Award-winning

1789 Restaurant

4.8

6341 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

1789 is a historic fine dining restaurant and bar located in the heart of Georgetown with a charming and elegant atmosphere. Known for its elevated American cuisine, 1789 offers a menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors. The restaurant's culinary team is dedicated to creating dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. In addition to an exceptional menu, 1789 also boasts an extensive wine list featuring a wide selection of domestic and international wines. With its rich history, exquisite cuisine, and warm ambiance, 1789 Restaurant & Bar is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable experience in the nation's capital.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 965-1789
Website
https://www.1789restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Charles Kreiser
Catering
Call us at 202.965.1789
Private party facilities
Location and atmosphere make 1789 Restaurant the perfect choice for private events. It has all the charm of an elegant country inn, and is situated right in the heart of Georgetown. Private rooms are available for brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, business meetings and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Allison Parker: (202) 465-7521

Location
1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Prospect & 36th Streets
Parking details
Street parking available; Nearest parking lot: PMI Parking Lot - 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Winter Salad$16.00
Earth & Eats Lettuce, Kohlrabi, Brioche, Pumpkin Seeds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Burrata & Beets$21.00
Pistachios, Crostini, Watercress Pesto, Vin Cotto
Wagyu Tartare*$24.00
Black Garlic Aioli, Cornichons, Quail Egg, Gaufrette Potato
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Crudo*$24.00
Asian Pear, Gochujang, Hanguk, Wasabi Tobiko
Ossetra Caviar$115.00
Créme Fraîche, Pomme Rösti, Pickled Pearl Onion

Served Warm

New Bedford Scallops*$26.00
Coconut-Kaffir Lime Sauce, Papaya Salad, Finger Lime
Brussels Sprout & Delicata Squash$16.00
Turmeric Labneh & Gala Apple Garum
Carnival Cauliflower$15.00
Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Capers, Butternut Squash
Lamb Bolognese$26.00
Hand-Rolled Cavatelli, Vadouvan, Za'atar, Parmesan, Warm Lemon-Ricotta
Maine Lobster Bisque$19.00
Butter Poached Claw, Leeks, Cognac
Spaghetti alla Chitarra$34.00
Périgord Black Winter Truffles, Shallot-Mascarpone Cream
Hudson Valley Foie Gras$34.00
Apricot Mostarda, Brioche, Spinach, Duck Jus

Entrées

Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster*$72.00
Pomme Rösti, Thumbelina Carrots, Sauce Meurette
Scottish Sea Trout*$44.00
Olive Oil-Chive Potatoes, Charred Scallion Vinaigrette, Yuzu Beurre Blanc
Brioche-Crusted Alaskan Halibut*$50.00
Leek Fondue, Black Trumpet Mushrooms
Cremini Mushroom & Lentil Pithivier$34.00
Puff Pastry, Spinach, Pomegranate Molasses
Rockfish Basquaise$44.00
Potato-Crusted, Pancetta, Artichoke
Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop*$45.00
Heirloom Baby Carrots, Sunchokes, Apple Cider Mustard Glaze
Crescent Duck Breast*$53.00
Foie Gras Dirty Rice, Tuscan Kale, Soubise
Prime NY Strip au Poivre*$59.00
Parsnip Purée, Potato Pavé, Swiss Chard, Mushrooms
Australian Rack of Lamb*$62.00
Beluga Lentils, Nduja, Charred Escarole, Lemon-Mint Olive Oil

What 6,341 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
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
American
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Service
District of Columbia
Best Ambiance
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

1789 Restaurant offers a "warm and charming ambiance" with a cozy fireplace and elegant decor, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "exceptional service," often mentioning standout servers like Stephen and Ty. The menu showcases "delicious and beautifully presented dishes," with highlights like the rockfish and halibut. Enjoy a fine dining experience that's "memorable and elegant."

6,343 Reviews

J
Jessica
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We chose this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, it was an amazing experience. The ambiance was elegant, the food was exceptional, and the personalized menu was a wonderful touch. The front staff was welcoming and attentive, making us feel truly special. Unfortunately, our server’s attitude and behavior were not up to the standards of such an establishment, which was disappointing. However, we still managed to enjoy our special evening thanks to everything else being outstanding
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Denise
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our evening and dinners were superb. The ambiance was beautiful and service was excellent. This was my second time dining here, the first time was probably 20 years ago. My only disappointment was we were celebrating a 75th birthday, which they acknowledged when we walked in. They really didn’t do anything for the birthday except bring out a candle and four little gummy’s at dessert time. We had ordered a couple of desserts. You would’ve thought one of them could’ve been complementary or they could’ve brought out a regular dessert to celebrate with considering how much money we spent last night.
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Alexandra
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Great date night, special occasion acknowledged! Amazing!
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Jeff
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We did not enjoy the high priced drinks from the bar. The Duke and the Dancer had what seemed like no alcohol in it. There was a carbonation to the Duke drink that didn’t work for it. The pasta meals were very basic and bland. The cauliflower dish was also very basic.
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Randall
VIP
London
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food was amazing and service amazing But the restaurant needs to have a leader to control unruly children from being a distraction and disturbance to the overall atmosphere….. was actually shocked at the behavior of the children, parents, and how the restaurant ignored the foolishness
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Brittany
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both 10/10! Highly recommend. Definitely worth the money.
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Daniel
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a fabulous meal/experience. Ty is th consummate service professional. Food and drinks were top notch. Will be back!
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Shannon
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simple, decently priced, great service, great food.
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Enrique F.
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1789 is where we go to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays & other special occasions because its food, service and classy ambiance make our visits memorable. Highly recommend it without reservations. ❤️
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Amal
VIP
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I loved every morsel and sip. Thank you so much 🙏🏻🌷
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1789 Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

1789 Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6341 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Prospect & 36th Streets
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking available; Nearest parking lot: PMI Parking Lot - 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Charles Kreiser
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.1789restaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 965-1789
Catering
Call us at 202.965.1789
Private party facilities
Location and atmosphere make 1789 Restaurant the perfect choice for private events. It has all the charm of an elegant country inn, and is situated right in the heart of Georgetown. Private rooms are available for brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, business meetings and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Allison Parker: (202) 465-7521

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1789 Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

First Impressions

Winter Salad$16.00

Burrata & Beets$21.00

Wagyu Tartare*$24.00

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Crudo*$24.00

Ossetra Caviar$115.00

Served Warm

New Bedford Scallops*$26.00

Brussels Sprout & Delicata Squash$16.00

Carnival Cauliflower$15.00

Lamb Bolognese$26.00

Maine Lobster Bisque$19.00

Spaghetti alla Chitarra$34.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras$34.00

Entrées

Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster*$72.00

Scottish Sea Trout*$44.00

Brioche-Crusted Alaskan Halibut*$50.00

Cremini Mushroom & Lentil Pithivier$34.00

Rockfish Basquaise$44.00

Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop*$45.00

Crescent Duck Breast*$53.00

Prime NY Strip au Poivre*$59.00

Australian Rack of Lamb*$62.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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