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Boqueria - Penn Quarter, Washington, DC

Boqueria - Penn Quarter

4.6
4.6
536 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space steps from DC's Chinatown, Capital One Arena, and near the National Mall.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour or lunch with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 10 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax and gratuity).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 552-3268
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    H and 9th Streets
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 536 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boqueria - Penn Quarter offers "delicious tapas" and an "awesome wine selection" in a lively atmosphere. It's perfect for group dinners and special occasions, with standout service thanks to attentive staff like Judah and Sally. While some reviews mention slow service, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.

536 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Extremely loud and awful service. Took 30 mins to take our order and waiter ever came back

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  2. Pat

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tapas were so good. Service so good. Enjoyed our night out with friends.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on 3 November 2024
    Hello Pat, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tapas and the service during your night out with friends. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. We appreciate your support and can't wait to host you again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating Howard University’s 100th year of Homecoming and inadvertently, my birthday.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on 3 November 2024
    Hello, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you celebrated such a special occasion with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments. Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  4. Dominic

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and server. Unfriendly hostess who also had an attitude that I asked to be reseated someplace not by the back hallway.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on 22 October 2024
    Hi Dominic, Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food and service provided by our team. We apologize for the interaction with the hostess and appreciate your feedback. Rest assured, we will address this matter internally to ensure a more welcoming atmosphere for all guests. Your insights are valuable to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  5. Bailee

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. This is my second time and I am already looking forward to going back.

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  6. Kimi

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were blessed to score a table of (6) last minute. Unfortunately there were (2) parties/gatherings happening at the same time causing the noise level to be a bit louder than we wanted. Our server was exceptional and kind. She described the menu to (6) Hawaiʻi residents that had either none or little Spanish cuisine experience. The food was delectable and the explosion of flavors danced on our palettes that made us wish we found the restaurant earlier in our trip. I highly recommend the restaurant. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious! I will definitely go back on my next DC trip.

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  7. Peter

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group and the last part of our group was arriving late from the west coast, so we had to get the latest possible reservation. The staff was friendly even though we most likely would be staying right until closing on a Thursday night. We didn’t feel rushed by any of the staff. The food came out quickly and it all tasted delicious. The four stars is because although the paella tasted really good, it wasn’t exactly the same as what we had when we used to go to the Flatiron location. The socorrat wasn’t crispy and the flavour wasn’t as intense. But, the rice was NOT clumpy and all of the seafood was perfectly cooked. The paella was definitely the star for everyone at the table. The mushroom croquetas were just as delicious. Overall, the dinner was very enjoyable for everyone. Nos vemos pronto!

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  8. Adrienne

    Washington DC

    127 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Boqueria for years and always order the meat and cheese platter, however, for our last last three or so visits the platter has changed. Count dow on the tomato bread, cheese pieces are thin and small, you can see through the cheese. We enjoy Boqueria, the servers and management are wonderful and pleasant, but the platter is a miss now.

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  9. Dorothea

    Atlanta Metro

    123 reviews

    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Eli and his helper were AWESOME! We will definitely return.
    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on 2 October 2024
    Hi Dorothea, Thank you for sharing your positive experience at our restaurant! We are delighted that you found our ambiance charming and our staff to be awesome. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit! Danielle Miranda, General Manager

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  10. David

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place has nice decor and the server was great. Unfortunately the food did not match. A minute amount of cheese when ordered Manchego, Caña de Cabra. The accompanying items on the plate were just disappointing and somewhat tasteless… apart from the pan con tomate, which was laced with too much garlic. Thankfully we didn’t order anything else ahead of time, giving us chance to pay the bill from the table and walk 400 yards to Five Guys, for the evening’s main event.

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Boqueria - Penn Quarter is rated 4.6 stars by 536 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Boqueria - Penn Quarter

777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    H and 9th Streets
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (202) 552-3268
  • Private party facilities
    Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com
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