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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC, Washington, DC

The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7
4.7
1086 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 448-2300
  • Website
    http://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/the-greenhouse/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Salvatore
  • Private party facilities
    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.
  • Location
    1200 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    16th and M St. NW
  • Parking details
    $20 valet parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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Experiences

  • The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse

    Multiple dates available
    Are you looking for a special space for an upcoming special evening or event? Our private wine cellar located at The Jefferson Hotel can be your memorable space for the evening! You will be surrounded with hundreds of bottles of wine. You will have a friendly and personalized service offer to you. Please note: For parties up to 10, there will be an A La Carte menu offered, for those parties of 11-15, there will be a Special Menu (pictured) offered at $165 per person, which does not include drinks.
    The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse photo

Menu

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What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Contemporary American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Contemporary American

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" in an elegant, historic setting. Guests appreciate the "beautiful environment" and "attentive" staff. While some find it pricey, the "quality of food and service" consistently impresses, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,086 Reviews

  1. Mitchell

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonder New Year’s dinner and the paired wine they served with were all outstanding and enhanced each course.

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  2. maurice

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great place to have our family ny dinner

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  3. Suzanne

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, spectacular service. You cannot go wrong. We are here for Christmas 🎄 and it was perfect for us. I love the ambiance. It really is like sitting in a greenhouse.

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  4. STEVAN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Jefferson Hotel at Christmas is a wonder to behold. Impeccably decorated and polished, professional service from the moment that you arrive. The Christmas brunch menu, however, was not the gastronomic experience that I expected for the price point. The filet mignon entree was not what I would consider flavorful, and the mushrooms that accompanied the steak were rubbery. Others in my party of five, however, enjoyed their meals immensely, so I guess the menu could best be described as hit or miss.

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  5. Howard

    VIP

    Washington DC

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Day lunch was great! Food was delicious and the service was great. The Jefferson is an unusual hidden gem downtown - a really elegant and interesting ambiance.

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  6. C.

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    110 reviews

    3.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing. We took a $1600 bottle of wine, but they broke the cork, (even though we provided a cork pull appropriate for this bottle,) pushed the remainder in with a knife and spilled the wine trying to decant it with the knife inserted to hold it back. Amateurish. We ordered cocktails. They brought the first course before the drinks, then brought me the wrong cocktail. A meat course ordered rare was served overdone. This was both Christmas Eve and our anniversary, and the prix fixe pp for our party of three - and a 3 course meal - was $175, drinks and corkage extra of course. The venue was lovely and the manager attempted to repair the sloppy service with comps, but we expected better and did not enjoy having to struggle to eat our $175 dinners. We will not return when we are next in DC.

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  7. Dan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast. Omlette was amazing. The wife got cast iron griddle. It was delicious. Plus, the holiday decor was beautiful. I will be back again.

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  8. Donna

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I loved the service, our meal, and the festive decor!

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  9. Hampton

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It's "ok." Ambience is better than the experience. 24-hour short rib in filo dough - awesome. Actually, incredible. Duck, utterly terrible (tough, little meat, no value). Service was slow. Finished dishes sat. Table not hand swept between courses. Bread service (not hot) tried to be creative but not practical - not enough butter or oil. Wine arrived halfway through the meal. Maître d' didn't really care, cold and inattentive. Servers were nice but, again, inattentive to details even when only 40% of tables were occupied. When ordering a whiskey sour the waiter just walked away ... didn't let me request the brand of whiskey (lack of training). The empty glass sat on the table during the entire meal. For a Christmas season meal relative to price, there are other choices in the city to explore. Management can make it better with dedicated attention.

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  10. Lisa

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas decor was absolutely beautiful. The lamb was delicious!

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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

1200 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    16th and M St. NW
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $20 valet parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Salvatore
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/the-greenhouse/
  • Phone number
    (202) 448-2300
  • Private party facilities
    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.

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