The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.6

3887 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 146 times today

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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Location
901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Phone number
(202) 868-4900
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brian Ellis
Delivery & takeout
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Private dining

Popular dishes

What 3,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Most Booked

Review summary

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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.

3,887 Reviews

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Andrew
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Server did not show up until 10 min after we got seated. Food was average at best and place was busy and noisy as hell. Never going back there again.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 3 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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Steven
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined 4 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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Sarah Anne VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Sierra
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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JillD
Washington DC9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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 3887 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

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 146 times today

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

901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 868-4900
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brian Ellis
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

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Additional information

Private dining

Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Popular dishes

Roasted Salmon

Mac + Cheese

BRICK PRESSED CHICKEN

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What 3,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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