1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars, Washington, DC

1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars

Name: 1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars
Address: 3813 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20011-5840
Telephone: (240) 956-8715
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

149 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(240) 956-8715
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3813 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011-5840
Neighborhood
Petworth
Parking details
None

Popular dishes

What 149 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

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Hot spot
District of Columbia
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149 Reviews

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KrysAyanna
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food5service1ambience5
You definitely can tell the waitresses there are there for their looks and not their customer service. Our waitress never brought us any water but continuously went and refilled everyone else water on their table. when she finally decided to recognize our table after sitting there for about 20 minutes, we went ahead and just ordered, (Salads, drinks and entrees). Waited 30 minutes for salads crazy!!!. Mind you it was probably 3 other tables in the dining area including us. When salads came out they also brought out our sides which mean when our entree comes out our sides would be cold, because we have not even finished our salads. 10 minutes later entree comes out asked them to take our sides back because now they are cold. New ones came out and they were also cold. Maybe it was a bad night because I heard great things about his place. That Ny Strip was top tier !!!
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Jess
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved that I could valet and not worry about parking. The valet attendant was super nice & professional. The check in process was smooth — we were immediately seated. The server (Kyra, I think) was super nice and accommodating. She always made sure we were taken care of. The brunch buffet was really good. Of course, I loved the bottomless mimosas. The DJ was awesome and kept the energy high. I will definitely go back.
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Evita
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Brunch at 1865 is always a vibe. Many thanks to Ron for taking care of my ladies Birthday Brunch Gathering. Very attentive and always respectful. I always make sure to bring my out of town family here.
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AlyssaS
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch the vibes were amazing the bartender upstairs top 10
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Had a reservation for 2pm. Check in was smooth. Music was loud, seats were available. Our server looked like she just rolled out of bed and still tipsy. Service was horrible. Paid $198 upfront before even seeing the food option. Not only was our server rude she was behaving like we were disturbing her peace. We decided to stay and eat as we’re hungry. The food was cold and horrible! The rice was the only edible thing on the plate. The wings were dry, the steak tips were too salty. We waited almost 45 minutes until our server came to check on us. Bottomless drinks and crab legs were? We had one cluster each and when we we asked our server she was looking more confused like us by that time, brunch wa over. I will never ever come back here nor recommend this spot for brunch. Service was terrible, food was not good, we didn’t have the bottomless experience and could not even have a conversation due to the loud music! Never again.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went for a late birthday dinner on a Sunday. The food was good, service was excellent. After we ate we went upstairs to the cigar lounge. Before entering the cigar lounge there is a club atmosphere with a dj and bar. The cigar lounge was lively with chill vibes and comfortable lounge chairs. The cigar lounge dj was playing all the greatest r&b and hip hop hits from the 90s. Which was appropriate because the average age range present was about mid 30s-40s. The bar & cigar service in the lounge was great as well. We had such a great time!
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LatoraB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
I would never go here again. Brunch was suppose to cost 75$ some how taxes made it come up to 99$ the service was trash they seemed like they didn't want to be there, The food was mid, those heaters didn't keep the food warm and the food wasn't good. Crab legs smelled like sewer water. For all of that I should've just went to 14 and Park at least they serve you the food. 1865 had us in line like a cafeteria. big thumbs down.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never been somewhere where EVERYTHING was good. We ordered basically the entire menu since it was our first time there and it was bomb. Bri our server, bomb. Crab croquettes, shrimp, Brussels sprouts, crab dips, wings, bomb. Pastas was amazing. The only thing we didn’t like was the Mac n cheese and crab cakes wasn’t seasoned to our liking. We had the freedom ride and a few other drinks, amazing. For the amount of food we had, the bill was shy of $900 which i was expecting to be more. I will definitely return!
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STEPHANIED
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent! We will definitely make this a eating venue.
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KevinC
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great food and great people. 1865 is a must-visit spot.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very nice place and good vibes. Definitely try it out.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience1
Hostess was rude, never escorted us to our seats. They ran out of clean silverware offered us plastic ware and food was cold when it finally arrived. Owner attempted to make it right by not charging for the food but may possibly try again.
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JalissaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience2
The food was amazing but the waitress had no help. It took too long to get our food, but other than that everything was fine.
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SayS
Baltimore
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
The wait time for food was very slow! We ordered food and waited just to be told that they didn’t have anymore! The second floor is extremely hot! The hookah was 74.00 but after we paid no one came back to check on us! Other than that the food was great! Great portion!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Chic and conversation worthy multidimensional artwork surrounded the dark hued dining room. I was hoping to get a full menu selection for my 10:00pm reservation. However, this is not the case. I wish I looked closer to the website about the meal times.. To my surprise, the bar menu was extensive enough, even though the waitress had to tell us over the loudness of Push Play playing upstairs. The cigar lounge was cozy, and it had a promising selection geared for new smokers. Great place, and I will go back earlier to check out the full menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great brunch experience! The greens, chicken, dirty rice and crab legs were delicious. My husband also liked the fish and the omelette. The staff was really nice and we met the chef and one of the managers. After brunch we went to the cigar lounge which was cozy and a vibe. I’m not a smoker and was worried about it being too smoky, but it was fine. If you’re going for brunch, get there early.
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CarlyB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall1food5service5ambience3
I would love to give 1865 a good review, but I paid $80 to reserve a table for four, kept the reservation, but they failed to credit my deposit to the bill and have yet to return the deposit to my card. I have tried and failed to reach the establishment via phone and email, and in fact my email was returned as “blocked”. It was a pricey dinner to begin with, and failing to return my reservation deposit is just bad business.
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CatriaM
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
I thought it was upscale and it is not..The vibe is ok but not grown and sexy.
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MsToniB
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
The food was mediocre best but bread and the live band was excellent.
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KiagaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter was fantastic and extremely attentive. He made our experience in the restaurant amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience4
I was so pleasantly surprised with the diversity of the building activities and themes. Every room was jumping, the food was great and everyone was having a great time in each room. I will be back, the live band was great also!
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MichelleC
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
MY Absolute favorite place for Brunch hands down!
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ByronF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great setting really enjoyed the brunchwith endless crab legs delivered hot
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Here is my review on the 1865 Brunch. Food, service, and ambiance experience was good. I would have preferred my food to be served hotter. The Chef came out and of course we brought it to his attention about the temperature of food. The total was $96.00 per person and a two hour seating time. And YES, our waiter informed us at 1:30pm that we were approaching our two hour seating limit. Would I go back…..NO!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cool vibe! Service was amazing as well!
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Kristen
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing time! Custom drinks by Mixologist Herb at the upstairs bar were delicious and got the job done! My friend had hookah which she said was great. Food is always delic!!….and the live band Friday nights, PushPlay is a total vibe ❤️
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Cobi
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was amazing. Service tiny bit slow but great vibe.
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CatriceC
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 out of 10 ambience was nice food was great had the Jerk wings and shrimp and crabmeat fried rice.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice vibe. Food was delicious - I got old bay wings and the seafood pasta. Sangria was excellent. I was upstairs to see the band so it was loud but had a great time signing to favorite R&ab hits. I will go again for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is a hidden gem. I came for brunch to celebrate my birthday and between the crab legs, French toast and endless mimosas, you certainly won’t be disappointed. Brunch is a bit on the pricier side when compared to other brunch spots in the area and you’ll definitely need to make reservations, but the live DJ and the ambiance makes it all worth it. This spot is definitely a hit and one worth checking out. I will definitely be back.
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Jamie
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hostess, servers and owner were very patient, pleasant and engaging. Our server was also the bartender and he got busy very quickly and we found ourselves waiting quite a bit. However, other bartenders and servers wee happy to step in. Our table was upstairs, which we thought was great because they band was setting up, but we seated next to the speakers and ant times the music was too loud to hear table conversation. The owner came by and occasionally turned it down, which we appreciated. Our food was good, well seasoned, served hot, and my steak came out just the way I ordered it. The grilled brussell sprouts were delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! I loved our waitress as well!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time coming here, better experience with the service. Will definitely continue to frequent this establishment. Thank You to Dave and his staff!!!
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LMan
Caribbean
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is good and flavorful and atmosphere is laid back fun
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! Great food..10/10 great music 10/10
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AudreyA
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Went for a friend’s birthday. Food was good especially for me the mussels.. Nadia was a great hostess.. ask for her when you go.
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MarilynK
Washington DC
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience5
Waited entirely too long for an appetizer. I believe the waiter forgot to put our order in. I had a table for 2 and ordered 5 mins after we sat down. Then a table of 9 was seated and they ordered drinks, appetizers and food and got all of it before my 2 simple appetizers came out. Looking at my bill I need to know why I was overcharged $48. I'm waiting for the restaurant to open so I can speak with someone, ridiculous 🙄
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bread was amazing!!! Hot and fresh! We chose the Juneteenth and they were amazing. The Shrimp and Crab pasta as well as The Owners special were delicious!! My steak was cooked to perfection! We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for brunch Attentive staff. food was good. Music was really good but too loud for easy conversation but i think the thought is to have a party vibe so with that in mind it was cool. Crab legs were meaty and delish. The mussels were good. Mac and cheese was surprisingly very good Room for improvement…Pancakes/ french toast had good flavor but weak stiff so maybe making them to order seems more appropriate for the price point or maybe find a way to keep them fresher on the buffet. Maybe try to provide more lighting on/over the buffet Overall great experience
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great time with friends. Food and vibes were good. Sit at the bar if you want to eat and mingle. India is theee best bar tender there! Make sure you tip her!
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1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars is rated 4.3 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Google Map for 1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars

3813 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011-5840

Additional information

Neighborhood
Petworth
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Phone number
(240) 956-8715

1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Wings

Crab Fries

Jerk Wings

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What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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