Award-winning

1789 Restaurant

4.8

6287 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

23:00

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

1789 is a historic fine dining restaurant and bar located in the heart of Georgetown with a charming and elegant atmosphere. Known for its elevated American cuisine, 1789 offers a menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors. The restaurant's culinary team is dedicated to creating dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. In addition to an exceptional menu, 1789 also boasts an extensive wine list featuring a wide selection of domestic and international wines. With its rich history, exquisite cuisine, and warm ambiance, 1789 Restaurant & Bar is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable experience in the nation's capital.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 965-1789
Website
https://www.1789restaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Charles Kreiser
Catering
Call us at 202.965.1789
Private party facilities
Location and atmosphere make 1789 Restaurant the perfect choice for private events. It has all the charm of an elegant country inn, and is situated right in the heart of Georgetown. Private rooms are available for brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, business meetings and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Allison Parker: (202) 465-7521

Location
1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Georgetown
Cross Street
Prospect & 36th Streets
Parking details
Street parking available; Nearest parking lot: PMI Parking Lot - 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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Spiced Pumpkin Mousse, Cranberry, Pecan, Ginger Bread Sablé
Banana FosterUS$17.00
Hummingbird Cake, Pineapple-Cardamom Meringue, Vanilla Bean Gelato
White Chocolate & Coffee MousseUS$17.00
Chocolate Sponge, Mandarin Marmalade, Chipotle-Chocolate Sauce
Gelato & SorbetUS$12.00
Choice of Three Flavors: French Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel | Lime, Coconut, Lychee
Artisanal Cheese BoardUS$20.00
5 YR Reserve White Cheddar | Deep Creek, WI | firm, cow's milk, silky & mellow Saint Angel Brie | Belley, French Alps | triple cream, cow's milk, tangy, smooth & buttery

AFTER-DINNER DRINKS

Espresso MartiniUS$19.00
Baileys Irish Cream, Espresso Liqueur, Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka, espresso
Pumpkin Spice Espresso MartiniUS$18.00
Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Three Olives Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Syrup, Espresso, Nutmeg
Monte Cristo CoffeeUS$17.00
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, French press coffee, cream, cocoa powder
Buena Vista Irish CoffeeUS$14.00
Irish Whiskey, brown sugar syrup, French press coffee, chilled cream

FRENCH PRESS COFFEE

Fair Trade RegularUS$5.00
Fair Trade DecaffeinatedUS$5.00
EspressoUS$4.00
CappuccinoUS$6.00

LOOSE-LEAF TEA

ChamomileUS$4.00
Earl GreyUS$4.00
Moroccan MintUS$4.00
Sencha GreenUS$4.00

DESSERT WINE

Brachetto d'Acqui, Cocchi, Piedmont, ItalyUS$13.00
Tokaji Aszu, 5 Puttonyos, Disznókő, Hungary 2013US$23.00
Madeira, Blandy's, Malmsey Colheita, Portugal 2007US$26.00
Port, Taylor Fladgate 20 Year, PortugalUS$25.00
Pedro Ximénez, Alvear Solera 1927, Montilla-Moriles, SpainUS$17.00

HALF-BOTTLES

Meddersheimer Altenberg Riesling Eiswein, Hexamer, Nahe, Germany 2012
- 375 MlUS$140.00

What 6,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
American
District of Columbia
Romantic
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

1789 Restaurant excels with "exceptional food and service" in a charming historical setting. Guests rave about its "imagination grounded in tastebuds" and "wonderful dining room aesthetic." Ideal for special occasions, it offers a romantic atmosphere and attentive staff. While some mention noise and seating concerns, the overall dining experience remains "unforgettable."

6,287 Reviews

DB
DavidB
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner we had!! My husband and I enjoyed everything from cocktails at the bar to a delicious prix fixe dinner. Service was impeccable even on a busy holiday night! We thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you and kudos to the 1789 staff!
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Barbi
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb cuisine and exceptional service. Incredible attention to detail. Cozy classic Americana.
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Hannah
Western NC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We needed to add one more person to our party at the last minute for Thanksgiving dinner and they kindly accommodated us. The food was delicious and the seating worked out well.
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Isabella
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience and ambiance! My boyfriend and I would literally rate this as our favorite restaurant that we’ve dined at, and that’s including restaurants in both Chicago and DC. Highly recommend the tuna crudo, the wagyu short rib, and the rack of lamb as they were exquisite. We also loved our cocktails!! Amazing experience, would absolutely recommend again.
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Trace
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The thanksgiving food was very bland and uneventful sadly
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Pamela
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I used to love 1789 but hadn’t been in years. It seemed drab and tired last night. The food was passable, but (aside from the beet and burratta app) nothing special. The Hummingbird dessert was pretty grim—gummy and tasteless. The service was fine; the noise level good. Overall disappointing.
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Joanne
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing dinner last evening at 1789. A group of college friends had a chance to gather for the Holy Cross vs Georgetown game and ended the day with a very special dinner. The service was attentive, warm and happily added a seventh seat to our table for six. Our waiter described the offerings beautifully and each part of the meal was even better than explained. This was the perfect spot for such a special dinner and one that will long be remembered.
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Cathy
Washington DC
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stephen was great. Food was delicious. Thanks for taking such great care of us.
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scotty
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious. The waiter is very nice. The manager is very good.
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Paul
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks. Superb service. Top-shelf experience and great value for the money. We went there last evening to celebrate 🍾 our wedding anniversary. Wonderful experience.
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1789 Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

1789 Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Nov 2024

23:00

Booked 17 times today

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1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Prospect & 36th Streets
Area
Georgetown
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking available; Nearest parking lot: PMI Parking Lot - 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charles Kreiser
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
https://www.1789restaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 965-1789
Catering
Call us at 202.965.1789
Private party facilities
Location and atmosphere make 1789 Restaurant the perfect choice for private events. It has all the charm of an elegant country inn, and is situated right in the heart of Georgetown. Private rooms are available for brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, business meetings and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Allison Parker: (202) 465-7521

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50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

1789 Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

DESSERT

Fairy Tale PumpkinUS$16.00

Banana FosterUS$17.00

White Chocolate & Coffee MousseUS$17.00

Gelato & SorbetUS$12.00

Artisanal Cheese BoardUS$20.00

AFTER-DINNER DRINKS

Espresso MartiniUS$19.00

Pumpkin Spice Espresso MartiniUS$18.00

Monte Cristo CoffeeUS$17.00

Buena Vista Irish CoffeeUS$14.00

FRENCH PRESS COFFEE

Fair Trade RegularUS$5.00

Fair Trade DecaffeinatedUS$5.00

EspressoUS$4.00

CappuccinoUS$6.00

LOOSE-LEAF TEA

ChamomileUS$4.00

Earl GreyUS$4.00

Moroccan MintUS$4.00

Sencha GreenUS$4.00

DESSERT WINE

Brachetto d'Acqui, Cocchi, Piedmont, ItalyUS$13.00

Tokaji Aszu, 5 Puttonyos, Disznókő, Hungary 2013US$23.00

Madeira, Blandy's, Malmsey Colheita, Portugal 2007US$26.00

Port, Taylor Fladgate 20 Year, PortugalUS$25.00

Pedro Ximénez, Alvear Solera 1927, Montilla-Moriles, SpainUS$17.00

HALF-BOTTLES

Meddersheimer Altenberg Riesling Eiswein, Hexamer, Nahe, Germany 2012

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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