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The Continent DC, Washington, DC

The Continent DC

4.3
4.3
118 Reviews
$50 and over
African

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2 people
19:00
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  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–03:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 978-1320
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continent DC offers a vibrant, upscale West African dining experience with "exceptional food," "impeccable service," and a "gorgeous atmosphere." Guests rave about the flavorful dishes and creative cocktails. The ambiance blends modern elegance with cultural authenticity, enhanced by live music and attentive staff. A must-visit for unforgettable dining.
118 Reviews
  1. Dayja

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My experience was very unpleasing I was supposed to have a birthday dinner & I end up having to do takeout everything was not handle professionally they said they had a table ready & they need to clean it 30 min past no one checked on us & there was never no table so I end up doing takeout. Also there’s no dress code like they enforce. Y’all might need to have a team meeting on how to handle bigger crowds I understand stuff happens but it should never take 20 min just to give me back my change .. food was very good though I’ll give yall that, but please do better

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  2. Jessica

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, exceptional food, and an amazing experience overall. What a way to celebrate my birthday. They will definitely see me and my squad again.

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  3. Tassia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was not attentive at all! Took over an hour for food to come out which when it was ready it was wrong! The manager Talia was very apologetic and explained the confusion with our order but we were already irritated and upset on how the service was. Food was good but service must be better.

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  4. Amber

    Tulsa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for a fun, interesting experience. This place delivered. A TON of food - we got the huge grilled meat platter. It was awesome. Spicy, juicy, smokey. Our server, Gregory, was great - giving great advice, but not over bearing. The vibe was fun, great music. When we come back to DC, we’ll be back.

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  5. Blessing

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here for my birthday last night and a time was had!!!!! The waiters, the hostesses, and the chef showed mad loveee!!!!! 10/10 Would recommend!!!!

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  6. Naana

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic time at The Continent DC. The service was phenomenal, they checked on me multiple times throughout the night to make sure I was good. The food was so good and worth the money. I can definitely see myself going again. A big shout out to our server, Micheal he made my first visit at the Continent amazing!

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  7. Deitric

    VIP

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very and surprisingly underwhelming . Was expecting more.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was great! The staff was polite, the food was good, and the dj was on point with the music. It was a 10/10 experience for me and I’d definitely be back 😌

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  9. Hurrich

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place the food was 10/10. I recommend

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  10. Dee

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in DC. A must visit when in the city. Food was excellent and flavorful. Drinks were refreshing and on point. Service was attentive and impeccable.Ambiance is awesome and vibrant. On a personal note, I inquired about their African Map lapel pins and one of two managers personally came over to presented one of their own to me. Now that’s above and beyond customer care. Thank you The Continent DC for a beautiful experience.

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FAQs

The Continent DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 978-1320.

The Continent DC is rated 4.3 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Continent DC

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-3544

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–03:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch
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