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Kellari Taverna, Washington, DC
Kellari Taverna, Washington, DC
Kellari Taverna, Washington, DC
Kellari Taverna, Washington, DC
Kellari Taverna, Washington, DC

Kellari Taverna

4.3
4.3
2843 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
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"We are bringing to the people of Washington Something they haven’t experienced before: Simplicity and elegance in fresh seafood with a Greek Flare ." --Chef Gregory Zapantis.

Kellari Taverna is very sensitive to sustainable seafood.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 535-5274
  • Website
    http://www.kellaridc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Zapantis
  • Catering
    •Custom Designed Menus, Waitstaff, Bartenders, Theme Stations (Raw Bar Station, Pasta Station, Curving Meat or Fish Stations, Omelette Station and more). <br />•China, Glassware, Barware, Linens, Floral Arrangements, Decorations Bands, DJ & Greek Music, Jazz, Piano and more <br />•The restaurant is available for parties large and small. We have two semi private dining rooms (seats 50), and main dining room (seats 120).
  • Private party facilities
    Choose Kellari Events & Catering for your next event! Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and without a hitch.
  • Private party contact
    Athina Balta: (202) 535-5274
  • Location
    1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot is located under the building at 1700 K St NW.Parking after 5 pm is $10.00 and is through Colonial Parking. Garage closes at 11 PM
  • Public transit
    One Block from Farragut north and Farragut West Metro Stations. We are located on K Street in the Middle of the block between Connecticut Av. and 18th Street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Greek Music Every First Friday of the Month! Music Starts at 8:00pm Outdoor Dining Now Available!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,843 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

2,843 Reviews

  1. StephanieS

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    They did not have lamb chops or several other Greek staples on the menu e.g. lemon soup, fried Greek cheese. The souvlaki was SALTY and when we asked for more tzatziki, they charged us $5 extra. The glass the wine came in was CHIPPED. HORRIBLE experience.

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  2. JenniferS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the food. No complaints. I am interested in their brunch option.

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  3. NigelE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Tasty options. Personable, professional service from wait staff.

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  4. AngelaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Get the Lamb and Potato, by far the best meal. Calamari was perfectly fried. Dessert choices were not what was on the Groupon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Everything that I was going to order was no longer available or out of.

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  6. PerrieW

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My experience was enjoyable. Our meals were tasty. Service was good. I would dine here again.

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  7. dcdave

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great choice for weekend brunch, several options to choose, all good, I've tried them all...plus bottomless mimosas!

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  8. livetoeat

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. I

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Branzino was perfect! The best place for Brunch in DC.

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  10. Gastone

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. The seafood and the Saganaki were really good! The service was excellent!

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  11. Debbie

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal. Everything was delicious! We especially enjoyed the seafood plate - the calamari, octopus, and shrimp were some of the best I've had. And there was an abundance of it. The eggplant and zucchini chips were fabulous as well. We brought out of town guests and they thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Plus it was as bonus to be able to hear each other. Thank you!

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  12. nayyyyys

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience3
    Very disappointed. Probably will never return. Fine dining? With paper napkins? Food not served as described. My husband is Greek, and was not happy how they did not serve our food properly (even though on menu it stated as such). Presentation of most food was okay...not fine dining at all. Didn't ask us if we want dessert, but more of they needed to know if we wanted dessert so we can submit our orders prior to kitchen closing. We arrived at 8....in an empty restaurant....service was slow....I think they were more focused on closing up the party they just had and just shutting down as soon as possible....which is understandable that they are physically done for the day, but the owners should have just closed the restaurant to reservations and walk ins since they clearly did not have time for us.

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  13. Justagirlwholovesfood

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location to hold staff meetings and enjoy great food

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I came here to use a Groupon I purchased and the staff kept saying that they only had 4 available Groupons and the one I had was not one of them. They kept telling me I was mistaken and I showed them that there were 6 available Groupons online. Even though the text was right in front of them, they insisted that I was wrong. Terrible service.

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  15. Kirk

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend, try the sea bass !! Close and intimate with the perfect drink menu .

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The waiter was nice but he didn’t come up to our table and tell us the specials or anything of the sort. The place was pretty empty. The food we ordered all seemed to have been premade and then warmed up before serving. The zucchini chips, the grilled octopus, the saganaki cheese (which we had to send back because it was hard when it should have been melted) all came just warm when they should have been hot. The help in the restaurant was sloppy. Overall we didn’t feel like $150 for 2 went towards something special. For a fast food restaurant, what we experienced would have been fine, but this was fine dining and I feel like I got ripped off.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience! Nicole was our waitress and she was phenomenal! Additionally, the food was delicious! Looking forward to returning.

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  18. AprilF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food is delicious. The ambience is great and parking was convenient.

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  19. KeelahA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE. MALCOLM OUR WAITER WAS FANTASTIC!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent meal, we were a group of 5 for a business team meal and had a great time. Be sure to ask your server about the day's fresh fish! And they have a great wine list too

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  21. ShannonD

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This place has lost a bit of its character. No more cozy booths, no more fish display and the menu seemed to have less options. The food was still tasty, but the portions were not so generous and my favorite yogurt dessert I sensed was not made on property. The yogurt was not thick or smooth and instead breaking. This place used to Wow, now it was just ok. Nothing n terribly wrong, but nothing spectacular either.

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  22. GregS

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great location for a group business luncheon. There were six of us and we had a great table that allowed us to talk and get to know each other. Food and service were great...

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  23. JessM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Food was ok, but service and ambience were terrible which made for a negative experience. It has really taken a nosedive compared to a few years ago.

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  24. MelanieC

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a group dinner of 16 and it was lovely! Our server was so welcoming and got us in and out in time for an early show at The DC Improv! We loved the shared app (calamari and saganaki were big hits) and the fish is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!!!

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  25. Friend

    Washington DC

    134 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The quality of food has declined with each visit for brunch. I haven't been to dinner isince the Covid 19.

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  26. MaplesWill

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I haven’t been here in a while, but was disappointed in the menu selections since the last time I was there. I remember having stuffed grape leaves, and a delicious lamb burger, neither of which were on the current menu. My Greek salad with shrimp was very good and my guests seemed to enjoy their hamburgers. But, for some reason it feels like you’re not trying as hard. 

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  27. RayOfPotomac

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My friends and I had dinner here on Tuesday evening. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The four of us all ordered the 3-course meal on their menu, but with different options in each course. The food quality was good. The noise level was moderate and we were able to have normal conversations. Overall it was a good experience.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was excellent! Super flavorful and inventive, everyone enjoyed it. The service was a little slow for a business lunch, especially since the whole fish dishes take half an hour, but if you have time, its a great spot.

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  29. PatrickF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant. Real authentic Greek food. Nicely grilled seafood and perfectly cooked steak. Excellent wine list. Ms. Elizabeth provided excellent service. A great place in DC to celebrate a special occasion with friends and loved ones. We will definitely go back!

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  30. SabrinaT

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While it appeared to be a short staffed day, I must say that the service provided did not reflect as such. The young man was very attentive and professional. The mimosas were on point!

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  31. ShelleyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Kellari Taverna for the first time on a recent trip to celebrate wedding anniversary. Kellari certainly did not disappoint! My husband and I are not meat eaters so we chose the fish entrees included in the 3 course specials. Each came with a choice of appetizer and dessert. Ample portions, fresh fish and great service and big selection of cocktails. When we visit DC again, we’ll definitely return to Kellari Taverna!!

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  32. AnaM

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had not been there for a while. The last time we went we had had a very disappointing experience. It was right after the pandemic and the restaurant had new management and the whole dining experience was a disaster. We decided to give it another chance and we were happy to see that things had improved again. They have completely changed the decor and they do not have the fresh fish on display any more, which is unfortunate, and their fresh fish choices are limited to two dishes. The have a huge wine menu listing white wines from Greece but in reality the only have one!! The waiter told us that is was 49$ but turned out to be 60$, as we saw on the bill (but did not contest it, the wine was good). We had the fresh fish choices (sea bream and sea bass) and the fish was very good and quite big. We enjoyed that.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Came with a group on a slow evening around 7pm (2 hours before closing). There were three other tables seated and no one at the bar, so a fairly slow evening. The happy hour was from 3-9pm (great for DC) so we decided to get some happy hour items before the main. After just ordering a drink, the waitress took all the menus and we had to ask for them back. Every time we wanted to order something (we were eating the happy hour bites tapas style) we had to ask for the menu, and the waitress seemed irritated when I asked if we could keep one. The food was good, tasty but doesn’t blow your mind. The service was really poor, the waitress seemed annoyed we were there and was obviously trying to rush us. We came with plenty of time to leave before closing and left at 8:55, 5 min before closing. I would come back for the happy hour but unfortunately the service was far too poor to warrant another trip.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    The manager and management is terrible. We have been going here for years and this is not the same restaurant anymore; will not return

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  35. NicholasT

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Mother’s Day brunch! Lamb salad was amazing. Mimosas and champagne!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was excellent. Had my favorite table that kept noise level down.

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  37. MartinH

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Positives: Some of the dishes very very good. Top dishes - fried calamari, zucchini/eggplant chips, and the royal dorado. Areas for improvement: Very noisy, restaurant requires to hire more staff as the waitress was very overwhelmed, restaurants needs to re-stock better as they ran out of 2 dishes, the wine that we ordered, the Greek coffee and the selection of teas. Also found the dishes to be excessively priced for this type of family style taverna Greek home cooking restaurant.

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  38. AlexO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    None of the dishes tasted any different from fast diner food. We were disappointed, especially at the prices

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  39. SherryD

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I am sad to say that this restaurant has really gone downhill. On a Friday evening, it was virtually empty (2 tables and a half dozen ppl at the bar). The food (thasallina and seafood saffron fettuccine were bland, served room temp, and underwhelming for $40+ entrees. I loved it here in 2014-2015, but it has changed a lot and for the worse, which is a shame for a nice restaurant in a good location.

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  40. TwinMomBaltinDC

    Baltimore

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was our first time there, so I was hoping the wait staff would have discussed the menu; they did not. Food was good but they did not have coffee available after! How can a greek place not have coffee? They said the machine was broken; buy a stovetop! That for me was very disappointing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Kellari Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Kellari Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 535-5274.

Kellari Taverna is rated 4.3 stars by 2843 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kellari Taverna

1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot is located under the building at 1700 K St NW.Parking after 5 pm is $10.00 and is through Colonial Parking. Garage closes at 11 PM
  • Public transit
    One Block from Farragut north and Farragut West Metro Stations. We are located on K Street in the Middle of the block between Connecticut Av. and 18th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Zapantis
  • Entertainment
    Live Greek Music Every First Friday of the Month! Music Starts at 8:00pm Outdoor Dining Now Available!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.kellaridc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 535-5274
  • Catering
    •Custom Designed Menus, Waitstaff, Bartenders, Theme Stations (Raw Bar Station, Pasta Station, Curving Meat or Fish Stations, Omelette Station and more). <br />•China, Glassware, Barware, Linens, Floral Arrangements, Decorations Bands, DJ & Greek Music, Jazz, Piano and more <br />•The restaurant is available for parties large and small. We have two semi private dining rooms (seats 50), and main dining room (seats 120).
  • Private party facilities
    Choose Kellari Events & Catering for your next event! Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and without a hitch.
  • Private party contact
    Athina Balta: (202) 535-5274
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