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Boqueria - Penn Quarter, Washington, DC

Boqueria - Penn Quarter

4.5
4.5
547 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space steps from DC's Chinatown, Capital One Arena, and near the National Mall.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour or lunch with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 10 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax and gratuity).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 552-3268
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    H and 9th Streets
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boqueria - Penn Quarter offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious tapas and wonderful wine" perfect for groups and business meetings. Guests praise the "awesome service" and delightful dining experiences. Despite some feedback on slow service, many diners highlight the lively ambiance and "great food," making it a popular choice for memorable gatherings.

547 Reviews
  1. Pat

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Family loved the Tapas menu. Will definitely come back the next time we are near Capital One.

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  2. David

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are Tapas fans and decided to check out Boqueria. Service: Great. Our server was very nice, helpful, and attentive. If I had to point out a negative about the service, it would be the servers (not our main server) who brought out the tapas once they were prepared. They would just drop off the plate and give the name, but would not explain what the dish was. Atmosphere: Great. Nice place for a date or happy hour with co-workers. Food: Average. We ordered the Boqueria experience. The experience was $65 person and in my opinion was not worth it. We received 8-9 tapas with all the plates with the exception of 1-2 being average. The stars were the potatoes and artichokes. Otherwise the 6-7 other tapas were average. Drink: The apple cider sangria was delicious Overall it was a good experience, but not sure if I’ll make this a priority when I want Tapas again.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded 2 days ago
    Hello David, It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the service and atmosphere at Boqueria - Penn Quarter. However, it’s regrettable that the tapas experience did not meet your expectations. The feedback regarding the delivery of the tapas and the overall quality of the dishes is valuable, and the team will certainly take it into account as we strive to enhance our offerings. Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  3. Adrienne

    VIP

    Washington DC

    131 reviews

    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious, but need to better with their meat and cheese board. The pieces of cheese that were served were paper thin and tiny, as well as the Jamon Serrano.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Adrienne, We appreciate your feedback about the delicious food. However, we sincerely apologize for the experience you had with the meat and cheese board. The quality of the cheese and Jamon Serrano should meet higher standards, and your comments will help us improve. Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  4. Bill

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Hostess was incredibly rude. Almost ruined a great meal.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Bill, It’s truly disappointing to hear about your experience with our hostess. Rudeness from our staff is unacceptable and can overshadow a great meal. The team sincerely apologizes for the negative impact this had on your visit to Boqueria - Penn Quarter. Your feedback is important, and we will take steps to ensure this does not happen again. Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  5. Mayra

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at the restaurant but it won’t be the last. The food is delicious. Even the staple patatas bravas was elevated. Good job!!!
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Mayra, It’s wonderful to hear that your first visit to Boqueria - Penn Quarter was such a success! Our team takes pride in delivering excellent service, delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Thrilled to know you enjoyed the delicious food, especially the patatas bravas. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful experiences! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  6. Laura

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food for group sharing. Try the shishito margarita.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Laura, We appreciate your feedback and support! Thrilled to receive a 5-star rating! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  7. Ashley

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Took advantage of their amazing happy hour menus for an impromptu girls night! The drinks were amazing, especially. The white wine sangria and the food was delicious. We loved the Patatas Bravas so much, it was a table favorite. The dip for the Patatinas is amazing, I’ll be thinking about it for a good bit. Everything we tried was yummy! We had great service, I have already recommended this place to several friends!
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 18, 2024
    Hi Ashley, It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour menus during your girls' night out! The white wine sangria and Patatas Bravas being table favorites is fantastic news. Knowing that everything was yummy, and that you received great service truly makes us happy. Thank you for recommending us to your friends! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  8. Cam

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent, go to favorite for us that doesn't disappoint.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 11, 2024
    Hi Cam, It’s wonderful to hear that this has become a consistent favorite for you! The team truly appreciates your support and is thrilled to know that expectations continue to be met. Hope to see you again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  9. Ziya

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly staff. Will go back again.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 1, 2024
    Hi Ziya, The team truly appreciates your wonderful feedback! It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our staff friendly. Your feedback means a lot to us. The team looks forward to welcoming you back again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  10. Edward

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, both front of the house and the table waitstaff was outstanding. We were seated immediately upon arrival, had a very nice table where the reasonable volume made conversation easy with no strain to hear each other, and the waitress was knowledgeable and patient answering our questions. Unfortunately the quality of the food did not match that of the service. We ordered the chef’s menu for five people. Some of the tapas were good, for example the mushroom flatbread, but most were only fair. The meatballs, for instance, tasted like average meatballs in tomato sauce and the grilled tenderloin was surprisingly flavorless. Most disappointing was the seafood paella which was noticeably overcooked and dry as a result. Bottom line is that, despite the excellent service, the food failed to impress and for the price it was not a good value. I will not be going to Boqueria again.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 1, 2024
    Hi Edward, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent visit. It’s great to hear that the service provided by our team was outstanding, and that you enjoyed the atmosphere. However, the quality of the food did not meet expectations, and the comments about the chef’s menu and specific dishes will be taken into consideration. I am terribly sorry about the tenderloin as it is one of my favorites. I apologize for the paella as well as it is a staple item for our restaurant. While the service was excellent, it is regrettable that the food did not provide the same level of satisfaction. Thank you for your insights, and we hope you might consider visiting again in the future. Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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Boqueria - Penn Quarter is rated 4.5 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Boqueria - Penn Quarter

777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    H and 9th Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 552-3268
  • Private party facilities
    Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com
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