Butterworth's

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   Cristian

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We went here for Valentine's Day. They made us order from a prefixed menu and did not offer their regular menu. Because every other restaurant in DC is booked on Valentine's Day, we had no choice but to stay. For the amount of money we paid, we received such a disappointing meal. Nothing was particularly delicious to justify the $300 I spent for a table of two (no drinks). I do not intend on coming back.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Amazing people food & drinks! They had the trifecta
   

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   Melvern

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We chose Butterworth's to celebrate our 48th wedding anniversary. We had a thoroughly delightful experience from the moment or arrival to departure. Butterworth's was hopping, every table and bar stool occupied. It's noisy, but we were able to conduct intimate conversation without raising our voices. The food was original, and delicious. However, to our disappointment, the tables around, obviously occupied by experienced Butterworth's patrons, enjoyed bowls of french fries - which we did not see on the menu (guess you had to be an insider), we won't forget for next time. And there will be a next time, probably with additional couples.
   

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   Christopher

   VIP

   London

   28 reviews

   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

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

   The food was well-presented, but the flavors were sort of bland. It took half an hour to get a martini, and then it was the wrong one. A server named Anthony was a highlight, though, very helpful and attentive.
   

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   Morgan

   Alabama

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

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

   Total different menu than what’s listed on their website. No sweet options on a bench menu— two eggs on top of one piece of sourdough is over $20…tea served in a coffee mug. Not the experience they put online.
   

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   Ericm

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   Food was good, but it did seem as though every dish was trying to win a James Beard award. All were very good, but the menu is missing some safer options for those with a less refined palete. Our server was very attentive, but didn’t seem to know the menu or didn’t understand how to describe the dishes. Decor and ambience were great. Dining area is on the smaller side. Prices were what I’d expect, I’d gauge it 4 out of 5 stars on price (not a reflection of value, just what things cost.) Dinner for 3 with (two) cocktails and tip came to around $215.
   

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   Cindy

   VIP

   Washington DC

   75 reviews

   4.0

   75 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   Very limited menu but small plates nicely done. Ambience is lovely and staff very nice and professional. Not sure I could see having dinner here but linch was nice though expensive.
   

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   Milena

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   The food was delicious, but first the bartender and then the server kept bringing us new menus, first an old cocktail menu, then an old dinner menu, then a brunch menu when we were there for dinner, then a much shorter menu… The menu is quite limited and the cocktail we loved, La Chose, was taken off the menu today. The server also tried to remove our drinks before we finished with them and we felt a bit rushed. The complimentary dessert was delicious. Still some opening issues to work through it seems.
   

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   Olivia

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   A really lovely spot, food & ambience top notch! Would recommend…
   

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    hyde

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

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

    Our server was very attentive, the meal was not impressive, although it was pretty. Expensive for what we received.
    

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