Award-winning

Dauphine’s

4.6

1390 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Good for business meals

Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(202) 758-3785
Website
http://www.dauphinesdc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Douglas Alexander
Private party facilities
Dauphine's hosts a variety of events from business dinners, corporate networking events, casual happy hours to more personal celebrations such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, and birthday celebrations. We have the ability to offer both indoor and outdoor events year round! Inquire at events@dauphinesdc.com.

Location
1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-1707
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
15th and L St NW Washington, DC
Parking details
Garage parking is available at Midtown Center, 1100 15th St NW. The entrance is at L St between 15th & 16th St located on the left side. Additional garages are available within walking distance as well as metered street parking.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Dauphine's Sunday Live Jazz Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us every Sunday for a Big Easy inspired brunch experience with Live Jazz, our Michelin recognized New Orleans inspired brunch menu, creative brunch cocktails, and don't forget the beignets and chicory coffee! *Band starts at 11am and plays until 2pm

Popular dishes

What 1,390 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

District of Columbia
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dauphine's offers a lively, upscale atmosphere with a "great city vibe." Located near the White House, it features a vibrant bar scene and "amazing" New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Standout dishes include the "gumbo with potato salad" and "Vietnamese Coffee cheesecake." Service is "excellent" and the outdoor dining is "beautiful."

1,390 Reviews

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Patricia
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Low key yet classy and excellent food, service and ambience. Highly recommend! Next time I am in town will be back:)
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Paula
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dauphine’s is an absolute gem in Washington, DC, blending the vibrant flavors of New Orleans Creole cuisine with a contemporary twist. From the moment you walk in, the warm and welcoming ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The food is nothing short of outstanding. Their menu offers a variety of small and large plates, allowing you to sample a wide range of their creative dishes—including a fantastic raw bar. Every bite bursts with flavor, showing their dedication to both tradition and innovation. The bar menu is equally impressive, with options for every palate. What truly sets Dauphine’s apart is the exceptional service. The wait staff is attentive, striking the perfect balance between being available and giving you space to enjoy your meal. The manager stopping by after each course to ensure we were happy was a thoughtful touch that elevated the experience even further. If you’re visiting DC, I can’t recommend Dauphine’s enough. Whether you’re a lover of Creole cuisine or just looking for an incredible meal, this restaurant is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!
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Bea
Washington DC
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined at Dauphines last night. It was very good. We got there during happy hour and had drinks at the bar. It was super crowded. Then had dinner. The food was excellent as was the service. Enjoyed the small plates and the entrees. The oyster pasta was excellent as was the stuffed chicken breast. Dessert was good also. My only complaint was the noise level. Would recommend it for a night out.
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Allan
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had Dauphine’s Board and the grilled yellow fin tuna. My server, recommended three meats for the board and I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, it was a bit more to eat than I expected, and I wondered whether I could eat a large plate after. I ordered the grilled yellow fin tuna, and at first glance, I thought it might be over cooked. Instead, it was perfectly cooked and tender. Returning to Lana, my wonderful server, I felt very, very well looked after.
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Tiffani
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! The staff and food was great! The live jazz band made it perfect!!
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Daryl
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a reservation and was seated quickly. Server very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Drinks ( had the Higgins 75 and hubby had the Buck) was really tasty. Food was very delicious . Boudin balls yummy. Had the oyster spaghetti and hubby had the tuna ( which ate like a steak he says). We were able to have a conversation . It was , overall, a great experience for us.
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Veronica
Las Vegas
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. The meal was delicious but I wish I would have gotten something else to try. We will be back!
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Alphonse
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. I had the pork chop and it was amongst the best I’ve tasted. We had a party of 7 and they all had a variety of things and they were all happy. Bread basket is not to be missed.
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shelderick
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pre- Thanksgiving dinner. Awesome bar service, and even better table service. A must visit.
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cheryl
Denver
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They need more gluten-free options, especially desserts and breads, though I appreciate the gluten-free menu. When the bread service arrived for everyone else, I longed to have something baked and yummy that was gluten-free, same for some kind of baked dessert.
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Dauphine’s is rated 4.6 stars by 1390 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

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-1707

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross Street
15th and L St NW Washington, DC
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Garage parking is available at Midtown Center, 1100 15th St NW. The entrance is at L St between 15th & 16th St located on the left side. Additional garages are available within walking distance as well as metered street parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Douglas Alexander
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.dauphinesdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 758-3785
Private party facilities
Dauphine's hosts a variety of events from business dinners, corporate networking events, casual happy hours to more personal celebrations such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, and birthday celebrations. We have the ability to offer both indoor and outdoor events year round! Inquire at events@dauphinesdc.com.

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Dauphine’s

Make a booking

Dining areas

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Experiences

Dauphine's Sunday Live Jazz Brunch

Popular dishes

Café Brulot Baked Alaska

Oysters Dauphine

Beignets

Menu

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Dauphine’s restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Dining areas

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