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Tabard Inn, Washington, DC

Tabard Inn

4.7
4.7
3780 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms.

Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–10:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:30–18:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 331-8528
  • Website
    http://www.tabardinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Zafrir
  • Private party facilities
    Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Bushey: (202) 463-7909
  • Location
    1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross Street
    18th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
  • Entertainment
    Every Sunday and Monday night, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve at Tabard Inn

    24 Dec 2024 only
    For larger parties of 6+ we happily offer our one-of-a-kind Christmas Buffet! We will be offering Winter Squash, Salmon, Ribeye, and Bone-In Pork Rack along side all your favorite classic sides like Mashed Potatoes, Braised Cabbage, Grilled Carrots and more! Adults $92, Children $45. To book buffets, please make sure the date is set to 12/24 and your party number is 6+.

  • New Years Eve Prix Fixe

    US$68.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    A chef-curated special Prix Fixe

Menu

Soups & Salads

  • Sweet Potato SoupUS$12.00

    apple, pecan, goat cheese mousse

    • Garden SaladUS$14.00

      lolla rossa, shallot, watermelon radish, summer pickles, dill, za'atar buttermilk

      • Frisee SaladUS$16.00

        shallots & apples, hazelnuts, crispy Benton’s bacon, dijon mustard vinaigrette

        • Caesar SaladUS$16.00

          romaine, potato crunch, aged sheep cheese

          • Bibb SaladUS$16.00

            bibb lettuce, sorrel, cucumber, shallot, pea shoots, ginger yuzu vinaigrette

            Appetizers

            • Caviar à la Russe 10g US$50.00

              Kaluga Gold, Route 11 potato chips, creme fraiche

              • Half Dozen Chesapeake Oysters US$23.00

                Tabard’s hot sauce, seasonal mignonette

                • Leek FrittersUS$18.00

                  Maryland lump crab, leek aioli

                  • Caramelized Onion Tart US$14.00

                    goat cheese

                    • Beef CarpaccioUS$16.00

                      pickled myoga, lime, charred leek escabeche

                      Tabard Inn Classics

                      • Hanger SteakUS$39.00

                        creamed greens, roasted radish, zhoug

                        • Duck ConfitUS$38.00

                          carolina gold rice, napa cabbage slaw, ginger jus

                          • Chicken FricasseeUS$31.00

                            kale, maitakes, mashed potatoes, bourbon chicken cream

                            • Bone-In Berkshire Pork ChopUS$41.00

                              confit leek, pickled fennel, fennel conserva, gooseberry gastrique

                              • Grilled Filet MignonUS$52.00

                                grilled carrots, carrot top gremolata, foyot

                                Seasonal Specialties

                                • Honeynut SquashUS$25.00

                                  farro, black garlic, tomato jam, pickled tomatillo, red mizuna salad

                                  • Rockfish & Black Eyed PeasUS$31.00

                                    grilled scallion, dandelion greens pesto, dukkah, bread sauce

                                    • Grilled Salmon US$31.00

                                      wheatberries, turnip, turnip tops, gherkin, currant beurre blanc

                                      • Seared Scallops US$37.00

                                        purple sweet potato, grilled wax beans, peanut, aji dulce *add 10 grams caviar +$35

                                        Sides

                                        • kale, creme fraicheUS$9.00

                                          • grilled carrots with aronia berry vinegarUS$9.00

                                            • mashed potatoesUS$9.00

                                              • asparagus, evoo, lemonUS$9.00

                                                • Delicata SquashUS$9.00

                                                  green goddess

                                                  • Confit LeeksUS$9.00

                                                    Matthew Zafrir, Executive Chef

                                                      Sarah Kwon, Chef de Cuisine

                                                        Last updated: 14 November 2024

                                                        What 3,780 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                        4.7
                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.5Food
                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • District of Columbia

                                                          Contemporary American

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Discover the enchanting Tabard Inn, a charming historic venue nestled in DC's vibrant business district. Revel in its "unique old world, cozy environment" and savor exquisite dishes like the "phenomenal" scallops and renowned donuts. Perfect for brunch or a quiet dinner, this hidden gem promises a memorable experience.

                                                        3,780 Reviews

                                                        1. Susan

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          29 reviews

                                                          3.0

                                                          29 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          Service was great but the food was mediocre at best and way too expensive for the quality of the dishes. Will not be going back there again.

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                                                        2. Margaret

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          9 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          9 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Love the Tabard Inn and have had wonderful meals in the past. Yesterday we had dinner and while the soup and salad were good, the entree of skirt steak was not good. Meat was tough and there was no sauce on it to help. Greens under steak were also chewy and difficult to eat. Love the lounge area before meal.

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                                                        3. Veronica

                                                          VIP

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          11 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          11 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          It’s a lovely place for a special dinner. The food is very good and the service is outstanding. It was our anniversary and we got a special drink and a sample dessert on the house. Very nice touch. Recommended.

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                                                        4. Madelon

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          25 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          25 reviews

                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          We had a fabulous night celebrating the season with friends. We started with drinks in the “living room” then upstairs for dinner. We found a great wine - a French Bordeaux- that worked with everyone’s dinner selection. The he timing was perfect, food delicious and great atmosphere as usual.

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                                                        5. Athena

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          We’re always well taken care of at the Tabard Inn! An institution, it’s comforting to know we can always come for a good meal and great service, regardless of the constant changes in DC.

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                                                        6. Michael

                                                          Raleigh

                                                          1 review

                                                          3.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                          We have been coming to the Tabard Inn for over forty years. I made a reservation far in advance for dinner last night. This is a special occasion every year when we come from North Carolina to Washington for the holidays. When we got to the restaurant we were told that there was a special event and we would not be seated in the restaurant. Instead, tables were set up in the corners of the lounge area, which was hot and a completely different experience. Don’t get me wrong, the food was very good. But I love the atmosphere in the restaurant, which is a part of the experience. This may be a minority view, but I think a restaurant should let you know in advance if there is a change that will be a much different experience than the one you reasonably expected. They contacted me multiple times, like most restaurants do now days, to insure that I was coming. If I had known that we wouldn’t be seated in the restaurant, I would have made other plans. Notwithstanding the good food, the change made for a disappointing experience rather than the special one I had been expecting.

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                                                        7. Kim

                                                          VIP

                                                          New York City

                                                          18 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          18 reviews

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          We had breakfast at the Tabard Inn because it looked like a unique hotel that I wanted to check out, and it was within walking distance from where I was staying. The hotel was charming and unique in its eclectic furnishings. The dining room was quiet. The breakfast was almost half what I paid at the Jefferson Hotel the day before and twice as good. I had eggs over easy. I asked for my bacon well done. It was cooked to perfection and one of the best orders of bacon I ever had. The biscuit and hash browns, which were more like roasted potatoes, were delicious. The service was attentive but not overbearing. I would return the next time I'm in DC.

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                                                        8. Robert

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Terrific food and stellar service. Happy holidays!

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                                                        9. Carl

                                                          VIP

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          7 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          7 reviews

                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          The Tabard Inn has an interesting menu with a variety of tempting choices. The oysters today were fresh and very tasty. I had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. The salad was fresh and perfectly dressed and the shrimp was nice grilled without be overcooked.

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                                                        10. Rocky

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Great place, and excellent food. It was perfect for dinner with friend

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        Tabard Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tabard Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 331-8528.

                                                        Tabard Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3780 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                        Make a booking

                                                        2 people
                                                        22:30
                                                        Booked 58 times today
                                                        Experiences are available.

                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                        Google Map for Tabard Inn

                                                        1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross Street
                                                          18th St
                                                        • Area
                                                          Dupont Circle
                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                          Breakfast Daily 08:00–10:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:30–18:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                        • Price
                                                          $30 and under
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Contemporary American, Continental
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Dining
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Smart Casual
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          Street Parking
                                                        • Public transit
                                                          By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
                                                        • Payment Options
                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                          Matthew Zafrir
                                                        • Entertainment
                                                          Every Sunday and Monday night, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                                        • Website
                                                          http://www.tabardinn.com/
                                                        • Phone number
                                                          (202) 331-8528
                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                          Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
                                                        • Private party contact
                                                          Daniel Bushey: (202) 463-7909

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