Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

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   carolgalaty

   Washington DC

   89 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   89 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food5service3ambience4

   The food we had was excellent, but the menu and the ambiance and service was definitely that of a hotel restaurant rather than the elegant, gourmet, white tablecloth restaurant that we had expected in the Watergate while the price was that of an excellent, elegant restaurant. The menu tanged from burgers, fish and chips. and similar choices to oysters Rockefeller, steak tartar and a veggie version of Beef Wellington and Veal Oscar. There were large parties in jeans, cut off shorts and tea shirts as well as a bridal party in elegant sequined dresses. The tables were very close, yet there was a lot of open space in the dining room itself. The table next to us was so close that we were relieved when the couple next to us left and we could hear ourselves talk. The servicer was very pleasant, but seldom around and the food service was very slow.

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   Madcat

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food3service4ambience3

   Good food. Has a table with a view of the Potomac.

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   ToniH

   Tallahassee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice accommodating a large group. Very relaxing, cocktails, dinner. Never felt rushed. Very pleasant experience.

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   SamuelP

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience4

   waiting time was over our reservation time, waitress have no good attention because they was very busy. meat orderer medium arrived like a sneaker shoe, extremely well done. the only good thing was the old-fashioned whiskey.

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   FatimaQ

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A wonderful Mother’s Day experience!

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   Food was delicious. Service was very slow. Online menu is completely different from the actual one. Huge restaurant only 5-6 tables booked on a Saturday night.

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   mrizzle

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 7, 2022

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   Pre-show dinner with family. Our server Omar was delightful and provided superb service.

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   NicolE

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time at the Watergate for Tea. It was a gift for Mother's Day for myself and friend. It was relaxing and service was impeccable. I will attend again. It was pricy at $75 per person but was the best treat for a holiday.

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   Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 30, 2022

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   The fish and chips had bones in it and we didn’t have time to order something else because we had tickets at the Kennedy Center. Management did nothing to rectify the issue. Convenient but the food was just average. Good thing we had the pita and hummus as a starter.

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    JohnV

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    So glad they are back open! Kingbird is a great venue for dinner and a show at the Kennedy Cebter

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Not any better than a mall restaurant. Service was average, as was the food. Fun to eat at a historic hotel.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service and food! I was impressed by the service and quality of food. The tea was pretty great too!

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    LoisD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    The choice of teas was amazing! My daughter and I followed our host’s recommendation and were not disappointed. The sandwiches and desserts were plentiful and delicious. The Kingbird even brought a birthday dessert to our table since we were celebrating my daughter’s birthday

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    EatOutAllTheTime

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience5

    We were happy to see the relaunch of Kingbird - and made reservation before play at KC. Sadly, the relaunch is really weird. The menu has hamburgers and fish n chips and an $80 steak. No fancy drinks, just rail drinks. It didn't feel like they really re-launched in a serious way. Feels like a different restaurant in the same space.

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    Stevenk

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Perfect pre-Kennedy center spot. Service got slow during pretheatre rush, however. We had 5:15 reservation before 7:30 show. Didn’t leave restaurant until 7. Otherwise, very positive experience but leave extra time

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    We returned the burger it was rare when we asked for medium. Service was sooo slow

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    DiannS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    I was disappointed this year w/Easter brunch. The variety of food was pretty limited, particularly given the cost of the meal. As always, the decorations were lovely and staff was attentive.

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    DouglasA

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent menu & great presentation

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    RCMD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The tea was delicious as was the food. the scones and crème brulee in particular were outstanding. We had challenges with the reservation because they don't have a direct phone number and are almost never open to take calls to update or change the reservation. Pro-tip, call the front desk. This plus having to pre-pay meant we spent more than the value we received.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Dinner before visiting the Kennedy Center

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    ZacharyP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience1

    We attended the afternoon tea. The price point of $75 per person was fine. The price included champagne, a selection of tea, and tea snacks. The service was high quality and the venue was elegant. The crowd was small and the vibe was almost too quiet. It was not a “fun” experience as much as a quiet one. I expected more of an immersive afternoon tea experience. The atmosphere just detracted so much from the experience that I don’t know if I would go there specifically for afternoon tea again vs. a similar experience elsewhere.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Booked the afternoon tea for a small bridal shower get together. Called ahead to ask if we could bring some small little decor for the table and if we could arrive ahead of time to put out the decor out on the table. The whole staff was super accommodating. When I arrived 20 minutes early for our reservation, they showed me right to the table and even brought me a glass of champagne to sip on while decorating. All of us loved our tea selections, and the cakes and finger sandwiches were wonderful! We even asked our server if we could get an additional scone and he brought extra scones for the entire table! They also didn’t rush us at all, even as we leisurely sipped our tea and took our time getting through the tea cakes.

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    PynneF

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Historic location and a delightful tea room. The service was impeccable.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friend's retirement

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    Cate

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This rating should be negative zero stars. My mother was visiting from out of town and I had planned a nice day to include afternoon tea for the both of us as a special treat. We do not get time together very often. Imagine our surprise and disappointment when we arrived and the restaurant had no signs of life - closed without notice. I went to the concierge desk of the Watergate and was informed it had been closed days before with no explanation and that they were sorry but the reservation must have been made through a glitch in their system. Funny since I received both an email and two text reminders asking me to confirm, and was also charged for a prepaid tea service. They did not offer any recompense, and just said to “try Georgetown.” Absolutely unacceptable and the worst service I have ever had. I will not be returning and will make sure to recommend against it every time.

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    Lynne

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Enjoyed the 1960s ambiance. It would be nice to have views out of the windows since they face the Potomac River.

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    EmilyG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience2

    Service was fine, food was fine… but this was advertised on a lot of different websites as being a very upscale pre-theater brunch. It was a Sunday morning, so we imagined it would be as advertised. Instead, it was a continental hotel breakfast. There were very basic items on the menu. We were very uncomfortable eating there and not being guests of the hotel. It seemed like the staff was wondering why we were there.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    The brunch buffet seemed rather limited, more like a continental breakfast from an average hotel, offering breakfast after a night’s stay.

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    Gauchogirl

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was outstanding. Food was very delicious. Lovely tea.

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    Adele

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Waited 20 minutes to be guided to my table. Empty place. Abandoned dining room with damage furniture and holes in tablecloth. Food was awful and not homemade at all. I paid $150 for that experience.

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    EricaB

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I brought my best friend for her birthday; we wanted to celebrate by doing something different & fun. Tea @ Kingbirds was fabulous! The food, the tea, the mimosas, the staff… Everything was wonderful!

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    dawn

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first High Tea experience was part of my 60th birthday celebration, and I couldn't have made a better choice. I splurged on this experience, not knowing what to do or how it really worked. I was so happy how it all went. The fixed food menu made it easier, so all I had to do was choose a tea, but so many teas to choose from! I selected with the assistance of my server, who confirmed my choice was very good. I 'went to school' on the table that was sat just before me, so I learned how it worked. I watched in amazement how the server worked the room so expertly. The table ahead of me left, too soon, and how they left food on the tray was a mystery to me, but they did. My server returned and I asked if we were done and she said, no, we're not! Then, out came the final, palette-cleansing chocolates, and one of them had "Happy Birthday" written on it, so a final touch of class to my already marvelous Tea. I will remember this always, yalk about it, and look to return again. I also noticed that my teapot was the prettiest one in the room. So delicate and fine, and chosen especially for me!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I can’t believe I was ever going to have a favorite hotel restaurant but now I have one. I love Kingbird. The service is always courteous, food and beverage never disappoint. I’ve had brunch, dinner, now afternoon tea at Kingbird, everything is superb. I would recommend it for every occasion especially when you just want to have a “me” day.

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    TerriG

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed Sunday Tea at the Watergate and the event exceeded our expectations. Kingbird is currently under renovation so we were relocated to a private igloo outside. The food was exceptional and the service was impeccable. We were spoiled! We will be back!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unbelievable place. Amazing service

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    BzsHubby

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best dining experience in a long time.

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    Phurtis

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    This was afternoon high tea. The food and service were fantastic. The decor is fabulous. The only downside for the ambiance was that it's cavernous and there weren't many other diners. Otherwise it was full five star experience. Best teas we've ever had. The prosecco was good. The sandwiches and desserts were fabulous, as was the trio of sauces, a lemon sauce, a raspberry, and a clotted cream. The views of The Kennedy Center and the river and Rosslyn are very nice. The internal design of the restaurant is fabulous.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My girls and I went to the Kingbird for afternoon tea this Galentine’s weekend. We were running late but they still hosted us and were so nice about it. Our server Fefe was amazing! The tea experience was so beautiful from the ambiance to the service and the actual food. This is a great place for pictures as well! We would definitely do it again!

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39. KC

    KerryC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was phenomenal! Such a beautiful setting. It was lovely to relax and enjoy and not be rushed.

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    idontthingso

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food2service5ambience2

    Service was great. Only one person and the place was bisy for sure. Shpuld have cost maybe 50 bucks for what we really received. Will never go back. Ya live an ya learn.

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