Willard Holiday Brunch

Name: Willard Holiday Brunch
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 637-7487
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (97)

$50 and over

American

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Fancy
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Our Mother’s Day Tea and Brunch offers an elegant celebration in the historic Crystal Room to honor the special women in our lives.

Indulge in a beautifully curated menu by Executive Chef Gyo Santa and the Willard’s esteemed culinary team, featuring both savory and sweet afternoon tea selections. Guests can also enjoy a create-your-own omelet station, a classic breakfast spread, and an avocado toast and lox station with traditional accompaniments. The Crêpes À La Mode station adds a delightful touch, offering freshly made French crêpes with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and decadent toppings.

To elevate the experience, sip from a bottomless Champagne bar featuring Veuve Clicquot Brut “Yellow Label,” Mimosas, and Peach Bellinis.

Sunday, May 11
Seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

$165 per adult, including bottomless Champagne Bar
$85 per child (ages 5-12 years old)
Complimentary for children 4 and under

All prices are subject to a 24% service charge and 10% sales tax.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 637-7487
Website
https://washington.intercontinental.com/food-drink/holiday-brunch-willard/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Gyo Santa

Location
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Parking details
Valet parking is available through the valet stand of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 0-2 hours is $26, 2-4 is $30.
Public transit
The closest subway station to Willard InterContinental is Metro Center, which is serviced by the red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F Street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14th and F. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.
Additional
Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Ahi Tuna
Black Sesame Seed Crusted Tuna, Seaweed Salad Seared Tuna, Trout Roe, Wasabi Spoon
Sushi Roll
Sushi Roll Smoked Salmon, Dill, Mango, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi
Chicken Salad
Strawberry, Beet Basket
Deviled Egg
Emulsified Egg Yolk, Pickled Relish, Crispy Bresaola
Cucumber Sandwich
Pink Peppercorn, Citrus Cream Cheese, Lemon Zest, White Toast

Tea Sweets

Pineapple Matcha Basket
Cherry Amaretto Tart
Coconut Ube Lemon
Cherry Blossom Eclair
Lychee Strawberry Rose Roulade

Scones

Vanilla
Matcha

Accompaniments

Lemon Curd, Devonshire Cream, Raspberry Jam, Apricot Jams

Stations

Omelet Station
Mushrooms, Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Bacon, Forest Ham, Spinach, Chorizo, Crab Meat, Cheddar, Swiss
Breakfast Station
Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chicken Apple Sausage, Breakfast Potato Medley
Crêpes à La Mode
French Crêpes, Whipped Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Strawberries, Bananas, Toasted Almonds
Avocado Toast and Lox Station
Mashed Avocado, Sliced Tomato, Chopped Bacon, Chopped Egg, Smoked Salmon, Traditional Condiments

Tea Selection

Willard Signature Blend
Black Tea, Bergamot, Sweet Orange Peel, Rose Petals
Golden Apricot Orchard
Apricots, Vanilla, Black Tea
Spring Garden Green
Lychee-Scented Green Tea, Hibiscus, Rose Hip, Blackberry Leaf
White Lemon Chiffon
White Pai Mu Tan Tea, Sunlit Lemon Leaves, Lemon Peel
Willard Cherry Blossom Berry
Cherries, Berries, Rose Petals

Bottomless Champagne Bar

Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"
Mimosa
Bellini

What 97 people are saying

Willard Holiday Brunch 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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

97 Reviews

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Grace VIP
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I found the Bruch was not to the level of quality of the Brunch of the year before - and as compared to other Brunches I have had at the Willard.
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Quite possibly the worst dining experience at an “upscale” venue. Repeatedly requested our drink orders because servers kept forgetting. Chairs were dirty. Food was subpar for the value. Waited 20 minutes just for my check to be returned. During that 20 minutes, drink orders were forgotten again. Oh, it was the Mother’s Day holiday brunch and they forgot to give flowers to the mothers in my party…until I reminded them. What did they do? Pay for my parking. What a terrible experience at the renowned Willard.
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Christine
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience and would Highly recommended!
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elizabeth VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Easter Brunch was EVERYTHING a foodie can ask for!The Decor is Elegant! The Libation was Flowing! The Food, The Food was Presenting and Delectable. Thank You Sotoko for this amazing experience! Much Love! We will return!
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Alfred VIP
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Service was great and I look forward to next year.
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Farah
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at Christmas Brunch. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. We really enjoyed all of the food selections. Thank you for a lovely Christmas.
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mark VIP
Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing. For $195 per person you would expect a decent experience. Here, the food was plentiful, but mediocre at best. Service bearing a service fee of 24% was inattentive and lackluster. Definitely an experience I will not repeat.
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Barbara VIP
Washington, D.C. Area114 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I agree with other reviewers. For the price per person that we paid ($195 ) plus the 24% mandatory service charge, and then having to Tip on top of that, would definitely not return. The servers were not attentive at all. The carving stations, and most of the carvers had attitude. They would slice off tiny pieces to give you, and if you asked for more, they would look at you funny. I have been to many extravagant holiday buffets. Will never return to this one. The selection of food was very minimal. Extremely disappointed.
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Sherill
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have dined here in the past. Wonderful food and experience!
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Tamrah VIP
Virginia17 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food,Service and overall experience. Two Suggestions, one would be to improve the check in process and two offer more vegetables.
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FAQs

Willard Holiday Brunch is rated 4.3 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available through the valet stand of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 0-2 hours is $26, 2-4 is $30.
Public transit
The closest subway station to Willard InterContinental is Metro Center, which is serviced by the red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F Street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14th and F. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Gyo Santa
Additional
Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://washington.intercontinental.com/food-drink/holiday-brunch-willard/
Phone number
(202) 637-7487

Willard Holiday Brunch

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Tea Savories

Ahi Tuna

Sushi Roll

Chicken Salad

Deviled Egg

Cucumber Sandwich

Tea Sweets

Pineapple Matcha Basket

Cherry Amaretto Tart

Coconut Ube Lemon

Cherry Blossom Eclair

Lychee Strawberry Rose Roulade

Scones

Vanilla

Matcha

Accompaniments

Lemon Curd, Devonshire Cream, Raspberry Jam, Apricot Jams

Stations

Omelet Station

Breakfast Station

Crêpes à La Mode

Avocado Toast and Lox Station

Tea Selection

Willard Signature Blend

Golden Apricot Orchard

Spring Garden Green

White Lemon Chiffon

Willard Cherry Blossom Berry

Bottomless Champagne Bar

Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"

Mimosa

Bellini

Overall ratings and reviews

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