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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC, Washington, DC

The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7
4.7
1089 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 448-2300
  • Website
    http://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/the-greenhouse/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Salvatore
  • Private party facilities
    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.
  • Location
    1200 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    16th and M St. NW
  • Parking details
    $20 valet parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse

    Multiple dates available
    Are you looking for a special space for an upcoming special evening or event? Our private wine cellar located at The Jefferson Hotel can be your memorable space for the evening! You will be surrounded with hundreds of bottles of wine. You will have a friendly and personalized service offer to you. Please note: For parties up to 10, there will be an A La Carte menu offered, for those parties of 11-15, there will be a Special Menu (pictured) offered at $165 per person, which does not include drinks.
    The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse photo

  • Valentine's Day at the Greenhouse

    US$185.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Experience Valentine's Day at The Greenhouse! Enjoy our delightful five-course, Valentine's Day Menu, which features some of the area's finest locally sourced produce. You may enjoy your Valentine's evening with our extended wine list selection from more than 1000 wines and specialty Cocktails.
    Valentine's Day at the Greenhouse photo

  • Valentine's Day Dinner at the Greenhouse

    US$185.00 per person

    15 Feb 2025 only
    Experience Valentine's Day at The Greenhouse! Enjoy our delightful five-course, Valentine's Day Menu, which features some of the area's finest locally sourced produce. You may enjoy your Valentine's evening with our extended wine list selection from more than 1000 wines and specialty Cocktails.
    Valentine's Day Dinner at the Greenhouse photo

Menu

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What 1,089 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Contemporary American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Contemporary American

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" in an elegant, historic setting. Guests appreciate the "beautiful environment" and "attentive" staff. While some find it pricey, the "quality of food and service" consistently impresses, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,089 Reviews

  1. Chuck

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greenhouse is a great place to go with clients and friends. I highly recommend it.

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  2. Mitchell

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonder New Year’s dinner and the paired wine they served with were all outstanding and enhanced each course.

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  3. maurice

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great place to have our family ny dinner

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  4. Katherine

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food by chef (esp. the branzino and lamb dishes) and outstanding service by staff from walk-in to sit-down. My husband and I added the “wine pairing” option to the prix fixe menu and could not encourage more diners to do so. Well done! The Greenhouse was decorated with grandeur and made for a lux evening! Thank you at The Greenhouse at The Jefferson for a perfect NYE’s dinner to ring in 2025 with style.

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  5. David

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The first three courses were excellent. The 4th course (filet and lamb) was sub par. The filet was obviously an inferior cut. It was prepared to a medium rare temperature, although a little past medium rare. I’d say it was nicely seasoned, but we had to saw our way through it, it took effort to chew it, and it offered limited beef flavor. You cannot charge what you charge for second or third rate beef. Then what you referred to as the “5th course” was really what top restaurants call a palette cleanser, not a “course.” The dessert, baked Alaska, was quite good, and a fun change. Fine restaurants typically offer an amuse bouche at the beginning — when you charge what you charge. You did not. Nevertheless we felt, overall, it was a four star experience because of the wonderful first three courses, the excellent dessert, the setting, and the top notch service.

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  6. Suzanne

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, spectacular service. You cannot go wrong. We are here for Christmas 🎄 and it was perfect for us. I love the ambiance. It really is like sitting in a greenhouse.

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  7. STEVAN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Jefferson Hotel at Christmas is a wonder to behold. Impeccably decorated and polished, professional service from the moment that you arrive. The Christmas brunch menu, however, was not the gastronomic experience that I expected for the price point. The filet mignon entree was not what I would consider flavorful, and the mushrooms that accompanied the steak were rubbery. Others in my party of five, however, enjoyed their meals immensely, so I guess the menu could best be described as hit or miss.

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  8. Howard

    VIP

    Washington DC

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Day lunch was great! Food was delicious and the service was great. The Jefferson is an unusual hidden gem downtown - a really elegant and interesting ambiance.

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  9. C.

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    110 reviews

    3.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing. We took a $1600 bottle of wine, but they broke the cork, (even though we provided a cork pull appropriate for this bottle,) pushed the remainder in with a knife and spilled the wine trying to decant it with the knife inserted to hold it back. Amateurish. We ordered cocktails. They brought the first course before the drinks, then brought me the wrong cocktail. A meat course ordered rare was served overdone. This was both Christmas Eve and our anniversary, and the prix fixe pp for our party of three - and a 3 course meal - was $175, drinks and corkage extra of course. The venue was lovely and the manager attempted to repair the sloppy service with comps, but we expected better and did not enjoy having to struggle to eat our $175 dinners. We will not return when we are next in DC.

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  10. Dan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast. Omlette was amazing. The wife got cast iron griddle. It was delicious. Plus, the holiday decor was beautiful. I will be back again.

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FAQs

The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1089 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

1200 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    16th and M St. NW
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $20 valet parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Salvatore
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/the-greenhouse/
  • Phone number
    (202) 448-2300
  • Private party facilities
    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.

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