Boqueria - Penn Quarter

Name: Boqueria - Penn Quarter
Address: 777 9th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001-4501
Telephone: (202) 552-3268
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (589)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Good for groups
Lively

Boqueria brings the vibrant spirit of Barcelona’s tapas culture to the heart of DC’s Penn Quarter. The beautiful, contemorary space buzzes all day—perfect for lunch, brunch, festive happy hours, intimate dinners, and lively group gatherings.

Guests share classic Spanish dishes like garlic shrimp, pan con tomate, jamón ibérico, and patatas bravas—paired with signature paellas, sangrías, handcrafted cocktails, and Spanish wines.

Located near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, the National Mall, and CityCenterDC.

Please note that some large party reservations may require a set menu. If that is the case, a host will reach out to confirm with all the details.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 552-3268
Website
http://www.boqueriarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com

Location
777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
H and 9th Streets
Parking details
None
Public transit
Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 589 people are saying

Boqueria - Penn Quarter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boqueria - Penn Quarter offers "fantastic" food with standout dishes like Jamon Iberico and paella. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for celebrations. While the service can be inconsistent, many guests praise the "outstanding" staff and "delicious" chef's selections. It's a "local favorite" for tasty tapas and solid happy hours.

589 Reviews

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Guillermo VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chorizo was not good. Seemed old. And hard to chew. Bad quality
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Jeff
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This may be my favorite restaurant ever. the food is fantastic. The people are friendly. It is probably the best top best place I’ve ever been to.
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Jeffrey VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overall food quality and taste were great. Where they failed was the service. Food delivery was slow and the waiter didn’t spend enough time servicing our table. In a tapas style restaurant, more touches are important. We may have spent more money on drinks and food if we had a more engaging server. Lastly, after being frustrated, we asked for our check and this took over 8 minutes and required me asking for a manager. I would recommend limiting the number of tables a waiter has and of coach multi-tasking and being aware of what is happening at the tables.
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Matt VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice place. We have small plates and the charcuterie Iberico ham was amazing. Great wine too.
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Gladys VIP
Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service was outstanding. we did the chef choice and the choices from the chef were on point and delicious. Jamon iberico, pan con tomate, machengo cheese, croquetas, meatballs,octopus, seafood paella and churros were absolutly delicious. Can't wait to go back and try other tapas.
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Donna VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and outstanding service! I will definitely be back.
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Rob VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This spot is a local favorite for me—cute, a bit pricey, but tasty tapas and solid happy hours. So why 3 stars, and why 2 for service? I usually sit at the bar, but this time I was meeting older friends and we wanted a table. Despite plenty of open seats—including bar tables—the hostess told me there’d be a 45-minute wait because everything was reserved. I took a bar seat while waiting and checked OpenTable, where I found a reservation available in 15 minutes. When I showed the hostess, she scoffed, insisting that only she knew when tables would open. Meanwhile, several empty tables remained. My friends arrived, we decided to stay, and ordered drinks. Before the bartender even finished pouring, another hostess led us to a table, saying they had gone “out of their way” to accommodate us—right next to empty bar tables, which remained open all night. Frustratingly unnecessary. On top of that, despite having Toast terminals, they refused to take Apple Pay due to “security concerns.” Good thing I happened to have my physical wallet. Overall, a neighborhood spot I like, but the service left me shaking my head. Delicious tuna, patatas bravas, Brussels sprouts, gambas, mushroom croquettes, and paella if you're really hungry. Now, if only the reception side of things matched the quality of the food!
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Ted
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Foods are a little bit too salty for our taste. Services are very good.
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Aud
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Let’s start with the drinks. While the names were inviting, the drinks themselves were uninspired & mediocre in taste. There are some menu items that were really good e.g the white anchovies, most others were just ok. The pintxos de bistec was severely overcooked. Socarrat is non evident in the paella Mariscos.
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Kevin
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for making our annual Mother's Day brunch fantastic as always. We'll do our best to stop by during the year and patronize.
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Boqueria - Penn Quarter is rated 4.5 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501

Additional information

Cross street
H and 9th Streets
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boqueriarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 552-3268
Private party facilities
Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com

Boqueria - Penn Quarter

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