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Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC

Lafayette Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1613 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Afternoon Tea Sun 15:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 638-2570
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nicolas Legret
  • Catering
    Private Dining available for groups of up to 16 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining is available in our Lafayette Restaurant. Views of Lafayette Park and exquisite cuisine and service guaranteed!
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    H Street
  • Parking details
    There is a parking fee of $12.00 via hotel valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, Farragut West, Farragut North
  • Entertainment
    Our pianist Tom Vogt is playing every Monday – Saturday evening and for Sunday Brunch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Ambience

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lafayette Restaurant in Washington, DC, offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "first class service." Guests praise its elegant atmosphere and talented piano accompaniment. Ideal for special occasions, it features a "beautiful dining room" and a "magical experience." Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a "must stop" for many.

1,614 Reviews
  1. Trip

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, as expected!! Thank you Hay Adams team.

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  2. J. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the Lafayette is the best place for breakfast, standing well above all others for its accommodating wait staff (today it was Kenny), pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, well prepared meals, and the wam greetings that welcome you when you arrive at the host’s desk.

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  3. Oscar

    Veneto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great time, great welcome, beautiful environment, good food too and William very polite and kind. Thanks to everyone

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  4. ROBERT

    VIP

    Greensboro

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not good at all. Undercooked or unseasoned on each item. The service was excellent and they apologized for the food experience

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  5. Debra

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal in a wonderful atmosphere. Jose took wonderful care of us. We highly recommend it if you are looking for a quiet elegant atmosphere!

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  6. Deborah

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous lunch! Nice menu, very attentive service, good food, nice presentation! Dining room was festively decorated!! Always a pleasure to dine here !

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  7. Susan

    New York City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, the atmosphere and the food are all wonderful! Highly recommend.

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  8. Justin

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. My goto place when in DC and want an elegant high quality experience for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

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  9. Julie

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing… Loved the piano music! The ambience was incredible

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  10. Tracy

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Staff, service, food, wine, atmosphere!

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Lafayette Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1613 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Lafayette Restaurant

800 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    H Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Afternoon Tea Sun 15:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking fee of $12.00 via hotel valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, Farragut West, Farragut North
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicolas Legret
  • Entertainment
    Our pianist Tom Vogt is playing every Monday – Saturday evening and for Sunday Brunch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 638-2570
  • Catering
    Private Dining available for groups of up to 16 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining is available in our Lafayette Restaurant. Views of Lafayette Park and exquisite cuisine and service guaranteed!
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