I stayed at the Hilton for 5 days and ate here almost every night. It's super convenient and a has a very chill vibe. Great variety on the menu. Staff was attentive and friendly (even with my 2yo ) The braised short rib tacos were a good size filled with tender braised short rib. The chicken caprese sandwich was a good size as well. Very filling. And a pretty neutral dish. The pasta was good and flavorful. I added chicken to mine. Again-generous portions. The salmon was perfectly cooked and paired well with the veggies and rice. read more

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This is not a "destination" bar/restaurant. It's an "I'm staying at the Hilton, and there's nothing right around it" bar/restaurant. That being said, it's decent. Overpriced of course. But the quality of the food and drinks is pretty good. Service friendly. We sat at the bar a couple times for dinner and drinks. The first night I tried the Maryland Crab Bisque ($14) which was more like Crab Broth with a few precious pieces of crab and three thin small slices of garlic baguette. (In other words, I was still starving). So I ordered the L'Enfant Salad. Light and delicious but was $15 with no protein. $29 for soup and salad. Good soup and salad though. Husband had the Cheese Quesadilla which he said was good but heavy on the corn. Lots of corn. $14 worth with no added protein. Drinks/Wine were in the $14 range. They had a Cherry Old Fashioned that Husband liked. The second night I really wanted Pasta, so I ordered the "Perfect Pasta" which was $18 with no added protein. Tasted like they took a jar of Vodka Sauce and mixed in some Pesto. Just barely didn't overcook the Penne. The shaved Parmesan on top was good and it was served piping hot. Husband got the Turkey Club Sandwich which was giant for $17 and it did come with Fries. If I'd been in the sandwich mood we would have been smart to share it, cause he was only able to eat half and it didn't hold up well in the room fridge. read more

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Food was decent. Not my fave. The place was packed so service wasn't as good as I would've liked. I pretty much got a 12" pizza, which I felt could feed two people. It was a good size and for a great price. read more

Friday night, nothing else around, all the places in the plaza close by 6. So ended up here about 6:10pm, as I stayed in the hotel we figured last option... should have door dashed or something!. Service downright sucked!!!! We sat down right away, very empty, waited for several moments to be notice or attend to us. Someone brought menus and water about 6:20 and took off. Finally came back about 10 minutes later (6:30) to get the order. The order then took about 20 min in that timeI ran up to my room, used facilities took a 2 min phone call, returned to the table and waited a at least 10 more minutes. Arriving about 6:40 We each (2 of us) had a burger and fries with 12oz draft. Burger was good. Not worth $23 each, but good. It was like a thin Burger King whopper size to give you an idea. Finished our food within 15 min- 6:55, piled our plates and waited... and waited... and waited. All while 4 servers stood in their servers closet chatting away. Did not seem to notice is, I went to get my phone to take a picture, when they finally dispersed. Brought our check, never inquired if we wanted dessert or another beverage. Finally paid and quickly left about 7:20. read more

Food and service were excellent and certainly hit the spot after a long day of walking around the Mall. read more

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Came to DC for a few days before I head out to Maryland to visit friends After a long day of travel I checked into my hotel and given that I was thirsty and hungry I decided to just keep it local... and by local I mean eating inside the hotel Came down after leaving my stuff in the room and the grill was hopping! You have to sit yourself bar style so I was lucky enough to find an empty table for two although it was me, myself and me again! Service was slow but can't fault a ton there as it was packed especially since I was told they had a few conferences going on which explained the packed bar and grill I had a few drinks... started with a stella after I was told blue moon ran out ugh but I love Stella too but was bummed because I wanted a blue moon. Stella wasn't stellar ... I mean it was fine but it wasn't cold it was kinda room temperature cool which was a little disappointing. Then I decided on an signature cocktail and did the cherry old fashioned and that was delicious!! I ordered some wings, a pretzel, and a grilled chicken sandwich. The wings were great and so was the pretzel but I was hoping for more flavor on the chicken sandwich it felt bland and that's shocking given the chicken was grilled and had pesto so I was surprised and the fries it came with felt a little half cooled down too... not sure if they had left my plate sitting made before they brought it out but either way the sandwich could use more flavor Still it is a nice place and good choice to unwind after a long day! read more

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Our friends were in town for the weekend and we stopped in here for a quick bite. We started off sitting at the bar, and tried their old fashioned's. I tried the apple cider and my boyfriend went for the cherry, both were tasty and made very well. There's ample seating and there's a ton of photo ops, including a sexy fireplace! Our servers were quick and helpful, we got a chance to talk with one of the managers and he kept us informed about their upcoming events. I'd definitely like to come back for dinner and try out some of their specialties. read more

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Salads here two nights in a row - perfect. Service is truly outstanding. If you're staying in the Hilton Wharf - look no farther.

Great food and great service. I ate a lentil curry dish. That was absolutely amazing and did not have any rice only Vegetables and lentils. My friend had the rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus. She said it was delicious. The food was beyond amazing. I had the best salad I think I've ever eaten in my entire life called L'Enfant Salad $15.00 Local Spring Greens Dressed with Sherry Vinaigrette, Shaved Fennel, Grapes, Tiny Tomatoes, Black Olives, Toasted Pepitas I couldn't do the vinaigrette due to mini allergies so I asked for a balsamic vinegar and olive oil. That way there was kind enough to bring me an amazing, thick, delicious, balsamic vinegar with it. read more

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Hotel restaurants are the Rodney Dangerfield of the food ecosystem offering wildly overpriced American fare to a captive, expense account audience seeking sustenance over satisfaction. They get, and often deserve, no respect. On the other hand, I've found many of these hotel kitchens to be a contrarians delight - especially on weekends when they stand as empty as a Hollywood soundstage between shoots. Take the L'Enfant Cafe in the Washington Hilton. After a morning of sunstroke chasing down national monuments and museums, this patron-free example of mid-century modernism offered up a perfectly rare burger and tasty quesadilla that I'm guite sure could have been had at any number of on-trend eateries... but... why deal with petty annoyances like reservations, out of control piercings and cramped quarters when you can have this expansive aerie all to yourself. Go on show yourself some respect and be a contrarian, Mr. Dangerfield would approve. Five easy stars. read more

I ordered 4 shots, I asked them how much it would be before ordering , he said 12-14 dollars . I ordered 4 & than he came back with the shots & an $80 dollars bill. I asked for the itemized bill & it was 60 something with the tip already included. They tried to over charge me! Scammers! read more

The service was quick and they kept our drinks full. However, our wings appetizers were forgotten and came with the meal which defeats the point. My son asked for BBQ sauce for his burger and they brought Kraft bbq sauce bottle that was previously opened. I would not eat here again. read more

Food is not very good. I stay at this hotel often on business travel and I've given this restaurant many chances since it is convenient for me and the food is not very good and very pricey. The breakfast buffet is expensive yet has very few options, and not does not have high quality fruit or pastries. Even the omelets made to order are not very good. I've stayed at many Hilton's and this by far is the worst food, although the service is fine. read more

Not bad for a hotel restaurant and bar, quick service, decent options but as you may have guessed definitely overpriced. But that's standard for hotel restaurants and bars. I had the lamb kabobs and hubby had the rotisserie chicken. Both dishes were good and worth coming back if you're staying there. read more

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Dont usually do hotel restaurants unless I'm desperate, but I was pleasantly surprised! Ordered the pizza here, and it was quite good. It was actually better than some that I've had at an actual pizza place. I would definitely eat here again. read more

This one of the best restaurants inside Hilton hotels i have been too. Food was great. We got cheese quesadilla. It was spectacular. Salad with salmon. Was super fresh. Pizza to go. Was amazing. Bar tenders were nice And very attentive. Will come back. read more

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Had a nice time with 10 co-workers here! It's been a while and with the change of workplace and telecommuting; it was good to see real faces without ZOOM. The happy hour menu for food was very good. The wings are made with both bbq or mambo sauce. You should get both! Also, the braised short rib tacos were in high demand for the group. The staff members were quick and attentive while we all relaxed and chatted. A nice place to meet with friends and colleagues. read more

If you're staying in the Hilton, this place is handy. But it's expensive, and slow. Fairly swanky bar and restaurant layout, a bit noisy at busy times (hotel busy times, not just the restaurant, because it is fairly open.). I first went in the evening for a late meal. The staff didn't seem to know the items on the menu, I had to point at each one. I got the pretzel and the crudites. It took half an hour to arrive. Now, for an entree, that's a little long but might have been appropriate. But not for these. True, they did arrive elegantly plated. And the food itself was great. Huge pretzel, a good dipping sauce. Very fresh veggies, also with a dipping sauce. But, for $40 and 90 minutes there total? Not worth it. The breakfast buffet, which you can purchase ahead of time or bill to your room, was equally overpriced. Service again was good, though minimal. The buffet is really nothing more than your standard hotel buffet, although the quality is definitely a bit better. But is it worth $20? No. Scrambled egg, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, pastries, fruit and juice. I mean, it was decent, but the only reason I went is because it was handy. There aren't many other places in the area. read more

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Great food, great service and for DC, a reasonable price. This is located inside the Hilton hotel, near the Mall, and not so easy to find when you're looking for it. However, it had excellent American fare and the prices were, as noted, very reasonable. We were in town for a long weekend of sightseeing with a family group and we're just looking for a good quick dinner before heading to see more sites. We had a variety of items from the menu, but my choice was a club sandwich, old school, and it was one of the best I'd ever had. This used to be a major favorite of mine but as years pass, it has all but disappeared from menus. I was excited and was not disappointed. It was warm on well toasted sourdough bread, and every ingredient seemed fresh and plentiful. Everyone of us (seven) was very happy with the place, the server, and the maitre d'hotel. We shall return. read more

Not the best hotel restaurant I have eaten in. I had the short rib tacos and felt like the meat came out of a can and the flour tortillas were from a 7-11. Anyways, I'll try breakfast and see if this place can redeem itself. Otherwise I'd go elsewhere read more

A very happy evening dining experience for three of us visiting from Spokane, WA. We shared the L'Enfant salad, a delicious cream of broccoli soup (served with toast), and the strawberry cake for dessert. Our three individual entrees were mushroom ravioli with a salmon fillet added; pizza with chicken added; and farm seared chicken. We just had water as our beverage, except I also had hot tea with lemon and honey, which was served with a nice fancy setup. The service was impeccable, with two gentlemen checking with us often to confirm that all was in order. So in summary, this is an informal but very classy restaurant, very happy surroundings, delicious and interesting food, with outstanding service. read more

I've only had drinks from here, but the bartenders are extremely friendly. The staff throughout the bar and grill are accommodating, and the drinks aren't badly priced. My husband and I would drop by every evening when we got in from dinner. Our drinks were made in a timely manner, and the bartenders would talk to us here and there. The bar top was also unique in that it's a bunch of lit dots that change. I haven't had the food, but there were several families and guests eating at the restaurant every time I walked by. I can see why this place is rated so well, and when my husband and I plan our next trip, we will definitely be dining here at some point. read more

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Didn't realize this restaurant was located in a hotel when I was searching online on vegan-friendly restaurants in the area. They don't accept reservations, but we had no issue getting a table on Saturday early evening. The server was attentive and order was delivered quickly. My coconut lentil dish was fresh and tasty - just needed some salt & pepper. My friend ordered the charcuterie board without meat. I'd eat there again, if I was staying at that hotel. read more

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Mohammed provided excellent service. He was very courteous, friendly and helpful. A great member of the service team. Breakfast buffet had lots of options, food was fresh and well prepared. read more

Food was just okay. I had the L'Enfant salad, which was basically lettuce mix with a few tomatoes and some dressing. Not really much to speak of. It didn't come with bread or anything so really not much there. I ordered at the bar to go and the maitre'd was very helpful and the food came out quickly. The space is wide open to the hotel lobby and the bar so it's pretty loud with no real feeling of place. The lighting was subdued but it didn't really help create a nice restaurant type atmosphere. read more

This is medium ! Asked manager to call me let's see if he does! The staff is awesome. See receipt says medium read more

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Braised Short Rib Tacos good not great. Three would have been perfect, only served teo. read more

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We stayed at the Hilton for a week this July and enjoyed dining at L'Enfant bar and grill once for dinner. Another time we sat at the welcoming bar and had a drink. The food service was fast and the staff were nice. Everyone enjoyed their food! Hamburger, salmon salad, veggie burger and more. The restaurant is just off the lobby and open. Seating is varied (tall tables, low tables, couch and chairs by the fire) which is a unique aspect I like. read more

The convenience and atmosphere at the hotel are good and the staff is very friendly. However, watch what you order. I ordered the crab cakes for $40. There was only 1!!!!! Small crab cake. Tasted ok. Not worth $40 at all. The salmon was good and worth it, salads and wings good. read more

Common hotel bar food not particularly well executed. The Tuna was fishy and the hamburger was OK at best.

We would not recommend the hotel restaurant to any of our friends. We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner on Friday evening at the L'Enfant Bar and Grill. Stacy was great helping us prepare for this event but the actual dinner was very disappointing to say the least. The waiter hardly smiled. He brought out an extra drink that was not ordered. Three extra soups were brought out when they should have been salads making the bride have to wait for her starter. That would not have been an issue if the mistake was corrected right away but the issue was everyone was almost done by the time she received hers. The people who ordered the chicken entree were very disappointed. The chicken was way over cooked and extremely dry( I know this because I ordered the chicken) and had way too much pea and mint sauce poured on it leaving us to think the cook thought it would cover up the dryness of the chicken. The ones who got the steak entree said it was just okay not something they would get again. None of the food was extremely hot leaving us to believe that it sat back there in the pass for a long time. As with the starters, wrong entrees were brought out causing some of our guests to have to wait while others were eating. We couldn't understand how that happened when he wrote down our orders on our numbered menus. The desserts were the highlight of the evening. However, I would recommend pulling the cheesecake out of the freezer earlier due to the fact that mine was still partially frozen in the middle. We also had to track down our check at the end of the dinner since the waiter never came back. Ultimately, it was Vikas Nath that brought us our check. For the amount of money we paid ($80.00 a plate) we were expecting a five star dinner service/ meal which was very much not the case. I am actually embarrassed that we chose this for the rehearsal dinner. read more

Best clam chowder I've ever had in my life, and I've eaten a lot of chowder!!! My daughter and I stopped by for a quick bite to eat before our Big Bus DC tour, and wow, was I blown away by their chowder. Yum yum. read more

Great restaurant inside the Hilton. Good selection of alcohol at the bar and decent food options. The short rib tacos are great

We were pleasantly surprised that this Hilton based restaurant and bar beat our expectations. After long travel day and after check in we went for dinner and drinks. The lamb kabobs were tasty, flavorful and came with just the right amount of accoutrements including hummus, naan and of course tzatziki sauce. The pizza was also tasty, we did ask for it to get a little bit more 'burnt' and then it was perfect. Cocktails were spot on too. Highly recommend, especially for the weary traveler for very convenient good eats. read more

We are staying at the hotel the restaurant is located in. I ordered to-go to take back to the room. The bar was extremely noisy and crowded. There was no clear place to make an order. It all seemed a bit hectic and unsecured. (See photo of CC sitting out on bar) The spinach artichoke dip was creamy but a little over salted for my taste and severely lacking in artichokes. There was plenty of warm toasty bread to go with it though. The cheese quesadilla could have used bigger sides (little guac, sour cream, and pico only made it through the first piece. Wa wa.) Overall, it's what I would expect from hotel food. You pay for the convenience of not having to go anywhere. read more

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Horrible food and horrible experience for my family of 6. The bread that came with our spinach dip was so hard we couldn't even crack it with two hands. It was rock hard. Our waiter never check on us or filled our drinks. We waited over twenty minutes to get our bill after we asked for it. read more

We had excellent service (thank you Teshale for your attentive service and for making sure my salmon was truly well done as requested), and the food was very good. We are happy we chose to eat at the hotel restaurant and not at the food court across the street. read more

Very nice restaurant located in the new Hilton Hotel. We had a large party that they accommodated on short notice. The food is delicious and the staff are superbly trained. This is a new restaurant and well worth a visit. I had a salad with grilled salmon. The salmon was perfectly done. Special orders are no problem. Highly recommend. read more

Eh, it will suffice if your hungry and close by. They were clearly understaffed and waiter's service was cursory. Salmon over overcooked and veggies undercooked. read more

L'Enfant Bar & Grill is a pleasant surprise. The ambiance is very relaxing. The staff are very professional and friendly. The food was really really good. I had the Caesar salad and ziti pasta. Both were perfect. Definitely a place I want to come back to read more