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The Continent DC, Washington, DC

The Continent DC

4.2
4.2
138 Reviews
$50 and over
African

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2 people
23:30
Booked 41 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Website
    http://www.thecontinentdc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • District of Columbia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continent DC is a vibrant West African dining destination in Washington, DC, celebrated for its "authentic African cuisine" and lively atmosphere. Despite some mixed reviews on service speed and pricing, the restaurant consistently garners praise for its "delicious" food and "great vibes." Guests enjoy a rich cultural experience with "amazing" decor and music, making it a "must-visit" spot.
138 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food was fine but the parking has been awful. I would have thought that the parking situation would have been fine by now, for this not my first time coming here but I literally had to walk from the lower level of the garage to the top of the garage where cars where exiting and e tearing the garage. Other than, that the food was good and ambience was good as well. I’ve been.

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  2. Pamela

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were good! Enjoyed the live music and DJ!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food and drinks were delicious, plentiful and a great value for the price. michael is an excellent server!

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  4. Joan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The continent was a great experience and love how we got the music and food

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  5. Soraya

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing! As a Nigerian, I really loved the spice and flavor in the egusi and suya. Will be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and ambience. We really enjoyed ourselves.

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  7. Rachou VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m mixed about this one. It had a pretty young vibe and really nice and appropriate decore. The music was great, but it was so loud that my friends and I couldn’t hear each other and felt like we had to shout the entire evening. They had a quieter side of the restaurant but said they couldn’t seat patrons there that night. The food was ok.

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  8. Tiffany

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, delicious food! I will be back!

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  9. Ibrahim

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding - authentic Nigerian flavours and taste. Went with a party of four and we had moi-moi, jollof rice, fried plantains, oxtail, suya and peppersoup. All in a very comfortable and welcoming ambience with lovely Nigerian music. The Continent DC is a great experience!

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  10. Darrell

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere, great vibes, service was a bit slow but understandable given the place was packed.

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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 4.2 stars by 138 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
23:30
Booked 41 times today
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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