BLUF: Great view, ok food, bar area / hightops very busy. We arrived at 5:30 and almost all "dinner" tables were wide open, and stayed open during the 1 1/2 hour we were there, but we were told we would need to go to bar area since we didn't have a reservation. The view is spectacular. Sometimes you can even see guard walking on the White House roof! Food is good. Servings are decent and the flavor is fresh and inviting. Truffle fries are delicious! I especially love the freshly grated parmesan. Burgers are big & juicy... a little greasy would be my only complaint. read more

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So let me start here: this place is the exact reason I despise going out in Washington, DC. Yesterday was a beautiful afternoon--perfect weather, everybody outside living their best life. And if you know DC, then you know rooftops are not rare. They are everywhere. So the real question becomes: what exactly makes your rooftop worth it? Because let me tell you--VUE Rooftop is not it. Now, I will give credit where it is due. The atmosphere was nice. It was busy (expected), crowded (also expected), but oddly... no music. No available seating. Again, not shocking for a day like that. Fine. I make my way to the bar. I order a vodka water. Let me be very clear--a Tito's and water. H2O. Not infused. Not blessed. Not life-changing. The bartender was actually great--friendly, accommodating, even went to the kitchen to grab cucumber for me. No complaints there. When he asked if I wanted to start a tab, I did what any rational adult does--I asked for the price first. He smiles politely and says, "With taxes and service charge, that'll be $33." I'm sorry... what? Please refer to the picture I posted because I need witnesses. Thirty-three dollars. For a 6 oz drink. Y'all, I wanted to cuss so bad, but I also wanted Yelp to keep this review up--so just imagine the words I'm choosing not to type. Absolutely not. NO. SIR. Close my tab immediately. I turn to my friends to share this nonsense, and my friend casually says, "I just paid $130 for three shots and a vodka tonic." At that point, we were not just shocked--we were offended. There is nothing--nothing--about this place that justifies those prices except the fact that it sits dead center in tourist territory. And they know it. And they are banking on it. Shame on them. Do yourself a favor: keep your coins. There are plenty of rooftops in DC with better vibes, actual music, available seating, and drinks that do not require a small financial commitment. This one? Hard pass. read more

VUE Rooftop - One drink in an 8oz drink $33 enough said. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a super pretty rooftop with a nice view. It wasn't too cold for a rooftop either which was nice. The food and drinks were pretty good as well. I got a burrata appetizer and it was decent. The pasta I got had lots of vegetables but it could've had more flavor too. The drink I got was pretty strong. The prices here are high for sure but that was expected. read more

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We enjoyed dinner here Valentine's weekend and had a wonderful experience overall. The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and made us feel well taken care of from start to finish. Since it was a holiday, the menu was limited with fewer options, but everything we had was enjoyable and well prepared. The atmosphere was perfect for the occasion and added to the overall experience. Would recommend visiting during a clear night because the views are spectacular. read more

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If you want to sip a drink while staring straight at the power center of the free world, pull up a chair at VUE Rooftop. This place sits on the rooftop of the historic Hotel Washington, just steps from the White House, and the view is the kind that makes you pause mid-sip and say, "Well I'll be damned." From up there you can see the Washington Monument poking into the sky and the city lights stretching across the capital like somebody spilled a box of diamonds. It's a hip, stylish rooftop where anniversaries turn into celebrations and casual drinks turn into "one more round because the view is too good to leave." Now let's talk about the booze because this place doesn't play around. One standout cocktail is "Power to the Peaches," a smooth little troublemaker made with Grey Goose Essences vodka, honey, chamomile, lemon, and a splash of citrus liqueur that goes down so easy you'll be ordering another before the first sunset photo hits your phone. The menu is full of cleverly named drinks and upscale bites, but the real star is the experience: music humming, glasses clinking, and the kind of skyline view that makes you feel like you accidentally wandered into a party thrown by senators and movie stars. If you're celebrating something big or just celebrating being alive with a drink in your hand this rooftop doesn't disappoint. read more

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Highly recommended by a local; this hip bar is located within Hotel Washington, steps away from DC landmarks, specifically the White House! The hotel lobby is beautiful with lots of uplighting and marble and beautiful tile throughout . We stopped by for drinks so we found seating along the windows with a direct view of the city scape and White House! The windows are operable so we enjoyed the cool March breeze and city lights! This place is a must visit for millions of dollar views of the city landmarks! We are visiting from Las Vegas and were shocked by the overpriced cocktails, I suppose this is the cost of a beautiful venue with expansive views of DC! Tip- this trendy spot is very very busy. If you need a table, be sure to reserve in advance, otherwise seating along the windows and bar are first come first serve. read more

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What is a thousand dollar view worth? Not million$. YES, VUE "Rooftop" (we didn't see the top but a ceiling with lots of glass and great views if you sit at the window.). We were forgotten waiting for our reservation and eventually got seated in prime real estate ADJACENT. Our view? Above? Yes. Beyond? Above average. The food surprised for a voluntarily "captive" audience. So did our table service. The prices? Expect to pay to sit here!! This was definitely a one off or maybe worth (I'm stretching) a second visit if only to hope to get a better peek at their view. Go back? If only to hope for a better view. Not for the food at least for these prices. read more

This restaurant is atop the hotel and highly recommend reservations on open table esp if you would like seating by the window- but be aware several people will come to take photos next to your table throughout your dining. Appreciated the food and drink quality and selection options. Took my daughter to celebrate her 21st so she could get all the photos of the background and cute drinks. Didn't disappoint but also expect DC prices ie $20+ per cocktail. We enjoyed the evening and it is a short walk from metro! Restaurant staff super attentive and hospitable. Would come again esp with out-of-town family for the experience and views. read more

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Went here with a friend while I was in DC and it ended up being such a good rooftop spot since the weather was super nice. Not too crowded at 11:30am on a Saturday but it was definitely picking up by the time we left. We shared a few dishes and everything was actually really good. The pear and burrata salad was super tasty, the charcuterie board was loaded, and the pastry basket was a great way to start. Carlos R was our server and he was great! Really friendly and on top of everything without being too much. Only downside was the cocktails were pretty overpriced for what you get, but still a fun spot overall. read more

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ONE OF MY LEAST FAVORITE PLACES. Host - terrible long wait no point of reservations waited almost an hour in a Monday night. Reservation was set for 6:40 didn't get seated until 7:35pm Menu- very very limited ! Not vegetarian friendly and honestly the options suck. It doesn't seem like this establishment has a significant word of mouth about anything outside of the view downtown dc. As a native I would not rate this place a native friendly maybe a spot to visit if you're visiting DC but their restaurant does not represent anything about DC. I was so unhappy I didn't even order an entree which was the main goal of coming. Left still hungry. A bill of $100 for lemonade, Shirley temple and 2 apps is absolutely ridiculous. The lemonade was not good for mention. In addition there is no street parking, i advise the garage. I do not plan to visit Vue again. read more

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We paid $77 for 2 drinks that were way too sweet. Drinks not worth it, view not worth it.

Came here for lunch with a couple of friends. The view was nice and service was good, but the food left much to be desired. I got the burger with a side salad and felt that it lacked adequate seasoning and taste. My friend got the Omelette and thought it was just okay and too cheesy. For the price, you could definitely find better food elsewhere in the city. read more

VUE Rooftop - Vue Omelet - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Rooftop bar located at the hotel Washington. Great views with delicious cocktails and small bites! Attentive personnel with wonderful recommendations. Seemed very popular as it was buzzing on Thursday night! Definitely recommend it if you are in the area! read more

Great view of the monument and the White House! We grabbed a quick drink at the bar but still had time to snaps some pics! Super busy on a Friday night and we went late too. read more

VUE Rooftop - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great place for drinks and small dishes. My fav here is the tuna tartare with avocado and crispy rice cracker. It pairs well with most cocktails, beer and white wines. Service is excellent here. The views are amazing. Prices are high but in line with DC norms. read more

VUE Rooftop - Panoramic view of Washington, DC from a rooftop, showing the White House, Capitol, and city skyline at sunset. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Loved our visit to vue rooftop during recent trip to DC. Walked in the snow to see the white house and warmed up during lunch. Emmanuel was our waiter. He will not steer you wrong. Hamburger, french toast and mimosas!!!! Cant wait to come back read more

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You can't beet the view here. Usually this can mean mediocre food and bad service, wrong. We got here early and hung out at the bar for a bit. Friendly bartender and a chill crowd on a war summer night. Once our table was ready we were kindly escorted. Our server was super kind and knowledgeable answering all of our questions. We went with tuna tartare to start and share the very ample short rib. Fantastic presentation and flavors. It's uber pricey but if you're trying to make some memories in DC, come here. read more

VUE Rooftop - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What was expected to be an amazing Anniversary Dinner at The Vue Washington Hotel was a less than upscale experience. If you rely on photos from their website you'll think you're dinning in an upscale restaurant. However, all the effort is placed into the view.... of The Washington Monument. Our table was across from the bar and it's Subway-like facade, separated from the bar by a velvet rope. This resulted in well dressed ppl seeking a nice private meal at the window and ppl in shorts, flip flops and bathing suits watching us from the bar like caged animals at the DC Zoo. Recommendation: Have the dinner table chairs facing the window so you're not constantly catching ppls eyes trying to take a picture. Another suggestion: prevent all the looky looos from going up to the roof top. It ruins the vibe and for such a small restaurant there just not enough room and it adds to the chaos. Service was polite, efficient and respectful. With my reservation, I mentioned it was my 11th anniversary... nothing was said or done... Good luck read more

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This place is worth the journey even if it's just for the view. I saw at the bar since I didn't have a reservation and it was crowded!! The bar tenders were doing great keeping up with everything. The food is pretty basic, but the view makes up for everything. read more

VUE Rooftop - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A pleasant and tasty meal overlooking the DC skyline. My wife suggested coming here as she had been on prior occasion so it was my first time. You must enter through the hotel and take the elevator to the rooftop. There is no validated parking but the hotel offers valet parking, and there are two garages nearby for self-parking. Service was a little slow but we weren't in a hurry. Drinks and food are pricey so be ready to savor every sip and bite. My wife and I both ordered the roasted chicken with asparagus that was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was dimly lit and we were able to comfortably talk which I appreciated. They have a couple of bar areas in multiple rooms, one of which appeared to possibly be reserved for a party. A nice visit overall and we returned at a later date to celebrate our daughter's birthday. The birthday with the larger party proved difficult as we were split between two locations and the restaurant was packed and noisy. Service continued to be slow and people complained about the pricey drinks as we were with a younger crowd. Overall, a nice restaurant, service is slow and overwhelmed, but a good place to go for a view and special occasion as a small party. read more

VUE Rooftop - Roasted Chicken - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We enjoyed our dinner and views from our table. The dessert was also delicious and nicely plated. The service delivered was incredible. Constructive feedback: I would recommend not allowing guests to take pictures while we are having dinner. A few came and snapped pics of their drinks facing the national monument. I think when customers pay over $300 plus, they should enjoy their experience thoroughly, The rope doesn't offer much privacy when others walk right by it. If your customers pay dollars for the experience, give it to them. Great job overall. read more

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Vue Rooftop - A Stylish Escape Above the City Vue Rooftop at Hotel Washington is the perfect blend of upscale lounge and stunning skyline views. Perched high above the city, this spot delivers an atmosphere that's effortlessly cool -- think chic decor, a vibrant yet relaxed vibe, and panoramic scenes that truly steal the show. The menu may be on the smaller side, but every dish is thoughtfully crafted and absolutely delicious. Quality over quantity really shines here. Our server was warm, attentive, and offered spot-on recommendations that made the experience even more memorable. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the mood shifted into something sleek and intimate -- almost too much so. The lighting was a bit too dim to fully enjoy the presentation of the food, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. The bar area is beautifully decorated, adding to the luxe yet laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're out for a date night or entertaining guests from out of town, Vue delivers on every level. read more

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Who doesn't love a good cocktail with a view? We love bringing friends and family that are visiting here. One side has a view of the White House and the other has a view of the Washington Monument. We dropped in after showing my mom the art museum. Julian was our server. He was very attentive and personable. We ordered the calamari and shrimp, which was good. My mom knew she wanted a rum cocktail, but she doesn't drink often and didn't know what to order. Julian offered several options that fit what she was looking for. Love seeing her happy! Great service, ambiance, and views. Always a win for visitors. read more

VUE Rooftop - Washington Monument view - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Been coming here since my very first trip to DC over 20 years ago. Always amazing to me the views and the proximity to the beacon of freedom! Cold beer, good times, memories! read more

VUE Rooftop - VUE rooftop view - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Spectacular waitstaff. The views were unbelievable. The best in DC. Normally a place with this view suffers from lesser quality dishes but Vue delivered on each dish. read more

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We didn't eat, but drinks were good, and it's a great spot for a view of the city. Definitely tight in the bar, and you have to be a bit aggressive to grab a seat, but worth it. read more

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I knew I wanted a meal with a view for my first night in DC and Vue did not disappoint! Overlooking the white house - sunset views from the Washington rooftop was stunning. The food was also delicious- the branzino was perfectly cooked and topped beautifully. The cocktails are unique and tasteful matching the overall ambiance. Service was great and accommodating to my requests which is always appreciated. Would absolutely return. read more

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View is great from the top floor of the Washington Hotel. Service is accommodating, kind and professional. Seafood Linguine is served hot, fast and delicious. Each ingredient has a special flavor and texture of freshness...you will want to soak up every single bite and savory morsel or sauce. Really good!!! Parking is not great in this area. The vibes are really nice up on the top. read more

VUE Rooftop - Seafood Linguine - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came here for our unofficial alumni holiday after party last weekend. I hadn't been here in so long! Still great vibes! Definitely overpriced but this is a DC staple afterall. The views are a lil different (IYKYK). Drinks were good and service was great! read more

Went to The Hamilton to enjoy a nice, quick meal. I particularly enjoyed the deviled eggs and lobster roll, they were decent. Service was great as well despite how busy it was. read more

Went for our 9th wedding anniversary, first time there an it didn't disappoint.View of the white house and waiter was very helpful. read more

VUE Rooftop - A dessert featuring mixed berries, chocolate sauce, and a cream or mousse, garnished with a "Happy Anniversary" chocolate plaque on a ceramic plate. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love the VuE! Been there a few times now and it's not only convenient but also the service is great and the vibes/view do not disappoint. They are flexible and accommodated our very large party so that everyone was having fun and it was ez to manage even tho we weren't technically seated together. However... be prepared to shell out all of your doll hairs. Totally worth it for us. read more

VUE Rooftop - Photo stop - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely beautiful spot to see the city from a roof top, it's pricey so grab a drink after dinner here. read more

VUE Rooftop - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

While visiting for work we stopped in here to have a drink. It was pretty crowded but we understood why once we saw the sunset. Drinks were good, not a regular spot I would stop in at but we enjoyed our visit. read more

VUE Rooftop - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our experience was amazing. Everything was enjoyable, and Fekade provided excellent service. He was kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome read more

Visited here on a Saturday a couple of months ago on a sunny and beautiful day. The view and service are hands down really great and beautiful. The food on the other hand was fine, nothing extraordinary. We got the avocado toast, chicken and waffles, vue Benedict with crab cakes, the chicken sandwich, and the sky high breakfast. The avocado toast was the highlight, chicken sandwich, and sky high breakfast were good! The chicken and waffles don't have too much flavor. read more

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Stopped in mid afternoon after walking around sightseeing for some drinks. The view is great and our service was quick. This was a great find and a fantastic place to grab a drink and soak up the views and enjoy some good conversation. read more

The view was the best part of the restaurant I chose the vue as the nice night out on the town meal with our friends while we were in town. We all felt the menu would be appreciated and booked at sunset (2 weeks out which is pretty nice) Upon arrival the hostess was attentive and brought up promptly to the table, we were seated indoors with a great view of the monument, so far so good and I'm happy The dress code was buisness casual and I'd say everyone kept the part, the decor was nice and the ambiance was good for casual conversation. The build up is there in this review and the major area this place failed us was the service...we waited 15-20 min to be seen, another 15 til drinks arrived. We felt like we had to order ahead the rest of the time to get what we wanted in the future...not a great feeling. I ordered an old fashioned as my go to and it was prepared well. My macallan neat came in a dirty glass....you'd think they'd pay more attention to detail. The short rib wasn't bad, most likely better than I remember it but because the whole experience was terrible I just can't have much else nice to say. The only thing that came in prompt time was the check. Maybe it was an off night for them but it was a one and done for us. I apologized to my friends for it being the pick of the night. I sincerely hope they read this and make some adjustments in the near future read more

Perfect dinner for special occasions! Our table order 2 short ribs, burger, and gnocchi for our entrees. Very friendly employees and amazing views of the White House and Washington Monument! read more

VUE Rooftop - Gnocchi - A bowl of gnocchi with sauce and garnished with greens is placed on a dark table, with a fork nearby and a dimly lit background. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Vue is one of my favorite DV bars for a quick drink with a stellar view. You pay a premium for drinks here, but they are made well! I find one drink is enough for the sunset views and people watching, but if you don't have a budget, get a table and enjoy for longer! read more

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