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1789 Restaurant & Bar Washington Reviews
Nothing wrong with the restaurant per se.
The food wasn't bad but it wasn't exceptional either. It was just ....expensive for no reason. It was plated ok, not too bad. My lamb lacked flavor. The entire dish lacked flavor. The restaurant is somewhere I'd take the elders in my
The Memory Was Better Than Reality
In 1984, a first year student at The Walsh School of Foreign Service took a date to this fine dining establishment before being inducted into the Spraker Rifles. The memory has always been pleasant. 41 years later, a GU alumni takes his daughter for
The most dreamy, beautiful setting to have dinner in
The most dreamy, beautiful setting to have dinner in Georgetown. The restaurant's design evokes an old-world feel with timeless charm in an intimate atmosphere. Our server, Kyle, was very helpful and provided great recommendations (get the squas
The service was truly unmatched, from the beginning, our
The service was truly unmatched, from the beginning, our server, (we believe his name was Theo) was incredible. It was our anniversary and he made sure to make it so special, he had our menu wrapped (the paper) so we could keep it, had made recommend
A special occasion place but one everyone should try once.
It has a cool ambiance and great service. I enjoy the scallops here particularly.
An overpriced anachronism
The last time I dined at 1789 was 15 years ago and I was looking forward to the experience. Sadly, I was disappointed. Today 1789 is an overpriced anachronism. Washington’s restaurant community has evolved and left 1789 behind. i have had bett
This place was such a disappointment.
Our server was rude never checked on us and had an attitude when we asked her to reheat food that was served very cold. It was extremely expensive and extremely underwhelming for what you got. I would not go back here nor would I recommend it to anyo
Outstanding dining experience
Everything was outstanding. Service and food. Great staff. My son and I both had the Halibut and it was the best, cooked to perfection. Started with the salad, big enough for two people. The service was outstanding. This is a place your should go.
Environment was awesome, staff was great, walked over to
Environment was awesome, staff was great, walked over to their sister bar after and had an incredible night overall.
First Visit to 1789 Restaurant & Bar - A Memorable
First Visit to 1789 Restaurant & Bar - A Memorable Experience This was my first time dining at 1789 Restaurant & Bar, and I was pleasantly surprised. From the moment I arrived, the 1789 Team made me feel right at home with their stellar serv
Wonderful Ambiance and Food
Just a beautiful, warm, intimate restaurant in Georgetown. We walked from our Georgetown hotel, and Google sent us the wrong way—down the M Street NW, but the restaurant is located on a plateau above the street, so we had to climb a steep set of
Very special
This is a special place. The food, atmosphere, and service were out of this world. Our server, Tynisha, was the best. The tuna tartar was so good that the next day, my friend said it danced in his mouth. We had halibut, yum and sea trout, also very
Overall amazing experience - high quality food and
Overall amazing experience - high quality food and fantastic service. My family and I came here for an evening weekend dinner and had a lovely time. The staff was great, the food was exceptional (excellent taste, wide range flavors, and they were not
Incredible experience again at 1789! The dining room is
Incredible experience again at 1789! The dining room is very cozy with the big fireplace and historic vibes. Service was amazing all night - our servers made great recommendations for each of our courses (great restaurant week menu). Entire meal was
Disappointed with the Food, but Exceptional Hospitality and Atmosphere
I visited 1789 Restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and while the staff provided exceptional hospitality and the ambiance was warm and inviting, the food was a letdown—especially for the high price point. The restaurant is set in an old
I love the story of this restaurant.
We visited in fall 2019 and this is what I had! It was very delicious, the service was nice and the ambiance of the restaurant really depicted the story well. I remember the powder room too. A nice experience.
Great romantic dinner
Service 5/5 perhaps 6/5. Wine list one of the finest for all price ranges. We took the tuna which was an explosion in the mouth. Salad was below par needed some dressing or something to make it more juicy . Lamp with pasta was really nice and generou
Fantastic!
1789 checked every box that in my view makes for a great restaurant experience. Delicious and interesting food, exceptional service, plus great ambience and vibe. Appetizers were very flavorful and Bronzino and Halibut were the best we have ever had.
Server Elevates Our Experience
Ty was the server who heightened our eating experience increments about the very good food. Her descriptions of items completely changed the dinner choices the three of us had after looking at the menu. Ty highlighted new items on the menu with nuanc
Fantastic
This was our first time visiting 1789, and it is a "go-to" for special evenings out while in the DC area. The cuisine was impeccable, from hors d'oeuvres to dessert and everything in between. The location bursts with history and celebr
This is a very fancy restaurant.
Inside is white tablecloth so you can definitely dress up to go here. The service was really attentive and the food was amazing. We had a tasting menu for Valentine's Day. My favorite item on the menu was the foie gras, waygu tartare and surf and tur
As a somewhat regular at the Tombs and having dined at a
As a somewhat regular at the Tombs and having dined at a few of the many Clyde's Restaurants, I can honestly say that my expectations were nowhere near as high as to the level of quality that my friends and I enjoyed tonight at the 1789. In a word i
Loved the atmosphere (exposed beams, gorgeous fireplace,
Loved the atmosphere (exposed beams, gorgeous fireplace, white tablecloths, and colonial style paintings). Our table ordered the halibut, duck, pork chop, and other dishes. The salad ingredients were so fresh. Everything was superb.
Great place new server brought us the check mid service so
Great place new server brought us the check mid service so that was weird but she came back to take it to another table. The host stand also called me during our meal looking for me so that was also pretty odd. Besides that the food was great. I woul
Thank you DC restaurant week!! Heard a lot of compliments
Thank you DC restaurant week!! Heard a lot of compliments about this restaurant, and when I saw they were participating in DC restaurant week we had to go! Old elegant decor greets you when you walk in, we were seated right by the fireplace. The tab
We took advantage of the restaurant week dinner.
She had the scallops in a coconut lime sauce, and enjoyed them. I had the octopus which had a perfect texture. Not too firm or rubbery which happens when they are overcooked. For entrees we shared a NY strip steak and the halibut. Portion size on b
I gave the 1789 restaurant a go after hearing good things
I gave the 1789 restaurant a go after hearing good things about it. I took the opportunity to try it during restaurant week. I will start off with the inside, the decor was a very unique design it was like entering an old time like village. The plate
Incredible experience from start to finish! Went for
Incredible experience from start to finish! Went for restaurant week and thoroughly enjoyed every course. The ambiance is very cozy and romantic (they have a fireplace in the dining room ), and the service is top notch. Ordered the NY strip and wagyu
The food was great.
My son's favorite restaurant during my visit. The service was impeccable. Restaurant is very charming.
We went here to celebrate our anniversary and everyone went
We went here to celebrate our anniversary and everyone went above and beyond. The food was dynamite. I had the pork chop and my husband had the lamb chops. Both were juicy and cooked to perfection. I had the cosmopolitan and my husband requested a ho
An OK meal for $120, not $200+
Service 4*,food 3*,prices 2* We've dined at plenty of expensive restaurants, and we have come to expect the food to match the prices. The tuna crudo was so overwhelmed by the spicing that it disapeared. The foie gras mouse was fine and delicate, b
Customer Service Issue
Four of us had dinner at 1789 last evening, 16 December 2023. The food was very good and our server was extremely attentive to our table. The issue I have is that we were sent a $100.00 dollar gift certificate by a previous General Manager for poor s
Don’t get deasert
Don’t order dessert. The peach upside down cake was the worst. Dry . Couldn’t eat it. Heard all the staff suggesting the chocolate bomb. Literally it was edible but not great - the peach upside down cake was diagusting
Interesting building, ok food & service
Great ambiance and building. Ok service; it was formal at first but lowered as the meal progressed to the point I had to ask the staff to quit reaching across my face to refill the water which I’ve never had to ask someone before. The two waitstaff
Great atmosphere, fantastic food, attentive & friendly service.
Absolutely the restaurant we remembered it to be. Excellent food, attentive & friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. We returned to 1789 after a great dining experience there back in 2007, the last time we were in DC. My best friend and I remem
Amazing experience
Absolutely fabulous dining - all dishes had unique and special taste. Both entrees and deserts met our expectations. Also the service was unique.
Highly Recommend
Had a fabulous meal here, celebrity a birthday. Staff was super friendly and efficient an the food was amazing! The atmosphere feels intimate and is relatively quiet so easy to have a conversation over dinner. I'd highly recommend and would defin
Nice quiet gem in GT
Definitely one of the best restaurants in GT. Not cheap but worth the price Food Very well prepared. Not huge portion, reasonably sized, artistically presented, thoroughly flavored. Service One of the best. The service was relatively quick. Everyo
Best of the best!
What wonderful experience. Our dinner was beyond superb - with the staff on an equal footing. Casey, the hostess could not have been more accommodating. Randy behind the bar actually came to check on our satisfaction with the meal during dinner.
Sit back and let yourself be spoiled
The dining room is small and homey (with fireplace and wooden beams). I have not had service like this in years! Hats off to Lindsey (our server). She was so attentive and courteous and helpful. Really, just perfect and highly professional. The food
So amazing! From the hay smoked oysters through the
So amazing! From the hay smoked oysters through the pineapple upside down cake it was fine dining at its best. Exquisite food, ambiance, and service throughout our experience. Steeped in history. Cannot recommend highly enough... a MUST do while in
One of my best memories in DC.
The French Bordeaux was amazing. We ordered roast wagyu, and rack of lamb. Highly highly recommend!!!
This DC classic is perfect for date night.
Atmosphere was very romantic. For dinner we enjoyed the truffle crusted halibut and the pork chop. I enjoyed the halibut - I wasn't a big fan of the beans as they were tough but the fish and the pomme purée were divine. I do wish they had a better w
Early Valentine's Day Dinner
We dined the Friday before Valentine's Day to enjoy a special dinner and select from the full menu (rather than the prix-fixe Valentine's Day menu). Everything was truly delicious--which was expected--but we were impressed by the myriad of unique fl
My uncle, arranged to have a private room for a special get
My uncle, arranged to have a private room for a special get together, and this place was perfect! It has that amazing, historic, feel, and is so cozy and absolutely beautiful! Not to mention the fact that we had a particularly wonderful meal. For my
My wife and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary.
We dined at 1789 to celebrate our union several times over the years. The experience on Jan 14 2023 was excellent. Our server, Shantey, exhibited a superb understanding about each entree and made our dinner particularly memorable. She also explaine
Amazing! I only have good things to say about them.
1. Reservation: absolutely required. Prime hours are always booked 2. Ambience: romantic, quaint and cozy. Nice old school pictures about Georgetown. Great for a date 3. Decor: fine, old school but charming4. Service: excellent, fast, team-work based
From the people behind Old Ebbitt Grill is a classic D.
C. restaurant popular among locals for special occasions. On the edge of Georgetown University, it's named after the year the university started. My wife and I went for a Saturday dinner. Here's our experience.1) Food: Everything we has was very, ver
1789 is a Quaint and Cozy restaurant.
We attended in a large party of 6 and sat in the main dining room. The staff is very Polite, the food was great. I had the Berkshire PorkChop whIch was the largest plate of food on the menu. I was very pleased with my meal.
On a Christmas road trip from Arizona all the way across
On a Christmas road trip from Arizona all the way across this great land we call America, we had a truly admirable and wonderful dinner at 1789. This was our third time there, and it was every bit as wonderful as the previous two visits. My wife had
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