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Sixth Engine Restaurant

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Address:
438 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Sixth Engine Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.sixthengine.com
Email: info@sixthengine.com
Phone: (202) 506-2455
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Paul Madrid
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

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Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Sixth Engine offers discounted parking at the Franklin Parking Lot located
at 901 5th Street, NW, just a half of a block west from Sixth Engine on the
corner of 5th and I Streets.

A word from Sixth Engine Restaurant

A contemporary American restaurant set in D.C.'s 1st firehouse, Sixth Engine will use classic techniques to produce comfort foods with a touch of refinement while providing polished service in a comfortable setting.

Sixth Engine Restaurant

3.8

88 $31 to $50 restaurant

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52 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

52 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(31)
vibrant bar scene(18)
fit for foodies(16)

good for groups(16)
great for brunch(15)
hot spot(11)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (52)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great new restaurant for the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great new restaurant for the neighborhood away from the teenagers and tourists in Chinatown."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing New Restaurant

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Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service, Food and ambiance of the hook. Really enjoyed myself, this is a special place"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

:-(

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was a mix bag. My plate arrive with a way over cook brocoli I can't believe they put that in the plate it look like the put it in the microwave for way 2long lol.
My date order the scallops. Even thought they were good it was way 2little for the price $22 for 4 scallops you got a be kidding me.
The service was ok. We felt rush as soon as we pay the busboys come over n took our drinks n napkins n wait it by for us to leave.
The food was a little overprice for the quantity n the quality"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Decor was really impressive,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2010

Dined on 03/28/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Decor was really impressive, everything thing else was ok. Server was mostly MIA, we had to flag him down a few times. Food wasn't anything special. I probably won't return for dinner. It seems like they are looking to add outdoor seating- I imagine that would be mostly unpleasant given that it's right on Mass Ave and the noise and fumes of rush hour don't typically complement well with happy hour."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food, good drinks, great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2010

Dined on 03/25/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food, good drinks, great service. Great concept. Went for brunch and would definitely go again for dinner!"

Dined on 03/25/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was very good, but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was very good, but a bit overpriced."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lunch was excellent; both

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Lunch was excellent; both food and service!"

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Saturday early evening dinners

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A bit more than pub food, and good too. However think they need to work on Bread Pudding (a favourite of mine, and it was a miss) was glad we (2) did a share on that."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Mixed experience

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2006

Dined on 03/16/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Sixth Engine just opened so I assume the bumps in the kitchen will be worked out. Appetizers were excellent, especially the Ahi tuna salad but the entrees not so much. I ordered the chicken dish which turned out to be two pieces of completely tasteless chicken breasts - they looked and tasted like they had been steamed! The waitress was great but we literally had to body block the other wait staff from taking plates before we were finished. The dining room was only partially occupied when we dined on an early Friday evening so it's hard to know what the "real" noise level would be. It was quiet when we were there - the bar downstairs was rollicking!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2006

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not Designed for Business Lunches

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant is in a great location for a business lunch crowd on the weekdays, but unfortunately the menu is not designed optimally for that. There are only 4 sandwiches on the menu and they are all heavy beef and pork and cheese covered, or deep fried. The price points are also high, even for people on a per diem -- salads come in at $15 or higher. In my opinion, the lunch options need to be expanded and lighter fare needs to be offered for business people and people traveling who don't want to eat a big heavy lunch on a workday. The service was OK, but the server did not tell us about the specials."