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Corduroy, Washington, DC

Corduroy

4.5
4.5
3048 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Corduroy serves the best of the season with much of the restaurants produce coming from local farms. Corduroy is not handicapped accessible due to the historic nature of our building.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 589-0699
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Power, Chef/Owner
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    Ninth Street between L and M Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 3,048 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

3,048 Reviews
  1. GertrudeHeathcliff

    East Sussex

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply a fabulous wedding anniversary meal. Everything was perfect from the incredible food preparation, the extensive wine list, the very personalized and attentive service and the ambience. So happy we discovered this gem!

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  2. RyoSF

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food a. Reasonable price. The best!!!

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  3. gend

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden Gem! Tucked away on 9th street Corduroy’s has provided consistently exceptional food for years.

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  4. SteveI

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A good experience from beginning to end. Very grateful that the environment was conducting to conversation as we were celebrating the visit of an old friend. For some reason, the restaurant wasn’t busy on a Saturday. Hard not to interpret as ominous. Food was very good, Seemed pretty traditional but nicely flavored, fresh and prepared to perfection. I had the ducks, which was crisp in the outside, succulent on the inside and nicely complimented by the braised cabbage. Craft cocktails were excellent and packed a welcome wallop. Would definitely recommend Corduroy. It filled an essential niche with grace and skill.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Insanely delicious

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  6. Bigplate

    Washington DC

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was, as always, tasty. The tuna and duck confit were both solid, as was the tuna tartare, and the tarte tatin for dessert--those stood out. The service was okay but discombobulated--there were some long gaps between courses that would have been nice to have shorter. Still, the restaurant is worthy of your patronage.

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  7. AnitaG

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was incredible. A small selection of amazing dishes specially crafted by the chef. The intricacy of the taste was wonderful. I am going to make. this my go-to restaurant for out-of town guests and business meals.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there to celebrate our 30th anniversary and they did not disappoint. The service was impeccable, the course were amazing and the overall experience was nothing short of magnificent. Cannot recommend enough. Byron our server and Natasha our bartender were incredible!

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  9. RayS

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Overall good dining experience. The food and atmosphere was good. The only negative was the slowness of service from the kitchen.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. AzizS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the tasting menu. The proteins were expertly cooked. Tuna tartar with micro-greens was visually stunning. Red snapper on hijiki sushi rice, a signature dish at Corduroy, is a must. Service was gracious and discrete. One of the absolute best winelists in DC.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. RonJ

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quiet. Great food and service. A little expensive but I’ll go back when the opportunity arises.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. GregC

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Been here several times. Spans a couple of years. Always good quality service and food. Sometimes a little noisy but that is minor in the scope of the overall review. We usually return a couple of times during our business outings. Highly recommended for any occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  13. ANNB

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden Gem I'm so glad I tried. I will be back. The food and everything was amazing and the wine list was outstanding. I wish I lived in DC as this would be a regular hangout. I generally go to the same place when I visit but so glad I tried something new. Best dinner of my trip. See you soon!!

    1 person found this helpful

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in the DMV. I have never been disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. Michael

    Phoenix

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a must try place. We had the 5 course chef selection and it was excellent. The ambiance is excellent. The feel is of a converted brownstone with a mix of modern and old American. The food is artistically prepared and has familiar choices with just enough uniqueness. Nothing was bland but well flavored with layers. I recommend this restaurant for everyone. BTW, I am very hard on reviews and give very few good ones

    1 person found this helpful

  16. AlexP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was tasty, if a little uninspired. Really nice desserts though. Nice service, but a little overeager on a slow night.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always! Corduroy has been our special occasion restaurant for years and they never disappoint. Exquisite food, friendly and attentive service, calm quiet atmosphere.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. OusMez

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service, calm ambiance, real high end feel. Delicious food. Good value.

    1 person found this helpful

  19. RentFan

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  20. MLb154

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining at Corduroy was a memorable experience, a gem close to the Washington Convention Center.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. Loch

    Kansas City

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food; great place; great service. Would highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. ToddS

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate at Corduroy two nights in a row. It was that good!

    1 person found this helpful

  23. ToddS

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had from start to finish was excellent! The service was attentive, enthusiastic and very well informed. I ordered the heirloom tomato salad, raspberry Point oysters and soft-shelled crabs. One of the best meals I have in the last year!

    1 person found this helpful

  24. BenW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Great service and food. Highly recommend to friends.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. DawnO

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    This is a nice, quiet, intimate space with friendly staff. However, the service is incredibly slow and it is challenging to find the staff when you need something. Just something to work on for the future!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been years since we’ve been to Corduroy and it’s just as special as we remembered. I took my wife here when we were dating and this occasion was for our 12th anniversary. Wonderful service and the food was absolutely delicious. Lots of complex flavors and textures across our plates. Good sized portions and lovely cocktails. I absolutely recommend for any occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. PeterB

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Corduroy combines imaginative cuisine with attentive service in a quiet, stylish room. Great for conversation - except the food is so delicious!

    1 person found this helpful

  28. Alissa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. We had the five course surprise tasting menu. It was absolutely divine. The service, the accomodations, the preperation. All superb. We will 100% be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere

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  30. EmilyF

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious!! Only wish I was local so I could go again!

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  31. MikeG

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was spectacular! The setting, the service, the food, the wine list, and dessert. Can’t imagine how this isn’t a Michelin starred restaurant.

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  32. tasting

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Excellent value for a five course tasting menu. Will return again. Staff is a little-green, and have to make all the cocktails (no bartender). Chef pairs classic French technique with local ingredients. Some misses on incorporation of asian-inspired flavors, but overall excellent dishes. Did not try the a'la carte menu, but options looked tasty. Glad to see they survived the pandemic!

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  33. FGdining

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Corduroy has been a favorite for years and in this first visit after the pandemic it did not disappoint. The food was creative and delicious. Our servers were extremely knowledgeable about the menu and wine choices. It was also a nice, quiet and relaxing spot for a sophisticated and intimate dinner. Overall a lovely time. We've tried a few of the newer, buzzy restaurants in DC recently, and have to say that Corduroy is a very favorable value in comparison -- better and more consistent and not too expensive in comparison.

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  34. Keywest

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the original fine food establishments in DC has weathered all challenges and is back with creative dishes using local ingredients. We forget the originals and in this case you will miss out if you do not return

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  35. JudyP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Menu small but varied; food delightful as ever; service friendly and knowledgeable

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  36. Evans

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most fabulous food and service I have received in years. The dining experience was quite enjoyable

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  37. FrancoisS

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic, everything was more the perfect, i really recommand this restaurant

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  38. JackStraw

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous creative dinner in a beautiful room with great service at a great price. What more can you ask for?

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal and excellent service. One of the best in DC.

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  40. Virginia

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful fine dining experience with white tablecloths. Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Tables are private and well-spaced. Restaurant is quiet making conversation easy.

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FAQs

Corduroy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 589-0699.

Corduroy is rated 4.5 stars by 3048 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Corduroy

1122 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ninth Street between L and M Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Power, Chef/Owner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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