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    Equinox on 19th

    3.9 (537 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago
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    EQUINOX ON 19TH ATMOSPHERE

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    Upscale
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Mushroom Wellington and Hanger Steak entrees
    Ashley H.

    I went to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was wonderful. The food was outstanding and the drinks were perfectly balanced. Service was quick and the staff were polite and so generous. They surprised us at the end with sorbet and prosecco! It was a dimly lit intimate setting, but with fun recognizable music perfectly playing in the background. It's a vegetable forward menu, but the hanger steak was unbelievable. Very inclusive for people of different dietary needs. Go here!

    Fredrica A.

    I came with some girlfriends for Winter Restaurant Week and enjoyed the dinner option, 3 courses for $40. The wine pairing was pretty affordable at $20 but didn't opt in for that. I started with the octopus/polpo appetizer. Mine was very flavorful and cooked well but my friend said hers was a little chewy. We got Mac and cheese for the table; while cooked well, it was overall a miss for me. For my entree I ate the Amish chicken which was sublime and a good portion size. My friends who ordered steak said it was a small portion and was just ok. Lastly I ordered the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. It was tasty but very sweet, which may be the point haha. Our waiter also was sweet and brought me a cocktail for dessert so I could cheers with my girls. I will definitely be back!

    virgin mojito
    dan g.

    Enjoyed the plant-based Brunch very much! Wonderful food, good service. Brunch is a tasting menu served in multiple courses... This week's menu included: foccacia w/ a delicious fig jam roasted butternut squash soup endive and mixed greens with a tasty green apple vinaigrette sweet potato and cauliflower curry a new item- a quesadilla with Just Egg and a vegan cheese, probably my favorite menu item stuffed french toast- this was the only less than awesome item. it tasted fine but didn't really seem like French toast to us. dessert was a lovely coconut cake We all enjoyed the meal greatly and all agreed we'd come back.

    40 Egg Yolk Fettuccine w/ shaved truffle

    Chef Gray is absolutely amazing, and the service was second to none. Everything from start to finish was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience! Great Guinness pour as well.

    Arugula salad
    Stephanie W.

    A birthday celebration in DC! We came to DC toward the end of winter restaurant week. This is a place that you definitely want reservations for. We decided to go with the 3 courses for $40 each. We arrived early so we were seated at the bar where we enjoyed mocktails, which were beyond delicious, along with the olive spread and bread and fried artichokes. Both the bar service and table service were incredible. They were very attentive. The restaurant offers a cool vibe with the bar and televisions in one section, and the other corners providing an ambiance of romantic to friend hang out. I appreciated that the restaurant offered a variety of vegan options. It's hard to find. All of the food was incredible. A culinary experience, as the people say.

    Panna cotta with raspberry coulis
    Kate H.

    As usual, Equinox does not disappoint. It wasn't too crowded, since it was a weekday night, unlike during Sunday brunch. Their à la carte menu is great, but they also have standing five-course tasting menus (including a vegan one!) which is fun. The white bean soup and coconut panna cotta were our favorite dishes. The cocktail menu is great too, including some creative mocktails. We went to celebrate an anniversary and noted it in our reservation, and the staff thoughtfully offered us complimentary beverages and added something special to our dessert. Always a nice touch! Just a thoughtful and elegant experience overall.

    Bread pudding
    Jasna R.

    Service: 5/5. Attentive and kind. Ambiance: 4.5/5. A bit noisy from the people at the bar but otherwise nice. Food overall: 4/5 for the price. Portions were a healthy size, not too much or too little. White bean soup: 3.75/5. Needed salt. Really would've made this amazing. Otherwise a cozy, creamy, pleasant experience. Eggplant Parmesan with arugula salad: 4/5. Also needed salt. Would've been close to a 5. Otherwise nice crunch with fresh ingredients. Mushroom Wellington: 4.5/5. Probably my favorite dish of the evening. Flavorful with complimentary and interesting textures. Bacon wrapped Venison: 4.5/5. Second to the mushroom Wellington for me, though partner rated this as his favorite. Venison was tender and juicy. Puree and greens were a great compliment. Bread pudding: 4/5. Lovely presentation. Not too sweet.

    Halibut
    Ryen B.

    Meh. Really amazing staff, but not a fan of the food. ~ Artichoke appetizer sounded interesting, but I didn't care for the friend version with a runny aioli. ~ Others seemed to like the risotto fritters- they were creamy, but were just I thought the deep fried balls were just ok. ~ Focaccia was soft, not grilled, and the combo of sweet ricotta and pickled veg just didn't seem to go together for me. ~ Arugula salad with figs was my fave dish of the night ~ Halibut is beautifully presented, but the fish was under-salted for my taste, there were only a few teeny pieces of lobster, I didn't see any scallops.

    Lava cake and dulce de leche ice cream, yuuuum
    Kelly M.

    Checked out the new Equinox space for restaurant week. It's a lovely space, but a bit tight and loud. The food was still very good like at the previous space, and restaurant week is a great experience. The heart of palm cakes with ratatouille were amazing! The fish was well cooked but could have used more sauce. The toffee cake was the standout dessert. My friends also said the mushroom Wellington was awesome. The wine pairing was lovely and a good value, albeit not a legit pairing experience :) also nice mocktails here.

    Stacy S.

    Enjoyed a delicious dinner (tasting menu) here in December. It was lovely to have a table by the fire to feel warm and cozy during our meal. We were thankful to see so many plant-based options provided. I don't think I had a favorite dish... the soup, salad, entree, and dessert were all fresh and flavorful. And the wine pairings were lovely.

    Bread
    Stuart M.

    Can't resist restaurant week. Our table had the octopus, arugula salad, and zucchini blossoms tempura. Everything beautifully composed and executed. Round two included the hen of the woods mushrooms, swordfish in puttanesca sauce, and skirt steak. Each one carefully thought out and enjoyable. Honestly, the skirt steak has more flavor, but is less tender than filet minion, so I prefer the latter. Our table had the lemon olive oil cake , black forrest cake, and caramel chocolate tart. Three perfect endings to a night on the town.

    French toast
    Virginia D.

    AMAZING vegan brunch!!!! Love the fancy vibe. Beautifully plated (my pics suck LOL). All 8 courses were DELISH. Very attentive & friendly staff.

    Chickpea patties on lentil soil
    Bhamidipati M.

    We tried the 5 course meal at this restaurant for restaurant week and were very pleased with the simple selection of dishes and ingredients. Everything felt super fresh and the quantity was just right. The plating was very pleasant and gave a very classy Michigan star look. The cocktails were not included in the 5-course meal but were very refreshing. I would strongly recommend this place!

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    Wow a great spot -we had an eight course plant based brunch for Mother's Day. Each dish was fantastic and we left very full and happy.

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    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Wow x3 If you love steak, gourmet cocktail, comfort food…read morewith a fine dining twist - this is the place. This place definitely lives up to its name! Place: it has more of a casual feeling with some ambience. Feels comfortable with wooden furnitures. Service: I believe we had Micah who was just exceptional- very personable and gave us the perfect recommendations. Fast and prompt service. Food: every dish we ordered was amazing. Cobb salad was really great- but the bacon on top was theee best bacon I've ever had. I've been content with just that order. Amazing oysters- fresh and condiments went very well. Now steak was Cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Now-- I am not a "bread lover" but Micah said the place was known for its biscuit (they charge for it and I would too if it's this good). Told him about my lukewarm love for the bread and he said "I would order it for educational purposes". I like education , especially this kind of education so I did- and yes, it is true. It was theee highlight of the night. Oh it's special. Crispy- and buttery almost like half croissant and half biscuit. The jam and pimemto cheese just out of this world. We actually came home and researched the recipe of "wanna be- st. Anselm biscuit" Definitely one of the best educational experience I've had. Price: I thought it was reasonable. Great portion of food that's why. St. Anselm - thank you and we shall make some excuse to come back to DC to come here again.

    I have only visited for brunch so far, and was quite pleased! We ordered a nice array for the…read moretable, and the standouts (in my opinion) were the chocolate chip pancakes and the breakfast potatoes. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy and a nice treat for the table. The breakfast potatoes were so crispy it was genuinely a marvel. The brunch fare other than that was quite standard, and solid. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. That said, there were a few things I would love to see. The coffee/tea menu wasn't quite too extensive for a brunch spot (would have loved more non-coffee drinks). There are also some upcharges to be aware of not on the menu (like cheese in eggs), which is not all too uncommon for brunch but still something to note!

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    Bar area

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    Chloe - Spice Roasted Chicken

    Chloe

    4.5(771 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Navy Yard
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    The food at Chloe was absolutely delicious. So good in fact that I stopped in twice during my time…read morein DC. Both times I ordered the Crudo which was absolutely amazing. Additionally, I tried The Who fish and the gem salad which both are spectacular. Cocktails are made to perfection and the service and ambiance are great.

    Food 8/10 Atmosphere 9/10…read moreService 3/10 Came here for DC Summer Restaurant Week and unfortunately left pretty disappointed, especially for the price point. First off, there seemed to be only one waiter handling around 7-8 tables. Tables on both sides of us were visibly getting frustrated with how slow the service was. We came to enjoy ourselves and weren't in a rush, so we didn't mind waiting as much, but the service was noticeably slow. Interestingly, the actual dishes came out fairly quickly, but everything else--ordering, drinks, checking in, and getting things we needed--took a long time. For a restaurant at this price point, I was also expecting the overall experience and atmosphere to feel a little more elevated. It didn't really feel particularly upscale or special, and the bathrooms were noticeably dirty, which was surprising and definitely took away from the experience. Overall, the food was decent, but between the understaffed service, cleanliness, and atmosphere, I didn't feel the experience matched the price. Restaurant Week is usually a great opportunity to try a higher-end restaurant and want to come back, but unfortunately I don't think I'd return at the regular menu prices.

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    Chloe - Restaurant area

    Restaurant area

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    Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Shaw, Downtown
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    Okay guys, I'm actually mad that I didn't discover this place sooner. It's worth all the hype in…read morethe best brunch I've had in DC so far. We ordered the blueberry pancakes and the chicken and waffles. Both were amazing, soft juicy and delicious. Overall for these two dishes be paid $25 per person after tip and tax (they have a 20% gratuity charge) - but I still found the pricing to be decent for the quality. They have a lot of indoor space with natural light. The servers were also very accommodating. I will definitely be back to try the French toast and the basque cheesecake

    First time at Unconventional Diner. We are breakfast and had made a reservation but the restaurant…read morewas mostly empty when we came in. The menu is filled with typical diner options but with upgraded twists. My partner had hash browns and a biscuit. Both were homemade. The biscuit was flaky and served with butter and jam. I had the loaded breakfast biscuits which were incredible. Flaky biscuit, hash browns, homemade sausage, over easy eggs, Caramelized onions, and BACON JAM!! Everything was perfect but the kicker was the slightly sweet and sour bacon jam which added an amazing depth of flavor. The service was great and friendly with plenty of tables. They even have a full baking kitchen for all desserts, breads, and biscuits. Check out Unconventional Diner if you're in DC.

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    Bar area

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    Tip-Top Chop

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    Le Diplomate - Croque madame - so good

    Le Diplomate

    4.3(5.8k reviews)
    0.9 mi•Logan Circle
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    What a special place in Washington, DC we have here…read more It is said a lot of members of congress dine here and I can understand why. Everything is delicious here!!! I started here for my birthday with some escargots, fantastic. Pro-Tip: Don't forget you can dip that terrific breadbasket they give you with some of the leftover garlic sauce from your escargots. We both decided to split the Beef Bourguignon. The most tender beef you can imagine, you do not need a knife to eat, and it was accompanied with buttery goodness in the creamy potatoes and some carrots for good measure. For dessert we ordered the vanilla bean crème brûlée. French dessert at a French restaurant was a no brainer. The top of the dessert packed a crispy, sugary, slightly burnt tasting palate cleanser that definitely will keep you a pick me up, who needs an ECT shock to get the heart going when you can take a scoop of pure sugary bliss! This is a must go to if you are in the DC area, but be sure to make reservations it fills up quickly. As always people SYOY!!!

    Le Diplomate is a little slice of Paris in downtown DC. Gorgeous decor and amazing chill vibe…read more Went with a group to celebrate a major win at work. The cocktails were spot on, especially the Fro-sze! We had a good selection of small plates and absolutely devoured the bread basket! Everything was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Only minor nit to pick was some of the wait staff were a little pretentious, but hey when in Paris....!

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    Dining area

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    Escargot

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    The Hamilton - District Wings

    The Hamilton

    3.9(4.1k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    It's been YEARS since I've been to The Hamilton. A recent trip to DC and a free gift card is what…read morebrought me here. I went for brunch, but was in more of a lunch mood. I sat outside on the patio. To start, I got the calamari appetizer. Yall! Their calamari is so freakin good! The remoulade sauce that comes with it just takes it to the next level. I got the crab cake entree and it was just what I needed. I recommend replacing the tartar sauce with their remoulade sauce. The Tea Time mocktail was very refreshing. The service was good. The only downside is that there was an issue with the gift card that I won from their social media page. After some back and forth, they eventually honored it and all was well. But this experience was definitely better than my past experience, so I'm adding a star.

    As part of the Clyde's restaurant group, we were excited to try this since we love Old Ebbitt…read more However, we were a bit let down from the food. My girlfriend got the steak and eggs which she thought was good but on the saltier side. I got the crab cake benedict but my eggs were way overcooked and not runny whatsoever. My server was nice and apologetic about it. The sushi was surprisingly good and fresh. I was skeptical at first about sushi at an American restaurant but was happily surprised. Overall, a bit disappointed about the restaurant but may have been an off day. Would love to comeback and try their signature burger. Apps: Paradise Roll Entrees: Steak and Eggs and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict

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    The Hamilton - The bar and partial dining area.

    The bar and partial dining area.

    The Hamilton - Ragu Americana & Rigatoni - delicious, fresh pasta

    Ragu Americana & Rigatoni - delicious, fresh pasta

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    The Pembroke - Broccolini, so good that even vegetable averse will love.

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    4.1(425 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Dupont Circle

    I recently had brunch at The Pembroke, located inside the Dupont Circle Hotel, and it was such a…read morelovely experience. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff, and delicious food -- definitely a spot worth putting on your brunch list. My date made the reservation for us, which turned out to be a very good idea because the restaurant was hopping! Definitely recommend making one ahead of time. We were both in the mood for a cocktail, but decided to explore the mocktail drink menu. He initially considered going with another coffee since it was still early, but ultimately went with an espresso martini. I tried the French 86, and both were great choices. The espresso martini was smooth and well made, while the French 86 was beautifully fruit-forward. And I have to give my date credit -- a man who isn't afraid to try my fruity cocktail! For food, we decided to share the avocado toast to start and added an egg, asking for it to be cooked a little more rather than very runny. We were glad we did because the toast was loaded with greens! It was definitely a little messy to eat, but in the fun, "this is actually delicious" kind of way. Nothing embarrassing... thankfully. He ordered the chicken and waffles, which he completely demolished. The sweet-and-savory combination was a big hit. I went with the French omelette, and it was delicious -- rich, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. I could only manage about half of it along with the salad! Overall, a wonderful brunch experience. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service was attentive, and there were so many tempting dishes coming out of the kitchen that we kept noticing things we wanted to try. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

    I think I found my new favorite DC brunch spot (that doesn't feature a DJ). The Pembroke has been…read moreon my list of places to try for awhileee and I was finally able to stop in with friends (8 of us) for a Saturday brunch after one of my yogalates classes. We sat towards the back of the restaurant in one of the circular booths. Love this setup so much because it's perfect for people watching. The interior of the space is really vibrant with a lot of natural lighting coming in and the cute furniture. You almost feel like you've been transported to France or something. While dining here I was able to try their, +cinnamon roll (it's HUGEEEE, def a shareable- 8/10) + passion fruit cocktail (7.5/10) + breakfast sandwich (10/10 - I was surprised by how much I loved it) + pancakes (8/10) + kale salad (7.5/10) I didn't get to try the salmon benedict but it looks delicious. The service was spectacular. Our waiter was extremely attentive and even the manager popped over to introduce himself and make sure that we had everything we needed. I loveeeeeed my time here and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Thanks so much Pembroke team :)

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    The Pembroke - The Pembroke: they have a coffee shop too!

    The Pembroke: they have a coffee shop too!

    The Pembroke - Short rib entree special. This thing was massive!

    Short rib entree special. This thing was massive!

    The Pembroke - Nice ambiance but disappointingly fake plants

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    Equinox on 19th - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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