The Pembroke

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

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   Alexa

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Adán was a great server!!! And made it very special since we were celebrating our first wedding anniversary.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Alexa, Thank you so much for celebrating your special day with us! We're delighted to hear that Adán made your anniversary extra memorable with his great service. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him! Wishing you both many more years of love and happiness, and we hope to celebrate with you again in the future! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   TimM VIP

   Greater Boston21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waiter Eric was great! Terrific experience and highly recommended.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Tim, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Eric made your experience terrific. We'll be sure to share your compliments with him! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Jamila VIP

   Washington DC9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was exceptional! Michele was attentive and food was tasty and came out quickly. I had to give my compliments to the manager!
   

   The PembrokeResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Jamila, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that Michele provided exceptional service and that you enjoyed the food. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to both her and the manager. It means the world to us that you had a great experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Nandini VIP

   Washington DC104 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were in town to see the Art Nouveau exhibit at the Phillips Collection and Pembroke was our choice for early dinner this cool spring Sunday. This is a beautiful restaurant located in the heart of Dupont Circle -making for great ambiance with floor to ceiling windows and elegant decor. We ordered the genovese pasta richly enhanced with garlic herbal sauce and burrrata cheese, delicious pumpkin soup with crunchy condiments and the spring crispy potatoes in creamy parmesan sauce- all cooked with expertise and finesse- the best culinary experience we have had in sometime. The service was courteous- the manager stopping by to greet and meet- and our server Daniel was very solicitous and attentive. Excellence all around and highly recommended- a real gem on New Hampshire Ave.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Nandini, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable dining experience with us. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the ambiance, the dishes, and the attentive service, especially from Daniel. We take great pride in creating exceptional meals and experiences, and we’re so glad that you felt it. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another lovely meal the next time you're in the area! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Bdaygirl

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Michél was an excellent server, gracious, attentive, and charming. I would come back because of him. Food was also quite good and the ambiance was lovely.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Michél made such a great impression—he truly embodies the hospitality we strive for. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him! We're also glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Alysa VIP

   Washington DC24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice restaurant. We sat in the glass enclosed dining area which was lovely. Ordered four entrees for 3 of us to try. The omelette, avocado toast, and lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes were all very good. Surprisingly the simplest entree, the American breakfast was not good. Eggs were fine, bacon was ok, kale was fishy (fish sauce?) and unappetizing, and potatoes were cold and flavorless. Would go back for the atmosphere and probably avoid the simpler menu items.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Alysa, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the glass-enclosed dining area and that most of your dishes were a hit. We appreciate your honest feedback on the American breakfast—your insights help us improve, and we’ll be sure to look into those concerns. We’d love to welcome you back for another great experience and hope to impress you even more next time! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Ian

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I really wanted to love this restaurant, but it fell short in several areas. For starters, the ambiance was a major drawback—it was so dimly lit that it became more of a distraction than a cozy atmosphere. It’s one thing to create mood lighting, but this was just impractical and made it hard to fully appreciate the dining experience. On the positive side, our server was a standout. He was charming, attentive, and seemed genuinely invested in ensuring we had a good evening. However, the service times were quite uneven, which detracted from the otherwise delightful interaction. Some dishes arrived promptly, while others seemed to take an eternity, leaving us wondering if there were issues in the kitchen. As for the food, it was...fine. The dishes were well-prepared, but nothing about them stood out as exceptional. Given the high price point, I was expecting something memorable—perhaps creative presentations, bold flavors, or unique ingredients. Instead, what we got was food that, while good, felt fairly ordinary. For the price, it didn’t feel like a good value at all. Overall, while there were some high points, the combination of dim lighting, uneven service, and underwhelming food for the cost made this an experience I’m not eager to repeat.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Ian, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. While we’re delighted to hear that your server made a great impression, we’re sorry that other aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your input on the lighting, service timing, and food, and we’ll certainly take it into account as we work to improve. Our goal is to create a memorable and well-rounded dining experience, and we regret that we fell short. We truly value your perspective and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Sincerely, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Tim VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The gorgeous aesthetics are what I initially saw online (and made me want to go) before going - but when I arrived realized it was prettier and sexier than the pictures. Add to that excellent service and great food and I know I'll go back next time I'm in DC.
   

   The PembrokeResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Tim, Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re so glad the experience exceeded your expectations—it’s always a pleasure to hear that our space, service, and food made a lasting impression. We can't wait to welcome you back next time you’re in DC. See you soon! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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   Michael

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elegant fine dining lunch quite suitable for a business or friendship conversation.
   

   The PembrokeResponded on 8 March 2025

   Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your lunch in an atmosphere perfect for both business and friendship. Creating an elegant and welcoming dining experience is something we take great pride in, and we’re so glad it resonated with you. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
   

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    Lisa

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Friendly but slow service. Food arrived before wine arrived.
    

    The PembrokeResponded 1 day ago

    Dear Lisa, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found the service friendly, but we’re sorry to hear about the timing issue with your wine. We truly appreciate your patience and will use your comments to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother experience next time! Warm Regards, The Pembroke Team
    

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