.
As you might expect, no bells and whistles from my review; Tabaq is a great place to come and enjoy the view, watch the sunset, etc......when it's busy and full, the enjoyment of being there is taken away.
It's a great place to meet, especially on a weeknight.