Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Woodley Park

Loved it! Food and service was terrific. Good to know that valet parking is included when your ticket is validated.

We usually go to the Willard’s Peacock Alley afternoon tea around the holidays but this year, when I went to book a reservation, there was no availability. So, I hunted around for an alternative, saw this, and decided we would give it a try. And we LOVED IT! The food was plentiful and delicious. The pastries were so beautifully and creatively made to reflect the Christmas season that I almost didn’t wast to eat them. It is also just a gorgeous place to have tea. The lobby where the tea is served is both grand and intimate. We were seated right by a big picture window. (Let’s be honest, there is a reason they call it Peacock Alley—you are basically sitting in a hallway making the experience at the Willard a bit claustrophobic.) And the service was OUTSTANDING! Everyone was so nice and attentive. (Although the service at the Willard is also generally good, it does feel a bit like a factory assembly line.) I almost don’t want to tell you how much we loved the whole experience because I don’t want it to get overrun like the Willard. The tea service at the Willard is still nice but I think we have found our new favorite place. Thank you to all the staff at the St. Regis for making it such a memorable experience!

We had our Thanksgiving meal at Kingbird at the Watergate Hotel. The food was outstanding with some interesting, and very tasty, additions to the traditional holiday menu. The service as always attenttive and we never felt rushed. This was the best Thanksgiving meal in my memory! Nancy Hicks

My family and I recently had the pleasure of celebrating our Thanksgiving at the Omni Shore, marking our very first venture into the hotel's festive offerings – and what a delightful experience it was! From the moment we stepped into the warmly lit ambiance, we were greeted not just by the welcoming staff but also by the enchanting melodies of a live pianist, setting the perfect tone for our holiday brunch. The experience was nothing short of magical. The spread was meticulously laid out, presenting an array of Thanksgiving essentials that left us spoilt for choice. While we observed the absence of ham, this detail quickly faded into insignificance against the backdrop of the culinary delights that awaited us. Each dish was a revelation of flavors, evidently crafted with care and the freshest of ingredients, capturing the true essence of Thanksgiving in every bite. Moreover, the mimosas added a sparkling touch to our celebration, perfectly complemented by the impeccable service and the picturesque setting of the Omni Shore. But what truly made our Thanksgiving brunch extraordinarily memorable was witnessing the genuine enjoyment and satisfaction of my parents. Thank you, Omni Shore, for a truly splendid Thanksgiving. Your exceptional service, exquisite cuisine, and the magical atmosphere have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Here’s to many more celebrations with you!

The tea itself and service were excellent. The savoury components were well balanced and delicious. The sweet components were hit or miss. Some were overwhelmingly sweet. The clotted cream was closer to a chantilly or whipped cream than a true clotted cream. However the scones and the jam were delicious. The ambience was also a bit mundane. Overall, the experience satisfied a craving, but did not match the expectations based on price.