Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"It was an experience of a life time and I could not believe that they were food .to me they were pieces of art ,so perfectly prepared I really did..."

Jim Bowe

Reto

2 Sisters Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"GREAT prices. Great customer service. The food is fresh, hot, fast. Good..."

Troy Dubya

"Fresh and tasty sandwiches. Perfect for breakfast or lunch. Just keep in mind that seating is limited and that it gets busy around..."

Angélica Montoya Ávila

"Grabbed a chicken salad. Service was OK, and the price. They didn’t have many vegetables to..."

Eitan Sela

"The food was good and relatively cheap to other places in the area. Quite central location, clean dining area. Not too many seating options around..."

Adrien

"Service was fast and friendly. Food was tasty and prices were great! The Thai chicken wrap was dry and tough (the chicken). The grilled chicken..."

S K

"Good prices, freshly made sandwiches. My group got the Reuben, Chicken Caesar Wrap, and the Italian. The dressing in the Italian was too spicy for..."

Anna Kane

"Love it here. Really wonderful food and all really calm. Great to sit and eat and watch the world go..."

Ian Jones (Ian)

"We ate here all 4 days of our vacation for either breakfast or lunch and it was amazing! The food was really good, the service was fast and easy, and..."

Autumn Hall

"Excellent sandwiches but the place is pretty rough. Lots of cleaning supplies, paint and other random not so hygienic things stacked on shelves in..."

Drea

"I got a breakfast croissant here with bacon. Everything tasted fine. One qualm I had was the put eggs and cheese on a plate and microwaved it to heat..."

Angelique Howard

Silver Lyan

Seasons Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a great time! My wife took me here for their Sunday brunch buffet as a birthday treat. Upon walking downstairs, you are right in the middle of..."

Kinbo Lee

"We had a brunch reservation for our anniversary. Everything was tasty. Make sure to get a waffle. This experience is worth every penny! We'll for..."

Reall Cameron

"Delicious food and wonderful service. All the employees are very professional and fast! Special thanks to the reception lady Lyndz and the waiter..."

Patricia Glabischewski

"What a great experience! A wonderful place to have brunch with friends. There's a TV on one side so you don't miss any sports. There's a nice patio...."

Andrew Flittner

"One of the best brunch experiences we've ever had. We were celebrating our babymoon and decided to splurge on the buffet brunch at the Four Seasons..."

Tara Fries

"I took my Mom to tea for her 60th birthday and it was amazing. The sandwich selection was excellent and they swapped out everything that could..."

Francis Donnelly

"This place is amazing, the hotel is beautiful and the food is just as impressive. Fresh and tasty and great service! I would highly recommend..."

Pooja Varma

"The daily breakfast is good. However, The Sunday brunch is excellent! We had best service by Abdul recently. Thank you for making our day..."

Olivia Roh

"Brunch at the Seasons!! Maricris and her team were welcoming and the service provided was excellent. The seafood station was fresh and tasty. Many..."

Sam M

"The food at Seasons does not disappoint. The brunch is phenomenal and the options are amazing. The service and staff are some of the best in the..."

Brian Sharnick

"A friend of mine and I go up once a month to have our hair refreshed at GEORGE, the salon that is next to the Four Seasons. We leave extra early..."

Brenda Green

"Fantastic all around, as you’d expect from the Four Seasons. Reasonably priced breakfast as well. Great place to start your cold day of..."

Eli Gill

"I go here a few times a year for lunch. The service and the food are outstanding and the dining room is refined, elegant and quiet. If you go for a..."

David Enzel

"Great food, quiet dinning area with nice view, and 10/10 staff. Have gone twice this week and would return..."

Rio Ison

"Great place for Sunday brunch. They have a great spread here and my favorite was the lamb and eggs Benedict. The only thing disappointing was some..."

Scott Kifune

L'enfant Bar & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"We didn't know whom to seat us but, once seated the service was excellent. I had the Rotisserie chicken breast . It was cook to perfection. ..."

Vickie Minter

"Great hotel dining experience. The staff was very attentive. I absolutely loved the meatloaf. The butternut squash ravioli had an explosion of..."

Danielle Ray

"I ordered kids chicken tenders meal and club sandwich to take back to eat in our hotel room. Both meals had generous portions and were cooked fresh..."

Kristina Griffin

"In the Hilton Inn hotel lobby, I was greeted by a very friendly host and presented with the specials right away (during menu browsing) in the hotel..."

Kirsten H

"Great cuisine and first-rate service. The medium-well-ordered steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Nice setting, roomy chairs, and excellent air..."

Augustus Swoboda

"Great service and top notch food. Steak ordered medium well and was cooked to perfection. Nice atmosphere, spaced seating and well air conditioned...."

Tom Foley

"The location was very secluded, if you weren't a customer at the Hilton hotel, you wouldn't know it existed. The food was expensive. But overall, it..."

Pfefer Julia

"Very good, we were visiting DC and didn’t realize it was inside of a Hilton. The food was..."

J. Little

"The restraunt is very nice with an excellent bar. The ambience is quiet and the foot traffic light considering the location Their burger and club..."

Arturo Mendez

"Didn't actually get what I ordered but it was close enough and still quite good. Large portions and good for kids. Limited options in the immediate..."

Nicolas Foster

"We were with friends from out of town also. We were actually visiting from Phoenix AZ. We needed a place to eat and 'hang out" while waiting for the ..."

Geoffrey Hatch

Room 11

"Best potato chips I have ever eaten! I will honestly be back to have one of those specialty coffee vermouth drinks and indulge in some of their..."

Kimberly Marie

"Our second here and definitely our new fave to go in Columbia height !fab foods and drinks !! Outdoor seating and staff make this place to go !..."

Tin Duc Hong

"It's a cozy place with great food and delicious wine. It's feel like a little European cafe. :) Love the huge patio..."

Lori War

"Had a wonderful extended meal at this charming place - Wine Bar just doesn't cover it! Each intriguing dish was beautiful and delicious. Highly..."

Jan Barrett Travers

"Been there two nights in a row Staff is great Food very good No tv’s or loud music Crowd good people it seems Would recommend for first date Oh..."

Wayne Dominguez

"Amazingly talented and passionate bar staff. One of the best in D.C. Make it part of your night, you will not be..."

Steven Ansara

"Great drinks paired with amazing food: their coffee burger is probably the best burger in the..."

Edward Langley

"Amazing dinner, soft shell crab, scallops, cucumber gazpacho! And the honey goat cheesecake! And a fantastic..."

Pascale Fernandez

"Cocktails were EXCELLENT, probably the best I've ever had. Service was also phenomenal. I'm looking forward to returning here..."

Jennifer DePree

"I go for drinks. The bartenders are extra cool &..."

Brittani McKinney

"Oh God. The cauliflower. Hooray for Room 11 and the..."

Sarah Plumley

"Me..."

Jeff Wells

"My next door neighbor --..."

Edward Johns

"Bit of a hidden gem on 11th street. Cozy place with friendly staff. Great place to grab a drink and an appetizer. Great selection of mix drinks and..."

Andrew Nevins

"Great service, really appreciate how careful they are being during the pandemic. The server recommended a wine and we each had a glass and really..."

Natalie Fertig

"What a lovely neighborhood bar - not only did my husband and I go for date night tonight, I went last Friday with friends too. Tonight I ordered the..."

Kara Terrell

"One of the best places in Columbia Heights and DC overall. Their staff is great, the cocktails are fantastic and the food is delicious. I've been..."

Nelson Cortes

"Been here many times, never disappointed (well, except when they are so busy I couldn't even get a drink!) Great food from brunch to..."

Tracy Orrison

"Love Room 11! Great staff, food, and cocktails. I eat here regularly and have never been disappointed. IMO, they have the best, most friendly staff..."

Anais Felt

"Excellent cocktails and a fantastic whiskey list. I cannot overstate how good the cocktails are. Novel, complex, and nowhere near sweet (unless..."

Jamison Moore

"Wonderful brunch spot for simple but delicious fare -- and the best Bloody Mary in town. When in season the patio is great. Also went for cocktails..."

Tommy Brown

"Excellent wine and cocktail menu. A little on the pricey side but it's comparable to the prices in the Columbia Heights area. It's smaller than most..."

Kaela Hortis

"Nice, cozy place to visit on a cold night. It's quite small, so I did have to wait a bit for a seat at the bar, but once seated everything was..."

Joey P

The Pembroke

86/100 (2400 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Perfect hotel restaurant! Gorgeous space, the most kind staff I’ve ever had at a place like this. The host was exceptionally lovely, wonderful..."

gabi mckenzie

"Lovely brunch place for a date or even a girls day out! The menu has a lot of good options to choose from, some gluten free and vegetarian as well. I..."

Olivia M. Wilson

"Great lunch place. Booking in advance is a must. Service was wonderful, very pleasant atmosphere and good food. Interior design is on point and they..."

Natalia Pavlova

"One of the highlights of brunch at the Pembroke was the diverse and creative menu. From classic brunch staples to innovative twists on traditional..."

Djaataa Onanuga

"I had dinner here wed and Thursday. On wed, I let the waiter know I am gluten/dairy free and can't tolerate spicy food. I asked him to talk with the..."

Chrissy Brown

"This place seems to get better every time we eat there. The service is always great, and the food is amazing. The eggs Benedict is my go to brunch ..."

Preston Hall

"A wonderful spot for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Really enjoyed the Steak & Eggs as well as a delicious latte for breakfast. The mussels were..."

Michael Krewson

"My husband and I went to the Pembroke for our anniversary and I must say we had an excellent experience. Their grilled octopus was a delicious..."

Lipstick Revolt

"Amazing experience! Eric is an exceptional bartender, Jennifer made sure every detail was top-notch, the food was incredible, the decor a delight,..."

Heather Hill

"This is a really cute place with some of the best service I've experienced in DC. The scallops entree was very delicious. Good cocktails too and I..."

Emily Andre

"Pristine atmosphere and wonderful food and service, located inside the Dupont Circle Hotel. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Will be sure to visit..."

Kelli Monkawa

"Staying at the DuPont Circle Hotel & asked the concierge for lunch recommendations. She pinky swore I’d enjoy the Pembroke .. she was ABSOLUTELY..."

Jamal Coleman

"The good: the food was mostly excellent. The steak tartare and Hamachi crudo starters were outstanding, subtle and delicious. Of our three entrees..."

Dan Quine

"Eric and Teshaun were amazing at the bar. I’d never had a Bloody Mary before, and they made sure I had the best first experience. I had the smoked..."

Kendall Kerr

"The Pembroke is my favorite DC brunch place so far! It is bright, airy, elegant and all around beautiful! My overall experience was so pleasant and..."

Sinta Taylor

"Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here last eve. The atmosphere was fresh and inviting. The hostess and wait staff were very professional and courteous. We..."

Dennis Jasinski

"Absolutely loved our brunch experience. Amazing staff (Lauren our waitress was lovely) with a touch of Irish hospitality. The French toast is to die..."

Ethan Gallagher

"We went for brunch. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean.The whole vibe is really nice. The staff was very friendly and..."

Marie Foussette

"Excellent service. Jennifer, the manager, was able to accommodate me and my partner for the exact table that we wanted on short notice. Adan, our..."

Christina Garvey

Civil Cigar Lounge

"This is the only top shelf cigar lounge in the area. Excellent service, spirits,wine cellar, food, and air circulation! Cigar selection and..."

Michael

Cranes Spanish Kaiseki

Smith Commons

85/100 (4338 ratings)

"Stopped by for breakfast one weekday a few weeks ago. It was my first time at Milk & Honey - it's been on my list for a while so I was excited to..."

Michael Richardson

"This is my first experience with having a meal from this establishment. I ordered from the takeout menu for breakfast. The food was soooo delicious!..."

H D

"I’m not a fan of grits but the Shrimp & Grits were 🔥. I’ve only tried a few times but by far the best! The honey butter biscuits were yummy!..."

Trvl Bee

"Great little spot for some delicious southern style food. This is a fast casual environment, but the food is so good that it tastes like anything but..."

Tony A.

"Food is Delicious, Atmosphere was calm and the young lady was helpful, attentive and kind. Worth stopping..."

RoRo Gingy

"I must say, the food here was great. But I feel a little odd about paying top dollar for food that came in plastic and delivered like a take-out..."

Aaron Fountain

"The food was very good! We tried the Shrimp & Grits, Berries & Cream French Toast, and Egg & Cheese Biscuit. The portions were all very large and..."

Sarah C

"I’m extremely disappointed in todays order. As you can see I ordered a bacon, egg and biscuits without cheese. As you can see I ended up with an..."

Connie Blue

"This place definitely knows the art of making French toast. Not only is it a visually appealing plate, but the flavor and texture is done so very..."

andre perkins

"Native Louisianian here. This is the first DC restaurant advertised as Louisiana inspired (in 8 years of searching) that food actually has that..."

Jenn Breaux

"Milk and Honey is amazing. I had the honey chicken biscuit and the Famous Blackened Salmon and grits! Should be a Staple in the..."

Street View Reviews

"I visited the location recently and tried the "Jumbo Smothered Chicken and Biscuits." When I say FLAVORFUL... this is an understatement. From the..."

Darius Kitchings

"OMG!!!!! Amazing!!!! Absolutely worth it!!!!! Cashier was super friendly! But the food…. WOW! I got the Chef Sammy’s Award Winning Shrimp and..."

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"Everything here was delicious and well balanced. My favorite dishes were the duck and the short ribs. Portions and prices were reasonable. My only..."

Sara Hyde

Tahoga

Thunder Burger & Bar

83/100 (3668 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I must admit that I didn’t expect even the salad served at Thunder Burger to be quite well done! I definitely appreciate all of the hard work that..."

Athena Baker

"The Pig in a Cow Suit burger was really good but the sweet potato fries stole the show. It might have been the best sweet potato fries I’ve had in..."

Tanguy D

"Vibe was cool. Food was OK, I’ve had better. Burger lacked flavor. It was a lot of food though, I couldn’t finish the plate. Hostess and waiter..."

Nick Marryat

"I took my mom to have dinner at Thunder Burger and Bar today, and honestly this place does not hold back. Top-notch dish items and service. The staff..."

Geo Yatco

"The burgers are creative, flavorful and overall pretty delicious. They allow you customize toppings and cook temp. The Buffalo Stomp and Love me..."

Derek Campbell

"Service at bar was excellent .... I got to try a new beer... was crowded at the time... had great conversations at the bar with patrons as..."

Cassie

"Treated myself to an impromptu dinner while in town. Seating was immediate, with a very friendly server who gave me good advice on how to cook my..."

Andrew Welter

"Best meal in Georgetown. Great burgers. The sweet potato fries were perfect. And the ginger aioli was..."

Jeffrey Oliver

"Seriously a good burger! We came here after some shopping and wanted to try something new. We were greeted immediately and were able to sit outside..."

Joshua Russell

"Went here for happy hour and it was great. They have indoor and outdoor seating . We sat inside but honestly it was warm and we wished we had sat..."

RGK Kalra

"The manager Simo was extremely nice. Our server was great and we were impressed with the food and atmosphere. Thank..."

Santa Perrigo

"Had drinks outside on a Sunday afternoon. Lunch drink prices were reasonable and tasted good. Service was good as well. Overall, I enjoyed the..."

DBradshaw25

"The server was brand new. She tried but didn't say she was new. I wouldve cut her some slack for not knowing the menu or bar liquor. Kinda felt..."

Bianca B

"Excellent service for a casual dinner night with friends or family. Perfect spot in Georgetown. Plus prices are just perfect. Shoutout to Bianca for..."

Luis Arevalo

Cafe Milano

83/100 (19538 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely outstanding! The Tagliatelle Zegna was out of this world! And the Tiramisu was one of the best I’ve ever had. Fantastic service! ..."

AZ

"Heard a lot about this place and decided to try it. The food tasted great and the presentation was nice. The atmosphere is also relaxing and the deco..."

Joelle S

"We visited in April from Australia, and happened to be there on the same night as RG3.We loved the atmosphere, the food and the service.At the..."

AndiK

"Amazing food. Perfect..."

Alexandra LoPresti

"Crazy Monday. Amazingly packed on Monday and lived up to the reputation of being a scene. Food was tasty. As a solo diner, it was fun to take in all..."

Dalbhat

"Best italian in DC. Great food, great service, pricey but well worth..."

Pedro

"Like eating in Rome. Classy, authentic &..."

Fr.John Trigilio Jr.

"Che bella. My favorite Italian restaurant in DC. Fantastic service and outstanding meals. Best when weather allows you to dine outside (al fresco)..."

Father John

"Cafe Milano has been a DC establishment for many years. It’s (mostly) consistently great food and fantastic drinks. Amazing wine list with a great..."

Tatiana Russell

"If I had one word, it would be... obsessed! Was here for a work dinner. This was a fantastic experience. I loved it! Service was impeccable, but not..."

Karen Lasure

"A classic Italian restaurant in Washington DC and perhaps one of the iconic restaurants in George Town. I have Known this place since the early 2000s..."

Assem Salih

"I really like this place. I like that their menu changes from time to time. The wine list is good and cocktails are well made. The food is solid and..."

Anastasia Leiphart

"Miriam greeted me so warmly with her Italian women warmth! I’ll be back just because of her. My meal began with a bread service accompanied by some..."

Ray Moreno

"It's... OK. Not the worst. Not the best. Olive Garden quality food with the prices of a 5-star fine dining establishment. Waiter was not rude... but..."

Anthony

"What an amazing Thanksgiving treat it was for me too spend it with my 2 college kids in almost 10 years together and get a reservation at Cafe..."

Norma Del Carmen

"In years past when DC was literally a slum people considered Georgetown to be DC. So, of course, people would come to Georgetown to eat decent meals...."

Phil Hardy

"4-7-2023 - Table of 3 Overall: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Great Food and Service. On one of the side streets of Georgetown. We were..."

Amina Ahsan Haque

"We came here to celebrate an anniversary and it was amazing! Staff was attentive and friendly. Food was really good! We ordered the large prawn,..."

Connie Chen

"We had a lovely evening at Cafe Milano, sat in their covered terrace - Gary, our lovely server, was very friendly, charismatic and attentive. We..."

Catherine Little

"Café Milano is still a classic pick for D.C. restaurant-goers. This place has stood the test of time and is definitely recognized for consistent..."

D L

"Had a lunch with a friend here. The lentil salad with pine nuts was very interesting flavor and textures in a good way. The mushroom soup was ok. The..."

Jane Jing

"When I am DC for business… I always have to dine in at Cafe Milano… is still a classic pick for D.C. restaurant-lovers. I recognized the..."

Jacob Lopez (JL)

P.j. Clarke's Dc

83/100 (3810 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for a casual meal. Staff are very very good - food is good - price average - casual and relaxing environment with indoor and outdoor..."

Mithil Rokdey

"We were visiting DC for the weekend and were driving around to find a nice place to eat. We had a lovely table outside, service was quick and..."

Hema Narula

"During our visit to Washington DC, we stayed at the Capitol Hilton hotel, which is right across the street from PJ Clarke’s. We discovered this gem..."

Matlhodi Mashamba

"Oysters and Pints at Happy Hour. Great place across the street from the Capital Hilton. Currently running a Oysters and Pints happy hour special. My..."

Cheshire Cat

"Great restaurant! We were staying at the Westin and needed a place to eat close by. Food was awesome! We had the Cadillac burger and the Crab Cake..."

Jerome

"Great atmosphere, decor . Loved the way the salads are very slightly dressed so as not to swamp the very fresh ingredients . Waiter not overly in..."

Roger Moore

"Anthony was great! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The CT style lobster roll was to die for... Fish and chips were good... Cheese..."

Errol Huffman

"Restaurant with typical American cuisine and atmosphere - noisy and lively. Large selection of spirits and beer, including some local ones. I can..."

Polina

"My Mom and I stopped in for dinner. I had the Chicken Pot Pie and she had the Salmon and spinach. Both were awesome! We enjoyed our drinks and..."

Shannon Robbins

"This place is great for brunch or dinner. The food was outstanding. We ordered steak, fries, salmon dessert and a number of other appetizers. They..."

Javier Robles

"Had a great time hear. The burger is by far the best I've had in a looooong time. The bread pudding was good but the burger was the..."

Ms Bee

"Visiting from California, we stopped in to P.J.’s for cocktails and appetizers before dinner. We were impressed with the service, and the upscale..."

Terrence Pierce

"The Maryland style crab dip was delicious but the portion size was too small, I had a lot of leftover bread. The fish & chips were pretty good. I had..."

MessyJessy

"I sat outside here last week and here's my take. 1. Lobster roll was fantastic and tasted great! 2. Oysters tasted great, but required a bit more..."

Tristan Davis

"Conveniently located from the National Mall and White House region, the restaurant provided a great option from classics. A bit of a nautical theme..."

Abhishek Bhargava

"This place has a very relaxed atmosphere. The scenery was fairly dark(lighting) and a nautical theme. The food was good however some items(burgers)..."

Brian Daniels Jr

"Great place, hard working people. A/C was out but the fans kept the air moving. The manager checked on us multiple times. I was a fan of the tomato..."

John Shaw

"We had a good meal for dinner. I had a blue cheese burger, was cooked perfectly. I was not super fond of the bbq and bleu cheese combo. My wife had a..."

Timothy Potter

"Classic classy DC joint for a bite, drink, or both! Got so excited I forgot to take a pic before I destroyed the Cadillac burger. Amazing raw bar..."

David Y

"From the second we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess who had the absolute best personality & demeanor! Being in the service industry myself,..."

Ashley Newton

"I ate here twice; the first time ordered the homemade chicken pot pie, the second time the cheeseburger. Both were very..."

David Pruett

"Just visited for lunch it was so good went back for dinner!! New England clamps chowder was excellent !! And I live in..."

Mike

Imperfecto

Declaration

"This place was AMAZING! I was greeted immediately and welcomed by multiple staff members. Dirty dishes/trash were barely on the table for a second...."

Bekah May

"The food and service by a waiter named John was actually 10 star. Very reasonably priced and walking distance from TOWN. I highly recommend you give..."

John Watson

"The pizza is delicious, the staff is attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is lively and fun. I highly recommend Declaration to anyone looking..."

Samantha Crafton

"Best fries EVER!!! ❤️ The most awesome burger and the gentleman server was knowledgeable, attentive ...oh... and cute. 😊 I will definitely..."

Scott H Horton

"Love this place. Happy hour is great. Interesting food. Great staff. Love the decor. Friendly. Highly..."

Christine Kluh

"Service was great! I enjoyed the eggplant croquette appetizer along with the meatballs. Both were fresh, well prepared and quite tasty. Would..."

Judy Shouse Levy

"Absolutely amazing and the service is top notch . We will definitely be back and..."

Jayson Watson

"I was there with My Fiancé and our friends last night, Kristina was our server she was excellent made sure we had drinks our food was fast and hot..."

Jr Mercer

"Incredible food, absolutely delicious. We had John as our server and he was..."

Simmone Marsden

"I ordered the delicious House brewed Mule (not to sweet plus the fresh ginger & lime was out of this world). The pies have a perfect crust and the..."

Elizabeth Anne Hope

"The drinks are perfect and the food is awesome. The staff is also..."

Frances Daniela Croasdale

"Good food, good service, and good drinks. Loved their..."

Maria Lyn Hunley

"Food and atmosphere is great. One suggestion, bring back kale salad with currents and pumpkin seeds..."

David Bowers

"Great food, great pours! Friendly staff, and solid service. Coming back..."

Chris Matthes

"Incredible food, perfectly trained staff who seem to enjoy being there, clever touches of personality throughout-- all in a casual, comfortable..."

Mel Turner

"Drinks were delicious !! Service was terrified. Thank you john for your brilliant drink..."

Pablo E Briceno

"A girlfriend and I met up for happy hour and pizza. The Moscow Mule was delicious and blended perfectly, and the mushroom pizza couldn't have been..."

Laura Ireland

"The pizzas are creative and named after the 13 colonies. Some are a little too creative for me but others are delicious. It's a small place and will..."

Courtney Weigand

"“Pizza restaurant” is an understatement. This farm to table restaurant is incredible. Our server took time to explain everything to us and was..."

Katherine Falcone

"Stopped by here before a show at 9:30 Club! Cozy atmosphere and really tasty food! I recommend the Brussel sprouts..."

Tessa Cannon

"This place has a nice set up and happy hour specials. Drinks were good. We order wings and the happy hour special was $5 for 4 party wings. Our..."

Stacie Gatling

"Wanted a nice dinner before going to a concert at a nearby arena. I got balsamic glazed chix wings and brussel sprouts. Absolutley delicious!! My..."

Nancy Cosner

"Great artisan cocktails, the fried mozzarella is always good...enjoy dropping in here anytime and certainly before catching a movie across the..."

Christopher P

"Been here a few times before but most recently as a last minute late dinner spot for my birthday. There’s almost never a wait due to the large..."

Katie T.

"Very nice restaurant that serve pizza and other meals in a great..."

Davide Masi

"Really good pizza! We started with the zucchini chip (so good). Had the Thomas Heyward SC which was delicious ( if you like mushrooms and pesto)...."

Rick bullard

"Excellent house-made cocktails and delicious pizza, and all reasonably priced. The cocktails were phenomenal, especially the Mezcal one and the..."

Jason Wallach

"This restaurant was incredible all around! It was recommended from our airbnb host and it did not disappoint! We ordered the fried mozzarella and..."

Christina

"Can't say enough good things about my experience here. The decor is beautiful and industrial, the food is amazing, the prices are very reasonable for..."

Caitlin Bozman

"Loved the service, food and wine! I will definitely come back. They did a great job accommodating my..."

Melissa Barron

"The staff totally made our experience here. After leaving a show at the 930club, we decided we needed a 4th meal and Declaration seemed perfect. We..."

Rachel Maloy

Sequoia Dc

82/100 (10853 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a great time enjoying Sequoia's Sunday brunch. Their food quality and variety were excellent, wait staff were impeccable with service, and the..."

Liyang “Leon” Sun

"We thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside on their expansive patio. The weather was perfect & the views, glorious. Our food was very well prepared. ..."

robert

"We got there around past 1pm, and fortunately, we still had 1 hr before the service ended at 230pm. The waiter that attended to us was nice, and the..."

Dee Ephphatha

"I come to this location often, the shrimp cocktail always hits. This last time I also ordered the snow crabs and they were impossible to eat, fell..."

Julia Lukas

"An amazing waterfront restaurant! Attended my birthday here and was absolutely amazed! Service was wonderful and the restaurant was a nice..."

Anton Mendez Guzman

"I chose Sequoia DC to propose to my fiancée las night! I discreetly gave the guest receiving host, Charmaine, a heads up of my intentions and she..."

Dex B.

"Sequoia DC was truly impressive. From the exquisite cuisine, the impeccable service, and the beautiful views from the outdoor seating this is a must..."

Danielle D

"I’ve been wanting to try this place for weekend brunch. Went for the Saturday tapas brunch. It was pretty good, but the options were a little..."

Suzie R

"The view of the river was excellent, the food and me u options were good. Although, the non-seafoood options are limited. Our server, Veronica, was..."

Zachary Bothelio

"Came for a relative's birthday celebration and the restaurant was laid out nice. I ordered the duck cooked medium and it was delicious and tender. It..."

Calvin Royster Jr.

"Would definitely go back here! Food portions were huge. I went with friends to DC restaurant week. I ordered ceviche - spicy and delicious came with..."

Lala

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sequoia in Washington D.C. and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant..."

Jonte Lee

"Nice vibes looked like there was alot of celebrations. Unlimited seafood brunch and mimosas. Raw bar, sushi bar, carving stations, crab cakes, waffle..."

Nancy Boyd

"Beautiful place with delicious food. The service was quick and friendly and if you sit outside it overlooks the harbour. Very lovely..."

Eden Theron

"Amazing place to dine, Sunday brunch plenty of food. Nice space and air conditioning. The view over the water is..."

Brandon Hargraves

"Located at the Harbor off K street in Washington, DC, Sequoia is a beautiful experience — especially during the winter months when all of the..."

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The Bohemian Caverns

"I LOVE this place!! My girlfriend and I just moved to DC recently and visit this place almost regularly when we're not working of course!! The food..."

Kiara Richardson

"I had never heard of Bohemian Caverns, but I went there with a friend recently, and it was amazing. We were early, so we waited upstairs for the..."

Krystal Ramirez

"Atmosphere was intimate and cozy. The upstairs greeter was amazing and can take a nice picture. Very courteous and accommodating. Amber the server..."

Ezell Lester

"Very unique experience. The Prix fix food menus are pretty limited but the food was good. I came for a show and was very happy with the..."

Malik L Griffin

"Great under the radar place to watch live music acts (focused on variations of jazz, blues, etc). They offer the standard drink options along with..."

Joe Nastri

"Went here for my anniversary... loved the atmosphere, food was good, drinks were tasty... music was hitting...I took off 1 star for parking -- but,..."

Denyse Gordon Watts

"It has been a while but i do remember the dark mystique of this place, i distinctly remember having a great time. The waiters were great..."

Lisa Queen

"Came to see Ron Carter with my mother and had a complete blast. Loved the atmosphere, and will be returning to see Christian Scott this..."

Hope Evans

"jazz, blues, even reggae on thursdays. funky subterranean venue decorated like a..."

Tom Steinmetz

"It's a place that had a very old jazz history going back to the..."

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Luke Upah

"Awesomeatmosphere,..."

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