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The Continent DC, Washington, DC

The Continent DC

4.3
4.3
144 Reviews
$50 and over
African
1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-3544

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–03:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 144 people are saying

The Continent DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continent DC offers a vibrant and upscale West African dining experience with "authentic Nigerian flavours," "great service," and "amazing ambiance." Guests rave about "fantastic food" and "attentive staff," making it a "must-visit" for a memorable evening. Some note occasional service delays, but overall, it's praised for its cultural richness and culinary artistry.
144 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise level quiet because we went on a Wednesday. I wish I was a millionaire I would eat there 3 times a week. One of the most special meal experiences of my life. Delicious food. The beef was the best thing ever.

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  2. Stephanie

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Beautiful restaurant, food was great and the service was really good. It might be because I came on a Sunday afternoon but everything was great. Definitely will be back.

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  3. Talia

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service Great Food Drinks so good Great Ambiance

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  4. Kendra VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our overall experience was pretty good. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Please be mindful of the dress code or you could encounter some issues at the door. I saw a couple of people turned away due to their attire. The margarita was sweet but good. The red snapper was smaller than I’m used and didn’t have much flavor. The sauce provided on the side was very much needed. Great service beginning to end. I would return but try a different entree.

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  5. Jarvia VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good but our waitress, Cierra, was absolutely amazing!! If you ever dine here I suggest asking if you can get her. She really made the experience even better!! The lamb chops were thick, juicy, and seasoned well. The Lagos was delicious and the Moroccan Sour is a must!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food was fine but the parking has been awful. I would have thought that the parking situation would have been fine by now, for this not my first time coming here but I literally had to walk from the lower level of the garage to the top of the garage where cars where exiting and e tearing the garage. Other than, that the food was good and ambience was good as well. I’ve been.

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  7. Naashormeh

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Red Stew chicken was described as tender pieces of chicken. This was not the case. The chicken was very dry. Otherwise my dining experience was good. The server we had was amazing.

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  8. Pamela

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were good! Enjoyed the live music and DJ!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food and drinks were delicious, plentiful and a great value for the price. michael is an excellent server!

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  10. Joan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The continent was a great experience and love how we got the music and food

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FAQs

The Continent DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 978-1320.

The Continent DC is rated 4.3 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Downtown

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1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-3544

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–03:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch
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