Estuary at the Conrad DC

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food2service5ambience5

   The ambiance was nice and quiet. The food and wine choices were limited and we didn’t feel it was a good value for the money. The service was also great so the rating is more about the lack of selection.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   We went to this establishment for restaurant week. While I might have misread the online menu, there was a rigid menu that did not allow for any choices besides the dessert. In addition, everyone at the table had to order the same restaurant week menu. With the lack of options, everyone at the table would be eating the same items, removing the ability for us to try multiple dishes. The place was also inflexible. We asked our server if it was possible to order two items a la carte and then order a restaurant week item. If profit was their concern, we were paying triple by our suggestion. While the server was excellent and attempted to ask on our behalf, the establishment refused and would only offer a 6 dollar discount off the full price main course item ($26) being offered on the restaurant week menu. This option also didn’t include the salad or dessert from the restaurant week menu. Therefore, we’d be paying 20 dollars for one item off the restaurant week menu and get nothing else compared to the restaurant week course set that was $25 dollars. The restaurant week courses were also a reduced potion size. Therefore, the value was nonexistent. We settled on ordering 2 completely different main courses normally and skipping the restaurant week option. We did also order the restaurant week main course item separately since we were already there and hungry. The food was quite good. However, I would definitely not return and I would advise anyone who wanted to try it out for restaurant week to skip it. There is no value and it is such a small sample of what this place offers.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic!

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   good2beout

   Washington DC

   28 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2023

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   My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and decided to take advantage of restaurant week and try this restaurant. Overall very nice experience, the food had very good flavor. We both ordered the Caesar salad and short ribs. For dessert my husband had the sorbet and I had the carrot cake. As I said everything was very tasty. My only concerns, my short rib had a large chunk of fat which made my portion smaller. I thought I would make up for the smaller portion with dessert, but the slice of cake was small. It was the first time I left a restaurant hungry and I am a small woman. My husband on the other hand was very happy and comfortable. I was also surprised it was not noted we were celebrating a special occasion which I put in the notes. Everyone we came in contact was very pleasant. Yes, I would try the restaurant again.

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   Nico

   Palm Springs

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 10, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Confusing menu and confusing server. Otherwise good food but more like $$$$ than $$.

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   Lugo

   Mexico City

   80 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   80 reviews

   Dined on January 9, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Servicio atento Ambiente tranquilo y apacible. La avena bien preparada

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   AllieW

   Baltimore

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience5

   We came here for our usual date night, the service could have been better, our initial server lacks personality, just dry!. Rafael saved the day, very pleasant, and was helpful with taking our orders for appetizers after almost 25min. Also, brought me hot water for my tea that was served Luke warm. The manager was also present and checked on us a few times. We ordered the fish (flounder ) to share, was good and came a la carte. We ordered the smoked cabbage for the rice to share but that was a mistake. The plate had like 5 tablespoons of rice on it with a big huge cabbage for $29. You have this huge fish that was served with nothing but some veggie on top. The roasted oysters were the star of the night. Hush puppies were just okay. Also, the oysters had trout ROE and the grilled fish. I think am good on trout Roe for a while. We went to the bar and was charged $10 more for something I didn’t order. The bar tender said “I just clicked a button”. Well you clicking the wrong button was going to cost me $10 if I had not paid attention….. will I come back ? Maybe for the ambience and drinks but not for the food. It was okay.

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   ElenaB

   Atlantic Canada

   26 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   The service was great the food not so much. It’s wasn’t bad but it’s wasn’t great either. Both of our Salads was ovelsalted and fish overdone. We was on lunch here maybe dinner is better.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was a wonderful time. We are high maintenance people and picky eaters…and we were pleased with everything. From the cinnamon bun, to the avocado toast, to the crab Benedict and the omelette, everything was delicious. Service was outstanding, shoutout to the hostess, waiters, manager, and especially the chef. Thanks for making our day so special.

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    Judi

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

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    Richmond greeted me warmly and escorted us to my preferred table without my even asking. Our server could not have been nicer.

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    Radskis

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An amazing Christmas dinner with a great pre fix menu selection at a fair price!

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    Dreyf101

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dined at Estuary on Christmas Eve and enjoyed their 4-course (5 with dessert!) Feast of the Seven Fishes. Every course was delicious, from the roasted oysters with smoked marinated trout roe—which converted two roe skeptics—to the beautifully presented whole fish and creative playful dessert. Service was attentive and lovely without being smothering. The ambiance was cozy and elegant, but not so formal as to feel stuffy. We would gladly return to dine a la carte or enjoy a drink (the cocktails were fabulous too!) at the bar. Looking forward to it!

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    Readyourbill

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience4

    Tried to add $320 in wine that I did not order to my bill. Thieves. Food was great. Sorry that the entire holiday meal was ruined by attempted petty larceny. No apologies even offered. Just corrected the bill like it was standard operating procedure to “fix ” overcharges.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The complimentary bread for the table was awesome , hush puppies too much breading not enough filling . ribs and grits were good , didn’t particularly enjoy my pasta dish . The deserts weren’t the greatest. Didn’t like the pear desert , the other was fine . Looks like their menu changed because most of the beer food reviews they had online weren’t on the menu . Our waiter did good considering his tables were so far apart from each other . Quiet ambience

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    Debra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, good food, slightly let down by slow service

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    Urbandweller

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    First time to go back to Estuary after 2 1/2 years of pandemic absence. The new female chef has brought Asian flavors to the menu, a surprise discovery. My friend and I tried seven dishes ( four appetizers plus one dessert) The fish dip , the crispy pig ear lettuce wrap and the zucchini noodle Dan Dan mien style are standouts. The service was very attentive and professional. The place has the best view in DC, overlooking the glittering City Center Plaza with the towering Christmas Tree.

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    RachelM

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    My husband and I were staying at The Conrad and had a dinning credit to use from our credit card. We were celebrating our anniversary and this restaurant was amazing. Prior to our reservation we had drinks and hush puppies out on the heated patio, Winter Bay. Excellent service and such a great spot to hang out. My husband love the inn keeper cocktail. Back at Estuary we were seated along the windows near the kitchen. It did not seem loud, but my only complaint is that it was too bright. The tables all had little lights on them, which seemed like they would look great with the lights lowered. It almost seemed like someone forgot to lower the lights. For our appetizer we got the fish dip, which was great. It came with some crackers and a couple of slices of toasted bread. We each had a glass of wine and complimentary champagne because of our anniversary (thank you!) For dinner we ordered the bouillabaisse and the braised short ribs. No joke, my mouth dropped when I tasted both of these dishes. They were so delicious. Like mouth watering, almost cried with how amazing they were. The short rib melted off and it was paired with yummy grits. My husband said that the shrimp in his bouillabaisse tasted like lobster. The broth of the bouillabaisse was one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted. For dessert we split the chocolate crème brûlée and had a complimentary slice of cake that was decorated with a happy anniversary note. Both delicious! Amazing service and the most delicious food ever.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We stayed at Conrad and enjoyed our Sunday brunch at Estuary. Staff was helpful offering avocado for a vegetarian breakfast sandwich.

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    Dinner

    Philadelphia

    98 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Expansive and chic open dining experience..beautiful views with elegant furniture but lacking the intimacy since it is next to a lively /loud bar.. Very interesting and eclectic menu which excited us but unfortunately the taste fell short. Starters: The best dishes: smoked oysters were plump and well balanced - pigs ears- very crispy, savory and combined well with the condiments Oyster toast..eye popping sour with the escabeche smothering any semblance of oysters..why 2 types of bread?.( inedible) Cassoulet- heavy on beans and tart enough to give goosebumps..this is nothing close to the French dish we adore ( perhaps the chef did not taste) Pasta with kare kare sauce…it was savory, robust and filling with a faint semblance to the original Filipino dish dessert: pana cota pear—pleasant and comforting taste but confusing and inharmonious elements Cocktails: well done Service: excellent Cost: reasonable Overall- disappointed but sated…there are better choices around town

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    DylanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My family and I all had dinner, and it was amazing. Not a single thing to complain about, and all of the apps, entrees, and desserts were so good.

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    IraBfromCSG

    Jacksonville

    127 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent experience at Estuary. The food is creatively prepared, and delivered with wonderful service from a team of true professionals. Pricing is higher-end, but you can enjoy a multi-course meal still for less than $100/person all-in including appetizers, drinks, dessert, etc. The view is beautiful, with a 3rd-floor overlook of the surrounding area, especially beautiful at night with the trees lit up all around.

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    MariaB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Very quiet table for business lunch.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place was amazing!! The food was FANTASTIC with a wide range of flavors and styles that made us excited to return and try more of the menu. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for a date night or fancier dinner and the sommelier gave us amazing recommendations. Can’t wait to head back!

    Estuary at the Conrad DCResponded on October 25, 2022Dear guest, We are extremely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you and your party again in the near future!

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    DavidH

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was equal to the splendid dining room, with floor to ceiling windows offering a magical view at night. It wasn’t a fluke—the fluke was on the menu!

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    DKDC

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stunning decor and very upscale ambiance. We were given a table by the window with a panoramic view for our anniversary dinner. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and the food quality was superb.

    Estuary at the Conrad DCResponded on October 25, 2022Dear guest, Thank you for joining us here at the Estuary on your special day! We truly appreciate your review. We look forward to hosting you and your party again in the near future!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and drinks always terrific. Service is impeccable, ambience is perfect. Favorite place in DC. Staff is over the top friendly and super attentive. We had Chef Rita that night. Kiva always takes great care of us sitting at our favorite spot.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding from start till the end. Food, drinks, dessert, service, ambience are top notch. Food served without a long wait. Got complimentary champagne and dessert for celebrating a special occasion. Our favorite restaurant in DC.

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    Timo52

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lunch & Dinner Both excellent on Oct 8 Saturday

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    brianl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

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    My halibut was awesome. The brunch was really good. I had the salmon bagel one day and yogurt parfait another day. The staff was very professional and friendly.

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    mikeyclimb

    New York Area

    164 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Elegant romantic setting. Wonderful bar. Halibut perfectly done.

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    Judi

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely evening, warmly welcomed, excellent service and, so rare, easy to have a conversation!

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    Alice66

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I had the most enjoyable dinner celebrating our Anniversary. The food was amazing from the appetizers to dessert. Each dish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The staff was so attentive while allowing us time to savor the meal and enjoy our Anniversary celebration. The next time we are in DC we will be eating at Estuary.

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    NickH

    Kent

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall1food3service3ambience3

    Staying at hotel and booked in advance. Not told restaurant was booked for convention party. Had to eat in bar area which was ok, but very limited choice of food as most of dishes were off the menu to help the kitchen serve the large party. Would not have eaten here if we were aware of this situation. Food ok but not great.

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    BrooklynMichele

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve eaten there twice, and both times the food was very good, although the second time I was there, the kitchen was out of the appetizer I really wanted, so I had to make an alternate choice that I enjoyed, but didn’t love. The service is always very solicitous, and the servers are more than attentive. It can be a little loud depending on the crowd, so keep that in mind.

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    PietroMc

    Washington DC

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food served elegantly and with outstanding professionalism. Could not have been a better experience.

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    Warwillow

    Baltimore

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food and service, they even offered to move us to a quieter area when there was a toddler roaming but we were fine and loved every minute of the meal.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambience. Food was amazing!

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    Phil

    New England

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Overall a very pleasant dining experience, with very attentive and friendly staff. The menu was not expansive, and the food was good, but not spectacular.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    The view is very nice, the waiter was attentive, the only issue we had is my husband dish, the steak had too much fat in it. My salmon dish was great!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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