Morrison-Clark Restaurant

4.5

559 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

The Main Dining Room is highlighted by gilded mirrors, Italian marble fireplaces, and crystal chandeliers. The tantalizing cuisine is innovative and fresh, its style is regional American. The Morrison Clark Restaurant is consistently rated among Washington's finest. Experience the storied legacy of a 19th Century Victorian mansion, now a full-service hotel and restaurant, proud to be on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 898-1200
Website
http://www.morrisonclark.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Full creative catering service is available.
Private party facilities
Allow The Morrison-Clark Historic Inn and Restaurant to serve as a vibrant retreat guaranteed to infuse your special event with new energy and fresh ideas. One of the most storied hotels in Washington DC, our unique blend of historic elegance and modern facilities offers you a distinct advantage.
Private party contact
Erin Sterling: (202) 587-1389

Location
1011 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Between 10th and 11th on L st
Parking details
$20 Valet Parking through the hotel
Public transit
Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange) and Mt Vernon Square, 7th St. Convention Center (Green and Yellow)
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Dinner
$85.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Menu coming soon
Easter Brunch
$65.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Menu coming soon

MORRISON SPECIAL $18.00
Two eggs scrambled, breakfast potatoes, toast Choice of bacon or turkey sausage, coffee or juice
FRIED EGG BREAKFAST SANDWICH$12.00
Croissant, cheddar, choice of bacon or turkey sausage
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST$16.00
Fresh fruit, croissant or toast, cup of coffee
FRENCH TOAST$15.00
Maple syrup, choice of bacon or turkey sausage
CLARK OMELET $18.00
Ham, spinach, mushroom, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, toast
EGGS BENEDICT $18.00
Toasted English muffin, home fries, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, choice of Canadian bacon or spinach & tomato
VEGETARIAN OMELET$16.00
Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, breakfast potatoes, toast
BELGIAN WAFFLES$13.00
Seasonal fruit, whipped cream, choice of bacon or turkey sausage
FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT $15.00
Granola, fresh fruit, choice of yogurt or milk
SMOKED SALMON $19.00
Plain bagel, smoked salmon, tomatoes, onions, capers

Breakfast Sides

Bagel & cream cheese$7.00
Assorted cereal & milk$5.00
Toast, butter & preserves $4.00
Two free range eggs, any style$6.00
Nueske's bacon $6.00
Turkey sausage$6.00
Mixed fruit $10.00

Breakfast Beverages

Coffee, regular or decaf$5.00
Harney & Sons premium tea$5.00
Espresso $6.00
Cappuccino$7.00
Orange, cranberry, apple juice $5.00
Hot chocolate$5.00
Whole or soy milk $4.00

Lunch

Lobster Chowder$12.00
Lobster, Corn, Potato & Cream
Grilled Mini Wheel of Brie$16.00
Apricot Jam & Crostini
Crispy Artichoke Quarters $12.00
Marinara Sauce
Mushroom Flatbread$20.00
Forest Blend Mushrooms, Provolone & Mozzarella, Baby Arugula, White Truffle Oil
Classic Caesar$12.00
Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons
Calamari$14.00
Sweet Chili Sauce
Shrimp Tacos$22.00
Avocado cream, mango relish, soft tortilla
Crab Cake Sandwich$29.00
Remoulade, cole slaw, French fries
Chicken Piccata$26.00
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Lemon Caper Sauce
MORRISON BURGER $18.00
Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, Wisconsin cheddar, mayonnaise, French fries
Pappardelle Pasta$19.00
Mushroom Ragu, Parmesan Reggiano
Salmon Burger $19.00
House Made Salmon Cake, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Mayo
Turkey Club$16.00
Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Swiss or Cheddar, White Or Wheat Bread, Mayo
Morrison Salad$12.00
Spring Greens, Cranberries, Dates, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette
Crab Cake Sandwich$29.00
Remoulade, Cole Slaw
Salmon Burger$19.00
House Made Salmon Cake, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Mayo
Morrison Burger$18.00
8oz Angus Burger, Wisconsin Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Olive Oil Bun
Shrimp Tacos$22.00
Avocado Cream, Mango Relish, Small House Salad
Pappardelle Pasta $19.00
Mushroom Ragu, Parmesan Reggiano
Chicken Piccata$26.00
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Lemon Caper Sauc
Peppered Ahi$22.00
Bamboo Rice, Avocado, Cucumber, Mango & Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Turkey Club$16.00
Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Swiss or Cheddar, White
Chicken Cobb Wrap$17.00
Romaine, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Hard Cooked Egg, Buttermilk Dressing

Dinner

SHRIMP & GRITS$25.00
Cheesy Stone Ground Grits, Tasso Ham
Lobster Chowder$12.00
Lobster, Corn, Potato & Cream
Grilled Mini Wheel of Brie$16.00
Apricot Jam & Crostini
House Cured Beet Salmon
Dill Crepes & Crème Fraiche
Filet Mignon$45.00
7oz Beef Tenderloin, Shredded Potato Cake, Bordelaise
Crispy Artichoke Quarters $12.00
Marinara Sauce
Calamari$14.00
Sweet Chili Sauce
Mushroom Flatbread$20.00
Forest Blend Mushrooms, Provolone & Mozzarella, Baby Arugula, White Truffle Oil
Classic Caesar$12.00
Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons
Calamari$14.00
Sweet Chili Sauce
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$38.00
Celery Root Puree, Herb Cream
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$27.00
Jasmine Rice, Dill Beurre Blanc
Chicken Piccata$26.00
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Lemon Caper Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$38.00
Grilled Asparagus
Pappardelle Pasta$19.00
Mushroom Ragu, Parmesan Reggiano
Shrimp & Grits$32.00
Cheesy Stone Ground Grits, Tasso Ham
Filet Mignon $45.00
7oz Beef Tenderloin, Shredded Potato Cake, Bordelaise
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Ratatouille, Goat Cheese, Baby Spinach, Lamb Jus
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$39.00
Steamed Jasmine Rice, Baby Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushrooms
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$27.00
Jasmine Rice, Dill Beurre Blanc
Chicken Piccata $26.00
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Lemon Caper Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$38.00
Roasted Corn & Potato Hash, Grilled Asparagus & Lemon Butter Sauce
Pappardelle Pasta$19.00
Mushroom Ragu, Parmesan Reggiano

Dinner Sides

Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes$7.00
Local Market Fresh Vegetables$7.00
Roasted Brussels Sprout with Parmesan$7.00
Steamed Jasmine Rice$7.00
Baby Spinach with Roasted Garlic $7.00

Dessert

available for lunch & dinner

Cheesecake $12.00
Raspberry Sauce & Berries
Tiramisu$12.00
Tuille and Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Mousse$12.00
Amarena Cherries
Apricot Bread Pudding$12.00
Vanilla Sauce

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Best Ambiance
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Morrison-Clark Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent presentation and taste." The elegant decor and top-notch service create a memorable ambiance. Diners rave about the ahi tuna, house salad, and desserts like chocolate cake and bread pudding. While some experience minor inconsistencies, the overall experience remains "very satisfying."

559 Reviews

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Thomas
Washington DC
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very nice experience. Quality food, fine service...we will return...
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Alan
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked this for Christmas lunch as it looked very quaint and romantic. We were not disappointed. A beautiful property inside an older hotel. The room was classic, clean, and distinguished and we felt like it was lovely for the type of meal we wanted to have on this special day. Our server was attentive and polite. The menu was simple as it was a special holiday. Choices were enough and we made our selections. We enjoyed our starters, entrees, and our desserts. Every bite! Wonderful!
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Gary
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Delightful service and the lobster chowder was amazing.
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Russell
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A lovely room with two gas fireplaces that should have been lighted on this very cold night. Asked the waiter to light it and he offered to raise the heat. Ordered an old fashioned that came with no stirrer but needed to be stirred so I had to use my dinner fork. We ordered salads for starters which were fresh and tasty but kind of skimpy for$12. I had salmon which was slightly overcooked and my husband had crab cakes which he had to send back because they were cold. Hard time getting hold of the waiter for this as he was the only one but there were only two other tables besides us. The waiter was nice enough but got the impression he was bored with his job. We passed on dessert and left. Would not recommend. The food was ordinary, the sides were ok, the service was spotty.
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DIETER
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, though not outstanding. The service was friendly. Somehow our reservation was not easily found. It was put in the wrong time slot which led to some immediate confusion. We were very pleased that the ambience was peaceful and relatively quiet and relaxed.
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Steve
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thanksgiving menu was great. It had something for everyone’s taste. We stuck to a traditional turkey course which was outstanding. The portions were generous and the service was very good.
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Sarah
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but they were out of certain options on their pre-fix menu. There were a couple of issues with incorrect drink orders, but overall it was a peaceful ambiance.
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Lisa
VIP
Washington DC
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely thanksgiving meal. The selections were ample and the food was delicious. Turkey was tender and juicy served with what tasted like homemade cranberries. Squash soup was outstanding and duck egg rolls were wonderful, too. Everything was just special and our server, Julienna (?), was so gracious and kind. We will definitely dine there again. And the historic, traditional aspect of the Inn are noteworthy. Lovely experience.
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Christopher
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it's a hotel restaurant which is mainly there to feed their hotel guests. the Peri-Peri sardines were served still in the can which was bizarre and the shrimp and grits were not as creamy as they should be, and the rack of lamb was medium, not medium rare as requested. the service was excellent because there was nobody in the restaurant. Beautiful restaurant/ambience.
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Wilhemina
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and food. Beautiful restaurant and good service.
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Morrison-Clark Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Morrison-Clark Restaurant

1011 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
Between 10th and 11th on L st
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$20 Valet Parking through the hotel
Public transit
Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange) and Mt Vernon Square, 7th St. Convention Center (Green and Yellow)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.morrisonclark.com/
Phone number
(202) 898-1200
Catering
Full creative catering service is available.
Private party facilities
Allow The Morrison-Clark Historic Inn and Restaurant to serve as a vibrant retreat guaranteed to infuse your special event with new energy and fresh ideas. One of the most storied hotels in Washington DC, our unique blend of historic elegance and modern facilities offers you a distinct advantage.
Private party contact
Erin Sterling: (202) 587-1389

Morrison-Clark Restaurant

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Valentine's Dinner

Easter Brunch

Breakfast

MORRISON SPECIAL $18.00

FRIED EGG BREAKFAST SANDWICH$12.00

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST$16.00

FRENCH TOAST$15.00

CLARK OMELET $18.00

EGGS BENEDICT $18.00

VEGETARIAN OMELET$16.00

BELGIAN WAFFLES$13.00

FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT $15.00

SMOKED SALMON $19.00

Breakfast Sides

Bagel & cream cheese$7.00

Assorted cereal & milk$5.00

Toast, butter & preserves $4.00

Two free range eggs, any style$6.00

Nueske's bacon $6.00

Turkey sausage$6.00

Mixed fruit $10.00

Breakfast Beverages

Coffee, regular or decaf$5.00

Harney & Sons premium tea$5.00

Espresso $6.00

Cappuccino$7.00

Orange, cranberry, apple juice $5.00

Hot chocolate$5.00

Whole or soy milk $4.00

Lunch

Lobster Chowder$12.00

Grilled Mini Wheel of Brie$16.00

Crispy Artichoke Quarters $12.00

Mushroom Flatbread$20.00

Classic Caesar$12.00

Calamari$14.00

Shrimp Tacos$22.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$29.00

Chicken Piccata$26.00

MORRISON BURGER $18.00

Pappardelle Pasta$19.00

Salmon Burger $19.00

Turkey Club$16.00

Morrison Salad$12.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$29.00

Salmon Burger$19.00

Morrison Burger$18.00

Shrimp Tacos$22.00

Pappardelle Pasta $19.00

Chicken Piccata$26.00

Peppered Ahi$22.00

Turkey Club$16.00

Chicken Cobb Wrap$17.00

Dinner

SHRIMP & GRITS$25.00

Lobster Chowder$12.00

Grilled Mini Wheel of Brie$16.00

House Cured Beet Salmon

Filet Mignon$45.00

Crispy Artichoke Quarters $12.00

Calamari$14.00

Mushroom Flatbread$20.00

Classic Caesar$12.00

Calamari$14.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$38.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$27.00

Chicken Piccata$26.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$38.00

Pappardelle Pasta$19.00

Shrimp & Grits$32.00

Filet Mignon $45.00

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$39.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$27.00

Chicken Piccata $26.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$38.00