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The Monocle, Washington, DC

The Monocle

4.8
4.8
1461 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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For Group Reservations of seven or more call 202-546-4488 or email monocleinfo@aol.com

The Monocle is the closest restaurant to the Capitol building, United States Senate and Union Station. Established in 1960, The Monocle is not only known as a Washington institution, but also for its fine American cuisine-served by a professional and friendly team of servers. You can always count on being served great crab-cakes, grilled fresh fish, prime steaks and chops, while enjoying the powerful political scenery. The private Federal Room is a Washington classic for private parties and political fundraisers. The Wine Room is a cozy room for your intimate private birthday dinner of six to ten. Cheers!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 546-4488
  • Website
    http://www.themonocle.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hector Toyos
  • Private party facilities
    The Monocle was established in 1960 and is located in a historic townhouse-circa 1885. The Federal Room can accommodate 15-65, seated and 125 for standing event. The Atrium area is semi private space for the informal event, up to 36 seated and 60 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for an intimate dinner.
  • Location
    107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross street
    First and D Street, NE, Capitol Hill
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking at lunch $7 with validation and street parking in the evening after 5:30pm. <br /><br />
  • Public transit
    Union Station (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Menu

The Monocle's menu was last updated 2023-09-13.

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What 1,461 people are saying

The Monocle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Monocle delivers an "exceptional dining experience" with a nostalgic "old school" atmosphere and impeccable service. Renowned for its "delicious" steaks, crab cakes, and seafood, this Capitol Hill gem combines "great food" with rich political history. The welcoming staff ensures "you feel like family," making it a must-visit in DC.

1,461 Reviews

  1. KNAK VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome and everything is great. Washington’s best!!

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  2. Anne

    Western NC55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the Monocle delivered excellent service and good dining.

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  3. John

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a wonderful birthday celebration tonight thanks to the efforts of Nick and our waiter Marinos. The only shortcoming was that my steak was cooked medium instead of well done as I had ordered it. Because we were treated so well by the restaurant staff, I didn’t want to make a big deal by saying anything let alone sending it back. Still, I hope the kitchen staff will be more attentive in the future.

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  4. Olga

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had made reservations but host (master of the house) made us wait for 10 minutes. When he showed up, he was very unpleasant and he gave no apology for making all of us wait to be seated. There was a waiter serving just water who didn’t come around to fill up our glasses. Our food was not exceptional considering the price: the vegetable pasta had a sauce that was too watery, the seafood bisque had no flavor and our steaks were simply overcooked. The cognac sauce was the only part of the meal I enjoyed. Very disappointing experience

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  5. Sue

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic is an understatement. From the drinks and starters right through to dessert, this place is an A plus! Great service and attention to every detail. Cannot recommend enough!

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  6. Daryl VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for dinner with good expectations based on reviews. Good vibe and interior. Started well with drinks and wine. Placed our order then nothing. 70 minutes to get our meals. My wife's and adult daughter's dishes were perfect, but my chicken dish was dried out and had been under the warming lights. I could have gotten this at Red Robin for a lot less. Then it took 30 minutes to get a check. Service was good, but the kitchen did not perform. Will not go back.

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  7. Mark

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whether you have lived in the D.C. area for decades but have never sampled The Monocle, or you here for only a few days visit, check out this wonderfully cozy place with great food and photos on every wall of famous politicos who have dined there. And Nick, the host, will remember your name from now on!

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  8. German

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the spot if you want good food, amazing service and great ambiance. A friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint. It was a good Valentine’s Dinner.

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  9. Priya

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place. We go every time we are in town. Great steaks and service.

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  10. Carlos VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal the The Monocle—a gem on Capitol Hill. Calamari was fresh and a little salty, but good. The pears in the arugula salad were slices of stone, and flavorless—the biggest disappointment. The rockfish and veggies were outstanding, and the bread—as always—was excellent. The pineapple cheesecake is some of the best ever, and the service relaxed and refined.

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FAQs

The Monocle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 546-4488.

The Monocle is rated 4.8 stars by 1461 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Monocle

107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First and D Street, NE, Capitol Hill
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking at lunch $7 with validation and street parking in the evening after 5:30pm. <br /><br />
  • Public transit
    Union Station (Red Line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Toyos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.themonocle.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 546-4488
  • Private party facilities
    The Monocle was established in 1960 and is located in a historic townhouse-circa 1885. The Federal Room can accommodate 15-65, seated and 125 for standing event. The Atrium area is semi private space for the informal event, up to 36 seated and 60 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for an intimate dinner.
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