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Lafayette Restaurant, Washington, DC

Lafayette Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1628 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.


Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking fee of $12.00 via hotel valet parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicolas Legret

What 1,628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

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Lafayette Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience with "impeccable service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "talented pianist," making for a "soothing and romantic" atmosphere. With a location near the White House, it's perfect for "special occasions" and "memorable meals." The "beautiful setting" and "attentive staff" ensure a delightful visit.

1,628 Reviews
  1. J. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a difference between our experience today and our excellent meal and service a few days ago. Although he was in the uncrowded dining area, our waiter today was slow to arrive at our table, even slower to take our order, never checking back with us to make sure all was okay. The person bringing our drinks and removing dishes from the table was unusually noisy each time she did so, seemingly distracted. The well prepared breakfast saved the morning.

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  2. Sen. Philip E VIP

    Detroit84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue and view of the White House & Washington Memorial. Our 28 oz bone-in rib eye steak was medium & I asked for medium rare. For $179 it should be as the customer requested. Everything else was very good.

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  3. Tom

    Naples30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Iconic restaurant across with great food and superb service.

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  4. J. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the Lafayette this morning was a haven of well-prepared food and impeccable service, all of it done within a greatly appreciated place of quiet calm.

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  5. Christine

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service , elegant surroundings, Hay Adams once again next level

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  6. George

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was outstanding. This was our second time dining there and we will be back.

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  7. Howard VIP

    Washington DC54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly lovely place!! The food was delicious and beautiful, the ambiance was elegant and peaceful (love the pianist) and the service was perfect. Surely a place to return to!

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  8. Luca

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, staff was very formal and informational. Food was definitely worth it for the breakfast! Overall, great experience and I cannot complain!

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  9. Sean VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we hoped it would be and more. The service was top notch, with great care from all staff and management. The ambiance was made more beautiful with wonderful live piano play. A wonderful first experience at the Hay-Adams.

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  10. Eric William

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is wonderful - always above average (it's on the small side though) I have eaten at The Lafayette often - nice for a special evening. Every bite was extremely flavorful. A beautiful experience. The piano melodies make the atmosphere regal. * * * * *

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FAQs

Lafayette Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1628 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Lafayette Restaurant

800 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking fee of $12.00 via hotel valet parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicolas Legret
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