Alhambra

Name: Alhambra
Address: 923 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States, 20006
Telephone: (202) 509-8000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (734)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

923 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

*2023 WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE*

Taking inspiration from the landmark Alhambra Palace and Fortress in southern Spain, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic and Spanish Renaissance architecture, our new menu exemplifies the blending of cultures and cuisines across the region.

Showcasing their rich bounty of produce and fish in a modern and convivial setting, Chef Brian Bladfält Landry presents a seasonally inspired menu enhanced with the bold flavors across a variety of the region’s cultures. With distinct menus offered across brunch, lunch and dinner, the dining concept focuses on four sections of small plated dishes – sea, land, garden and table – all meant to be shared.

Alhambra is located on the lobby-level of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. at 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW in the heart of downtown D.C. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner from Monday through Saturday and brunch on weekends.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Balkan style
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 509-8000
Website
https://www.alhambradc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jason Galbao
Private party facilities
Alhambra offers an unparalleled venue for both business and social events in the heart of Washington, D.C. Whether you’re hosting a small group of friends or clients, or a large reception, Alhambra features unique venues for truly memorable events. The restaurant welcomes groups up to 75 for seated
Private party contact
Alhambra Reservations: (202) 509-8009

Location
923 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th & K
Parking details
Valet parking is available upon arrival at St. Regis Hotel main entrance.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Alhambra Executive Lunch
$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a swift and delectable Executive Lunch experience, whether you’re a looking for a quiet environment for an important meeting, intimate lunch with friends, or just making the most of your lunch break. Indulge in a three-course Mediterranean lunch, expertly crafted by our celebrated Chef Jason Galbao. All dishes are served at once to ensure you satisfy your hunger and desire for sit-down service, without taking up your entire afternoon.

Private dining

Traditional$14.00
tahini, olive oil, pine nut
Green Chickpea$16.00
sumac, pistachio, dill, preserved lemon
- Spiced lamb$5.00
- Wild mushroom$4.00
Sweet Potato$17.00
corn, black garlic, pepitas
Charred Iberico Pluma$20.00
maple, hazelnut, sherry
Marbled Beef Carpaccio$25.00
petit basque, walnut, caper, muhammara
Lamb Tagine$26.00
tfaya onion, date, preserved lemon

Garden

Smoked Eggplant Mousse$16.00
grilled date, pomegranate, sunflower seed
100 Layer Patatas Bravas$18.00
garlic aioli, esme
Ensalada de Alcachofas$19.00
butter lettuce, pistachio, avocado, sherry
Dukkah Carrots$15.00
pistachio, feta mousse
Mushroom Shish$18.00
sumac, garlic, lemon
Gem Lettuce Salad$20.00
petit basque cheese, mint, tahini caesar
Mom's Borek$19.00
phyllo, sheep’s feta, sumac, apricot marmelada

Sea

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$19.00
pine nut, mint, dried lime, harissa
Smoked Crab Croquettas$18.00
jamon serrano, piment d’espelette, salmarejo
Swordfish Qotban$22.00
heirloom tomato, almond, orange blossom
Blackened Octopus$24.00
pistachio, caper, gremolata, morel sauce
Icelandic Cod Tagine$28.00
green chickpea, preserved lemon, saffron
Skull Island Giant Prawns$40.00
date, almond, cilantro, chili

Table

Aleppo Smoked Chicken$45.00
sumac, ajvar, peri peri
Butterflied Branzino$45.00
watercress, radish, lemon vinaigrette
Whole Roasted Cauliflower$32.00
urfa pepper, zhoug, tahini
Rack of Lamb$60.00
pistachio, caper, gremolata, morel sauce
12 Ounce Prime Ribeye$72.00
pickled mustard, green peppercorn sauce
Cherry Lacquered Shortrib$68.00
bone-in, hazelnut, chive

What 734 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alhambra offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "incredibly good food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is "lovely and warm," perfect for a "wonderful date night" or "celebration." While some find cocktails pricey, the culinary artistry and attentive staff, notably Yaser, ensure guests leave "absolutely phenomenal" reviews.

734 Reviews

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Pamela
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was impeccable. The bread and humus the best I've eaten. Every item we ordered was delicious.
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Fred
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. Wanted to try something new. Except for the price of the wines (exorbitant), we had a great time. Will return.
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Camille
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and we had a great waiter who was personable and professional.
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Anthony
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good experience at Alhambra. Service by our waiter, Yaser was phenomenal. He was very courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of the menu. We tried the Iberico plum and the Short rib and they all tasted delicious. I highly recommend this place if you are out for a good time and good food.
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PAMELA
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional and gracious staff. Excellent breakfast menu options. Fresh bakery, fruit selections, traditional breakfast entrees were tasteful and served picture perfect. Quiet sophisticated atmosphere.
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Janette VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Realmente no satisfecha comida fría no me gusta comer el El hummus como el de cualquier tienda No 😍 el entre Frío el pollo eladooel pan 🥖 elado
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Ed
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy reservation and accommodation to special requests
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Shawn
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
went for breakfast my wife and myself enjoyed everything very much. get service and tasty food
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Joann VIP
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three people shared 5 dishes and it was plenty of food. Glasses of wine were very expensive.
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Lisa-Brit VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambiance. The cocktails are a bit overpriced so you might wanna go somewhere else beforehand! Great service !
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FAQs

Alhambra is rated 4.6 stars by 734 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

923 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

Cross street
16th & K
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Balkan style
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available upon arrival at St. Regis Hotel main entrance.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Galbao
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.alhambradc.com/
Phone number
(202) 509-8000
Private party facilities
Alhambra offers an unparalleled venue for both business and social events in the heart of Washington, D.C. Whether you’re hosting a small group of friends or clients, or a large reception, Alhambra features unique venues for truly memorable events. The restaurant welcomes groups up to 75 for seated
Private party contact
Alhambra Reservations: (202) 509-8009

Alhambra

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Alhambra Executive Lunch

Alhambra Semi-Private Room

Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Land

Traditional$14.00

Green Chickpea$16.00

Sweet Potato$17.00

Charred Iberico Pluma$20.00

Marbled Beef Carpaccio$25.00

Lamb Tagine$26.00

Garden

Smoked Eggplant Mousse$16.00

100 Layer Patatas Bravas$18.00

Ensalada de Alcachofas$19.00

Dukkah Carrots$15.00

Mushroom Shish$18.00

Gem Lettuce Salad$20.00

Mom's Borek$19.00

Sea

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$19.00

Smoked Crab Croquettas$18.00

Swordfish Qotban$22.00

Blackened Octopus$24.00

Icelandic Cod Tagine$28.00

Skull Island Giant Prawns$40.00

Table

Aleppo Smoked Chicken$45.00

Butterflied Branzino$45.00

Whole Roasted Cauliflower$32.00

Rack of Lamb$60.00

12 Ounce Prime Ribeye$72.00

Cherry Lacquered Shortrib$68.00

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