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The Smith Penn Quarter - The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.6
4.6
3886 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 169 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 868-4900
  • Website
    http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Private party contact
    Events Department: (917) 277-4984
  • Location
    901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    9th Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,886 people are saying

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith in Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C., offers "great food and exceptional service" with a vibrant, lively atmosphere perfect for brunch or dinner. The drinks are a highlight, often described as "amazing cocktails." While the ambiance is energetic, it can be "very loud," making outdoor seating preferable for quieter conversations.

3,886 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was great. Stayed on top of our needs. Highly impressed with the host.

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  2. Steven

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, it was a very good dining experience. it is very noisy though.

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  3. Sarah Anne VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a pleasure to visit when I’m in town. Best American food in DC.

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  4. Sierra

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was quick. The vanilla bean french toast and the quarter-pounder chocolate chip cookie were very good. The complimentary brunch cocktail or juice was a nice touch.

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  5. JillD

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Smith is reliable and good - but the noise level is always deafening.

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  6. Jill

    Memphis10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Only gave four out of five because the food was not five stars. Solid four though. It was loud when we arrived but I think that was due to hockey pre-game dinners for fans. Food-wise, the wedge salad was solid, the mac and cheese was super creamy, and that Smith Burger was good. Beer selection was just okay, nothing special. But our server? Amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Good food, great service, just watch out for the noise.

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  7. Tigerseye VIP

    Washington DC28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to eat before we went to the caps game. Service was wonderful. Food was delicious.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked several business dinners for staff and clients while we were in DC this week. I got multiple texts from the [dining] group saying it was the BEST meal of the week. We had a ton on great dining experiences so this comment should not be taken lightly. From appetizers and drinks to their dinners - happy people all around.

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  9. Delia

    London44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch, pretty quiet as was super early. Nice biscuits and yoghurt and ham eggs muffins

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  10. Patricia VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy food with fabulous service in a magnificent space. Absolutely splendid experience.

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FAQs

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 868-4900.

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C is rated 4.6 stars by 3886 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
Booked 169 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th Street NW
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 868-4900
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Private party contact
    Events Department: (917) 277-4984
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