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The Monocle, Washington, DC
The Monocle, Washington, DC
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The Monocle

4.8
4.8
1467 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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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

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What 1,467 people are saying

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.
1,467 Reviews

  1. Randi

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our food and experience at the monocle! E we arrived at an is for dinner, but the stuff was very kind. The ambiance was nice but a little dated.

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  2. EdWo

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful….really special place….makes you feel like you’ve rubbed elbows with washington power brokers!

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good and service were excellent. The venue was very busy with large groups so it was somewhat loud. I don’t believe there was much the staff could do about it

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    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, well presented meals and great service. Monocle has kept up its legendary service and quality for decades.

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  5. William

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this legendary place. Sure, the buidling has a few years on it but it's like walking into the CHEERS bar. The team there remembered me even though I havent been there in two years. And I love the fact that it is the same team over many years. I definitely need to be coming back here more often and will up it in my rotation. My thanks to these folks

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  6. Barbara VIP

    Columbus18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fantastic to finally experience dinner at The Monocle! From the moment we walked in the door to the beautiful and classy interior we knew we’ve made the right choice for our dinner! The staff was very helpful and attentive while not being at all obtrusive throughout the evening. We both loved the flavorful shellfish bisque which was very generous with pieces of lobster, crab & shrimp. I chose the jumbo lump crabcake with special sauce for my entrée and it was truly delicious and the fresh crisp vegetables on the side were delightful. My husband greatly enjoyed his perfectly cooked filet mignon with red wine sauce. We shared the lemon curd pie for dessert and it was just the right ending for a wonderful! We look forward to our next trip back so that we can dine here again.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1467 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
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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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