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The Henri, Washington, DC

The Henri

4.6
4.6
193 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary European

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2 people
21:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Belgian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 989-5881
  • Website
    http://www.thehenridc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautifully appointed private dining rooms ensure top-notch service, modern hospitality, and a unique space for your event. The Henri is perfect for all occasions, including business and political functions, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Guevara : (202) 989-5881
  • Location
    1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-1701
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    The entrance is located across from the Warner theater on 13th street.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Metro Center / exit on 13th and F
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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Menu

The Menu

$40

    Starter

    choice of

    • Kale Salad

      bosc pear, figs, arugula, sour cherry dressing

      • Pate de Campagne

        grilled rustic bread, mustard, spicy mix, shallot dressing

        • Escargot Croissant

          baked garlic snail, celery remoulade, garlic butter

          • Gravlax

            cured scottish wild salmon, dill mustard sauce, pretzel toast, green salad

            • Butternut Squash Veloute

              roasted pumpkin seeds, creme fraiche

              • Prosciutto - Goat Cheese Millefeuille

                hazelnut dressing, gooseberries, pickled pearl onion

                Main

                choice of

                • Trout Amandine

                  beurre noisette, capers, lemon, bok choy

                  • Fall Yellow Curry

                    coconut rice, cauliflower, chickpeas, cilantro

                    • Salmon Burger

                      labneh, crunchy cucumber, coleslaw, potato chips or salad

                      • Rotisserie Chicken

                        rainbow pepper sauce, belgian frites

                        • Mussels Catalanes

                          tomato concassée, chorizo, green peas

                          • Braised Pork

                            pumpkin puree, puff pastry, creole sauce

                            Dessert

                            • Gelato

                              Last updated: 3 October 2024

                              What 193 people are saying

                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                              4.6
                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.5Food
                              • 4.8Service
                              • 4.6Ambience
                              • 4.2Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • District of Columbia

                                Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              The Henri offers an "outstanding" dining experience with its creative French-style cuisine and impeccable service. Ideal for special occasions, power lunches, and pre-theater dinners, this restaurant is praised for its "delicious" food and welcoming atmosphere. Private dining options and attentive staff make it a "wonderful" choice in Washington DC.

                              193 Reviews

                              1. Jonathan

                                Washington DC

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 7 November 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Always so well taken care of. Love the new power lunch menu.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              2. David

                                Washington DC

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 2 November 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The service, food and ambience was excellent. We ate off the starter menu for dinner. It was enough food. The meatball dish and salads were very good. The service was very good for us as well as what we observed for the other diners! A gem.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              3. Deric

                                Washington DC

                                168 reviews

                                4.0

                                168 reviews

                                Dined on 29 October 2024

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Checked into this establishment and was seated at the bar. Very nice establishment. They do have a great wine list and the range of prices reflect that. Service was ok, had the feeling that the check-in and service hand-off might not have been the greatest. Had the salmon burger. Absolutely top notch.

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                              4. Jessie

                                Washington DC

                                43 reviews

                                1.0

                                43 reviews

                                Dined on 25 October 2024

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 4
                                What a disappointing experience. First, we ordered the coquettes to start - which the waitress completely forgot about. I ordered the chicken - it was tasteless and all dark meat. I know it said half a chicken - but i assumed it would be both white and dark meat. The French fries were great - the only editable thing on my plate. My friend got the trout which was oily and tasteless. We barely touched either entrees - and the waitress didn’t even seem to care. It was over 100 for a dinner we didn’t even eat - and neither of us ordered drinks! We were so hungry that we went down the street to district taco after.

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                              5. cheeseme

                                Raleigh

                                3 reviews

                                5.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on 25 October 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had some “snacks” and cocktails followed by a delicious brownie dessert at the bar. Service was warm, quick and attentive and we loved everything we had!

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                              6. Jeffrey

                                Washington DC

                                82 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                82 reviews

                                Dined on 19 October 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The Henri is a wonderful restaurant-- one of our absolute favorites in Washington DC. It serves creative and tasty French-style cuisine. My wife adores their lobster main course. Most recently I had their braised pork main dish, and enjoyed it very much. Service is excellent. And for a fine French restaurant in the nation's capital, the prices are quite reasonable.

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                              7. OpenTable Diner

                                Pittsburgh

                                3 reviews

                                5.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on 15 October 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Second visit within a year coming from out of town. David not only remembered us, but took time to say hello and catch up on things. Nothing else to say except, stop by and you’ll understand.

                                1 person found this helpful

                              8. robbie

                                Dallas

                                2 reviews

                                1.0

                                2 reviews

                                Dined on 24 September 2024

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                Over priced, bland food, drink was bad and had to be returned

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                              9. Patrice

                                Washington DC

                                36 reviews

                                5.0

                                36 reviews

                                Dined on 23 September 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Once again, everything was perfection. The current entrees are delectable! In a group of six we had spars, beet salad, pomme frites, and salmon salad to begin, followed by Grilled shrimp over couscous, lamb shank, dorado grilled fish, and a few rotisserie chickens. Everything disappeared and we are content! We will be back!

                                1 person found this helpful

                              10. John

                                Greater Boston

                                6 reviews

                                3.0

                                6 reviews

                                Dined on 21 September 2024

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Disappointed. This was my third experience at Henri. The first was a dinner which was good. The second was an event which was spectacular. Tonight was disappointing. The rotisserie chicken consisted of two legs and nothing else, no thighs no breast just two legs. The plate was covered in french fries to make it look full. Being the host, I didn’t feel I was in a position to complain. If you don’t have enough chicken let the server tell you they are out.

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                              FAQs

                              The Henri is rated 4.6 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

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                              2 people
                              21:00
                              Booked 3 times today
                              Google Map for The Henri

                              1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-1701

                              Additional information

                              • Cross Street
                                The entrance is located across from the Warner theater on 13th street.
                              • Area
                                Penn Quarter
                              • Hours of Operation
                                Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–18:00
                              • Price
                                $50 and over
                              • Cuisines
                                Contemporary European, Belgian
                              • Dining style
                                Casual Dining
                              • Dress code
                                Business Casual
                              • Parking details
                                None
                              • Public transit
                                Metro Center / exit on 13th and F
                              • Additional
                                Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
                              • Website
                                http://www.thehenridc.com/
                              • Phone number
                                (202) 989-5881
                              • Catering
                                Upon request.
                              • Private party facilities
                                Our beautifully appointed private dining rooms ensure top-notch service, modern hospitality, and a unique space for your event. The Henri is perfect for all occasions, including business and political functions, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
                              • Private party contact
                                Laura Guevara : (202) 989-5881
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