Butterworth's

4.3 (75)

$31 to $50

French

319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

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2 people

May 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

A cozy full service restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. With executive chef Joseph Nardo in our kitchen, and known Capitol Hill restaurant alumni Bart Hutchins on our floor; come and join us for cocktails, wines, and well composed french dishes in the evening. Or if you are an early bird, we have a full cafe and daytime service offering our house blend espresso, a beautiful selection of teas, and a separate daytime food menu to help you start your day. We are open Wednesday to Sunday. Our daytime service is 8am till 3pm, and dinner is from 5pm till late.

Hope to see you soon!
- Butterworth's

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://butterworths.club/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bart Hutchins
Private party facilities
We are pleased to offer private dining, full buyouts, or private space for birthdays and other celebrations. Please contact events@butterworthsdc.com for more information.

Location
319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Harissa Olives$7.00
Crispy Cauliflower$18.00
Miso Caramel
Rustic Sourdough$10.00
Whipped Butter
Pommes Frites$12.00
Aioli
White Asparagus$16.00
Romesco, Hazelnut
Baby Beets$18.00
Labneh, Chili Crunch
Grilled Cabbage Caesar$20.00
Anchovy, Bread Crumbs
Merguez and Peas$20.00
Jimmy Nardello
Scallop Crudo$17.00
Tomatillo Vinaigrette, Goat Crema
Nicoise Salad$24.00
Blue Fin Tuna, Tamari Yolk, Buttermilk

Intermède

Caviar Posset$25.00
Shallot, Crème Fraîche

Plates

Lamb Tartare$29.00
Foie Gras, Onion Ring
Ratatouille$22.00
Sourdough, Root Vegetables, Sauce Provençal
Bone Marrow$25.00
Escargot
Carolina Gold Rice$26.00
Wild Mushrooms
Red Snapper$33.00
Asparagus
Pork Cheeks$29.00
Pommes Purée, Horseradish
Dry-Aged Flat Iron$36.00
Au Poivre
Dry-Aged Duck Breast$37.00
Turnip, Sugar Plum

Cocktails

‘25 Redoux$21.00
Rouge Gin, Ratafia, Lemon, Egg-White
Martini Alex$18.00
Gin, Vermouth, Cucumber
Charles Mingus$18.00
Single Malt Scotch, Cognac, Cinnamon
Corn & Oil$18.00
Rye, Aged Rum, Velvet Falernum
Archbishop$18.00
Port, Lemon, Nutmeg
Juno Spritz$17.00
Retsina, Pear Liqueur, Bubbles
Cat’s Pajamas$18.00
Tomcat Gin, Benedictine, Lemon
Yuzu Snaquiri$18.00
Rum, Yuzu Curacao, Lime
Taxman$18.00
Bourbon, Mr. Black, Marshmallow Fluff
Pimm’s Cup$18.00
Pimm’s Ginger, Strawberries & Cukes
Espresso Martini$18.00
Vodka, House Espresso, Pear Liqueur
Chaleur$18.00
Rye, Ginger, Marshmallow Fluff
Filthy Monkey$24.00
Monkey 47 Gin, Olive Brine, Lemon Twist

Whites by the Glass

Sauvignon Blanc$14.00
Salvard, Loire
- Bottle$56.00
Pinot Grigio$10.00
Cora, Abruzzo
- Bottle$40.00
Chardonnay$14.00
Yves Duport, Bugey
- Bottle$56.00

Reds by the Glass

Pinot Noir$13.00
Deux Moulins, Vin de France
- Bottle$50.00
Côtes du Rhône$14.00
Kermit Lynch
- Bottle$56.00
Cabernet$19.00
Rothschild, Maipo Valley
- Bottle$69.00

Sparkling

Champagne$19.00
Gaston Belgrive, Champagne
- Bottle$76.00
Naked Friday$19.00
Rheinhessen, Germany
- Bottle$76.00

Fun

Gruner Veltliner (Orange)$13.00
Valencia, Spain
- Bottle$50.00
Rose$14.00
Chateau des Antonins, Bordeaux
- Bottle$55.00

No Booze

Phony Negroni$15.00
Regular or Espresso
Guinness ‘0’$10.00
Stout, Ireland, Zero Alcohol
Verjus$16.00
White or Red

Pints

Guinness$10.00
Stout, Ireland
Smithwick’s$9.00
Red Ale, Ireland
Joint Resolution$9.00
D.C Brew Hazy IPA, Washington, D.C.
Blood Orange Gose$9.00
Sour, Washington D.C.
Peroni$9.00
Lite Lager, Italy

What 75 people are saying

Butterworth's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
French

Review summary

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Butterworth's offers a charming atmosphere with "fantastic" service and "amazing food and atmosphere." Diners appreciate its unique menu and cozy decor. Highlights include "crispy, salty" French fries, inventive dishes like lamb ham, and "delicious" cocktails. While some dishes and experiences vary, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a "truly lovely experience."

75 Reviews

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ARLAN
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I think most of the staff left town for the holiday weekend because the remaining staff seemed set up for failure. Impressive friendly floor manager seemed like he was doing everything from hosting to expediting to basically being the only server. Will try again because we really want to like this place but last night was not a success.
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Ann
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Soft shell crab isn’tt good. Everything else is wonderful.
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Suzanne
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Be adventurous and try everything…. You will not be disappointed!!
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Eleanor VIP
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful space, great ambience, and excellent service. Sadly, the food didn’t wow. The white asparagus would have been wonderful, but several pieces were so stringy they were impossible to cut. The steak tartare was very nice- impeccably fresh and flavorful. The duck was a bit tough and lacking in flavor. The cauliflower was so unappetizing to look at that we didn’t even try it- it was just so brown….However, the French fries are truly the best I’ve had in a long time- crisp, salty, and fried to golden brown perfection. Those alone will get me back in the door, and I’m hopeful that my next visit will prove that I just came on an off night. Lots to like here.
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Shannon VIP
Washington, D.C. Area53 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my first visit and we split several things on the menu. Everything was delicious. The cabbage Caesar was a great twist on a classic. The beef cheeks were excellent as was the crudo.
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Annelise VIP
Shanghai5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Butterworth’s couldn’t have been more accomodating for our group! We had a wonderful time, food was delicious, loved the variety of drinks and service was very attentive.
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April
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were really excited to try this place but it was pretty lame, the food was meh and it was expensive for what it was.
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Parvati
Philadelphia21 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant has charming decor and ambiance. Our server was a cheerful and competent young man. The food leaves a lot to desire. The asparagus soup- a spring special- was bitter with a stringy consistency and off putting color. It was taken off our check as I could not eat more than a spoon of it. The scrambled eggs on toast were great. The winter greens were tasty but were not on vol- au- vent, as indicated on menu but on a piece of toast instead. The lamb merguez sandwich was adequate.
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Madison VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and management, in addition to a gorgeous and eclectic space! Excited to come back for more memories!
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Amy
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience with delicious food and great service! Will definitely be back.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Butterworth's is rated 4.3 stars by 75 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

May 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bart Hutchins
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://butterworths.club/
Private party facilities
We are pleased to offer private dining, full buyouts, or private space for birthdays and other celebrations. Please contact events@butterworthsdc.com for more information.

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Harissa Olives$7.00

Crispy Cauliflower$18.00

Rustic Sourdough$10.00

Pommes Frites$12.00

White Asparagus$16.00

Baby Beets$18.00

Grilled Cabbage Caesar$20.00

Merguez and Peas$20.00

Scallop Crudo$17.00

Nicoise Salad$24.00

Intermède

Caviar Posset$25.00

Plates

Lamb Tartare$29.00

Ratatouille$22.00

Bone Marrow$25.00

Carolina Gold Rice$26.00

Red Snapper$33.00

Pork Cheeks$29.00

Dry-Aged Flat Iron$36.00

Dry-Aged Duck Breast$37.00

Cocktails

‘25 Redoux$21.00

Martini Alex$18.00

Charles Mingus$18.00

Corn & Oil$18.00

Archbishop$18.00

Juno Spritz$17.00

Cat’s Pajamas$18.00

Yuzu Snaquiri$18.00

Taxman$18.00

Pimm’s Cup$18.00

Espresso Martini$18.00

Chaleur$18.00

Filthy Monkey$24.00

Whites by the Glass

Sauvignon Blanc$14.00

Pinot Grigio$10.00

Chardonnay$14.00

Reds by the Glass

Pinot Noir$13.00

Côtes du Rhône$14.00

Cabernet$19.00

Sparkling

Champagne$19.00

Naked Friday$19.00

Fun

Gruner Veltliner (Orange)$13.00

Rose$14.00

No Booze

Phony Negroni$15.00

Guinness ‘0’$10.00

Verjus$16.00

Pints

Guinness$10.00

Smithwick’s$9.00

Joint Resolution$9.00

Blood Orange Gose$9.00

Peroni$9.00

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