We visited this well known institution as guests of a member and toured its various rooms. An impressive photo gallery of its past and present very distinguished members lined the walls in the halls. The restaurant lacks what the other rooms feature: gorgeous period decor, in a dignified and distinguished quiet atmosphere. The menu was perhaps not as interesting as it could be-- nor was the food preparation and presentation memorable. We ordered three different dishes and they were solid 'good' , but not particularly noteworthy. I took note of some particularly southern or low country cuisine ingredients, like cooked kale, shrimp and grits... which I enjoyed. The recently redecorated restaurant appears a bit lackluster --perhaps too 'average subdued modern', neither in style nor in keeping with the vibration of its beautiful architecture and prestigious history. The service was polished, attentive and discreet. All together the restaurant and club presented a quietly elegant, welcoming and private atmosphere -- a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the busy capital. read more

The atmosphere was elegant and the service was good. There may be a secret passage to Narnia somewhere in this historic building, which can only be described as a cross between a museum and a funeral home. The food left something to be desired for the price and reputation of the establishment though. I had the salmon. It was an extremely small portion, cooked well with a little glaze. Nothing exceptional in the presentation. One could find equivalent fare at any average restaurant. read more

We're new to the club and enjoying and learning a lot about this place. Events are great and the building is gorgeous. Food is excellent! Especially their famous pop-over! Almost a decade in dc, but never had this before! It's not open to public and members only. I love that phone is not allowed in majority of the place. And strict dress code is enforced. read more

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Cosmos Club is a very refined and elegant venue. A member invited me here for a special event, and I was in awe of the photos of Nobel laureates on the wall who are club members. The whole place is just very civilized! Lunch (roasted chicken) was delicious. read more

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Another visit to the Cosmos Club, but this time I got to order a la carte off the menu. First, the classic popover with lots of smooth butter. Then a melon salad - fresh crisp arugula and citrus with balls of scooped melon around the dish. The Atlantic salmon was perfectly cooked and garnished with your choice of sauce. I also got to steal a huge shrimp from a shrimp cocktail- I've had lobsters smaller than these shrimp! Perfectly sharp cocktail sauce dressed every bite. We finished the meal with coffee, pie a la mode and a birthday chocolate chip cookie. A great meal in an iconic location. If you can make it to the Cosmos Club, definitely do it. read more

This is a review of the Cosmos Clubhouse and tour, without dining or staying there. The experience was good. They are open to public for tours only four times a year. We were lucky to get tickets. Photos and videos are not allowed inside. A dress code is observed. Athletic clothing and footwear, jeans, t-shirts are not allowed. Since it was big group, we were split into two groups. Our tour guides were nice; the lady who carried old pictures of the mansion seemed to have forgotten to show us the pictures but remembered at the end of the tour. The tour started on time and we went to the lobby, ballroom, library, dining area, and Dolley Madison room. The mansion in Beaux-Arts style was beautiful and full of history. We learned interesting facts about the people who once owned it, architecture, and others. read more

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The world is filled with wonderous and magical feats. They happen every day and they leave the mind awash with glee and possibility for the future. I spend an inordinate amount of time watching such things on various internet mediums. Often, I travel great distances to be enthralled by hearing the very people who perform these achievements in person and, without doubt, seeing them in the flesh, recounting their journey, is the superior option. Having the ability to see such recanting of magic in my current city of residence, at the Cosmos Club, has been a long-time bucket list, and the evening lived up to the hype. I was very fortunately invited to the cocktail and dinner preceding the lecture where I heard from astronauts and authors, scientists and titans of industry, schmooze about their latest endeavors. It was required that I hunt in the back of my closet for formal attire to attend and I was pleased to find that the long desert of covid had not dulled my ability to tie a Windsor knot or find a lovely home for my iPhone in a snazzy dinner jacket. The venue and ambiance were very reminiscent of my college days: conversing in halls of high ceiling whose walls were lined with dark wood and decorated with original works of art featuring faces whose time on this Earth was marked by moments of discovery and a zeal to share that knowledge widely. I was sad when the evening ended and will conspire to be a guest whenever the breadcrumbs of an opportunity might present itself. Every day the world seems to inch closer to a chaotic and loathsome state. I take great comfort in knowing people continue to revere the fascinating and take time to hear from those who bring it to life. read more

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The food was delicious! The service was friendly and efficient! The club members were among the most interesting people I've ever met. The club itself had museum quality rooms and furnishings creating a delightful ambiance! read more

We attended an event at the Cosmos Club recently and left befuddled regarding its august status in DC. Yes, it's an institution and many a famous folk have been members (there's a wall of their pics lest you doubt) and the space, while stuffy, does smack of that old world air. But everything else? Smoke and mirrors. Service is egregiously clumsy. When we first arrived, we were told to wait in the lobby since our party wasn't there only to have a member come find us and escort us to the bar. There was also quite a bit of miscommunication and/or unfamiliarity with the menus while ordering. The popover, we will say, was spectacular. Who doesn't love a popover?! The pumpkin soup was also quite delicious, but the appetizer salad courses were standard. For mains, the crab cake was bland and mealy, and the lamb chops were overcooked and dry. While the accoutrements on the duck dish weren't favorites, the meat itself was good. For desserts we stuck with ice creams, which were all fine, although some of the portions were inconsistent (cookies-and-cream was our favorite). We will say that we appreciated the free M&Ms machine on the way out! From a dining perspective, we really don't get the hype of this place. Maybe it's amazing from an intellectual community perspective--we certainly hope so, but nothing about the staidness of it all impressed us. read more

Shabby but not chic. Stars are for the location and the nice people working there. The hotel and restaurant are in need of a rehab. Stained carpets, chipped furniture, mushy bed but rock hard pillows. I expected the restaurant to be pricey, but was surprised by the mediocre food. The breakfast buffet was good, but both lunch and dinner disappointed. They have a reciprocal arrangement with our club, so we decided to stay there while we were in DC. Definitely would not go back. read more

Food: 5* Service: 5* Ambience: 6* Location: 5* On a business trip, a member was able to get our group into this place. Wow! What a memorable experience. The food was amazing. I had steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The steak was perfectly cooked, tasty, and ample. The potatoes were fantastic. I don't know what they did to them, but they were so tasty. I actually asked for more! The location near DuPont Circle was great. This former mansion was impressive. See the pictures attached to this review. Classy, full of wood, and wonderfully historic. read more

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Attended a special event. The appetizers were quite good. The popover served as a roll would have been enough to get the stars. read more

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Don't expect to be treated with any respect if you're a minority, especially if you're not a member. It especially stings because the staff are almost all nonwhite. My work and social circle have many events here. I have been consistently treated poorly by the staff, refused service, and belittled at the valet parking. As a decision maker in my company, I would love to hold events here (many colleagues are Club members) because of the food and ambiance, but I never do because of past mistreatment. read more

This is a tough review to write. I had two major things happen during my stay, which infuriated me: 1. I booked a room through one of their employees over the phone and when I got there, they charged me double what the room price actually was quoted at. It's one thing if they get your room category incorrect, or something. But to charge $180 more than expected/quoted, after talking to someone on the phone is quite shocking. I wish there was an online booking option, so you can have everything in writing. 2. The rooms here are pretty rough ... they are comfortable enough but feel almost like something you'd expect to find in a seminary ... outdated, scratched furniture, 1960's tile bathrooms, gross looking carpet. The mansion rooms are better and more spacious than the tiny dormitory-style rooms in the annex buildings, but still pretty shopworn. (this is fairly universal for private clubs, though.) Don't go by the guest room photos online. Beyond those big issues, which tempted me to drop to 3-stars ... the decor in this private club is pretty nice. They have a lot of history and one of the nicest and most comfortable reading libraries I've encountered visiting clubs like The Harvard Club, NYC and New York Athletic Club. This club feels like being in an embassy or antique mansion. It is, in fact, in the midst of Ambassador's Row near Dupont Circle ... so you are in some pretty rare air. The Embassy of India is right next door. The restaurant is very good ... some of the best private club food I've had, actually. I was having a business meeting in the restaurant and I really liked how our waitress (correctly) identified me as the member and gave the other guests menus without prices, while mine had the prices in it. That is a nice old-school touch. The steak was fantastic ... but the star of the show was the crab cake! At $40+, it wasn't cheap ... but it was one of the best crab cakes I've had! Breakfast was horrible. I can't complain too much because it was included with the room ... however, it was basically toast and jelly, fruit, cereal and coffee. Not even a hot item or breakfast sandwich. Certainly not worth the time and effort to be seated there. The happy hour, with cheap appetizers and $3 beer and wine in the bar more than made up for it. The rest of the club was steeped in history. The lobby area is full of framed pictures of their members on the way and you will bee lots of pictures of distinguished folks such as Ruth Bader Ginsberg and others in the political, academic or arts and sciences. The clientele of the club does trend older. I don't know that I saw anyone under 30 or 40 the whole time I stayed at the club. It is quite an academic vibe with many posters advertising book clubs and lectures on history and art. The dress code is relaxed, in that you can wear jeans in some public spots (library) however, the only time I got stopped and asked for ID when I walked in the front door is was when I was out walking and wearing jeans and trainers. The front door/desk staff was incredibly friendly and cordial. Overall, this might be a bit stuffy for younger folks, whom might better appreciate the University Club in downtown DC for a younger crowd ... but the folks at the Cosmos Club are more polished and genteel, if that's your thing. However, Cosmos Club has more of an aristocratic feel to it both aesthetically and socially and the exterior is beautiful. Nightlife in the area is a bit sparse compared to livelier spots in the city. read more

Truly a historic landmark with insights on history . Nice rooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner on-site. The staff is very professional and pleasant. You are not allowed to tip any staff and there are dress code rules when dining in the on-site in the dining area and in the library area. This is a members only organization for members but you may be able to stay if you are a member of a reciprocal organization. I enjoyed viewing the ballroom, library and other rooms in the club. Various art, photos and historical landmark items to view. Enjoy. read more

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I could totally believe that the Cosmos Club was once the social headquarters for Washington's intellectual elite. The point is driven home with black and white portraits of the club's 32 Nobel Prize winners and 56 Pulitzer Prize winners that cover the first floor walls of this elite private club's stately Beaux-Arts mansion. I attended an engagement dinner here last night and had a lovely time. The event was held in the Gold Room and began with passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. The spicy, skewered fried shrimp was especially tasty. Popovers were served with dinner. They were cooked slightly longer than I might've liked but in the end, popovers are hard to argue with! Another standout was the butternut squash soup which had a bright, savory flavor. Food aside, the best part of the Cosmos Club for me was the library. Three of us ascended the grand staircase to get to this hushed room. Inside there were current copies of every reputable magazine and journal you can think of. And several shelves were dedicated to recent works by Cosmos Club members. I could have easily wiled away hours in this library. Now, if only I knew a member who could get me access on a regular basis! read more

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My first time there was amazing. It was a private event so the food choices were designed for the event and they were amazing. The service is very old school, catering to the distinguished patrons- I.e., phenomenal service! The ambiance is of course definitely something to write home about. This members only place definitely lives up to its reputation. The way I expect it to be! Worth a visit if you can get a reservation. read more

An absolute splendid lunch over a discussion of Shakespeare! If you go with a member you will be able to have lunch there. They have a really nice selection of desserts or dessert bar and as well as three-course entrée. The food is really good I had chicken and soup and salad. read more

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Beautiful old club, gorgeous building. Beautiful grounds that make you forget you're just north of DuPont Circle. Excellent restaurant with good food and attentive service. The crab cake I had was one of the best I've had since moving to this area 14 months ago. Hubby had a very delicious filet mignon. Unfortunately, as I understand it, you have to be a member of the club or the guest of a member in order to dine here. Members include an impressive number of Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. read more

My wife and I came as guests,and dined in the garden room. The most memorable moment occurred as we walked down a corridor adorned with black and white photos of distinguished members. I was a little in awe of the contributions this group has made in so many areas. Dinner itself was a pleasant surprise. Dressing in a sport coat and tie leant a nice formality to the meal, and whisked me back to a time when this attire was more commonplace. I began with crab soup. It had a generous amount of lump crab meat placed in what had been a hearty vegetable soup base. The problem was that the components hadn't had ample opportunity to marry, leaving the broth tasting more like vegetable soup. It also needed added spice and pepper. My entree was black cod. The plate was attractive, with circles of kaffir lime sauce, and little baby bok choy, adding interest to the fish, and fava bean puree. The skin was crisp, and the fish was cooked perfectly. Any fish lover would greatly enjoy this dish. I tasted my wife's salmon, and it also was expertly prepared. Light and moist, and covered in a lemon buerre blanc that enhanced the fish. Another winner. Dinner concluded with flourless chocolate cake. The dense cake had a creaminess and richness that was sure to satisfy any chocoholic. A cup of decaf sealed the deal. Any short comings in this meal were outweighed by all the things done right. Fish tests the kitchen, and in this test the chef passed with flying colors. read more

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Beautiful building. Went here as the guest of a Sarah Lawrence alum for one of their annual gatherings. Ended up smoking cigarettes with a really interesting member of the Austrian embassy who just happened to be there. I won't give it five stars because the idea of private clubs are inherently elitist. read more

I came here for a social networking alumni event organized by my alma mater. It sounded like it was going to be one of DC's newest, ultra-chic, uber-hip, trendy nighclub. As the name could almost imply, I was anticipating a dimly but colorfully lit ambiance that I could totally chillax at. Boy was I wrong. It's a super classy place where the upper echelon of society (i.e. - old, super-smart Einstein geniuses where were too nerdy to get into the boys club tree house when they were young) get together in an old stuffy mansion wreaking of old money and drab decor. Okay so I'm kidding. I didn't really think it was a nightclub, but they did have a bar, and the bartender did make each of my drinks quite strong. Most night clubs drip of few drops of liquor then fill the rest up with soda, but they did the exact opposite here. I was definitely feelin it. This club definitely has that old mansion feel, sorta like the combined feeling of walking into an old library and museum. It was the first place I've ever been to that had one of those red and black rotating shoe buffing machine inside their bathrooms. Not a place I'll ever likely got to again, but it was a cool experience. read more

Updating my last review, we spent the night in the mansion (there are rooms in the mansion, the annex, and Hillyer House). It was very nice, pleasant, clean, plenty of space. The single "cup" (4 oz?) Keurig made coffee in the morning an exercise in frustration. Not impressed with that. Drinks in the Garden Bay were lovely. Drinks are of course just drinks so service is what makes the experience and service is the high point of the Cosmos Club. Excellent. Dinner in the 1789 Grille was lovely. My wife had promised to share one of her oysters from her appetizer with me but they disappeared before that happened. My salad had to suffice, and it did. She loved her scallops perfectly done. My seared salmon was unremarkable. We've also recently booked a meeting room (the Taft Room I think) for a business meeting. The catering team led by Carlos Robles was very helpful and bent over backwards for our small event. We have a fifteen busy senior executives coming in and others who must dial in. First class accommodations, great tech for the conference phone, and quite reasonable prices. Nice guest courtesies for our attendees as well. One of the mantras of the Cosmos Club is "your home away from home" and for us that is a reason we are and continue to be members. We can entertain, host events, and just get away. We can socialize with interesting people and attend fascinating events. The public spaces have recently been renovated and updated. I honestly miss some of the tapestries although the current look is fresher and welcoming. I miss the old reception counter - the new single reception desk gets backed up. Perfect? No. Wonderful? Yes. read more

Historically significant club in Dupont Circle area, great salmon this evening. The club has numerous Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners. Some of their members decided to spin off a specialized group and thus began the National Geographic Society. Go if you get the chance. read more

I attended a Black tie event there Passed appetizers were delicious. Beef tartare, mini baked potatoes, smoked salmon- all yummy. The room was gorgeous. Wow. Dinner was hit and miss. We started with Yorkshire pudding and it was a little doughy. The salad was a little wilted and no dressing was served or on the table. Dinner was a steak with green beans, potatoes, a tomato, and cauliflower garnish. Steak was good considering there were about 150 of us. Admirable that it was medium rare and not overcooked. The potato was layers of slices and delicious. The green beans were a little overdone. The piece of tomato and cauliflower were good. They seemed short handed with service staff for the dinner. There were obvious times in our program there was to be no service but the time inbetween was not enough to serve all the guests with the few staff. Dirty bread plates sat. I asked for water twice. My coffee cup sat with cream in it waiting for coffee but it never came (some tables didn't get coffee service). Hey we're not prepared for special requests either (someone at our table was gluten intolerant). read more

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The club's food and atmosphere are remarkable; and much-improved after recent upgrades. The staff are always pleasant and efficient, The food is top of class, with a great selection, and the club itself is its own epic experience. I would dine here every night if I could. read more

Always an elegant dining room with food much improved over the years, BUT The service is usually painfully slow. We have to wave our arms frequently to get any kind of service: water, menus, ordering, food delivery, dessert menus, and finally the dessert. It's ridiculous! Also, although reservations are made in advance, the staff doesn't seem to have them. Maybe the staff drinks opioid-infused water. explaining their slowness? read more

The food's not that great. I went to this with my girlfriend for a small work function. The staff was nice and the place was nice, but I really don't see why this place is so special. It's just really old. Would I go here again? For the price that I would have to pay, then probably not. Luckily for us the food was paid for. The place seems to upp'ity for me. Even in a suit, I felt under dressed. I didn't think I belonged there.; don't mind the fact everyone there was white, and I'm a minority. read more

I was surprised to find a listing here for the club, since membership is private, but use of the facility is available. I have had the good fortune to be acquainted with a number of members, and have been visiting the club since the late 1960s when I am in D.C. My first several visits took place before women were allowed above the first floor, which was weird. That rule went away in 1980, about 100 years late. The ambiance is much to my liking--It would be the perfect place for Mycroft Holmes to have lived while he summoned his brother Sherlock. If you have an event that would be enriched by a visit to London in the 1880s, this is the place for you. The food is good, but not great. The bar is magnificent. This is the sort of place where Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt (both members) could easily ignore each other, and harkens back to a time when people expected politicians to be of moderate intelligence, and judges to be of moderate integrity. Since Antonin Scalia is a member, clearly some traditions have been abandoned. read more

The Cosmos Club was the only location I envisioned as soon as I decided to have a wedding. We held both the ceremony and reception there, and everything went off without a glitch. The Club, and the Catering Office especially, are well-oiled machines with a long experience in hosting large, elegant events, so I knew I was in good hands. They are a good value given everything you get - location, ambience, service, etc. You need minimal decorations and lighting, since the Ballroom and all other spaces are so beautiful on their own, so we saved on many things we would've needed in a different location. The staff was great, the food was tasty and the bridal suite (included in our wedding package) was a nice addition. Be forewarned, the Catering Office is swamped with work, and it really pays to have a good relationship with them, so be diplomatic and tactful in communications and interactions. I had to keep a close eye on things to get the event I wanted, otherwise some details would have slipped through the cracks, but all's well that ends well! Also note that, since it is a private social club, you'll need to be sponsored by a member or be a member of a reciprocal club to be able to organize an event there. I recommend the Cosmos to anyone interested in a sophisticated, unforgettable event and I pray the Club is still around to delight future generations. read more

Racist snot factor: 1 - Star Drop dead gorgeous architecture: 5 - Star Food: 2 - Star I recently attended a wedding here. It was noted by many at our table that an African American guest who was not wearing a tie was told he had to borrow one from the club in order to stay. Another white guest who was not wearing a tie was allowed to spend the whole evening in without one. Horrible. Be as stodgy and snooty as you like folks, but I draw the line at racism and discrimination. The food was really disappointing. I went to a wedding at Holiday Inn last year and their food was easily 10 times better than the Cosmos Club's. The appetizers were scant, the entrees just average. Fish was fine, rice tasted like a mix from a box, salad was flavorless and kind of sad. The cake tasted like it was from Safeway - pure sugar icing not an ounce of butter in it. I did spend the evening investigating every nook and cranny of that spectacularly beautiful ballroom. Hot damn is that place gorgeous. I loved being in that space, but upon reflection, I feel a bit like I need to take a shower to wash the experience off of me. read more

The Cosmos Club is a hidden gem in the DuPont Circle/Embassy Row neighborhood of downtown DC. One could easily walk by it without realizing the cultural treasure trove that is inside. Of course, you would only know what the Cosmos Club is if you're one of the few prestigious grown-ups offered membership. Unfortunately, the club is for members only, so don't try to mosey on in based upon my amazing Yelp review of the place- unless you are planning to win the Nobel Prize this week. The Rococo Ballroom is a fabulous venue for concerts, dinners, and lectures. I recommend attending one of the weekly performances just to say that you spent your evening in a Rococo ballroom. If you've ever seen that pretentious 90's film called "Titanic", or played the action-packed 90's computer game of the same name, you will surely feel like you've been to the Cosmos Club before. And I'm not talking about the members! The art-adorned staircases, the library, the fireplaces all seem to have been rescued from that turn-of-the century shipwreck. If you've ever played/watched "Clue", you will enjoy slinking mysteriously around the billiard room. Just don't spill your champagne on the the Persian rug! The library alone is well-worth the walk from the cab door (or the DuPont Metro, for all of you plebians who use Yelp to research restaurants before you dine)! read more

Stoic by day and enchantingly cozy on a rainy evening, we could not have asked for a more inviting engagement party location. The historic men's social club for the advancement of its members in science, literature and the arts...has luckily been infiltrated by females...although females most likely present for debuts, engagement celebrations and dates of club members. No Pulitzer in the household yet, so good thing for nepotism and reciprocity. A quick visit during lunch revealed ornate rooms with weathered details and walls of interesting bits of time past. Historic indeed with a grand entrance and sweeping staircase that leads to a former ballroom still used for events and the amazing library which requires a member escort. Although the gentlemen in the group were clad in signature Brooks Brother patterns ( SF brands this as the standard, blue striped shirts worn by Marina residents ), stealthy stares from the great-great aunties in the entry lounge reminded us of the proper tie and jacket requirements. Luckily I was in a female appropriate outfit to make dress code. Fantastic library with every recent periodical imaginable and recent works by club members on one wall with another wall filled with books by past presidents. In daylight, the buildings and rooms look aged and slightly worn, but by evening soft lights transformed the rooms. Track lighting probably not period ( grin ), but interesting people, fantastic conversation and splendid food made for a special remembrance. Passed hors d'oeuvres included onion tart, breaded shrimp skewers, various crudites. The main dinner included slightly over-baked popovers alongside a spiced, butternut squash soup. jicama, mango, arugala salad...mixed greens as another option. Salmon with some sort of tampenade, a spiced beef stew and a saffron, Basmati rice. Desserts included a light, hazelnut chocolate mousse / cake, fresh fruit, berry tarts. Everything had appropriate texture and flavor. No business papers or cell phones may be used in public places, leaving members to discreetly step outside and scribble furiously on notepads only to saunter back in. Social, indeed...singles gatherings, afternoon tea, wine club, adventurer excursions...the 6-7pm end times suggests events for the older set. Since we saved the wine for a family party the following night, will have to drop off a bottle of dry Gewurtz to the wine club before we head back to the bay area. The staff was exceptionally thoughtful and thorough. read more

Food was just ok in the dining room, enjoyed their popovers tremendousy. The bar serves great cosmos. Average age: 70s-90s? Library was good, nice historical place to visit, , at least once if you know a member. read more

Went here for a beautiful wedding but the food was not that great. I know I can't expect much from wedding meals but I guess they are known for their bread and it was really dry. The best thing I like was the smoked salmon but the filet mignon and the baked salmon were bland for me. read more

My group was able to eat lunch here when we were invited here by a member. The dining room where we ate our meal was beautiful. Service was impeccable and our food was delicious! I really enjoyed my grilled cheese and the bread was divine. The building is beautiful and I really enjoyed my time there! read more

I stayed here for two nights as a member of a reciprocal club. This Club is very tired and outdated, but they are trying to bring it back. Front entrance was under construction as well as a lot of the first floor, including the reception desk. The food was not bad, but nothing stood out over the meal or two that I had there. Same goes for drinks. They had a barrel on the counter of the bar with a sign that they were aging their own bourbon for a manhattan, when I asked the bartender he said the knob broke off the barrel a long time ago and it was probably empty anyways, so a no-go on that. The Club is nice and has some history, it just needs spruced up. Holes in the leather dining chairs are really unacceptable in my opinion. I paid extra for an upgraded room, I was told when making the reservation that I should not stay in their older rooms and I would be much happier in the upgraded area. Well, the "upgraded room" features scratched and broken furniture and very very old bathroom fixtures, carpeting, etc. I am thankful I did not see their less expensive rooms. All in all this Club WAS nice at one point, and could be nice again, but it is going to take a significant amount of work and capital contribution. Still a fun stay, and it is private, so 3 stars. read more

I was recently taken here during a job interview. We were able to eat in the main dining room. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. Obviously in the DC area, their crabcakes were phenomenal. I also especially liked the wine selection. I also was able to tour the mansion. It is a sight to be seen with a rich history. It is amazing to see all the pictures on the walls of all the Nobel prize winners and Pulitzer Prize winners who have walked the same property. read more

Carlos the catering manager is EXTREMELY rude, condescending, and has a smug passive aggressive tone in dealing with potential brides that are considering using the venue for their event. I suggest keeping him away from the phones. read more

Business lunch meeting. Very relaxing atmosphere. Blackened shrimp salad with quinoa and mango was delicious.