EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel

Name: EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel
Address: 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 347-2233
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

435 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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An upscale, modern eatery, EDGAR features traditional American brasserie cuisine and authentically crafted cocktails. Handcrafted cocktail culture marks The Mayflower's return to the iconic bar scene. EDGAR will be the place to toast with a classic beverage, but a creative and artisanal menu is the new star.

Located in the footprint of the original restaurant space with entrances in the lobby and on Connecticut Avenue, EDGAR replaces the former Town & Country and Cafe Promenade and promises a contemporary twist to the iconic hotel. Bringing the spirit of the grand bar back to Connecticut Avenue, EDGAR embraces the history of its legendary location and is poised to be a iconic yet modern fixture within DC social and cultural scene.

Our team is dedicated to making your experience at EDGAR as special as possible and we thrive on opportunities to create wonderful memories for our guests.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 347-2233
Website
http://edgarbarandkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jay Redington
Catering
For all of your special event needs, please contact Jessica dankosat 202.776.9191 or Jessica.Dankos@renaisasncehotels.com
Private party facilities
EDGAR's dining room accommodates up to 166 guests with a Private Dining Room that seats 18 guests and a private Reading Room that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Our private rooms will offer unique and tasty menus that can be custom made, upon request, to fit your event. Our team is dedicated to making your event as special as possible and we thrive on opportunities to create wonderful memories for our guests.
Private party contact
Jessica Dankos: (202) 776-9191

Location
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Farragut North
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Good for business meals
District of Columbia
Good for business meals
District of Columbia
Contemporary American

435 Reviews

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PauR
Jacksonville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were great! Friendly staff.
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ErinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic! Staff were outstanding and helpful - thank you
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GOAT1975
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We heard the food was excellent and what we heard was correct! My wife had the crab and shrimp risotto. It was presented very nicely and tasted delicious. I had the fish on top of veggies. Also presented well and a wonderful mix of flavors. Well worth a visit.
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Joanna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Egg white omelette and chicken apple sausage were some of the best I’ve had. Service was on point the entire meal. Lovely setting. Low noise level and easy to talk at your table. Perfect for personal of professional breakfast or lunch during the work week.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food! Great place to grab lunch for a business meeting — I’ll be back again to try more of the menu.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Relaxed atmosphere. Good food. Attentive service. Typical hotel restaurant prices.
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FredC
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
First time here. Really enjoyed the clam chowder, strawberry mango salad and the cheesecake!
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MarkB
London
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
As it caters for both Work parties and folk drinking at the bar as expected the noise levels are quite loud. The food & service were great. If you need a ‘quick’ tasty meal it is perfect but not the spot for a long romantic meal 😉
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Heather
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience! The food was fantastic and our server was even better. When I made the reservation, I checked off that we were celebrating a birthday. Our waiter graciously brought out a beautiful dessert with a birthday candle. It was wonderful!
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Maggie
San Diego
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
Seated quickly. Greeted by our lovely server. She was quick to bring menus & fill drink orders. After we got drinks we ordered our food. A different server brought food too our table that wasn't ours. She looked very confused. A while later they put 3 more plates of food in front of us...still not ours. We waited...and waited...and waited and finally received the correct food. While we waited no one came to explain. Instead we got a $200 bill with no apology for a very long wait. For the price and location I would have expected much better service. Would not dine there again.
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StevenE
Oxford
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and a nice setting. The clam chowder was delicious.
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RichardF
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice and relaxing with simple music. Food was good but not great. Service was wonderful.
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DupontEater
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was okay but not going to return. It could work well for a quick meal if you're actually staying at the hotel but I would definitely recommend other breakfast places in DC if you're not.
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Faith
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food for decent prices. Even the soups were a filling entree. It was a lovely experience for me and my family.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Loved this restaurant and the food was amazing. The service although was okay, could use some improvement. As well as some complimentary bread and butter or seasoned oil could be offered.
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ChristinaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place to grab a drink or a bite with friends. Excellent food! I was hoping the ambiance would be a little cooler (I’m a history nerd). Overall great place!
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BethK
Pittsburgh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time. The food was delicious. Service was great but not intrusive. Would definitely recommend for anyone in the area. I enjoyed the Nameless and Shameless cocktail, crab and lobster risotto, and strawberry cheesecake
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Dismal. Literally go anywhere else. Lighting was so dark I couldn’t read the menu - and I’m not even old. Hostess decided this was the time to show me how my phone flashlight works. 20 minutes to be greeted. Cold clam chowder. Multiple incorrect drink orders but by the time someone came by to check on us, we weren’t willing to risk ordering another. No manager in sight, ever, in 2.5 hours. Bar had maybe 6 guests but service was 15 mins minimum per order. Water smelled like mold, not sure if it was the water, ice, or glasses. Asked the hostess (only because she was the only one we saw in 20 mins) to get our check/card run and she declined and told us to wait for waitress. 7 mins later I tracked down the waitress (who was clearly totally weeded and trying but not really capable), and the hostess was visibly angry that I found her. Such a disappointment for a restaurant in such a nice hotel.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Excellent service! The halibut was delicious!!! Edgar’s is one of our favorites for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Goodtimes
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Nothing special about the experience. I had the hamburger and wings and everything was just ok...
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious! Service was excellent! We plan on going back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Booked for Father’s Day brunch staying at this hotel which is outstanding. Very friendly staff and make custom chocolate chip pancakes for my son. Great atmosphere. Prices as expected for being in such a nice hotel. Would go again!
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LindaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Menu selection- few choice selection. Server was friendly and knowledgeable of the items on menu.
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Blue
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience2
The dining area was so dark we needed flashlights to see the food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the second time we have dined here, and both experiences have been excellent. The service is top notch., the food is wonderful, and unlike some restaurants when you’re crammed in, Bar Edgar was able to accommodate our larger party of eight, and a relaxed and comfortable setting. Conversation was wonderful and able to be heard. I highly encourage you visit.
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MeghanC
Dallas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Perfect for a business lunch, or fun family dinner! very reasonably priced - pretty, fun area and great staff!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were great! The atmosphere is also wonderful. We will be back
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NicoleG
Houston
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
All other services and meals at The Mayflower were outstanding, but the brunch was a little underwhelming.
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PhillipA
Denver
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
GREAT SERVICE, FOOD, PRICE AND ENVIRONMENT and no I will not lengthen my review
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BarleyFan
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love the Edgar, always good. However today both our burgers though still very tasty not the medium rare we both ordered. Had they been the burgers would have been exceptional. Drinks and service top notch!!
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Foodie31
Washington DC
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love their avocado toast! Attentive service Friendly
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
I was in town for work and was solo dining. My experience at Edgar’s started off on the wrong foot and never improved. I arrives a few minutes early for my reservation and when shown to a table, it was already occupied. I followed the hostess back to the front and waited for about 5 minutes while she and two other hostesses tried to figure out where to put me. I was eventually placed at a 4-top in the back by the wait station and promptly forgotten. I waited more than 10 minutes before another waiter who kept coming over to run credit cards noticed me. He half-heartedly took my order after shrugging and telling me he had no idea where my waiter was. The meal came out quickly but was disappointing. I ordered the steak frites- the steak was cooked to the right temperature but was a poor cut of meat- the fat strap made it extremely difficult to cut. For the price, I would have expected a better cut of steak. I felt overall that the restaurant staff lacked effective communication and the attention to detail expected at a restaurant within the Mayflower Autograph Collection Hotel.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebration my Mom’s birthday. We had cocktails before going to the magic show in the hotel. We then had differ at the restaurant after the show.
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LillianA
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
The service was poor and the food was a disaster.
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Craig
Washington DC
969 reviews
vip
5.0
969 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding staff and service. The vegetarian chili is perfect for this type of weather.
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PettieC
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had several appetizers and drinks. The service and food were excellent. Highly recommend!
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JohnK
Raleigh
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Edgar provides an attractive, quiet environment that facilitates conversation while you're having a delicious lunch. The menu is short and straight forward but everyone on it is cooked to perfection.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
food was okay, everything else was great though.
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Hunter
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
We always enjoy the good food and service at the Edgar, cheers to the entire team!
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Craig
Washington DC
969 reviews
vip
5.0
969 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and even better service!
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FAQs

EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 435 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Google Map for EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Farragut North
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jay Redington
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://edgarbarandkitchen.com/
Phone number
(202) 347-2233
Catering
For all of your special event needs, please contact Jessica dankosat 202.776.9191 or Jessica.Dankos@renaisasncehotels.com
Private party facilities
EDGAR's dining room accommodates up to 166 guests with a Private Dining Room that seats 18 guests and a private Reading Room that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Our private rooms will offer unique and tasty menus that can be custom made, upon request, to fit your event. Our team is dedicated to making your event as special as possible and we thrive on opportunities to create wonderful memories for our guests.
Private party contact
Jessica Dankos: (202) 776-9191

EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel restaurant rated?

Is EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information