1789 Restaurant

Name: 1789 Restaurant
Address: 1226 36th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 965-1789
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5903 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Sitting on a quiet residential street in Georgetown, 1789 Restaurant has the charm of a historic country inn. Our contemporary seasonal menu blends the flavors of fresh regional ingredients into unique and delicious dishes.

2022 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence; Zagat Top Ratings in Food, Service, Decor, and Most Popular; DiRona Award Winner

Executive Chef Adam Howard
Specialties include Hay-Roasted Oysters, with Crenshaw melon, cucumber, charred chili mignonette; Ravioli Scarpinocc with wild asparagus, Four Fat Fowl cheese, stinging nettles, morel mushroom; Grilled Lamb Tasting with roasted cauliflower, chickpea panisse, smoked golden raisin purée, preserved citrus jus; and New Bedford Scallops with English peas, spring onion, gooseberries, bacon lardons, trout roe.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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(202) 965-1789

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 965-1789
Website
https://www.1789restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Adam Howard
Catering
Call us at 202.965.1789
Private party facilities
Location and atmosphere make 1789 Restaurant the perfect choice for private events. It has all the charm of an elegant country inn, and is situated right in the heart of Georgetown. Private rooms are available for brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, business meetings and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Gena Garcia: (877) 273-4238

Location
1226 36th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Prospect & 36th Streets
Parking details
Street parking available; Nearest parking lot: PMI Parking Lot - 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Farmhouse Salad$16.00
Shenandoah pears, shaved fennel, Marcona almonds, brioche, honeycrisp dressing
Late Harvest Garden$18.00
Chiogga beets, Hakurei turnips, tiny carrots, goat cheese mousse, almond soil, Upland cress
Hiramasa Crudo*$19.00
Sugar pumpkin, mandarin-miso sorbet, pumpkin seed snow
Kabocha Squash Velouté$16.00
Brown-butter cinnamon toast, spun sugar, espelette
Hokkaido Scallops$24.00
Charred grapefruit, mojo verde, marinated chorizo, pith pureé
Ravioli Scarpinocc$23.00
Four Fat Fowl cheese, charred broccoli, pancetta, concord grapes, black walnuts
Foie Gras Mousse$20.00
Roasted Damson plums, pearl onion petals, spiced-honey doughnut
Rabbit Roulade*$21.00
Sprouted wheat berries, piccalilli, Begonia flowers
Escargot Croissant$22.00
Chartreuse butter, chanterelle mushrooms, roasted garlic, tender herbs
Hay-Roasted Oysters$26.00
Champagne beurre blanc, green apple-cucumber mignonette
Ossetra Caviar$95.00
Créme fraîche, farm egg, pickled pearl onion, pomme rösti

ENTRÉES

Celeriac Osso Bucco$33.00
Roasted celeriac, watercress risotto, crispy gremolata, hearts of palm
Roasted Sable$38.00
Delicata squash caponata, fairy tale eggplant, marigolds
Black Truffle-Crusted Halibut$47.00
Helda beans, pomme purée, salsify, whey sauce
Butter-Poached Maine Lobster$52.00
Bamboo rice, thumbelina carrots, caramelized garlic, carrot-tarragon vinaigrette
Berkshire Pork Chop*$45.00
Herb spätzle, savoy cabbage, Gala apple agrodolce
Roasted Rohan Duck Breast*$48.00
Charred endive, sunchokes, balsamic black figs, duck confit roulade
Braised Wagyu Short Rib$48.00
Herbed polenta, watercress, lemon myrtle
Beef Tenderloin*$56.00
Baby rainbow chard, potato pavé, delicata squash, bone marrow Béarnaise
Rack of Lamb*$53.00
Merguez crépinette, roasted cauliflower, smoked golden raisin pureé, preserved citrus jus

ACCOMPANIMENTS

$12

Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Green apple garum
Pomme Rösti
harissa aioli
Composition of Autumn Vegetables
Bourbon-parsnip caramel

What 5,903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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willemp
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The 1789 remains one of the great restaurants in the DMV. Service, food and atmosphere stand out as hallmarks of this warm facility. Richard McCooey started a great tradition and Clydes Restaurant Group has continued this wonderful attention to details. Always a fun and enjoyable experience at the 1789.
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Dayc
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants for holiday dining. I’ve been dining there for 20 years and it’s consistently a great experience. The ambiance is the best and the service is unparalleled. The food is great too!
KK
KyleK
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food. Knowledgeable servers. Warm environment. But small portions and high prices.
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Waiterless
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for Thanksgiving
SD
SuzanneD
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here on Thanksgiving Day and it was perfect, from the divine Parker House rolls, seasonal appetizers and delicious entrees to the beautiful, historic room and romantic corner booth. Service was discrete but always there when you needed them. A wonderful, diverse crowd clearly having a special time in this very special place.
TD
TomD
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was absolutely fantastic, food is amazing. Really good place for dates.
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chipc
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience! Great food, great attentive service. Very special
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Anonymous
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and great service. Highly recommend.
DF
DannieF
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
E
Edward
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration.. food exquisite.. a bit noisy.. and our table was close to patron tragic. Great server!
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Kbroome
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic!! Great service, amazing food and the ambience is perfect for a romantic night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely phenomenal service, food, drinks and atmosphere!!
s
smulsons
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
1789 is vibes! Outstanding wait staff. Hygge setting. Wonderful food. The entire experience made for a memorable evening!
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Zgirl
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The perfect choice for a special night out. Cozy surroundings complete with a fire in the fireplace and beautiful table settings. Blessedly low decibels of noise and excellent, inventive dishes.
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OSIMAN1016
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have lived, worked and dined Asia and Europe-wide for over thirty years and enjoyed many excellent restaurants in both areas. We returned to the U.S. (Alexandria) three months ago to live in order to be near our "Grandma Magnets'. With that background, I offer that the 1789 restaurant offers excellent food, excellent service, excellent wines and a very nice and quiet atmosphere. We visited there for the first time on Friday evening and I enjoyed the scallops appetizer, while my wife had the escargot. This selection is normally reversed for us as Escargot is one of my favorite appetizers. The scallops were delicious and the Escargot were the best I ever enjoyed, finished it for my wife as too much for her.. Usually they are presented in the shell or on toast with a garlic type of butter sauce. These were in a small shallow bowl with mushrooms and other accompaniments and baked. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. My wife enjoyed the baked halibut and it was terrific. The skin was cooked similarly to the skin on pork Phllippine-style. It was crusty/crispy, and the soft layer of flesh connected under the skin was sweet, so both together was absolutely delicious; as was the meat of the halibut. I ordered the duck, one of my favorites worldwide. Theirs was unique in how the breast meat was cut in two thick slices as though it was a medium rare, precut steak. Texture and flavor of the meat was fantastic. I enjoyed a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Peju winery in Napa and my wife, a glass of Savignion from France I believe. My red was "Top Shelf" as they say down under. My wife prefers her Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlboro Region of New Zealand, but their offering from France I believe was every bit as light and enjoyable. And the service was impeccable, from the waiter to those from the kitchen delivering the food right off the proverbial fire and the bus waiters did a good job keeping the table clear. Well worth a visit!
AS
AlixS
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
1789 used to have unparalleled food. No longer the case. The duck breast was tough. The veggies too Al dente. The sauce fairly unflavored. And very very expensive for the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance
AL
AndrewL
Naples
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food and service were, as always, excellent, but I regretted that 1789 has downscaled its attire requirements and gentlemen are no longer required to wear a jacket. The dining experience has lost some of its cachet as a result.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and menu are both exceptional at 1789
HC
HaroldC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
wonderful atmosphere. waiter excellent and knowledgeable. just felt pressure to get all orders too quickly. I like to place my appetizer order and continue to think about my entree afterwards a bit more expensive than I had thought
FL
FabienneL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful gourmet dining experience with a lovely waiter, warm ambience and as a bonus we walked up the Exorcist stairs to get there which none of us three had ever done before. We all agreed that the pork chop was the favorite dish out of the short ribs, sable and pork chop. The bed of spaetzle and cabbage - chef’s kiss!
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Doodle2002
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
We visited 1789 for our anniversary, having enjoyed several nice meals there over the years. The welcome and special attention for the anniversary were well done. No concerns with the service. We were disappointed by the food, unfortunately. We both ordered halibut, which had a slightly fishy taste and was swimming in a salty sauce with a soggy crust. Not terrible, but not appealing at that price point. You couldn’t even really tell it was halibut. We recently had a much better fish dish (cod in green curry) at Clyde’s, a sister restaurant to 1789–we really expect something better at 1789. We had a side of crispy Brussel sprouts, which were tasty, but way too salty. The ravioli starter was enjoyable, as were the cocktails. The dessert was good, but not exceptional. In summary, great atmosphere, good service, but the food was lacking on this visit.
MO
MatthewO
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Good but expensive
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meal we had in a long time! Strongly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome dinner tonight- Starting with the squash soup, and smoked oysters- then the Maine lobster for my wife and Beef tenderloin for me followed by an excellent Une Boule de Chocolate for dessert- finished up with a great cappuccino- oh, and My wife always loves the “Duke” cocktail to start off.
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Claude
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I made plans to propose to my girlfriend at this restaurant and I couldn’t have made a better choice. The whole team made sure that everything went smooth & Jade was very helpful to make sure I had the best seat in the building to accommodate privacy and comfort. We loved the food and the welcoming atmosphere that the staff provided, I will make sure that I always visit since they made me feel so special and she SAID YES.
BJ
BernardJ
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Disappointed with the bizarre menu choices and hi price !!!!
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Joe1
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Croissant Escargot appetizer was delicious. Duck entree was overly salty and dry. Service was excellent. Time to bring back a dress code. At least 2 couples at nearby tables with less than casual attire (eg.- raggedy jeans) took away from the ambience.
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Diana
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The dinner was a treat for myself after a long week of hard work. I felt welcomed the moment I stepped into the door. Everyone was warm and friendly, my waiter was extremely familiar with the menu (I think he was able to recite the whole menu in any order). The food was made with ingredients of highest quality and the way the chef combines flavors was amazing. Don't miss the dessert. They may sound plain by the name but they are anything but.
AW
AnnetteW
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a wonderful while in DC to celebrate a professional accomplishment. Danielle was wonderful, just the right balance of moving our meal along and allowing us time to talk in a wonderful ambiance to discuss professional issues.
SV
SandraV
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints! This may be our favorite restaurant in DC.
TH
THISisNorthBeach
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance is wonderful with historic photographs on the walls and warm colors throughout. The low,noise level provides for comfortable conversation. Menu is varied and food was outstanding. We were fortunate to have a very experienced waitress who knew EVERYTHING about the dishes off the top of her head. (The table next to us had a novice server who, to her credit, called over our own waitress to answer a diner’s question.). This was a thoroughly enjoyable dinner. Service from every member of the staff was prompt, polite and efficient. (We dines at 1789 on a previous visit to Georgetown five years, when we were seated upstairs. The ground floor is better lighted and far more interesting.)
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Bristol
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brown butter old fashioned and the rack of lamb were delicious. Amazing service!
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Discriminating
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Danielle, was fantastic! The food was superb.
SM
SimonM
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience1
I don’t understand what all the fuss is about. The restaurant is so outdated, feels like I should be dining with my grandfather. The food was good not great and I have dined at the best restaurants in most cities in US and Europe. Our waiter was a trainee, knew nothing about the menu other than what the chef had told him to push. Then presentation was very dates and PLEASE stop adding cream to everything, it’s just not needed
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic all the way around.
SB
SpencerB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magical. Every part of the evening was executed perfectly. The duck was one of the best dinners I’ve had out anywhere in a long time. Sidecars are perfection. Stunning presentation and service. 1789 is a jewel box that never disappoints.
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wallyh
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were delicious and the service was impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous and flawless!

FAQs

1789 Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. 1789 Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 965-1789.

1789 Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 5903 OpenTable diners.