Spotted Zebra

3.8

11 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Gluten-free-friendly

WE ARE THE SPOTTED ZEBRA
Many ask about our name, well it is whimsical, and one might say esoteric, and derives from a misquote by a prominent former US Senator from Tennessee, who confidently proclaimed, "A zebra does not change its spots". In this new DC hot-SPOT, we shine a tongue-in-cheek SPOT-light on the contradictory, and often irreverent and humorous words from politics. They are weaved into the names of dishes and cocktails and found on the top of tables, the bar, and people's minds.

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Location
775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone number
(202) 824-6112
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking, complimentary up to 2 hours. Use Washington Marriott at Metro Center parking service, 775 12th Street NW.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William Taylor

Private dining

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.9Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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Spotted Zebra, nestled inside a Marriott Hotel, offers "very good food" in a chic, upscale setting. Noteworthy for its "friendly servers" and attentive service, it delights patrons with standout dishes like the "delicious brisket sandwich." While ambiance may feel hotel-like, its culinary offerings shine.

11 Reviews

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Susan
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were great. Ambiance was just OK. It reminded me of a diner.
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Nicole VIP
Philadelphia18 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family ate here on New Year’s Eve and we had a great time. Andre was our waiter and he was great. Everything we ordered was well received. We would definitely visit this restaurant again if we are in DC again.
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Tomas VIP
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was average, not what I expected Typical hotel restaurant served by F&B
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Rachel VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This is a high-end cafeteria type restaurant inside of a hotel. The prices were VERY high for the quality and ambiance. The restaurant was empty while we were there for lunch and the servers got 2 of the 4 items we ordered quite wrong, although the manager worked hard to get the order corrected and amounts refunded/credited.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia3 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Pretty packed for the night and they struggled to keep up service, but food was pretty good and the bar was solid. They also did not have my reservation in the system
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Rajesh
Washington DC14 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It is inside a Mariott hotel. So a slightly upscale place but very good food.
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Tatiana
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was trying to find as closest as possible place to National Theatre. This place is new and it was not as obviously visible from the street but otherwise we enjoyed it. The brisket sandwich was delicious. Our service was fast and attentive by Andrew.
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CORZANN COZE VIP
Washington DC38 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice bartenders and waitstaff and security officers
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Laura
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a counter service restaurant with full bar inside the Marriott Hotel. The service was great but it wasn’t what I was expecting from the Yelp search and photos. It is connected to the lobby so very much feels like a hotel experience and not a dining one.
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DebraL VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spotted Zebra offers an interesting selection of casual food in a chic setting. Servers were very friendly.
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FAQs

Spotted Zebra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 824-6112.

Spotted Zebra is rated 3.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 824-6112
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking, complimentary up to 2 hours. Use Washington Marriott at Metro Center parking service, 775 12th Street NW.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William Taylor

Spotted Zebra

Make a reservation

Additional information

Private dining

Room 775

Fire and Sage Back Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Spotted Zebra offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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