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Zentan, Washington, DC

Zentan

4.0
4
1352 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
1155 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Modern Japanese Comfort Food by Chef Yo Matsuzaki

We want our guests to have an experience not just a meal. We encourage sharing and utilization of our highly trained and educated staff.

Kuidaore (noun) to spoil oneself with food -- Come in to find out how!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Sushi, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast : Mon-Fri 7:00am to 10:30am Sat-Sun 8:00am to 11:00am Lunch : Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm Sat-Sun closed Dinner : Mon-Thur 5:30pm to 10:00pm Fri 5:30pm to 11:00pm Sat 5:30pm to 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday noon to 4pm *Sunday DNV Rooftop Pool Party from noon to 5pm, 21+, brunch hours Mon-Wed: 4pm-11pm Thursday: 4pm-12am Friday: 4pm -1am Sat: 12p - 4p (brunch), Evenings 4pm-1am ***after Sunday, May 20th the only day we will be taking rooftop reservations would be for Saturday's through Labor Day*** Happy Hour: Mon-Fri in Zentan - 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Mon-Fri on the Rooftop - 4pm to 7pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Yo Matsuzaki
  • Catering
    Please contact our Private Events Manager, Mariah Howes at (202) 379.3777 or send her an email at mariah.howes@zentanrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Let Zentan restaurant host your next event. Our professional staff and award-winning cuisine are sure to meet all of your catering needs. The stunning private rooms at Zentan can be used for business dinners, social events, promotional dinners, cocktail receptions and even full restaurant events.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Thomas Circle
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available at the Donovan House front door.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square/Farragut North
  • Entertainment
    The DNV Rooftop offers live music every Thursday night starting at 6pm! (Rooftop is only open during the Summer months)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,352 people are saying

Zentan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 0.7Value

NoiseModerate

1,352 Reviews
  1. HRKinDC VIP

    Washington DC92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very sad that this restaurant is closing. It offers some of the best sushi and Asian food in the city.

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  2. JacksonHeights VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am so sorry to see this restaurant close on the 30th. I love Zentan and I know that my friends and I will miss it.

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  3. JoeA VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine - not as great as I remembered. Service was pretty terrible for an expensive restaurant. Service was slow, they brought me the wrong order, and we sat waiting for our check to be picked up for about 15 minutes - and it was not busy.

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  4. PryndallW

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good ; more of a tapas style but we all ordered about 8 options altogether. Ambiance was nice , drinks were okay, all in all I would come back and try the rooftop if weather permits.

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  5. DannyD

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My first Japanese cuisine experience. Great experience and best food i ate whilst being in Washington. Staff gave superbe suggestions! Top restaurant !

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  6. EOkd

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very creative, entertaining and delicious foods! Should not miss out the rooftop bar!

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  7. TGSHAW VIP

    Washington DC29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese food ib town served by an extremly well informed and friendly staff

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  8. Mackie

    Hawaii58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner restaurant for business dinner have the complete dinner. Worth every penny. Perfect place to talk without have to yell. Chef is so creative. Will definitely put it on my favorite list.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a fantastic time with my large party! We did the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The chef even accommodated to bring out more vegetarian options for the one vegetarian. Great Food! Friendly staff!

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  10. NatalieC

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The kuidaore experience is awesome. Unlimited good food and chef is very flexible. We loved the sushi and they kept bringing us different varieties of sushi. Definitely need to speak up or else they will bring the dessert course and try to shove you out. Don’t blame them as it doesn’t make sense to keep bringing food if people are full. If you aren’t full, then feel free to keep requesting what you like. It’s part of the experience !

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Zentan is rated 4 stars by 1352 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Zentan

1155 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thomas Circle
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast : Mon-Fri 7:00am to 10:30am Sat-Sun 8:00am to 11:00am Lunch : Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm Sat-Sun closed Dinner : Mon-Thur 5:30pm to 10:00pm Fri 5:30pm to 11:00pm Sat 5:30pm to 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday noon to 4pm *Sunday DNV Rooftop Pool Party from noon to 5pm, 21+, brunch hours Mon-Wed: 4pm-11pm Thursday: 4pm-12am Friday: 4pm -1am Sat: 12p - 4p (brunch), Evenings 4pm-1am ***after Sunday, May 20th the only day we will be taking rooftop reservations would be for Saturday's through Labor Day*** Happy Hour: Mon-Fri in Zentan - 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Mon-Fri on the Rooftop - 4pm to 7pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Sushi, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available at the Donovan House front door.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square/Farragut North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Yo Matsuzaki
  • Entertainment
    The DNV Rooftop offers live music every Thursday night starting at 6pm! (Rooftop is only open during the Summer months)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact our Private Events Manager, Mariah Howes at (202) 379.3777 or send her an email at mariah.howes@zentanrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Let Zentan restaurant host your next event. Our professional staff and award-winning cuisine are sure to meet all of your catering needs. The stunning private rooms at Zentan can be used for business dinners, social events, promotional dinners, cocktail receptions and even full restaurant events.
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