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The Henri, Washington, DC

The Henri

4.6
4.6
199 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Belgian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 989-5881
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautifully appointed private dining rooms ensure top-notch service, modern hospitality, and a unique space for your event. The Henri is perfect for all occasions, including business and political functions, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Guevara : (202) 989-5881
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What 199 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Henri is a top choice for special occasions, offering "outstanding" food and "best in class" service. This French-style restaurant features creative cuisine with highlights like lobster and braised pork. Guests adore the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. While some dishes may fall short, the overall experience is memorable.

199 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I was a bit disappointed that with the very limited menu, there were two things we tried to order that they were out of. Our reservation was for 5pm. How is that possible? Also service was super slow. Food was fine but nothing special.

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  2. Cindy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here multiple times and the food is always excellent. The service is wonderful, professional, and attentive. But the food is stand out! It’s priced as you would expect a high-end restaurant in DC. I would recommend it to anyone. Beautiful restaurant decor as well. Great spot for lunch. Enjoy.

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  3. Kirsten

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was incredibly slow. We kept having to look around for someone to take our order - first for drinks, then for dinner, and finally for desert. Each time we ordered something, it was with a different person because we had to flag someone down. I don't know if the restaurant was low on staff as we were never given an explanation.

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  4. Emily

    VIP

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. It wasn’t busy, but probably for a reason. I thought the food was going to be better and was kind of disappointed on that front.

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  5. Brenda

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious, the attention and timing from the staff was phenomenal. Very happy to have been there.

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  6. Deric

    Washington DC

    174 reviews

    5.0

    174 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Checked in and was able to have seats at the bar. Great service. Ordered the smoked duck. Very innovative dish. Also had the grilled caesar salad. Great presentation. Excellent experience.

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  7. Jonathan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so well taken care of. Love the new power lunch menu.

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  8. David

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food and ambience was excellent. We ate off the starter menu for dinner. It was enough food. The meatball dish and salads were very good. The service was very good for us as well as what we observed for the other diners! A gem.

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  9. Deric

    Washington DC

    174 reviews

    4.0

    174 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Checked into this establishment and was seated at the bar. Very nice establishment. They do have a great wine list and the range of prices reflect that. Service was ok, had the feeling that the check-in and service hand-off might not have been the greatest. Had the salmon burger. Absolutely top notch.

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  10. Jessie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    1.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    What a disappointing experience. First, we ordered the coquettes to start - which the waitress completely forgot about. I ordered the chicken - it was tasteless and all dark meat. I know it said half a chicken - but i assumed it would be both white and dark meat. The French fries were great - the only editable thing on my plate. My friend got the trout which was oily and tasteless. We barely touched either entrees - and the waitress didn’t even seem to care. It was over 100 for a dinner we didn’t even eat - and neither of us ordered drinks! We were so hungry that we went down the street to district taco after.

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The Henri is rated 4.6 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Henri

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-1701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The entrance is located across from the Warner theater on 13th street.
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Belgian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Metro Center / exit on 13th and F
  • Phone number
    (202) 989-5881
  • Catering
    Upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautifully appointed private dining rooms ensure top-notch service, modern hospitality, and a unique space for your event. The Henri is perfect for all occasions, including business and political functions, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Guevara : (202) 989-5881
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