This was our first visit to The Henri. We had 75 minutes before a show across the street at the Warner Theatre, and we had three criteria: nothing too loud and crowded, service had to be swift and attentive, and we wanted a full bar to enjoy a cocktail before the show. The Henri checked off these criteria, and then some! One friend got there early and started at the bar. When we arrived 15 minutes later, we were seated in the dining room room right away. This was about 5:45 PM on a Wednesday night. The dining room room was maybe half full, and we could easily have a conversation without straining to hear each other. When one of us was scooting in our chair toward the table, we noticed soundproofing pads mounted under the tables...so that might account for the ability to hear one another. (Smart design!) I had The Henri Margarita, which was a beet infused casa del sol tequila with beet agave. OMG it was fantastic! My two friends tried mine and ordered one for themselves. Refreshing and delightful. They brought a small bread basket while we waited for entrees, and the sliced bread tasted homemade with a crisp crust and soft interior. Two of us had the Rockfish Imperial: rockfish with a seared crust, topped with lump crab meat, seasonal vegetables and potatoes, with a beet buerre blanc sauce. (Wouldn't that technically be a buerre rouge, then?) It was very well prepared, the seared crust excellent and well seasoned, fish cooked to perfection, and the caulilini (part of the vege medley) was a new vegetable that I've never had before and enjoyed! Not a crumb left on the plate when I was done. Our other friend had the classic Orange Glazed Duck Breast that came with fingerling potatoes and sunchokes. He enjoyed his very much as well. For dessert (and I'm sorry I didn't get the actual name of it) we shared a chocolate mousse cake with banana gelato. The cake was good, the gelato was delicious and refreshing, and the pairing was outstanding. The service was very attentive, and we didn't need to flag anyone down for anything. We even forgot to warn ahead that we had a show to go to! They were able to split the check in thirds, and we were able to check out with plenty of time to head across the street to the theater. I'm still thinking about that beet margarita, five days later! This will definitely be my go-to spot for a deliciously prepared meal and the ability to have audible conversation with friends before any shows at the Warner or National. read more

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I had some time before the theater and had always been curious about this beautiful entrance of this restaurant. I decided to pop in and sat myself at the bar. I didn't have much time so ordered an espresso martini and a crab roll. I must say, bartender Stiven served up one of the best I've had in this city! Stiven was also just absolutely delightful to talk to. The crab rolls were also a great snack. They were hot and crunchy, and perfect for my appetite needs. I liked them without the dipping sauce, but try it and see if you like it. I would like to go back and try dinner. In looking at their menu, they accommodate may allergies and eating preferences, which is always a bonus. I will note this restaurant is a little on the pricier side, but very on par with restaurants in this area. They also have a great happy hour in looking at their website. I'm happy to now have a good pre theater spot! read more

The Henri - Crab rolls - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been a fan of The Henri since its opening in 2022. It is an exquisite restaurant featuring a formal dining room with a cool open-kitchen concept, alongside a stylish and relaxed bar lounge. It is an ideal choice for theatergoers attending a show at The National or The Warner. TIP: Order the frites!! read more

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We had a wonderful pre-theater dinner here. Love that our server Maritza was conscious of the time. Also loved the breadth of choices in the charcuterie -- Maritza was delightful, told us about the Pennsylvania farm (and farmer) where all the cheeses come from. The Branzino was fabulous! And I don't know how they made Brussels sprouts be soooo divine as a side dish! We also had the Mussels Mariners Frites -- which were cooked to perfection. I would recommend a bit more seasoning to the broth however, it was a little bland. Otherwise, a stellar meal overall! read more

The Henri - Three-choice charcuterie. - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A good meal The room is inviting. The service is attentive. Every plate was good but nothing stood out to be memorable. The Henri is a good location for a celebration dinner or meal before a show at the Warner Theatre (which is across the street). read more

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Before going to see Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, I decided to stop by Henri because they had a Harry Potter-inspired menu, and it's right next to the National Theater! This place did not disappoint! The service, the food, and the drinks were all on point. I ordered the Elder Wand to drink. For food, I got the Nicolas Flamel Frites and Bertie Bott's Shrimp! The fries came with a delicious side of house aioli, which was a bit of a surprise since I'm used to getting ketchup, lol. The shrimp were amazing with their dipping sauce! The bartender was super friendly and held a casual conversation, we talked about all things Potter! lol I'll most definitely come back whenever I'm in the area. read more

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This was my very first time trying this restaurant. My friend and I were in search of a restaurant near the National Theater since that was our next stop. Fortunately, this restaurant popped up and it was perfect. The location was great ...it was walking distance from the theater and they had good food. You can't beat that. I ordered the NY Strip steak with a medley of vegetables. The dish came out piping hot and cooked to the correct temperature for my liking. It had great flavor and seasoning. The Au Jus sauce was great as well. The vegetables were cooked to perfection and very tender. I also ordered the tomato tartar which was new for me. I've never had tartar before so that was a new experience for me especially with the texture. It was very acidic but not over powering. I enjoyed it but I wouldn't order it again. My friend ordered the arugula salad and shrimp cocktail. She mentioned that the salad was very delicious and refreshing and the shrimp cocktail was tasty but unfulfilling. The service was great. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by the host who was very friendly. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. He really catered to our every need. He provided great recommendations for drinks. I ordered the Jenny which was very delicious and refreshing. I suggest ordering that drink if you desire something light and sweet. The ambiance was very nice. It was giving modern but homey. The background music was at a good volume and from where we were sitting you could see the bar and the rotisserie kitchen. Overall, it was a great experience. I would 100% recommend if you are looking for a restaurant to go to before a play or even if you are in that area. read more

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Great location by the downtown area. We had a business meet and wanted a quiet place. Originally we were to be seated in the main dining room with a bit of background noise. The GM came and seated us in another room at a corner table: so we were pleased. The menus offered a good selection of fish, fowl and steak. We avoided the rotisserie for fear of time delay, and ordered off the main menu. The NY strip was smaller and thinner than I expected. Service was excellent, but the menu left something to be desired. read more

The Henri - Good area for a chat. - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Located in downtown DC, The Henri is a perfect stop before a performance since it's close to the National Theatre and the Warner Theatre. Walking in, you will see three different spaces for your dining needs. I sat in the comfortable bistro area, decorated with warm earth tones. For a starter, I had the escargot croissant. It was an innovative twist on escargot with a light pastry and delicious celery remoulade underneath. For my main course, I had the mussels served in a light sauce and a side of fries. Our server was helpful and attentive throughout the night. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a quality meal ahead of a performance. read more

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The ambiance was solid and the servers were very attentive. The food's presentation was lovely, but lacked execution. I enjoyed the beef cheek purse from the prefixed menu, but the salmon appetizer was chewy and hard to cut with a knife. The Hazelnut mouse was enjoyable. The "Old Friend" cocktail seemed like it had great potential, but lacked body. The location is very convenient to the National Theater and directly across the street from the Warren Theater. Might give it another shot if I'm catching a show. read more

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Another fantastic dinner at The Henri before a show at the Warner. The lamb shank was just as tender and tasty as I remember from the last time we had it. The endive salad was huge for an appetizer and the Tajine Merguez was chef's kiss. The Henri cocktail was also quite good. Our server was a little less attentive than the last one we had, who was fantastic, but... you really can't go wrong here. It's a beautiful, warm and inviting space with incredible food. read more

We went for New Year's Eve dinner before the Flaming Lips show at the Anthem. They had a jazz duo playing music and that helped set the atmosphere. The service was top notch, but relaxed. The food and cocktails were the best I have had in DC. We enjoyed variations of the Manhattan cocktails. I had the specials (lobster thermador and chateaubriand). They were really great. I highly recommend this restaurant which serves excellent food with a really nice staff. read more

Random spot while walking around. We saw the restaurant week menu on the window and got excited because branzino was one of the choices, but found out it was not on the menu anymore once we set down. The waitress wasn't nice or accommodating about it either. Half chicken from rotisserie was delicious. Red snapper from rotisserie was underwhelming and lacking flavor. read more

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The Henri is a lively restaurant just perfect for a pre-show meal before performances across the street from DC's Warner Theater. I had the mussels and frites which were plentiful and very tasty. The service is very attentive without being intrusive. Next time I will plan to allow time for dessert. read more

What a cool, hip spot! A nice view of the theater goers across the street, and such good energy in the restaurant too!! Felt very modern classy, clean and simple lines with fine gold details; seating is nicely spaced and comfortable. The music was right up my alley too, Love & Happiness, to Jolene, to Amy Winehouse, and Otis Redding to name a few I was also touched to see the dedicated menu for their departed and well loved chef to raise pancreatic cancer awareness Wait staff was warm and friendly- When I sat in the bar seating for happy hour, I appreciated being seen by the bar back, who sent my waiter over... and my waiter, he had a nice calm about him and a great smile, dressed sharp too! Very happy to see some mocktail options and quite enjoyed the Lady Valentine. The happy hour was affordable and the area could accommodate both intimate and larger groups for lively conversations and good times! The crab rolls were not what I expected, they were better!! The lamb kebabs were yum but the falafel was my favorite! If I lived here, I would insist on returning for a date night!! read more

This is THE spot for happy hour if you are way down town, waiting for a show at the Theater or just want a cool, vibey and friendly bar to hang at. I was waiting for a show at the Warner Theater on a cold winter evening and remembered attending a Yelp event here in mid 2023. A well lit bar area is framed by towering glass windows and views of their wine storage....perfect. Me and 3 friends took over the corner of the chic bar and were greeted with some of the best hospitality I've experienced since before the pandemic. The bar bites were a mix of charbroiled oysters in butter, cauliflower tempura, lamb kebabs and maryland crab (egg) rolls. I don't know what the thread is here except maybe tasty! at under $10 for bites, we effectively ordered one of everything and it acted as our pre-theater dinner (pro-tip, they also have a theater dinner menu to get you in and out before your show). Everything was wonderfully savory, well seasoned and presented beautifully. The open kitchen plan let's you see the magic happening if you so choose and everything came out quickly. The happy hour drinks were also $10 and had the options for wine (two sparklings, two reds, two whites, all excellent regions and years), beer and two cocktails, the Henri and a house cocktail which happened to be a marg that night. Our bartender was Geo and he was amazing (there were actually two that tag teamed). They kept the water and drinks flowing and everything was delicious. I actually was going to initially give this place 4.5 stars but as I wrote this review....I was like...NO...this place is AWESOME! Happy hour winner in Penn Quarter!! read more

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Located between two theaters in downtown DC: Warner Theatre and National Theatre. The 3 hours parking validation claimed on the official website turned out to be a joke. We paid the full price anyway because the National Place Parking garage attendant told us that they didn't have any agreement with the restaurant. We booked for an early dinner at 5 pm. We were the only customers so it was pretty quiet. The service was polite, attentive and reserved. The prices were on the higher end. The food was fine. We ordered: 4.5*LAMB MEATBALLS with lentilles du puy salad, cherry tomatoes, whiskey barrel aged soy dressing: good portion and delicious meatballs. 4*ASPARAGUS / flemish style, egg mimosa, italian parsley: very light and healthy. 4.5*POTATO - SALMON / crispy potato cake, salmon caviar, sour creme, chives: 4*PEI MUSSELS with white wine, mustard, parsley, shallots, and leeks: light flavor yet good. 4.5*PORCHETTA / grilled broccolini, preserved lemon jus: the pork was crispy and tasty chop. 4*HALLOUMI BURGER / heirloom tomato, basil custard, arugula: colorful and appealing presentation, a light entree. 4*ROTISSERIE CHICKEN / chimichurri, roasted baby carrots: decent portion md taste. 4*BELGIAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE with raw cacao beans and a thin layer of fleur de sel: a small portion of pretty rich chocolate mousse. 3*STRAWBERRY BEIGNET / fried doughnut, lemon sugar: per normal and nothing fancy. read more

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I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts and salad to start with and share. I personally would not recommend the pate or the croquettes. The mussels were plentiful and almost too many but that's is due to our overload of starters. Great choices to choose from and great flavors. read more

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I'm saddened that the Henri left me a message letting me know they were deleting my reservation because they had a "buyout" of the establishment for that particular evening. The sad part was the "offering" me of a "choice" to reserve another date and time for 10% off. A cheap coupon for cancelling my reservation. I was only dining there due to being in the area, not because of the Michelin stars (there aren't any, just my pettiness). I get it. Money wins. They could have done better with the apology, though. read more

I came here for happy hour with some friends. I really liked the Henri cocktail. It was sweet and strong. The bar snacks I had were also great. The Maryland crab rolls were crispy and delicious. The oysters were also amazing. They tasted really good with the crispy topping and garlic butter. The bartender was also friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a nice ambiance. read more

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Happened to walk into this place after seeking a happy hour place. Great last minute find. We sat in the bar area in the curved bench area. The pillows were a nice touch. Very cozy, clean and open space. Decor was modern, yet welcoming vibe. Cocktail - DC Proud was good. If you have egg allergies, ask to remove it. Menu didn't indicate it, but top foam was egg whites. Would I get the cocktail again, absolutely. Food - ordered off bar menu since we were there mainly to chat over drinks. Lamb kabab - a bit chewy, yogurt sauce on bottom of plate was fine, size of lamb balls was fine, but the texture of it was off, for me. Frites - how could you go wrong, just enough crunch and heat. Fried cauliflower- too much batter for me Cod sliders - too bready for me, could use more crunch/pickle or pickled onion, lettuce Forget the name, but the fried cheese wrap was delicious. Must eat it while it's hot though. We ordered two. Looking forward to going back. Loved the decor of the bar area. read more

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We were here recently to celebrate my husband's birthday. Absolutely impressed by the ambiance and the service! Great location, but they can do well with the marketing and advertisements. We had a cocktail named as The Henri. It's pretty similar to manhattan. It was very good. For food, we went with our severs recommendations. For appetizers we had lamb sausage and octopus potato salad. Both of these dishes were very good. Octopus was nicely cooked and not chewy at all. For entree, I had the hen cooked in their famous rotisserie called the poussin. Hen was nice and moist with lots of flavors. My husband had the Maryland crab with some spinach. Entrees were delicious as well. Crab cakes tasted fresh. Nobody likes fishy crab cakes. We absolutely enjoyed our dinner here. Service was phenomenal. I Highly recommend this place. read more

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Ambience is great and service is first rate. Food is good and the butternut squash bone marrow is amazing. read more

The Henri - Duck - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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What a fun spot for a little drink and snack! Super vibey whether you're dining in or catching a quick fix. With dim mood lighting, elevated ambiance, and plenty of seats and space - you can enjoy the vibe here in many ways. They've got some inexpensive but super tasty bar snacks and very friendly and fun bartenders who can make you whatever you're in the mood for. They've got an excellent espresso martini, and even some mocktail options! I recommend the tequenos specifically for the yummy avocado creama read more

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Located between the Warner Theater and the National Theater, The Henri (which use to be Chef Geoff) hands down was the perfect place for my company to host our holiday dinner. We were located in both the "Summer" and "Autumn" rooms that were absolutely beautiful rooms. Now because this was our holiday dinner my company spared no expenses when it came down to literally everything lol. Upon entering we were greeted with a glass of champagne. During the cocktail hour, passed hors d'oeurves included Tequenos, Truffle Croque and Lobster Bisque all were cooked and seasoned to perfection. For dinner, the starter was the Endive salad (which surprisingly I thoroughly enjoyed since I am not normally a fan of blue cheese). For the main courses, we got to choose from the Beef Tenderloin, Vol-Au-Vent and Crab cake. From the reviews from my colleagues, I'll say that no matter which option you chose, they were all a good choice! By the time dessert came a lot of us were good and full but we had to make sure we topped of the evening with something sweet. The options were between the Dame Blance or the assorted Cheese plate. Again, no matter which one you selected you weren't going to be disappointed. So glad that I had the opportunity to visit The Henri for the evening. From ambiance, to service, to delicious food I can promise you that I will be back. I also want to give Kristin G. a major s/o! She was so patient, kind, helpful and the only reason why this evening was as amazing as it was. Thank you for all of you for everything Kristin, and thank you for making it a special evening for our company! read more

This was a first time visit before a show nearby. When we got there we were seated right away and the ambience in bar area was nice. The service overall was good although we did have four different staff throughout the evening. The food- - it was ok. We started with deviled eggs which again were okay. For dinner, we both had the chicken which was somewhat ordinary and overall felt like it was thrown on the plate. Not sure I would go back- maybe. read more

Our server David was amazing! ! He was very attentive and informative! Our food was delicious! I ordered the Bronzino and it was excellent, cooked perfect! I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

The Henri - Branzino - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had an enjoyable restaurant week lunch. A limited menu but everything was delicious including the Belgium chocolate mousse. I love the decor and atmosphere of The Henri. Service was excellent. They have several rooms for Private functions. A nice bar area for the Henri happy hour. A nice place for a pre-theater meal. read more

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Rented out the back room for a work event the past week and it was excellent! The ambiance was a European dream with large chandeliers and neutral decor. Felt like a cozy fine dining restaurant in Paris. Menu was a pre fixe and included a bib lettuce salad with pickled onions, walnuts and a tangy vinaigrette. The main course included a beef or barramundi option. I went with the fish and while the sides were excellent the fish was a tad over cooked. Wine and gin and tonics were classic but great! Overall, I'd go back but would want to see the full menu for other options! read more

The Henri - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow! An outstanding meal at this new spot just off Pennsylvania Ave, entrance on 13th Street. Th restaurant is on the ground floor of an office building, windows facing the street. There's a full bar on the left with bar and hightop seating. The dining room is on the right, with the open rotisserie kitchen along the wall. There are a few barstool seats available to watch the action plus 15 or so tables. Reservations were honored to the minute. Our server, Andres, did a great job explaining the menu and kept the meal moving at an efficient yet leisurely pace. Thank you! Food is served platoon style and everything was delivered as ordered. We started with a charcuterie board. Choices are made from a variety of meats and soft or hard cheeses. The board is decked out with a few slices of crusty bread, olive oil, pear compote and 2 types of mustard. The prosciutto was earthy and moist, freshly sliced. Cheeses were excellent, though can't remember which I chose. A great start. Next, a pair of appetizers. 4 head-on prawns are broiled to perfection and plated with sabayon (egg based sauce, infused here with saffron). The shrimp are perfect. Crisp to the bite and well seasoned. The saffron adds a unique taste that really complements the shrimp. Outstanding! Next, cauliflower couscous. The cauliflower is riced, seasoned and roasted till it has the light, crunchy consistency of couscous. It's enhanced with chopped cranberries and parsnip, a little pistachio butter, topped with wonton crisps and plated with a dollop of yogurt. Super tasty, it's light and airy, crunchy and flavorful. Also tried wild boar lasagna. Possibly the best lasagna I've ever eaten. Egg noodles are layered with crumbles of wild boar and comte cheese, then topped with black trumpet mushrooms. No tomato sauce is used, but there are shards of stewed tomatoes with the meat. Much lighter than the usual lasagna. This is just sublime. The gamey boar melds with the egg noodles and are set off by the earthy mushrooms and a hint of tomato. Last but not least, dessert. Tried a quartet of freshly made, still-warm beignets, dredged in cinnamon sugar, served with a cup of ricotta custard topped with pumpkin syrup. Dunk those beignets in the custard... Yaaaaas. Shout out to one cool feature that I've never seen before... The restrooms have an air hand dryer available as a faucet in the sink. Love me a gadget! The tab was $129 including 2 glasses of wine. A reasonable price for this delicious food in a sleek new spot. Recommended! read more

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5 stars for a solid downtown restaurant. It is funny how life goes sometimes. I was at an event at The Henri, located near the Metro Center stop, that turned out to be more of a cocktail hour (good in-house cocktails btw) than a food event. I was a bit disappointed and about to go across the street to Mastros, but I was already at the venue and the menu and interior looked pretty nice, so I decided to grab dinner. I took a seat on the right side of the venue at a bar-type seating where you can watch the chefs cook and the rotisserie happen. A young man and a more experienced waiter waited on me for the meal, and both of them were quite excellent. The young man indicated that he had started working at the venue due to liking the food so much, so he was able to give me recommendations. The more experienced waiter made excellent small talk and ensured the meal experience moved along well. Glad to have such a solid pairing. I started my meal with the recommended endive salad, and oh my gosh was it fantastic. The cashews and purple mustard dressing paired perfectly with the rather large salad and made for a quite filling and delicious bite (that I wouldn't have even thought to try without the recommendation). Soon afterwards, my veal schnitzel came out and was also quite solid. It was very hot (temperature wise) due to coming straight off the grill. The mushrooms were great and the almond sauce made for a perfect compliment to the dish. I love it when a chef puts vision into a menu item and the kitchen executes that vision. Overall, The Henri provided me with some great food and service to compliment the beautiful venue. I'm glad I stayed at the venue to eat, and I will definitely give this spot a look for dinner again the next time I'm with friends in the area. read more

The Henri - Veal schnitzel - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Huge classy modern space inside, good for large parties. And good for happy hour or downtown outings. Food is great - tasty and of quality, and so are the drinks. The Henri namesake cocktail is great and so is the Halekulani cocktail. I had bar snacks of lamb skewers and Maryland crab rolls. Do keep in mind however that the bar snacks are tiny portions. Everyone else in the large party enjoyed their orders too. Staff was professional and friendly in my personal experience as well - friendly smiles all around alongside with prompt service. read more

***FOOD: Not enough adjectives to describe how good a meal we had. Cozy French Bistro. Seasonal menu so menu items change. roasted duck confit in their imported french roasting open oven (seen them in France) was perfectly succulently prepared. The star was my pea veloutte soup wow. i could eat this every day and I'm not even a pea soup person. the fish was perfect and delicious coupled with the mushrooms and potato dauphine that looked like scallops, the only let down would be the lamb sausage not what we imagined and it wasn't to our liking. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $ $ $ entrees from $30-$50 ***DÉCOR: up scale french bistro, bistrot decor nice not fussy, minimalist with wegner style wood W chairs, modern contemporary clean ***SERVICE: perfect, professional and attentive ***RECOMMEND: YES would definitely RECOMMEND and will definitely go back. read more

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David the bar tender is amazing! Best place in DC to grab drinks and socialize. Way better than Old Ebbits.

1) Service was surprisingly too slow and inattentive for this type of restaurant - waited for 30 minutes to place an order and another 30 minutes just to get appetizers. Our waiter was solely focused on a bigger group sitting across from us. We were totally abandoned (4 of us) - had to flag a hostess to place an order and follow up on our order status later on. 2) Food was good though. But not worth waiting for an hour if you are hungry. read more

The Henri was a great stop next to downtown theaters with easy access menus, pre-show selections for those in a rush, and a great selection for those looking for a chill evening. My crew stayed for a nice sit down meal. I didn't give it five stars because of two minor things: the service felt like they were rushing us through (expected given it's location near the theater) and the price of the cowboy steak was way too high for its quality. All in all, if you're looking for a filling, pre-show meal this is a great option! read more

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This was my first time here, and overall, the place is really cool. If you observe & engage with what's happening behind the scenes, the staff cares about the quality of their product and they seem to have a true love for making their customers happy. A friend and i went pre-theater. The bar service was a bit different for us at first with an open kitchen concept, but we quickly realized table service at the bar was impeccable. I only eat seafood when I trust the source, and, I'm so glad i did here. The crab roll was almost like an egg roll / taquito but soooooo good. We were given our check (reasonable for downtown) & hand made chocolate truffles to go. Such a treat. We will be back & recommend you do the same! read more

The Henri - Crab rolls & frites - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service and food are always fantastic. Happy Hour is a great way to experience it without breaking the bank. Meals can be $$$.

If Eater DC pointed you here because this is one of DCs hottest restaurants, stop trusting Eater. It was hands down one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. Abysmal. And I was dining alone on a Monday evening when the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. The food is okay, but nothing particularly special. The cocktail menu is average, and that's being kind. If you go out of your way to come here, you're a moron. read more

The Henri - Modern European Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

There is a lot to like about The Henri. The location is ideal for a dinner before a show at the Warner or the National. We were warmly greeted by a hostess at the door, not someone hunched over an iPad behind a desk, and taken promptly to a table. I really appreciated that tables weren't wedged in such that your elbows bump you neighbors. I also loved the open kitchen, which afforded a great view of the magnificent rotisserie (with great ventilation so we didn't leave smelling like short order cooks!) Service was definitely off - but that seems to be the case everywhere. Fortunately, the front manager swooped in and helped move things along. The pre-theater menu was very underwhelming, which was a disappointment. The regular menu has many interesting dishes to choose from though. If you take nothing else from this review, order the lentils and merguez, a classic French dish amped up here with sausage from the rotisserie and roasted cherry tomatoes. But, the absolute star of the dish was the lentils. They were warm and savory, full of deep earthy goodness. I wish I could have just ordered a huge bowl of them. On the other hand, the tartiflette was overcooked such that it was more like mashed potatoes with cheese rather that the gratin it should have been. Oddly, it also lacked much bacon. The duck confit was dry and tough (which I think they knew since it was served with a steak knife). The melted cabbage on which it was served was delicate and delicious though. The schnitzel was cooked well but came in a puddle of grease, maybe owing to the sautéed mushrooms placed on top. A bit of a mixed experience, but we'll likely give it another try next time we have theater tickets... location, location, location. read more