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The Monocle, Washington, DC
The Monocle, Washington, DC
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The Monocle

4.8
4.8
1484 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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For Group Reservations of seven or more call 202-546-4488 or email monocleinfo@aol.com

The Monocle is the closest restaurant to the Capitol building, United States Senate and Union Station. Established in 1960, The Monocle is not only known as a Washington institution, but also for its fine American cuisine-served by a professional and friendly team of servers. You can always count on being served great crab-cakes, grilled fresh fish, prime steaks and chops, while enjoying the powerful political scenery. The private Federal Room is a Washington classic for private parties and political fundraisers. The Wine Room is a cozy room for your intimate private birthday dinner of six to ten. Cheers!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 546-4488
  • Website
    http://www.themonocle.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hector Toyos
  • Private party facilities
    The Monocle was established in 1960 and is located in a historic townhouse-circa 1885. The Federal Room can accommodate 15-65, seated and 125 for standing event. The Atrium area is semi private space for the informal event, up to 36 seated and 60 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for an intimate dinner.
  • Location
    107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross street
    First and D Street, NE, Capitol Hill
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking at lunch $7 with validation and street parking in the evening after 5:30pm. <br /><br />
  • Public transit
    Union Station (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Menu

The Monocle's menu was last updated 2023-09-13.

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What 1,484 people are saying

The Monocle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Monocle offers a historic dining experience near Capitol Hill, renowned for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." It's a favorite among locals and politicians, providing a cozy atmosphere with iconic decor. While some dishes are "cooked to perfection," occasional inconsistencies occur. Overall, it's a "wonderful" choice for special occasions and casual dining alike.
1,484 Reviews

  1. Erin VIP

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love the monacle! The atmosphere is unique, the staff is amazing and the food is top notch!

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  2. John

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster linguini excellent. Hanger steak very tough and Au gratin potatoes lacked cheesy flavor. Chicken with capers very good.

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  3. Jill

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice evening overall...service was great. Everyone was attentive and took the time to get to know us a bit. Good drink menu and food was good. The lemon curd pie for desert was delicious!

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  4. Kirsten VIP

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, food wasn’t the best I’d hoped for.

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  5. Cathy VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful restaurant in a lovely colonial-style building. The service was attentive and the cocktails / meals were excellent. My partner had the sirloin cooked to perfection and I enjoyed the large crabcake. It’s a short walk from Union Station.

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  6. Terry VIP

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite places to eat in DC. Food and drinks are reasonably priced and you never know who you may see come in the restaurant!

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  7. Bill VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were early because we wanted to beat an approaching storm. The manager said that’s ok, that’s why we are in the hospitality business. We stayed late to let the storm pass. No problem. Staff adroitly handled family with several small children seated nearby. It has been a too-long while since I have enjoyed the Monocle. It is still superior. As was the calves liver. Excellent all around. Bravo.

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  8. Susan VIP

    Houston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent restaurant in an excellent location. It is quaint, the food was delicious, and the menu was all encompassing. I would definitely recommend it.

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  9. Sue

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BLT Salad, Chicken, green beans, potatoes And lump crab cake tower over avocado and lettuce Desserts: cheesecake with pineapple And lemon curd with raspberry sauce & blackberry Prosecco

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  10. Phil

    Toronto6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First off, the pork chop was gorgeous - succulent, and full of flavour, with a delicious sauce and accompanying vegetables. A crab and avocado starter was pretty good. The salmon main was *really* poor: overcooked to the point of being hard, shrivelled and dry. If it hadn’t been smothered in a palatable sauce it would have been inedible. Service a bit hit and miss too. One server was charm itself; the other a bit less so. It was a first to be asked which bottle of wine we wanted to buy from a wine list before getting the chance to see the food menu, and one of our side plates looked like it could do with another trip through soapy water before being put on a clean table. Not everyone will appreciate being clapped on the shoulder - on two occasions - as an expression of avuncular bonhomie from a server given these issues, and at one point he seemed to be arguing with customers on another table, but his recommendation to have the pork done medium went a long way because it was absolutely the right advice. We hadn’t intended to complain but, when we were asked how the meal had been, had to honestly reply the meal was mixed. We were offered a dessert and after dinner drinks on the house (on account of the salmon being so disappointing) and this was appreciated. Overall this is a place worth considering and the impression we got is that they aim to please, and can produce some wonderful food, but perhaps not reliably. If you like pork, do go, and there were lots of other diners there who seemed to enjoy this popular place. For our part, we would probably try somewhere else next time we are in town.

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FAQs

The Monocle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 546-4488.

The Monocle is rated 4.8 stars by 1484 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Capitol Hill

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Booked 32 times today
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107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First and D Street, NE, Capitol Hill
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking at lunch $7 with validation and street parking in the evening after 5:30pm. <br /><br />
  • Public transit
    Union Station (Red Line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Toyos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.themonocle.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 546-4488
  • Private party facilities
    The Monocle was established in 1960 and is located in a historic townhouse-circa 1885. The Federal Room can accommodate 15-65, seated and 125 for standing event. The Atrium area is semi private space for the informal event, up to 36 seated and 60 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for an intimate dinner.
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