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The Continent DC, Washington, DC

The Continent DC

4.5
4.5
85 Reviews
$50 and over
African

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 978-1320
  • Website
    http://www.thecontinentdc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 85 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continent DC offers a "wonderful experience" with "five-star service" and a "vibrant atmosphere." Guests rave about the authentic African flavors with standout dishes such as Jollof rice and Tiger shrimp. The decor is "stunning," and the ambiance is "cool." With "impeccable service," it's a must-visit "fine dining" spot in DC.

85 Reviews

  1. Abena

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The server had us waiting for hours, then tried to add items on the bill without discussing. The server had been told several times about the water etc.

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  2. Kwame

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes all round good food and music and good

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  3. Chloe

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    All the food was overcooked and bland except for the ox tails. For fine dining prices, we expected a higher level of service, nicer tables, and to not be sat near a tv showing sports games. This wasn’t worth our money. We also witnessed a woman with mobility issues have to be helped up the stairs because there’s no elevator. Be mindful when booking.

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  4. Lauren

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, wonderful and flavorful food. Service was definitely a bit slow though

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! If you know anything about African culture, then you know that their mannerisms are different. We access switch servers because ours was a little nonchalant, but Alvin came through in a clutch and was amazing.

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  6. Messina

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food came out cold. Gratuity was added to our check however our server asked for an additional tip on top of the gratuity even though he never came back to refill our waters, get our additional drink orders or check on us in general. I will not return.

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  7. Melody

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and Ambience 100% Price for the food taste and quality you get - 0% Time you wait for the food - 0% Was nice to try but won’t be coming back. Food needs flavor, better presentation and back to the basis of what makes African food amazing!

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  8. LeighAnn

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious. Service was friendly and quick. The sound of voices seemed to echo and we could not hear any music. It was classy yet not really special. It didn’t really have much personality.

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  9. Joyce

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, a little noisy and had to raise voice to talk. Service was great. The parking lot had no access to the restaurant except walking up the ramp from the parking lot, which was dangerous as cars where entering and exiting.

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  10. Keli

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, nice ambiance. A bit pricey but the food was good

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FAQs

The Continent DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 978-1320.

The Continent DC is rated 4.5 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Continent DC

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-3544

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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