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Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC
Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC
Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC
Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC
Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC

Lafayette Restaurant

4.7 (1651)
$31 to $50
American
800 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nicolas Legret
  • Catering
    Private Dining available for groups of up to 16 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining is available in our Lafayette Restaurant. Views of Lafayette Park and exquisite cuisine and service guaranteed!
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    H Street
  • Parking details
    There is a parking fee of $12.00 via hotel valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, Farragut West, Farragut North
  • Entertainment
    Our pianist Tom Vogt is playing every Monday – Saturday evening and for Sunday Brunch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,651 people are saying

Lafayette Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lafayette Restaurant offers an "elegant" dining experience with "superb" service and "delicious" food in a "romantic" atmosphere. Known for its "attentive" staff and "lovely" piano music, it's ideal for special occasions. Though some dishes are pricy, the "quality" and "presentation" make it "worth every penny."
1,651 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lafayette is a destination for discerning diners who value privacy, attentive service and scrumptious dishes. It is my go-to place in DC to have meetings over a meal. The staff is professional and discrete; not overbearing. Expensive? Yes, but worth every penny.

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  2. Rex

    Orlando2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had so much hope for this place but nothing but disappointment unfortunately. The king crab appetizer had a tendon larger than the crab still in it. When the entrees arrived one dish was cold. The service was terrible, never checked on our food walked past looked we are missing a plate. By the time the food returned the others at the table had already finished. The fish was not what I had hoped for either, it was on par for red lobster. All in all I would not come back. Again super disappointed.

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  3. Eric

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of the four of us had braised lamb at $44 each. The lamb was tender but dry and not very tasty. The bell pepper and caramelized onion sauce that went with it was not that flavorful and a bit too sweet. We ended up adding some of a very good Pinot, some salt and pepper, and that helped. But we shouldn’t have had to do that. Very disappointed in that expensive dish. Otherwise the service was quite good and the ambience was excellent.

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  4. Eric William

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a special occasion. Service - attention to detail, friendly and elegant staff. The food was incredible . . . every-bite a trip to nirvana. The pianist playing joyful familiar melodies of the past. A magnificent sensuous experience!

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  5. Terence

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from arrival through to the end of the meal. The tables were well spaced making it good for business conversations. The quality of the food and its presentation was first class. The staff were very professional friendly and efficient.

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  6. Dayna VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special restaurant, lovely quiet setting with fantastic service and really good food. Would definitely go back!

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  7. scott VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The wait staff was like going to the diner where the staff forgets everything that was said at the table. Ask for bread and water. Gave our water to a different table, then said our bottle was empty after pouring half a glass out of a quart still when we asked for sparkling! Never corrected this either. NO BREAD ever brought - selling 5-star and keep reusing champagne flutes, have full and charging for a full glass. The food was cold; the entrée came out on top of the appetizers. This place is a joke. 5-star only in location. For the experience, it was a 1-star and a colossal waste of money.

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  8. Jill VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 21st anniversary. We were hoping to get crabcakes, which was part of our wedding meal. They did not have them on the menu, but made them for us with a beautiful vegetable mix. They also presented us with a surprise raspberry torte. There was live piano music as well to top off a beautiful evening and great service.

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  9. Christine

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thr service was impeccable and the food superb. There is no more elegant setting in Waahington.

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  10. Dena

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful brunch!! Best eggs Benedict I have had in awhile. Highly recommend

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Lafayette Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1651 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Lafayette Restaurant

800 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    H Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking fee of $12.00 via hotel valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, Farragut West, Farragut North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicolas Legret
  • Entertainment
    Our pianist Tom Vogt is playing every Monday – Saturday evening and for Sunday Brunch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Private Dining available for groups of up to 16 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining is available in our Lafayette Restaurant. Views of Lafayette Park and exquisite cuisine and service guaranteed!
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