Draper's Steak and Seafood

Draper's Steak and Seafood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michael

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time at Draper's. Went for birthday celebration. Enjoyed the intimacy of a small venue. Moderate noise despite being at full capacity. Excellent bar selection and curated wine list. Server, Talisa, was truly exceptional, responsive, informative, and accommodating. Food was very well prepared, served and plated. Kitchen had an accuracy issue with one order, but when pointed out to Talisa was immediately corrected and represented by who appeared to be the Expediter (nice touch showing responsiveness). Noted that server had to deal with more than one mix-up at other tables. Prices were a bit "elevated" for the grilled fare, but it was nicely done - so - get what you pay for. Overall, very satisfied and appreciated the "birthday courtesy" provided. Go back again? Well, we signed up for email loyalty list so - absolutely.
   

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   Thomas

   Washington DC43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to Draper's and we enjoyed it immensely. I like the design of the room, and even the size of it as more welcoming. The menu has all the right choices; and I went for the baby back ribs which were excellent. Nice wine and drinks list too.
   

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   Kerry

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening with a few areas that could use some fine-tuning. The highlight of our visit was certainly the food. My wife ordered the crab cake sandwich, which was perfectly seasoned and generously portioned, while I opted for the Chilean sea bass, served with grilled asparagus and fingerling potatoes. The fish was beautifully cooked—delicate, flaky, and full of flavor. The vegetables were fresh and nicely charred, rounding out a plate that was both balanced and satisfying. We were also impressed by the kitchen’s careful attention to food allergies, which gave us peace of mind and showed a commendable level of professionalism. We happened to visit on a half-price wine night, which was a nice perk, but unfortunately, the first two bottles we requested were unavailable. That was frustrating, and it took some of the shine off what should have been a great value. A bit more transparency about the wine list availability—or a suggestion from the server on alternatives—would have helped ease the disappointment. Service overall was fine, but not particularly memorable. While our server was polite, the pacing felt a little uneven and we sometimes found ourselves waiting longer than expected for follow-ups. The restaurant’s ambience is stylish and inviting, making it a pleasant place to unwind. However, the music was noticeably loud—enough that we had to raise our voices to carry on a conversation, which detracted from the otherwise relaxed atmosphere. All in all, Draper’s serves excellent food and shows great care in the kitchen. With a bit more polish in service and attention to the dining environment, it could easily go from good to exceptional.
   

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   Teresa VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My dinner was exactly as expected but my husband’s steak was horrid. He was so disappointed. He did speak to the server and we were comped a dessert (which was good) but he’d been looking forward to the steak
   

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   Kirsten VIP

   Washington DC30 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We had good food. Similar to coastal flats in menu but price is a little higher. Noise level is high.
   

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   W. Stephen VIP

   Chicago / Illinois141 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Soup of day was lukewarm at best. Told server and he said “oh”sea bass good . Beet salad had no beets !
   

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   Dan

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had great time celebrating graduation from GMU. So nice of the management to give me a gift card.
   

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   Casey

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great; food was high quality! Good drinks too
   

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   Shuntina

   Washington DC16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The restaurant was beautiful. I went with my family for Mother's Day. We were sat beside the bathroom though. I thought the service was good, and the food was decent. I would have to go back again when it's not a holiday. Because I do feel like the food came out a little slow. But overall it was a nice restaurant.
   

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    Bill VIP

    Washington DC56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lily, our server, was outstanding. The food was delicious. For a table of 10, the food came out quickly and hot. We were celebrating mother's day with 4 moms at the table and all were impressed. Cocktails were unique and tasty. We'll definitely be back!
    

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