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The Henri, Washington, DC

The Henri

4.5
4.5
223 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.

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What 223 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • District of Columbia

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Review summary

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The Henri offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" that makes it an ideal choice for pre-theater dinners. Guests appreciate the "cozy, beautiful atmosphere," along with standout dishes like mussels and lamb shank. While some find the menu limited, the "attentive staff" ensures a memorable visit.

223 Reviews
  1. AccidentalFoodie

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Very nice atmosphere. Prices aren’t cheap but fair for the value. Very convenient location if you’re attending a show at the Warner.

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  2. CraigJ

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful food and service - incredibly convenient for a meal before a show at the Warner

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  3. Victoria VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal and service were excellent. Very pleasantly surprised since we didn't know much about the restaurant but chose it because it was very close to the theatre. Meal was the highlight of the evening... not the show.

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  4. Charlie

    Cleveland5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were sat right next to the kitchen, so it was extremely loud. We ordered wine, from the very limited by-the-glass wine list, but the waitress never brought it. I ordered the curry dish, which was tasteless and luke warm, and not worth anywhere near $32. It came with a 1/4 cup of plain white rice, three small pieces of cauliflower, and two sprigs of broccolini. I could make this dish at home for $3.20. My friend ordered the chicken, and for $39 received two small chicken legs and a handful of French fries. This too was boring and bland. Finally, when I pointed out that she had charged us for wine that never came, our waitress just responded… “They never brought it… you sure? Huh. I’ll take it off the bill.” There was no apology, and no offer to actually bring us a complementary glass of wine or desert at that point. It was an overall unsatisfying experience, and I will not be returning.

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  5. Jill VIP

    Washington DC289 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for pre-theater. We sat in the bar area - lively but not loud. Excellent, really excellent dinner.

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  6. Jessica

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. The restaurant and bar are absolutely beautiful and the food was excellent as well. The staff are kind and you can tell they all enjoy working there. Don’t miss out on the cheesecake- you won’t regret it!

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  7. Amber Lynn VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This downtown restaurant is a must-visit for its cozy beautiful open kitchen. I had the Tuscan board, which was well arranged and a perfect size for one person. It had a great mix of flavors and textures that made each bite enjoyable. The bartender made a great Manhattan. It was well-balanced with the right amount of bitterness without being too sweet. For my main course, I had the lamb shank, which came with creamy, buttery potatoes. The lamb was tender and fell off the bone, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The large portion size made it great for sharing, especially with a glass of pinot noir, the Averaen. I look forward to my next visit to try their desserts.

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  8. Ed

    Washington DC28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great for a business meeting. The iced tea had a coffee taste.

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  9. JJ

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was wonderful, and the bartender was super-professional and good at taking care of customers even though he was extremely busy. I will definitely visit this restaurant again!

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  10. Christine VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Because of the reviews I expected a lot. Well, the service was fine. The dining room smelled unfortunately of frying grease, which I found irritating and not very pleasant especially for a fine dining place as the restaurant likes to position itself. I was looking forward to the venison, which was okay but not very special. It could have been a beef stew as well. The steak was just okay as well. The soup was delicious and the salad very good. The dessert which was a poached apple on pastry cream with vanilla gelato and some streusel was good but for sure not an apple strudel as described in the menu, not even a deconstructed one as it didn’t have any of the components of an apple strudel except the apple. So please just describe this dessert as what it is. Overall, a bit disappointing for the price point and just okay but not the memorable meal we expected.

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The Henri is rated 4.5 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-1701

Additional information

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  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Belgian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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