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Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer, Washington, DC

Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer

4.8
4.8
13 Reviews
$50 and over
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Keith McNally brings Minetta Tavern to Washington DC

MINETTA TAVERN ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1937
Named after the Minetta Brook — which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River — the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists.

Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern."

We hope — and believe — that's a somewhat accurate description of the place.

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What 13 people are saying

Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

13 Reviews
  1. Chloe

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in my coworker and I were treated like VIP's. The food was incredible, the vibe was perfect, and all the staff were attentive and energetic. To end the evening, we were escorted upstairs to enjoy our dessert!

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  2. Carolyn VIP

    Washington DC28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious steak frites. The most sublime chocolate soufflé — one for the ages. Dopamine firing in the brain with each bite.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service staff was great. Went for lunch. Turned out to be brunch. No Vegan options except a small salad. Excellent house champagne is $40 a glass so you might want to know that before you order one. Noise level high.

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  4. Charlotte VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always spectacular. John delivers such great service!

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  5. Gwynne

    Washington DC19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for lunch on a Friday and as the restaurant filled up it got pretty noisy. The food was good, but we thought it was a super high price point for a burger and fries. Glad we went, but very unlikely to go back.

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  6. Kimbelry VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy downstairs and upstairs equally. The food is exceptional and the staff is fabulous. The aesthetic of both spaces is alluring.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing experience thank you! everything was perfect

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  8. Denise VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food, very attentive service and a fabulous Tavern atmosphere make for a memorable evening for all at Minetta.

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  9. Evan

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was all over the place, the burger was well done halfway through and rare the other half. Drinks were $20+ for small cocktails, and we felt rushed throughout the entire experience. Was just an uncomfortable experience and will not go back. Better food and drinks for better prices elsewhere.

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  10. Kerri Camille VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love visiting Lucy Mercer, I always feel welcome when I’m there! The vibes were great but the only problem was the music and the volume. I was told the owner/manager was the DJ and the music selections definitely didn’t fit the vibe of the evening. Also it was incredibly loud and I could barely hear the people I came with which led to everyone in the bar screaming over each other which made the experience a lot less enjoyable than my previous visits. I highly recommend they hire a DJ or have a curated playlist playing at an enjoyable level. Other than that the service was great!

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Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer is rated 4.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
Google Map for Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer

1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002-7003

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    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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