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Spotted Zebra, Washington, DC

Spotted Zebra

3.8
3.8
11 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Gluten-free-friendly
WE ARE THE SPOTTED ZEBRA
Many ask about our name, well it is whimsical, and one might say esoteric, and derives from a misquote by a prominent former US Senator from Tennessee, who confidently proclaimed, "A zebra does not change its spots". In this new DC hot-SPOT, we shine a tongue-in-cheek SPOT-light on the contradictory, and often irreverent and humorous words from politics. They are weaved into the names of dishes and cocktails and found on the top of tables, the bar, and people's minds.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 824-6112
  • Website
    https://www.spottedzebradc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    William Taylor
  • Location
    775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    H Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking, complimentary up to 2 hours. Use Washington Marriott at Metro Center parking service, 775 12th Street NW.
  • Public transit
    Spotted Zebra is located on 12th and H St. NW. Easily accessible via the Red Line to Metro Center as well as by a number of different bus lines. Main entrance from lobby of Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 12th & G.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spotted Zebra, nestled inside a Marriott Hotel, offers "very good food" in a chic, upscale setting. Noteworthy for its "friendly servers" and attentive service, it delights patrons with standout dishes like the "delicious brisket sandwich." While ambiance may feel hotel-like, its culinary offerings shine.

11 Reviews

  1. Susan

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great. Ambiance was just OK. It reminded me of a diner.

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  2. Nicole VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family ate here on New Year’s Eve and we had a great time. Andre was our waiter and he was great. Everything we ordered was well received. We would definitely visit this restaurant again if we are in DC again.

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  3. Tomas VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was average, not what I expected Typical hotel restaurant served by F&B

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  4. Rachel VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a high-end cafeteria type restaurant inside of a hotel. The prices were VERY high for the quality and ambiance. The restaurant was empty while we were there for lunch and the servers got 2 of the 4 items we ordered quite wrong, although the manager worked hard to get the order corrected and amounts refunded/credited.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty packed for the night and they struggled to keep up service, but food was pretty good and the bar was solid. They also did not have my reservation in the system

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  6. Rajesh

    Washington DC14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is inside a Mariott hotel. So a slightly upscale place but very good food.

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  7. Tatiana

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was trying to find as closest as possible place to National Theatre. This place is new and it was not as obviously visible from the street but otherwise we enjoyed it. The brisket sandwich was delicious. Our service was fast and attentive by Andrew.

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  8. CORZANN COZE VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice bartenders and waitstaff and security officers

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  9. Laura

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a counter service restaurant with full bar inside the Marriott Hotel. The service was great but it wasn’t what I was expecting from the Yelp search and photos. It is connected to the lobby so very much feels like a hotel experience and not a dining one.

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  10. DebraL VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spotted Zebra offers an interesting selection of casual food in a chic setting. Servers were very friendly.

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FAQs

Spotted Zebra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 824-6112.

Spotted Zebra is rated 3.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Spotted Zebra

775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    H Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking, complimentary up to 2 hours. Use Washington Marriott at Metro Center parking service, 775 12th Street NW.
  • Public transit
    Spotted Zebra is located on 12th and H St. NW. Easily accessible via the Red Line to Metro Center as well as by a number of different bus lines. Main entrance from lobby of Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 12th & G.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Taylor
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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