Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Name: Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel
Address: 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20037
Telephone: (202) 838-4471
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (2328)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm.

Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com.

We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 838-4471
Website
http://www.thewatergatehotel.com/washington-dc-restaurant-kingbird/visit?NCK=KBOT
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Brad Marlatt
Private party facilities
The Watergate Hotel’s restaurants are DC’s premier private event locations. We offer a variety of options that make us the perfect location for private, political, corporate, fundraising & media events including birthday parties & wedding receptions. For parties of 30 and smaller, please contact skatrib@thewatergatehotel.com.

Location
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross street
New Hampshire Avenue NW
Parking details
Valet Hotel Parking Available for $12.00
Public transit
Foggy Bottom Metro Station-Orange, Silver or Blue Lines
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Spill the Tea
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Watergate Hotel was the destination for the Washington Elite and Hollywood royalty to mix and mingle. ‘Spill the Tea’ is the hotel’s rendition of a traditional afternoon tea with a distinctly historical spin- with pastries inspired by presidential figures and prominent members of our 1960s origins. Sip, savor, and mingle darling!
Brunch at Kingbird
$58.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sundays made better. Introducing Brunch at Kingbird, a special menu with fresh baked pastries for the table, and an array of brunch classics and seasonal favorites. To sweeten your experience, we've added a delectable dessert bar. Add unlimited mimosas for $35 (90 minutes)

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Popular dishes

Fresh Baked Pastries$19.00
cornetto con crema, almond sfogliatella, raspberry bomboloni, frittelle, lemon curd (v, n)
Anson Mills Oatmeal$16.00
brown butter figs, pistachio, local honey (v, n)
Greek Yogurt Parfait$18.00
house made granola, berries (v, n)
The New Yorker$27.00
ivy city smoked salmon, toasted bagel, sundried tomato & olive cream cheese, capers, onions
Avocado Toast$24.00
artisan bread, poached farm egg, lemon olive oil, herbs (v)
Egg White Frittata$23.00
spinach, roasted red pepper, tomato, stracciatella (v)
Eggs Benedict$28.00
prosciutto di parma, english muffin, poached farm eggs, hollandaise
Mushroom Omelette$25.00
roasted mushrooms, fontina, petite salad, truffle vinaigrette (v, gf)
Uovo in Purgatorio$21.00
spicy marinara, parmesan, basil
Chicken & Waffles$23.00
fried chicken, belgian waffle, maple chicken jus
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$25.00
blueberry compote, toasted almond, maple syrup (v, n)
Brioche French Toast$25.00
cherry, disaronno, whipped cream (v)
Two Eggs Your Way$25.00
potato hash, choice of meat: bacon, turkey bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, griddled tomato, choice of toast

Sides

Toast (v)$5.00
Bagel (v)$5.00
English Muffin (v)$3.00
Potato Hash (v)$9.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon (gf)$9.00
Turkey Bacon (gf)$9.00
Pork Sausage (gf)$9.00
Chicken Sausage (gf)$9.00
One Egg, Your Way (gf)$6.00
Half Avocado (vg, gf)$9.00
Ivy City Smoked Salmon (gf)$15.00
Sliced Fruit & Berries (vg, gf)$14.00
Assorted Cereals$8.00

What 2,328 people are saying

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel offers "excellent service" and a "beautiful setting," making it a top choice for special occasions and pre-theater dining at the Kennedy Center. Guests praise the "fresh and creatively prepared food," with standout dishes like filet mignon and bucatini. The atmosphere is elegant, with stunning views and a top-tier tea experience.

2,328 Reviews

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McKenzie
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My family and I visited the Kingbird one hour and thirty minutes before we intended to go to a show at the Kennedy Center. We arrived at 6 pm and waited at least 5 minutes before we were greeted by anyone. When we did finally get to our table, we had to ask for a drink menu and waited another 5 minutes for a server to come over. The rest of the experience went the exact same way. The first round of drinks took 15-20 minutes to arrive! The food (fish and a medium rare steak) also took over 45 minutes and came out room temp. We had ordered a second round of drinks that never even came out. I heard several other guests disclose similar issues. I did finally ask to speak with a manager and she was respectful (and discounted our bill), but was not necessarily apologetic. It was an overall disappointing experience for the caliber of restaurant and price of the menu. On top of the poor service, the food was just okay. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded 4 days ago
Dear McKenzie, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your dining experience did not meet your expectations, and we will review the comments you have shared with our Department Directors. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more seamless experience. Sincerely, The Kingbird Team
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Darryl VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a very good experience dining here. Good food and excellent service. Special thanks to Henry, our server. He definitely goes above your standard expectations. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommend special occasions or business gatherings. The top of the gate rooftop has the best views in the city. Donovan also deserves a special thank you! Darryl & Tina Groom
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded 4 days ago
Dear Darryl, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and that Henry made a positive impression. Your kind recognition of their service will certainly be shared with the team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Kingbird Team
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Thomas
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very pricey place, but worth it. I tried a new kind of dish which I'd never heard of before, and really liked it. Excellent service. Good place to go on a special occasion.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 17, 2025
Dear Thomas, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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mary
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner at the Kingbird a few days ago. The food was delicious and the service was what we needed to feel well cared for.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 17, 2025
Dear Mary, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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Jeremy
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful decor and view of Potomac. Cocktails were excellent. Food was good not great. Oysters were "East Coast." They were really good! But when we asked where from exactly, the answer was just, "East Coast." Would have liked some more info than what was on the menu - that was why we asked. Main courses (mostly steaks, one chicken) were not hot at all, nearly cold even, when they arrived to table. Two medium fillets were cooked at clearly different temps. They forgot one of our sides, had to remind them. At the end, after a long wait, had to flag down the otherwise very kind and attentive waiter for our check. They generously comped our desserts (not exactly sure why but thanks!). In the end, the insane prices here do not match either the food or service.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 12, 2025
Dear Jeremy, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your dining experience did not meet your expectations, and we will review the comments you have shared with our Department Directors. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more seamless experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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Jennifer VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place. Will definitely be my go to place prior to seeing anything at the Kennedy center. Food and service were excellent.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 9, 2025
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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richard VIP
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant. Good food, great service, quiet. What else could you ask for?
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 9, 2025
Dear Richard, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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Melinda
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Prices are high but not any higher than other places
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 6, 2025
Dear Melinda, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel
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Rebecca VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are going to the Kennedy Center, then I highly recommend the Kingbird. The food is fresh and delicious, the cocktails are unique, the service is outstanding, and they do an excellent job to ensure you get out in time to make your performance start time. They even have a back door (short cut) to help get to the Kennedy Center quicker. We eat here just about every time we attend a Kennedy Center performance and even come back for some special occasions -- the staff always takes very good care of us.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 9, 2025
Dear Rebecca, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, your kind recognition of the service will certainly be shared with the team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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Catherine
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, pleasant, informative, great sense of humor. Excellent descriptions of menu items. Very fresh and creatively prepared food and a beautiful setting.
Kingbird at The Watergate HotelResponded on June 2, 2025
Dear Catherine, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at Kingbird. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Watergate Hotel Team
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FAQs

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 838-4471.

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 2328 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

Cross street
New Hampshire Avenue NW
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Hotel Parking Available for $12.00
Public transit
Foggy Bottom Metro Station-Orange, Silver or Blue Lines
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brad Marlatt
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewatergatehotel.com/washington-dc-restaurant-kingbird/visit?NCK=KBOT
Phone number
(202) 838-4471
Private party facilities
The Watergate Hotel’s restaurants are DC’s premier private event locations. We offer a variety of options that make us the perfect location for private, political, corporate, fundraising & media events including birthday parties & wedding receptions. For parties of 30 and smaller, please contact skatrib@thewatergatehotel.com.

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Spill the Tea

Brunch at Kingbird

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Steak & Eggs

Steak Frites

Uncategorised

Coffee Pot$10.00

Coffee$7.00

Iced Coffee$7.00

Single Espresso$6.00

Double Espresso$10.00

Latte$7.00

Cappuccino$7.00

Americano$7.00

Juice$6.00

Tea$7.00

Breakfast Cocktails

Peach Bellini$20.00

Mimosa$18.00

Bloody Mary$18.00

Breakfast

Fresh Baked Pastries$19.00

Anson Mills Oatmeal$16.00

Greek Yogurt Parfait$18.00

The New Yorker$27.00

Avocado Toast$24.00

Egg White Frittata$23.00

Eggs Benedict$28.00

Mushroom Omelette$25.00

Uovo in Purgatorio$21.00

Chicken & Waffles$23.00

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$25.00

Brioche French Toast$25.00

Two Eggs Your Way$25.00

Sides

Toast (v)$5.00

Bagel (v)$5.00

English Muffin (v)$3.00

Potato Hash (v)$9.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon (gf)$9.00

Turkey Bacon (gf)$9.00

Pork Sausage (gf)$9.00

Chicken Sausage (gf)$9.00

One Egg, Your Way (gf)$6.00

Half Avocado (vg, gf)$9.00

Ivy City Smoked Salmon (gf)$15.00

Sliced Fruit & Berries (vg, gf)$14.00

Assorted Cereals$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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