I have been eating at New Heights for many years, since shortly after it opened. I have always enjoyed my dining experiences there. The food is high end but not fussy. The service is focused and friendly. The atmosphere is nice, not overdone. New Heights is now under new ownership and it has renovated the dining room slightly. The menu remains high end but not fussy. We started with an appetizer of fried cauliflower bites and a shared tomato & burrata salad. The breading on the cauliflower was light and airy; no hint of heavy grease. But the flavor was bland overall. I wish we had chosen a different appetizer. The tomato and burrata salad was good. The tomatoes were fresh and tasty. The salad dressing was piquant and applied perfectly. The slight spiciness was a genius addition. We both got the same main course - halibut with jasmine rice and broccolini. The combo of the luxurious halibut with the slightly bitterness of the broccolini was lovely. The rice was too gooey. The dish was dressed with a coconut ginger broth (sauce) that was perfection. All in all, the main course was a winner. Our server was Vlad. He is friendly, helpful and a nice guy but - clearly - not a professional waiter. He was not as familiar with the menu as he should have been. And he got distracted by other diners, resulting in our requests being VERY late or forgotten altogether. Still, after saying that, I liked him and I will not downgrade my review because of Vlad. There are certain things that could be improved at New Heights. But overall there is something really comfortable and pleasant about this restaurant. I like it and I will be back. I will even take friends there in order to show them a good time. Do I recommend New Heights? Yes of course. Just don't expect the restaurant to be 100% perfect in all categories. But, you know what, that is okay because it is good anyway. read more

We had a really good experience at New Heights Restaurant on Valentine's Day. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was not packed, unlike the long lines and crazy Valentine's Day chaos we expected. My hubby and I have gone out to restaurants on Valentine's Day for many years. Usually, restaurants overbook their reservations, which leads to waiting and frustrated patrons, not at New Heights. We were greeted by a friendly server once we sat. We opted for the Valentine's Day Prix-Fixe menu, which came with two glasses of champagne. For our starters, we got the shrimp bisque (me) and pork belly buns (my hubby), both of which were great! These two items were the stars of the show, perfectly executed and tasty. For our meals, we got steak frites (my hubby) and pan-seared scallops (me). The steak frites were really good and well-flavored. My pan-seared scallops were perfectly cooked, slightly sweet, and really yummy; the sides on the plate were just okay. Lastly, for dessert we got creme brulee and a chocolate dessert, which were just okay. Service was friendly and attentive, and we would definitely check this spot out again. read more

My boyfriend and I checked out this place for quick drinks before a wedding. We strolled up at 4:55 to see they don't open until 5... but they happily welcomed us in to sit at the bar and get our cocktails working. Their happy hour prices were AWESOME - it ended up being $40 total for 4 cocktails. Old fashioned was perfect for my boyfriend, just what he wanted. The margarita the bartender made was refreshing, strong with the perfect hint of sweetness. I wish we tried food there because our neighbors at the bar ordered the Brussels spots and they smelled divine. Very cute, charming spot that is perfect for cocktails, date night, girls dinner or everything in between! read more

We had a lovely dinner here last night with great service and attention. The host, the server and attendant were all so friendly and prompt. I did the restaurant week special and started with the beet carpaccio and my husband had the fried mushrooms. The beet salad could've used more dressing and goat cheese and was rather boring. The mushrooms had a lot of batter and were plain but the sauces they came with were incredibly good. For dinner I had the ribeye steak frites, which was very tender and delicious. My husband had the kale and vegetable paella and he said it was good but not great. We ended the evening with the peach cobbler, which I was really looking forward to, but it was quite disappointing... lots of peaches, but not much cobbler and a very little portion of ice cream. The restaurant itself is quite plain, but overall we had a very nice experience and will definitely try it again. It would be nice if they had more vegetarian options for my husband. They also have a cute outside patio on the first floor, but it was too hot for us yesterday, but would love to try it another time. read more

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We tried this restaurant as they participate in the InKind platform. We were very surprised at how much we enjoyed having dinner here. The food is reasonably priced, the service is good, and the space is on the simpler classy end of the spectrum. While I don't think there is a dress code, I'd feel uncomfortable eating upstairs in shorts. Perhaps, this is a possibility in the outdoor patio area or the bar on the ground level. I ordered the Borscht (my first experience with this dish) and Brussels Sprouts. Both were tasty (and healthy)! My companion ordered the roasted chicken, and the review was similarly stellar. The main restaurant dining area is located on the second floor (above Open City). The outdoor patio, entrance, and first floor bar are tucked away to the right of Open City. I look forward to returning and trying other items off the menu. read more

New Heights Restaurant - Traditional Borsh Soup - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Solid happy hour. Love the almost extinct $1 oyster happy hour deal. Small bar, but wasn't crazy crowded on a Thursday. read more

New Heights Restaurant - Happy Hour menu - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had the Women's Month menu which was delicious and so reasonably priced. this restaurant continues to be one of our favorites in DC. The food is topnotch. A special shoutout to our server Rosy, who is lovely and extremely attentive. read more

Six of us were at the Wagyu and Wine dinner. What a lovely evening! we enjoyed each course and learned all about wagyu beef, including the differences between Japanese wagyu and wagyu from other countries. The wines -- all from the Languedoc region -- were uniformly good. Antoine, the wine expert, explained everything clearly. And the food! A prawn appetizer paired with the best of the four wines was especially tasty and unusual, with little cubes of tender sweet potato. The Wagyu beef was unbelievably tender (they explained that it didn't need any sauces because it was so flavorful on its own). One thing I appreciated was that, when I asked if I could get something else instead of the pork belly bao bun, they happily substituted tuna poke tacos -- something I would definitely order again. read more

We had a great dinner here! Server was attentive and we were not rushed. All of the cocktails were delicious! We started with mussels, truffle fries, pork buns and burrata. Pork buns were two pieces and very tasty. The burrata was super fresh with a large mixed greens salad underneath - also great. The mussels were a small portion but delicious. We were almost full so we all shared the branzino - cooked to perfection with a tasty pearl couscous. Highly recommend and would like to go back and try other things! read more

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We were staying at the hotel across the street and didn't know what to expect when we walked into the little bar. Upstairs is a formal dining room with impeccable service and great food! We had a full 3 course dinner, which was a lot for only $55. The rolls are incredible too!! read more

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I've never come here for Happy Hour, but so glad I did. There is a cute bar downstairs with a few high top tables and some seats at the bar. Diana made the most delicious cocktails. She was lovely and attentive! I will definitely be back! Purple rain and French kiss! read more

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Start with Borscht! Halibut was excellent. Crab cakes were supreme. This restaurant has a Ukrainian touch to many dishes and each, that we tried, were prepared carefully and perfectly. Parking is a challenge. Might want to Uber. Service was personable. Have the Pistachio Ricotta cake for dessert! read more

We had Thanksgiving dinner here. The staff were extremely friendly and we appreciated them being open on Thanksgiving. I had the traditional Thanksgiving dinner which was very good and my husband had the filet medallions which he said were good. read more

Wonderful happy hour food and the happiness goes until 7pm! We ordered the fried oysters, cauliflower, brussel sprouts AND mushrooms. Way too much. So order less and add more if you are hungry. The white sangria was yummy with hints of anise. Our server was lovely. read more

New Heights Restaurant - Entry ambiance. Outside dining. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I decided to spend my 30th birthday in this restaurant because I saw the chef was Bolivian like I am. I was very impressed by how good all of the plates were as well as the atmosphere and service. Everything was 5 stars from start to finish. I ordered the peanut soup as an appetizer and the picanha with cheese rice. The peanut soup was so authentic tasting that it reminded me of home. I would say the same for the picanha and cheese rice as well. My husband ordered the filet medallions which were also amazing. We both ordered caramel apple mules to drink and both would recommend it. We were six people and all of them were pretty happy about their appetizers/entrees and drinks. They were also very veg friendly. For dessert we got the smore's which came with incredible presentation. More for the experience but it was very cool. And the pistachio cake was delicious. Our service was amazing. We even got shots for free. They brought a delicious cake and had a cute sign on the table. Very happy with the entire experience. read more

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We had another delightful evening at New Heights restaurant in Woodley Heights. The service is excellent. We recently had thunderstorms so we had the main dining room pretty much to ourselves, which is very nice. The food recommended by the Wait staff was incredible. Lots of appetizers that we could share while we talk. I recommend this restaurant. read more

I came in for happy hour. The cocktails were great. The bar is comfortable. The food was great.

I was excited to check out this newly refurbished dc staple for restaurant week! Their $55 three-course special was not as good of a deal as some restaurants, but the food was good! I was especially impressed by the perfectly cooked halibut and the magnificent tuna poke tacos. I also enjoyed the filet medallions--although the price was exorbitant compared to the quantity--and the tempura mushrooms. Our desserts were nice too! One big issue: we were told that they were out of honey cake, despite the fact that almost all the tables around us received that cake. We were really disheartened by that. The service was a little slow and not particularly attentive, so we ended up having to wait quite a while. Other than that, it was good! The ambiance was very upscale 90s, which was kind of cool too. read more

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$1 Thursday oysters were a treat. We ordered all the appetizers, grilled octopus was my favorite. Others at the table got the burger and branzino. Orderd burger with no onions but it still came with it. The fish was a little fishy. The wine selection was nice. read more

Back to New Heights for happy hour the other day - our friends are serious regulars of the place. Everything is still good but they don't seem to change their HH menu much so if you go too often it'll be boring. But now it's warmer their outdoor patio is open - it's is a great place for HH or dinner - it's on a stretch of wider sidewalk, has plant barriers and covered so you are set apart from noise and passers-by. read more

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Excellent food and very friendly and helpful service. Our son was having a difficult time during dinner and out waitress brought over a drawing for him to color and told him it was a special new creature that no one had been able to think of a name for yet. It completely grabbed his attention and ended up being a fun dinner for everyone. Never forget the Donkledupeulus read more

First to know, reservation dining is upstairs. We were there for peak cherry blossom season and had their cherry themed, 3 course meal. The pork belly buns were so so delicious! The beef tenderloin was cooked and seasoned well! Scallops were seared to perfection! Sides of carrots and potatoes were cold and not seasoned. Dessert was cherry gelato- a great end to a very good meal! read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time last year after we heard about the Michelin star. We have now been twice and the food is incredible! The service is great, and the atmosphere is very quiet, elegant, and romantic. We would definitely recommend coming to this restaurant for a quiet, romantic date night,, anniversary dinner, or birthday dinner. read more

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Loved the service and food! Nice place for a date and dinner with friends. Enjoyed the patio with my parents

Rosie (our server) was fantastic! Food, drinks, and service were wonderful, thank you!!!

So happy New Heights is finally open! New owners, newly renovated, and one of maybe two fine dining restaurants in Woodley Park. Service was outstanding since they've only been open for about three weeks. Elena, the owner, was kind and checked on us regularly to make sure we had all we needed. The drinks were excellent; LOVED the toasted marshmallow old fashioned, and my red Zinfandel was served at a perfect temperature (it's always too warm elsewhere). The food, however, was only fine; nothing blew us away, and the menu is not very large. My spouse and I thought the appetizers we ordered, fried oysters and grilled octopus, were far better than our entrees, the hanger steak (ordered medium rare, and it was a little overcooked) and the kale mushroom paella (perhaps it'll make vegetarians happy but it only reminded us that seafood paellas are far superior). Excellent chocolate pot du creme though - it had a thick, almost cake-like texture. Very yum. Because I live in Woodley Park and want all our restaurants to succeed, we will be back, and perhaps the other entrees (or new entrees) will be better. read more

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Absolutely amazing! Rosa gave 5 star service and the meal was delicious. Would highly recommend in DC!

Very good service and yummy food and drinks! My friend brought me here, and we both love it! When you are here, make sure to get the mushroom truffle fries!! It's comes with Jalapeño aioli, soooooo good! Shout out to Diana, our wonderful bar tender!!! read more

New Heights Restaurant - Purple rain Purple rain !! Very nice and refreshing!! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Oysters were great, borscht was great, steak was great, wine was great.

All food was amazing, the service was absolutely fantastic! We loved the Ukrainian personnel and had amazing conversations with them! The music was great and the atmosphere was 10/10! read more

The services is great the people were fast and friendly. The food was amazing I would definitely go back again! read more

New Heights Restaurant - This is the best food I had while visiting DC I loved the steak it was perfectly cooked and the sauces that went with it were phenomenal. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My husband and I really enjoyed our evening at New Heights. Mike was our server and was lovely. The ambiance is very sophisticated and low key; it was a nice, intimate place for a date. The decor is understated, and an added touch was that the entire place was decorated for Easter -- so cute! We got the Purple Rain cocktail to start, and liked it so much that we each got our own! We'd originally planned to split one. The bread they bring to the table is soft and crunchy, and was absolutely delicious. We then tried the fondue, which was both theatrical in presentation and delicious in flavor! For our entrees, my husband ordered the filet mignon medallions and I got the crab cakes -- both of us left stuffed and satisfied! For dessert I tried the creme brûlée which was good, and my husband got the chocolate layer cake. The least impressive part of the meal was the chocolate layer cake, and it was still 3/4 devoured. All in all, we would definitely come back! read more

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We were there for the Sunday-morning brunch of a wedding weekend. Although it was mostly buffet, wait staff was quick to offer to get a couple of OJ's and bring them to your table or booth. The standouts of the food on offer were the chicken and waffles and tuna poké tacos. The long bright room was made more interesting by a row of booths a few steps up. A beautiful place for this type of event. read more

I would give them a 0 star if I could...... Online it was advertised they were opened til 10pm. We arrived at 9:01 and the place was vacant. Went downstairs to the bar to ask the bartender where the host was considering we waited at the host stand for 5 minutes. While at the bar I saw the bartender in the doorway to the bar and the back room he was using a bottle opened to get the dirt out from under HIS FINGERNAILS!!! Yes you heard that right.... And if you didn't, reread it!! Once I called over to him in disbelief he frantically placed the bottle opener under the bar counter and proceeded to tell me that they closed at 9 even though it was advertised for a 10pm close. During this whole conversation the bartender didn't make eye contact once and had his hand covering his mouth when he talked to me. It was a blessing in disguise that this place was closed because we found a way better restaurant a block over... read more

A top-notch experience from start to finish, including service, ambiance, and food! Out of over 25 Yelp restaurant reviews I've done in DC, it's the only one which deserves every bit of the five-star review I gave it based on the type of restaurant it bills itself to be. In particular, the service was outstanding and one of the top service levels I've ever received anywhere. My friend and I had to change our reservation last-minute from 6 to 7:45, and New Heights was able to do it quickly, even sending me an updated Open Table reminder. Upon our arrival, one of the three co-owners greeted us and checked our coats. We were seated close to on time and had a delightful experience with our server, who was funny, attentive without being intrusive, and gave us fantastic service with dishes spaced appropriately. The ambiance is great-it's upscale without feeling snooty, white tablecloths, tasteful lighting, and some decorations reflecting the owners' heritages. My friend and I split two appetizers: the cheesy onion fondue and the tuna poke tacos, and the creole fettucine without shrimp. The cheesy onion fondue was beyond outstanding. I've eaten at over 50 restaurants in DC so far this year and this is one of the three best dishes I've had. The fontina was delicious and creamy with the right amount of umami and salt. The caramelized onions provided a fantastic textural contrast and some sweetness, with the lemon providing a touch of acid. The garlic ciabatta was perfectly toasted and provided the right base and crunch for the rest of the dish. Additionally, at $12 this dish was the appropriate size for the cost. The tuna poke tacos were delicious with crispy wontons, perfectly cooked tuna, avocado mash and sesame oil all perfectly complementing one another. I would avoid adding the wasabi, as even a small amount completely overwhelms the flavor. However, this appetizer was tiny and at least $3 overpriced for its portion size, even accounting for ingredient expense. The creole fettucine without shrimp was a slightly elevated fettucine, with the creole sauce providing a mild and delicious kick to what otherwise was a good but nothing out of the ordinary fettucine. We split the pumpkin cheesecake for dessert which was fine but in retrospect we would have ordered the regular cheesecake. We also found we were full after splitting the three dishes listed above. I look forward to going back to New Heights, having the fondue again, and trying other amazing dishes! read more

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Thursdays for dollar oysters!!! Best deal in dc, the oysters were soooooo good. The ambiance is also so beautiful, read more

New Heights Restaurant - Oysters - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Outstanding dining experience. This is a very special restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.

Lovely quiet place with white table cloth and napkins. Service was exceptional. Food was very good. The duck confit was particularly good as was the halibut. Wonderful for a business dinner or a dinner to catch up with froends. read more

This restaurant is a gem!!! The food was excellent, the ambiance was cozy, and the service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back again. read more

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I have to say that I was amazed by all the flavors I experienced during my visit at new heights. I have heard great things about it and I can easily say now that New heights it's my favorite restaurant in DC at the moment. Place looked busy but service was on point, our server helped us pick our starters and I have to say that the Tuna tacos were on point! You can tell they were super fresh and seasoned with extreme detail, the presentation was very modern and very well thought off. The peanut soup was addictive and left you wanting more! And the Ceviche was delightful with just enough acidity to complement the dish without overpowering your taste buds. The entrees also were amazing with not only great presentation but with a solid combinations of flavors. My two daughters and my wife were impressed by the tsunami of flavors we experienced during our dinner and the solid service we received. I wish they would open one in Virginia were I live to visit them more often. read more

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