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   Frankdukes78

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fresh ingredients, awesome ambiance, colonial feel to it. Food was tasty and wholesome! Felt great during breakfast, will come back!

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   VASamurai

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Excellent lunch with wife and daughter as we spend the day in DC looking at wedding venues (daughter is getting married next year). Menu options were somewhat limited but portions were large and the service was excellent. Great for business lunches; nice place for family lunches on weekends

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   Jesh

   New York Area

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We came to catch up with a friend. Ambiance was excellent food was amazing service was superb. I would recommend this place for a quite enjoyable evening with family and friends.

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   MichaelB

   Dallas

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 4, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Sehr schönes Ambiente im klassischen Stil. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet. Der Service könnte noch ein klein wenig besser sein. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist gerade angesichts der insgesamt gestiegenen Preise wirklich angemessen.

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   CarolC

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful meal for a special anniversary. Exceptional, non intrusive service. Perfect night.

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   KeneishaL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Staff was great and the food was tasty. I particularly liked the serving size.

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   David

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   All around great dining for our anniversary.

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   JonC

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had excellent service. Piano player in background was nice. My wife said the Amish chicken was very moist and tender. Crispy Scallop sushi was memorable. Seating was very comfortable and noise level was low so we could enjoy our conversation. This is a genuine historic room that delivers versus being a tourist trap.bring your parents or guests here- they will love it. All in all a very positive experience.

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   TaylorR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 22, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   It was great. Our server was amazing and had great recommendations

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    Shellym

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful Easter brunch. Outstanding staff.

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    VinceG

    Philadelphia

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    When we stay at The Hay, we try to have at least a couple meals here. So quiet and refined. This time I ordered the venison, cooked to medium. Perfect and delicious.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The ambiance was outstanding except for two large flies buzzing near our table. The presentation of food was wonderful along with the service. Salad was flavorful but expected a little more punch for the price. Our salt shaker did not dispense any salt even after we told our server that it was empty. She filled it but it still didn’t work. Our entrees were prepared well. The bread was good. Otherwise everything was good. Desserts were fine.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Easter brunch

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    Madi

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Restaurant was moved downstairs so you don’t get the views.

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    KevinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was Outstanding, food was great, best breakfast restaurant every!!!

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    TraciM

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a lovely place for breakfast with friends.

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    Jenny

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was so good! Classy and beautiful restaurant…next time when i come to Washington DC. I would like to go back the Lafayette again..I love this place!❤️

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superb and incredibly attentive service and incredible food, as always.

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    AndreaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the quintessential DC experience in my opinion. You dine while viewing the White House and the service is impeccable. From the table cloths to the fresh flowers to the truly beautiful china served with an outstanding tea service, this restaurant is divine. The food is delicious and the baked goods are what keep me coming back time and time again. Enjoy!

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    ESDI

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was outstanding from restaurant manager to everyone who is working there. We will be back for sure.

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    DanB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant! Service, ambiance, and food were all outstanding! Weekend getaway for us and look forward to returning!

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    FaezaK

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful meal and ambiance looking over lafayette park with the north side of the White House in view. The staff were attentive and courteous - Geovanny was wonderful at accommodating our requests!

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    ZacharyB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful dining room and attentive wait staff! Wine, food and the soft grand piano playing in the background was a great start to our vacation in DC

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    scott

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Excellent food and service in ambient setting I had the special tasting menu starting with an Ahi Tuna appetizer followed by a duck entry snd a chocolate dessert, all of which were delicious! My wife had s salad, Bronzino and toffee pudding dessert which she thoroughly enjoyed. The service was attentive and great. Would highly recommend The Lafayette

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible experience from Shawn the door/ valet guy to the servers . This place never disappoints.

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    JohnM

    Washington DC

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Easily the best spot in DC for a memorable meal. The Lafayette is our go to for breakfast. It wins the trifecta for incredible food, ambience, and service. The staff is attentive, highly trained, and friendly. I'm a bit of a crab cake eggs Benedict fan, and the Lafayette has the best in the city. I cannot recommend this restaurant strongly enough!

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    CarlosV

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Still the best restaurant in Washington DC. Everything is optimum.

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    ElizabethL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The restaurant's motto says it all, "Nothing overlooked, but the White House!" We celebrated a birthday complete with a staff musical accompaniment. We enjoyed a relaxing, elegant visit with friends near and far in total comfort.

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    Scott

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food, quiet - excellent for business

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    BethF

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bday!! Lovely

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    suzbinmd

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was celebrating my Birthday and dining by myself and it was absolutely lovely. The restaurant team was very friendly and caring and made me feel so very special on my day. The meal was quite delicious with an abundance of flavor, and paired perfectly with the wine of choice. I look forward to finding another reason to celebrate there.

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    Steakeater

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The restaurant has changed a bit since the last time I was there. Since COVID, they have renovated and relocated the restaurant portion of the hotel back to the downstairs location. Now, the upstairs location only is for private parties. Nonetheless, Brian from the Concierge was happy to bring us upstairs so my son could view the White House. The overall experience, dining and otherwise, was first class. We will be back!

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    MinD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing environment, views, service, and food. Every meal in our party was wonderful. The dessert looked like art. I would highly recommend this.

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    LanceR

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant does everything right. Drinks, food, ambiance. Pianist playing Broadway tunes greatly enhanced our evening.

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    MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    After I noted in the reservation that we were celebrating my parents' 50th anniversary, and that they were married at the Hay-Adams, the staff of the Lafayette, both managers and servers, treated us like VIPs during our brunch. We even got to go up to the rooftop -- which was closed -- to take in the view and snap some pictures. Thank you all for such a memorable day! Highly recommend this place if you're celebrating a special occasion.

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    Andrew

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cannot say enough about - fabulous food - fabulous place - fabulous service - great memory.

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    PatrickS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience3

    The level of service compared to what was expected was very different. Took them over three hours to get all of our food. Not acceptable.

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    flexitarian

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The restaurant is located within the Hay Adams hotel, with excellent setting and ambiance for afternoon tea. We could see the White House across the street, and the dining room is elegantly appointed. The waitstaff were attentive and courteous. The tea was very good, and the arrangement of baked goods and sandwiches beautiful. We felt that the food overall was probably ~7 on a scale of 10, due to the bread for the sandwiches being rather chewy, the way toast will get when it has been exposed to moisture for too long. Gave the impression that the sandwiches had been premade and sitting for a while. Overall, it was a memorable experience and worth trying again next year.

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    EddieJ

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Amazingly Romantic Valentines dinner! 4 course meal paired w/ 4 course champagne and wine selection that went perfectly with the meal. Food was AMAZING. Lobster bisque was to die for, we had black bass and scallops. we both opted for Duck for dinner. We both wish there was a few more choices for dinner, but recognize it was a limited set menu for Valentines day. The duck was pretty rare which was no Bueno for my wife. Light piano music playing next to us and ambiance was very classy and up scale! Dinner and drinks all in was about $400. Walking out front and getting a picture in front of the White House and Washington Monument was pretty amazing too. The service was top notch and all in all a very good experience. We would go back for another special occasion and will probably recommend to others that travel to DC!

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    EllenS

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A true delight to sit in that dining room and breathe in the ambience of tasteful , elegant dining.

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