Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

4.0

1178 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 737-7625
Website
https://cafe.hardrock.com/washington-dc/#utm_source=rest_of_network&utm_medium=Yext&utm_campaign=Listings
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Give your guests the rock star treatment with our specially designed all-inclusive menus that are perfect for student groups. Groups of 15 or more can choose off a limited menu that includes a beverage. Take a look at our Group Menus. We also offer breakfast for groups of 25 or more. If you have less than 25, please call the cafe directly.
Private party facilities
Looking to host a private event? Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC is the perfect place for your next important event. Our Sales team can help you plan an amazing customized event from a Casual Get Together with passed hors d'oeuvres to a Formal Black Tie Event.
Private party contact
Sales Department : (202) 737-7625

Location
999 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
10th St. NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Conveniently located near Metro Center and Gallery Center Metro stops.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Captain Messi has ARRIVED!
Multiple dates available
Check out the new Messi Kid's Menu featuring complimentary Messi action figure with purchase.
Shamrockin’ this Saint Patrick’s Day!
Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025
Join us for the ultimate St Paddy's experience at Hard Rock Cafe. Reserve for good vibes, drink specials, and the luck of the Irish festive fun from March 13th - 17th. IRISH BURGER Smashed Burger Patties, Pub Cheese, White Cheddar, Cabbage, Bacon Jam Smoked Bacon, Pickles, Seasoned Fries IRISH COFFEE Jameson Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, Whipped Cream IRISH APPLE CRUSH Muddled Green Apples, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Apple Juice, Lemon Seagram’s Ginger Ale
March Madness Watch Party
Mar 16, 2025 - Apr 7, 2025
Come enjoy March Madness and catch all the Games at the Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC! Enjoy our Happy Hour specials and Tailgate menu as well per the time the game is on. $1 Off draft beer, $5 house pours, $6 select cocktails, and $6 house wine. Pick 2 for $25, 3 for $35, 4 for $45: • Classic Nachos • Wings • Boneless Wings • All American Sliders • Fried Chicken Sliders • Onion Ring Tower • Jumbo Soft Pretzel • Loaded Tater Tots Beverage Packages: • Super Pour, 20 oz. Draft for $1 more • 5 Bottled Beers for $25 • 25 Bottled Beers for $100

Private dining

Offers

Show Your Badge Offer
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
**Exclusive Offer for First Responders and Military** When you shop or dine with us, simply show your badge to a rock shop associate or server to receive 15% off your retail purchase or meal! This offer is exclusively available to all first responders and military personnel (active and retired) with valid ID. *Please note: This discount is not valid with any other offers or discount programs, and it does not apply to alcohol purchases. One discount per party, per visit. No cash value.*
Party Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM! Enjoy fantastic drink specials at the bar, including: - $1 Off Draft Beer - $5 House Pours - $6 Select Cocktails - $6 House Wine And don’t miss our lively **Live Karaoke DJ** on Thursdays from 5 PM to 8 PM! Show off your singing skills or cheer on your friends as you enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. *Happy Hour offers are available exclusively at the bar. We can’t wait to see you there!*
Fearless x Shakira Retail Collection
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Limited Edition T Shirt and Pin designed by the 'She-Wolf' Shakira - available in our Rock Shop now!

Popular dishes

CLASSIC NACHOS
Crisp tortilla chips layered with ranch-style beans and a four-cheese sauce blend, topped with fresh pico de gallo, spicy jalapeños, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, pickled red onions and scallions, served with sour cream on the side. Add Guacamole, Grilled Chicken, or Grilled Steak for an additional cost.
ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK SPICY SHRIMPTM
Crispy shrimp, tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, topped with scallions, served on a bed of coleslaw.
THREE-CHEESE & ROMA TOMATO FLATBREAD
A blend of Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, topped with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzled with cilantro pesto.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FLATBREAD
Grilled fresh chicken, avocado, melted Italian cheeses, fresh pico de gallo, diced red peppers and scallions, finished with guacamole ranch.
PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
Melted Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, layered with sliced pepperoni and traditional pizza sauce, topped with a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese.
WINGS
Our signature slow-roasted jumbo wings tossed with your choice of classic buffalo, sweet & spicy tangy, or house-made barbecue sauce, served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
BONELESS WINGS
Crispy chicken thighs tossed with your choice of classic buffalo, sweet & spicy tangy, or house made barbecue sauce, served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
ALL-AMERICAN SLIDERS
Three mini-burgers with melted American cheese, crispy onion ring and creamy coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun.
BRUSCHETTA
Balsamic-marinated Roma tomatoes and fresh basil topped with Romano cheese. Served with toasted artisan bread drizzled with basil oil and a side of shaved Parmesan cheese.

LEGENDARY® STEAK BURGERS

All Legendary® Steak Burgers are served with fresh toasted buns and seasoned fries. Upgrade your fries to loaded cheese fries for more.

ORIGINAL LEGENDARY® BURGER
The burger that started it all! Fresh steak burger, with Applewood bacon, Tillamook® cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato.
BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER
Fresh steak burger, seasoned and seared with a signature spice blend, topped with house-made barbecue sauce, crispy shoestring onions, Tillamook® cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato.
THE BIG CHEESEBURGER
Three slices of Tillamook® cheddar cheese melted on our fresh steak burger with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and red onion.
DOUBLE DECKER DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
A tribute to our 1971 "Down Home Double Burger" Two stacked steak burgers with American cheese, mayonnaise, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and red onion.
THE IMPOSSIBLETM BURGER
100% plant-based vegan patty, topped with Tillamook® cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato.
SURF & TURF BURGER
Our signature steak burger topped with One Night in Bangkok Spicy ShrimpTM on a bed of spicy slaw.
COUNTRY BURGER
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with American cheese, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, red onion, pickles, house-made burger sauce and served with a side of sweet relish.
SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and Dijon mayonnaise.
SPICY DIABLO BURGER
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with Monterey Jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and spicy mayonnaise.

SANDWICHES

Served with seasoned fries or upgrade to Cheese Fries with Applewood Bacon.

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Hand-pulled smoked pork with our house-made barbecue sauce, served on a toasted fresh brioche bun with coleslaw and pickles.
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled fresh chicken with melted Monterey Jack cheese, Applewood bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served on a toasted fresh brioche bun with honey mustard sauce.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken breast with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a toasted fresh brioche bun. Spice it up with our classic buffalo sauce upon request!
BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk-marinated fried chicken tossed with our classic buffalo sauce with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a toasted fresh brioche bun.

SALADS & BOWLS

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
8oz chicken breast, grilled and sliced with fresh romaine tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan crisps, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. Substitute Grilled Salmon for an additional cost
STEAK SALAD
8oz grilled steak on a bed of fresh mixed greens tossed in a blue cheese vinaigrette, with pickled red onions, red peppers and Roma tomatoes, finished with crispy shoestring onions and blue cheese crumbles.
GRILLED SALMON NOODLE BOWL
Ramen noodles tossed in a sesame-soy dressing over a bed of mixed greens topped with edamame, julienned carrots, red peppers, cabbage, and scallions, served with grilled Norwegian salmon.
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BOWL
Fajita-spiced chicken, quinoa corn salad, pico de gallo, seasoned black beans and red cabbage served on mixed greens tossed in a guacamole ranch dressing.

SPECIALTY ENTRÉES

BABY BACK RIBS
Seasoned with our signature spice blend, then glazed with our house-made barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and ranch-style beans.
COWBOY RIBEYE
USDA Choice 16oz bone-in ribeye grilled and topped with herb butter, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Enjoy Surf n' Turf style with One Night in Bagkok Spicy ShrimpTM for an additional cost.
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
USDA Choice 12oz New York strip steak, grilled and topped with herb butter, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Enjoy Surf n' Turf style with One Night in Bagkok Spicy ShrimpTM for an additional cost.
FAMOUS FAJITAS
Classic Tex-Mex-style fajitas, served with fresh pico de gallo, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, house-made guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas. Available with: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak, Duo Combo, or Veggie Fajitas.
TWISTED MAC, CHICKEN & CHEESE
100% all-natural grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a four-cheese sauce blend with diced red peppers.
SMOKEHOUSE BBQ COMBO
Slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs and hand-pulled smoked pork served with our house-made barbecue sauce. The perfect combination of our smokehouse specialties, served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and ranch-style beans.
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
Grilled Norwegian salmon, served on a cedar plank with sweet & spicy mustard glaze, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
TUPELO CHICKEN TENDERS
Crispy, fresh chicken tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard and our house-made barbecue sauce.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

HURRICANE
Our signature cocktail and a 1940s New Orleans classic! Bacardi Superior Rum, a blend of orange, mango, pineapple juice and grenadine, finished with a float of Bacardi Black Rum and Amaretto.
CLASSIC CARIBBEAN MOJITO
A treasured favorite with a little extra jazz! Bacardi Superior Rum, house-made mint syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice and sparkling soda, with a premium Bacardi Añejo Cuatro floater and a powdered sugar sprinkle.
PASSION FRUIT MAI TAI
A Tiki classic invented in the 1940s in California! Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, passion fruit and a blend of traditional Tiki flavors, topped with a pineapple wedge.

JAM SESSIONS

BLACKBERRY SPARKLING SANGRIA
A signature blend of red wine, the fresh flavors of blackberries, cranberry juice and squeeze of orange, topped with bubbly Riondo Prosecco.
ROCKIN' FRESH RITA
Milagro Silver Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave nectar, finished with our signature sweet and savory rim.
ULTIMATE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and Cointreau Orange Liqueur with sweet & sour and a splash of Coca-Cola.

ALTERNATIVE ROCK

(ALCOHOL FREE)

STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
A refreshing lemonade muddled with fresh strawberries and basil.
PROUDLY SERVING COKE PRODUCTS
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Dr Pepper, Mello Yello, Fuze Raspberry Tea, Bottled IBC Root Beer, Red Bull® Energy Drink, Red Bull® Sugarfree, Hard Rock Energy Citrus

DESSERTS

HOT FUDGE BROWNIE
Warm chocolate brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, chopped walnuts, chocolate sprinkles, fresh whipped cream and a cherry.
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
Rich and creamy NY-style cheesecake served with thin layers of chocolate and caramel sauce, finished with sprinkles of toffee-almond crunch.
HOMEMADE APPLE COBBLER
Old-fashioned apple cobbler with warm Granny Smith apples, baked until golden brown and topped with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce.
ICE CREAM
Choose from Madagascar vanilla bean or rich chocolate.
DINER-STYLE MILKSHAKES
Your choice of Madagascar vanilla bean or rich chocolate ice cream blended thick and finished with fresh whipped cream.

PREMIUM SIDES SERVED À LA CARTE

SEASONED FRIES
FRESH VEGETABLES
TWISTED MAC, CHICKEN & CHEESE
GOLDEN ONION RING TOWER
YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES
SIDE CAESAR SALAD
SIDE HOUSE SALAD

What 1,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

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"hard rock cafe - washington, dc" offers a lively atmosphere with "great service" and "amazing live music." While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "staff is exceptional," making visits memorable. The restaurant's music memorabilia adds charm, and though prices can be high, the overall experience is "fantastic" for music lovers and families alike.

1,178 Reviews

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Melora
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family of four had a great time and our waiter was amazing. He was very attentive and always refilling our drinks so quickly. My son enjoyed the live music so much.
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Jeffrey
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Book a reservation at 6:15pm two weeks ago. Didn’t sit until 7pm. Food and drinks took 45 minutes to prepare. Didn’t leave establishment until 9pm.
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Kenton VIP
Dallas44 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to take my 12-Yr old grandson on his first trip to DC!
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Christina
Washington DC79 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The hosts and bartender were very friendly and engaging. The store employee was absent for several minutes and then not particularly helpful. I was also disappointed by the quality/poor nutrition of the food--particularly given the high price. My waitress came to my table far too many times and was too pushy for me to order various items—I found her behavior intrusive.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The music was country instead of hard rock!! Needed more memorabilia.
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Robert
Orlando59 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Usual Hard Rock experience. Good burgers and cold beer in an active musical atmosphere.
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Ken
Baltimore11 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, management was working hard alongside the servers. It was typical tourist restaurant, expensive food that would be 25% less in an average town. No complaints. Service was super friendly.
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Stella
Omaha22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My server was very attentive in our needs. Thank you 😊
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Malea
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiters were kind but the food took a while. The steak I understood but the mash potatoes came out last. It was a cool vibe but not the most lovely dovey for Valentines Day. Would go again but just for fun. Food a little to pricey for the taste quality. Bathroom was nice but the floor cleanliness could have been better.
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Brian
Philadelphia2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was a busy night but we waited 15 minutes for our drinks and my burger was raw.
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Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 737-7625.

Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC is rated 4 stars by 1178 OpenTable diners.