1799 at The Clifton

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   Ellen

   Richmond

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Nothing we are really stood out. We were there for a special bday celebration and I requested a surprise dessert. They forgot and when I reminded them, we got a confetti cake, obviously from a box mix, that wasn’t even done inside. I was hoping for a more special experience for this occasion.
   

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   Daniel

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simply great location and very delicious fresh food
   

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   Matthew

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The only glitch that I had at this restaurant was that they didn’t have my open table reservation. Fortunately, we were able to get a table regardless.
   

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   Christopher

   VIP

   Richmond

   87 reviews

   3.0

   87 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was very average. Marrow and snails okay, pasta not good, beef bourguifnon okay. Whole dinner was disappointing, but space is nice.
   

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   John

   Washington DC

   38 reviews

   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a pleasure. Quiet, intimate dining at its finest. The Kunz short rib is incredible. Impeccable service. One of our favorite places
   

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   Abby

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   1. We were not seated in 1799 dining room. We were on a porch (?) because a small group was booked in the dining room. I made the reservation and invited guests for a special birthday celebration (mine). 2. The menu for lunch was extremely limited and basic. We were only 4 people and our food took nearly 45 minutes. I had to ask for some kind of app or bread. Had to ask to have $20 glasses of basic wine refilled. 3. Once the food arrived there was no thought to presentation whatsoever. The food itself was ok - but for $230 for lunch it was a huge disappointment. 4. The server had zero personality. I had yo ask the food runner to stop sweeping the floor, 4 feet away from out table, while we were eating in the then, otherwise empty "porch". 5. I had a clear view of another employee's desk and computer in the adjacent room, who was doing her online shopping the entire time. 6. As a restaurant that claims to be a place for special occasions, I had to ask for a "birthday dessert" and was told that the kitchen might not have anything. I was also charged $12 for a small dish of Blueberries over a brownie. 7. I was embarrassed infrony of my friends to have chosen this restaurant. It was a HUGE disappointment, and we felt like we were putting the staff out just for being there. 8. As a lifelong hospitality professional in fine hotels and restaurants, I was stunned at the lack of attention shown us (the guests), the boring food and presentation, the total lack of ambiance, etc. It is such a shame, because the place has so much potential. The fact that today was "the day after Thanksgiving" is no excuse.
   

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   rachel

   Richmond

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 27 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We chose 1799 to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and it was the perfect choice. The food was fantastic, service was great, and the restaurant was so cute. Highly recommend!
   

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   John

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Disappointing. Ordered the burger, asked that it be cooked "pink in the middle but not bloody"--which, said the server, would be "Medium." After about a half-hour wait , the burger finally arrived, way overcooked, dry as cardboard, and flavorless, lacking the aioli and caramelized onions described on the menu. The ambience in the quiet library-like dining room is pleasant (though overheated by an unnecessary gas log), but when the meal is so unappetizing, it rather defeats the point of dining out.
   

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   Katrina

   VIP

   Tallahassee

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience in a historic home! Food is tasty but quite heavy.
   

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    Rick

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    We love the Clifton Inn. Reservations are hard to get, so we grab them when available. Ethan took good care of us. Thanks!
    

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