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Tabard Inn, Washington, DC

Tabard Inn

4.7 (3923)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years.
Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 331-8528
  • Website
    http://www.tabardinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sarah Kwon
  • Private party facilities
    Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Mariana Luts: (202) 463-7909
  • Location
    1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross street
    18th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
  • Entertainment
    Every Sunday and Monday night, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Menu

Tabard Inn's menu was last updated on 5/13/2025.

Soups & Salads

  • Tomato Gazpacho$12.00

    grape tomato

    • Garden Salad$14.00

      lolla rossa, shallot, watermelon radish, seasonal pickles, dill, za'atar buttermilk

      • Frisee Salad$16.00

        shallots & apples, hazelnuts, crispy Benton’s bacon, dijon mustard vinaigrette

        • Caesar Salad$16.00

          romaine, potato crunch, aged sheep cheese

          • Bibb Salad$16.00

            bibb lettuce, red mustard, cucumber, shallot, pea shoots, ginger yuzu vinaigrette

            Appetizers

            • Half Dozen Chesapeake Oysters $23.00

              Tabard’s hot sauce, seasonal mignonette

              • Cheese Fritters$17.00

                smoked gouda, fresno aioli, pickled fennel

                • Caramelized Onion Tart $14.00

                  goat cheese

                  • Beef Carpaccio$16.00

                    b & b pickled green apple, lime, charred leek escabeche

                    Tabard Inn Classics

                    • Hanger Steak$39.00

                      grilled turnip, creamed greens, zhoug

                      • Chicken Fricassee$31.00

                        kale, maitakes, mashed potatoes, bourbon chicken cream

                        • Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop$42.00

                          broccoli rabe, upland cress, lemon-anchovy pan sauce

                          • Grilled Filet Mignon$52.00

                            grilled carrots, gremolata, foyot

                            Seasonal Specialties

                            • Duck Breast$38.00

                              couscous pilaf, radish, bigarade sauce

                              • Roasted Butternut Squash$25.00

                                farro, black garlic, coconut sugar glaze, pickled tomatillo, red mizuna salad

                                • Rockfish & Black Eyed Peas$31.00

                                  grilled spring onion, dandelion green pesto, dukkah, bread sauce

                                  • Pan-Seared Salmon $32.00

                                    asparagus slaw, kalette, labneh, asparagus puree, spring onion chutney

                                    Sides

                                    • kale, creme fraiche$9.00

                                      • sauteed carrots with aronia berry vinegar$9.00

                                        • mashed potatoes$9.00

                                          • broccoli rabe$9.00

                                            Thomas Bell, Sous Chef

                                              Sarah Kwon, Executive Restaurant Chef

                                                Last updated: May 13, 2025

                                                What 3,923 people are saying

                                                Tabard Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.7
                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.6Food
                                                • 4.7Service
                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                • 4.4Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • District of Columbia

                                                  Contemporary American

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Tabard Inn is a delightful destination offering "best brunch in DC" with "stellar" shrimp and grits. The "gorgeous garden setting" and "fabulous" outdoor patio enhance its charming "historic" ambiance. Guests enjoy "impeccable service" and "creative and delicious" dishes. Despite occasional slow service, the inn remains a "hidden gem" for its "unique vibe" and inviting atmosphere.
                                                3,923 Reviews

                                                1. heather VIP

                                                  Washington DC9 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Our meal was superb in every respect. The service was attentive and never hurried in any way. The ambience was just lovely; we sat in the courtyard and it was so relaxing. We will definitely be back and will recommend it to our family and friends as well. Thank you for such an enjoyable evening!

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                                                2. Victoria

                                                  Washington DC2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  This was a delightful walk into the graciousness of the past. Lovely ambience and great food. Kindly service. The noise level was very loud in the bar. Had I agreed to meet folks there, I would have probably turned away. But the restaurant noise was more manageable, and we were able to converse fairly well. I will return.

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                                                3. Catherine

                                                  Greensboro1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We sat at the bar rather than a table and had a great experience with bar tender staff. The Red Drum with black eyed peas was delicious and a real treat.

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                                                4. Katherine VIP

                                                  Washington DC2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Fabulous. Love the outdoor covered patio seating.

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                                                5. Michael

                                                  San Antonio1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We were visiting DC for the first time. Got lucky and was able to get a brunch reservation on Mother's day for my wife. We had a wonderful experience. Food, drinks and service were top notch. Snagged some donuts for the plane ride home that evening. We will definitely go back if we get to DC again.

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                                                6. SALVADOR VIP

                                                  Washington DC8 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Best brunch in DC. Quality of food was spectacular. The donuts, the deviled eggs, and shrimp and the grits were stellar. Miriam's service was outstanding. We'll be back soon.

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                                                7. Andy

                                                  Coastal Georgia1 review

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on May 7, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Nostalgic Washington restaurant, worth the effort.

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                                                8. Kenneth VIP

                                                  Washington DC16 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 7, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  The food and the service are consistently excellent. We had the hanger steak — cooked perfectly to temprrature.

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                                                9. Christine VIP

                                                  Washington DC1 review

                                                  3.0

                                                  Dined on May 5, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 1
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  The food and ambiance at the Tabard Inn were as delightful as ever, but unfortunately, the service was unusually slow and disorganized during our visit. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed, leading to long waits for drinks, food, and even the check. Thankfully, the manager stepped in to smooth things over with a complimentary round of drinks. Despite this off night, we still appreciate the Tabard Inn and look forward to dining there again under better circumstances.

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                                                10. Carol VIP

                                                  Greater Boston29 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 5, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Extraordinary food. Creative and delicious. Gorgeous garden setting. Lovely staff.

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                                                FAQs

                                                Tabard Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tabard Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 331-8528.

                                                Tabard Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3923 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. Dupont Circle

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                                                Booked 61 times today
                                                Google Map for Tabard Inn

                                                1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  18th St
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  Dupont Circle
                                                • Hours of operation
                                                  Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                • Price
                                                  $30 and under
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Contemporary American, Continental
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Smart Casual
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Street Parking
                                                • Public transit
                                                  By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive chef
                                                  Sarah Kwon
                                                • Entertainment
                                                  Every Sunday and Monday night, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
                                                • Additional
                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                                • Website
                                                  http://www.tabardinn.com/
                                                • Phone number
                                                  (202) 331-8528
                                                • Private party facilities
                                                  Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
                                                • Private party contact
                                                  Mariana Luts: (202) 463-7909

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