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Equinox - DC, Washington, DC
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Equinox - DC

4.4
4.4
3301 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
*Thank you for your reservation. We have tables available on our patio outside and in our climate-controlled (socially distant) garden atrium. Strick adherence to seating regulations gives us limited tables on the patio. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

Regional, seasonal cuisine from 5-time nominee for James Beard Foundation's Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, Chef Todd Gray stays true to the Mid-Atlantic region. Fine dining, plant-based, and vegetable-forward food is our specialty. Plant-based cuisine is represented on half the menu.

Come dine in our “Garden Room," where each table is set safely 6-feet apart in a cozy “botanical nook” surrounded by climbing vines and verdant greens. The beauty extends to the private Wine Room where we can accommodate parties up to 12. Contact us to plan your next event.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 331-8118
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Todd Gray
  • Catering
    Equinox offers catering for all types of events.
  • Private party facilities
    Equinox can provide an artfully-designed and relaxed environment for you to host your next function for parties of 12 or more.
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea de Avila: (301) 213-8567
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    I Street, N.W.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Red Line: Farragut North. Blue, Orange & Silver Lines: Farragut West.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Healthy

  • District of Columbia

    Healthy

3,301 Reviews
  1. CharlotteW

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Tasty vegan brunch. A go to for all vegans. Easy choice.

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  2. MasonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The restaurant had good food service and a decent ambiance. Hanging plants were awesome.

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  3. StephanieS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday Plant based Brunch was AMAZING! 4 courses with 8 dishes to share family style.

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  4. DCPattie

    Washington DC

    83 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Was disappointed with my food. Bland fried artichokes tasted like flour-y mush. Swordfish was beautifully prepared but skimpy and possibly had been frozen. Veggies were okay. On the other hand, my friend said her fried tomatoes and beef were very good. Service was excellent and staff was very helpful. That could not have been any better. Front curtain was drawn and our table in the middle of the inside floor seemed dim. Martini was excellent.

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  5. NickS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the plant based tasting menu with wine pairing and everything was delicious.

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  6. FoodIsFunToEat

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing. Delicious and fresh entrees with a twist. Any vegans in your party will love the flavors and cuisine. Will definitely return.

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  7. NEILG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our favorite restaurant in DC with a very creative veg friendly menu. Todd Gray is an amazing chef and delightful person.

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  8. Willy

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My wife and I went for Restaurant Week DC. My wife started with house made fusilli pasta with sweet corn coulis, shitake mushrooms, and roasted sweet peppers. She loved it as did I with my shrimp and grits. Shrimp was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Grits were buttery and creamy. Main course for her was the BBQ salmon filet with sweet corn succotash, also delicious. Mine was the hanger steak with onions, potatoes, and some French green beans. The waiter said the chef recommended "medium rare" which I accepted. It arrived tasting like charcoal, very tough, and clearly well done. The waiter quickly replaced the entree with perfectly cooked medium rare meat which was tender and flavorful. For dessert, we both had the chocolate lava cake with ice cream and raspberry coulis. It was an excellent way to end a very enjoyable meal. Had not the cook ruined the steak on his first attempt, I would have given Equinox 5 stars. The waiter was excellent, attentive, and responsive. The bread with tapenade and olive oil was as good as it gets.

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  9. SLC3571

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Restaurant Week. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend checking out Equinox. It’s great for date night or a girl’s night out. Yummy!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious and presentation was beautiful!

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  11. DavidT

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    The dead shrubbery on the patio gave me pause and proved a harbinger of things to come. The drinks were weak, the shrimp and grits tasteless and the hanger steak was tough and difficult to cut, let alone chew. Only the carrot cake for desert was worthy of the once highly reputed chef. The very large rat that seemed to have the run of the patio put a capper on the evening. How the mighty have fallen!

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  12. PatrenaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I truly enjoyed our dinner and the experience, we will definitely be returning!

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  13. MinaT

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful dinner and impeccable service !! We went for dinner . Their brunch is y favorite.

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  14. IslandDan

    Salt Lake City

    39 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I hate leaving bad reviews for restaurants, especially when they are working so hard to come back from Covid. However, in this case, it is easy to leave a bad review because it is evident that this place isn’t trying at all. The food was terrible. Where to begin. We ordered wine, which was turned, a ‘21 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc should’ve been good but not this swill. The artichoke was deep fried with no flavor at all; none. Hard to tell if it was even artichoke or deep fried cotton balls. The octopus was mushy; I’ve never had mushy octopus. The entrees for table were less than to be desired; the scallops were overcooked, the duck was overcooked and fatty, the salmon, honestly was fine, and the short ribs were short of meeting anyones expectations. Service was barely there even though the place was half empty, I can’t imagine why. The clincher was our party of five had 20% gratuity included. Nowhere and I mean nowhere was that indicated to be the case and when we politely asked, they said they weren’t aware exactly of the policy; they were aware enough to charge us the auto-gratuity. In a world where restaurants are struggling, people are getting tip-fatigue and are looking for value in quality fare, and good service, it’s hard to understand why this place is still open. It looks like it should’ve shut down the same time that Crockett and Tubbs had to roll down their pastel coat sleeves (for the younger crowd, that is a Miami Vice reference).

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  15. BillinDC

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing experience. This is one of the best places for a vegetarian dinner (even though I am not a vegetarian). Our party of four all had the plant-based tasting menu (with paired wines). A great experience. My compliments.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in DC. I proposed to my fiancé and then took her to dinner at Equinox and we had an amazing meal. The service was also unmatched, we will be coming back here time and time again!

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  17. Jeeta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was awesome and service was great. We ordered a salad, the plant based tofu, eggplant and the pasta.

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  18. JoseO

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food as always. Very vegan friendly which is helpful for us as we have a mix of diets. Service is usually on point, but missed the mark last night. Convenient go to especially for brunch

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  19. JaKa

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent dining experience, delicious food and wonderful service!

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  20. RahulA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good restaurant, I’m very satisfied, exquisite food

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  21. Dnewmason

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The plant based options were top tier. Gustavo was fabulous.

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  22. Fitfoodie

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were excellent. Decor is outdated. Needs a spruce up. Also, it was dissappointing to have to use a QR code to order at a fine restaurant. There were seven of us starring at our phone to order, which is not what anyone wants to do when you go out to dinner and want to actually TALK to people and NOT look at a phone. But we were delighted with our server and the food. The vegan options were awesome.

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  23. Becka

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Delicious food and lovely atmosphere! The waitstaff go out of their way to serve each guest.

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  24. JimBo

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    The gazpacho was a treat, starting with its nontraditional yellow color. The salmon was somehow both moist and just flaky enough, with the accompanying vegetables adding some crunch. My companion's braised short ribs were outstanding -- firm and flavorful. The service was warm, pleasant and quick. A great place near the White House for an early dinner.

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  25. ArthurL

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to this restaurant multiple times and the food & service never disappoint. Awesome plant-based brunch and plant-based options on the dinner menu as well. Fantastic restaurant!

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  26. jcjc

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A lovely brunch spot - vegetarian, family style, absolutely delicious.

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  27. CharlesS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Didier was a fantastic server. 5 stars!! The menu, however, does not include enough non-vegetarian dishes.

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  28. WillO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've eaten at Equinox a couple of times (including Thanksgiving), and the food has always been excellent. It is one of our go-to places when we want a fine meal. Never a bad dish and the composition of flavors and presentation has always been spot on. Highly recommended.

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  29. Michael

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazingly, this was our first visit to Equinox. The restaurant has been around for more than 20 years. We were seated in the garden room, which was not crowded and was quiet and comfortable. My wife and I each ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings. My wife ordered the plant-based menu and I ordered the "market" menu, which included some seafood and meat. We each tasted every dish. There was not a dud in the crowd. My wife and I both chose the gazpacho soup as our favorite dish. We very much liked the salmon and the short ribs as well. The wine pairings were very good as well, including many things I do not have in my own cellar.

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  30. gourmet4me

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We went for Sunday brunch. The menu was fixed. It was completely vegetarian and creative. Not many options for someone not vegetarian.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall2food5service3ambience2
    Sunday plant based brunch was great; loved the food! What we didn't love was feeling rushed through our meal, even though the restaurant was nearly empty. Wait staff hovered in the doorway watching us eat the whole time.

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  32. Karen

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    When I saw there was a vegan brunch I was very excited to try it. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst meals I have had in a long time. There were 8 different items served family style and each one seemed to be worse than the one before. The soup was not very good. The salads were flavorless with too much oil. The tofu and rice was awful. The tofu was deep fried and seemed like it was from the night before, dry and hard. The pasta was edible but not very flavorful. We were looking forward to the French toast, but it seemed like it was a multigrain bread stuffed with mostly rhubarb. It was very grainy and hard to chew instead of being soft and fluffy. Again not very good. And lastly, there was a chocolate dessert that was soggy and way too sweet. And I usually love anything chocolate. For the $44 per person, with an additional 20% tip, this was again one of the most overpriced, awful tasting meals I have had in the 30 years I have been vegan! Do not waste your money or your palate on this brunch.

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  33. RoyP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    My wife had the plant-based tasting menu and I had the market tasting menu. We had predinner cocktails and also a drink with our meals but we did not do the wine pairings. Food quality, taste and service were outstanding. One of the best meals we've had in a long time with a very attentive staff. My wife particularly loved the craft cocktail "Organic Lemoncello" prior to the meal. I really enjoyed the bread and olive tapenade served before the meal. We both ate way too much but each of the 5 courses were amazing. We were seated in a back room so ambiance was a bit lacking from the main dining area up front. Still very nice just not as inviting. Took one star off for value because it was not an inexpensive meal (but still worth it.) Thanks for having the plant-based options on a very upscale menu.

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  34. jameslk55

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My twin sister (vegan) & and I (non-vegan) go to Equinox every year for our birthdays & other special occasions. The Sunday plant-based brunch is so delicious. Service has always been courteous and attentive.

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  35. Kimberly

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the plant based meal and it was outstanding. Great atmosphere, great service and a great meal !!

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  36. MDRo

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great options for vegans and carnivores and wonderful service

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  37. JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There is a reason Equinox has been open for 24 years, and that is consistency and know-how. The refinement is something only time can produce.

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  38. ChynnaB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food and views were amazing but the service took a relatively long time considering the restaurant wasn’t busy.

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  39. BartBlake

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Anniversary dinner. Very special. Imaginative menu., featuring fresh vegetables and seafood — all in-season so probably locally grown. Great, great service; brought us free dessert and bubbly to mark occasion. Only slight drawback: outside dining room, our usual spot had a private party, so sat in interior room which is a bit gloomy. But Equinox never fails to delight. Thank you Todd Grey!

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  40. ShirleyH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I was looking for a great Vegan option and booked a reservation for Sunday at 1:30. Once we arrived we noticed the website pictures were very different. I was looking forward to our garden nook. It was nice but not what was advertised. Then after telling us it’s all you can enjoy I asked for additional soup and felt it was much more watery than the first serving. Then before we had the desserts they advised us that the kitchen closed at 2:00 and they would be bring out dessert but that would be all because the kitchen was closed. They should have never accepted our 1:30 reservation if we couldn’t enjoy as much as we wanted to eat. Food was good but I don’t know that I would return. It wasn’t outstanding. Overall I was disappointed because we didn’t have an opportunity to enjoy all we can eat. They did acknowledge the birthday celebration with shots.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Equinox - DC does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Equinox - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 331-8118.

Equinox - DC is rated 4.4 stars by 3301 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Equinox - DC

818 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I Street, N.W.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Red Line: Farragut North. Blue, Orange & Silver Lines: Farragut West.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Todd Gray
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 331-8118
  • Catering
    Equinox offers catering for all types of events.
  • Private party facilities
    Equinox can provide an artfully-designed and relaxed environment for you to host your next function for parties of 12 or more.
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea de Avila: (301) 213-8567
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