FIG & OLIVE DC

Name: FIG & OLIVE DC
Address: 934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 559-5004
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2618 Reviews

$31 to $50

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The heart of Washington, DC is home to a sliver of the French Riviera in FIG & OLIVE DC | CityCenter. Here, guests can escape from the commotion of Downtown DC to indulge in a glass of rosé on our al fresco terrace or enjoy an elegant evening with dinner upstairs in our Orchard Rooms. The bar & lounge are buzzy with our happy hours while the Wine Room is an accessible area perfect for an effortless get together before an event at the nearby Capital One Arena. During the day, F&O DC is a lunch and brunch favorite of CCDC locals and museum visitors alike.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 559-5004
Website
https://www.figandolive.com/location/fig-and-olive-dc/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
With an expansive lounge, bar, and crostini station introducing you to the first floor—followed by an upper-level formal dining area, an intimate bar space, and a private dining room—this location is perfect for an informal or elegant gathering.
Private party contact
Events Department: (202) 517-6435

Location
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
closest corner 9th and H Street
Parking details
Public underground parking accessible from the corner of 9th and H Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,618 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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
District of Columbia
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

2,618 Reviews

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Mimi
Washington DC
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Food was delicious and the service was excellent! Will go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Definitely one of my favorite on Sundays in Washington D.C. I definitely will recommend. The service is on point. I would definitely recommend this place for a first date 😀
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KalpanaK
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The service and server were great. So was the food!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
Overall2Food2Service2Ambience5
Food was not great. Service was not great. They did credit my check with a very acceptable value. However, I was having a business event, and it did not meet my expectations.
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Christina
Washington DC
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Had another wonderful meal at Fig and Olive last night. We received terrific service from Kayla B so you will enjoy yourself if you are seated in her area. The food, as always, is fantastic. We had the assorted Crostini and Burrata with Squash as appetizers. Our party of six had the Steak Frites, the Branzino, the Paella, the Lamb Steak and the Brick Chicken. Each was beautiful (see pix) and absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the Cheesecake with Berries and Flourless Chocolate Cake as desserts. We sat upstairs in the back dining room which is beautiful in every season as the table look out onto City Center. It’s a delightful place for dinner.
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NoviceTraveler
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
Ambiance was impeccable. Food was well seasoned and balanced. The cocktail drinks were very refreshing. I would recommend to anyone in the DC area to dine at this fabulous restaurant.
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DCRydre
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
Overall4Food5Service1Ambience4
Our server seemed disengaged and missed orders. His a appearance (wrinkled shirt) was less than professional for such the overall ambience of the restaurant. I did speak with management and relayed my displeasure. Fantastic experience otherwise.
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Sophia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
Overall2Food3Service1Ambience2
I had been to Fig and Olive in NYC and really enjoyed the food. We booked this dinner for 5 and I was looking forward to it. The place was quite large upstairs and very full and the service was incredibly slow. No one spoke to us for 20 minutes after being seated. Two members of our party had food restrictions and the server seemed very vague about the content of the food (e.g. dairy), alternative options. More importantly, he failed to take down any notes and so literally 4 items were forgotten when the food finally arrived. We had asked for one of the dishes to avoid the cheese but that was forgotten. Half of us had no silverware and had to ask for it after the food arrived. The food itself was hit or miss. The branzino was very good. The chicken average. And the appetizers were trying too hard to be some sort of Mediterranean fusion and made no sense. They tried to be nice at the end when they realized all the issues, and brought us dessert on the house. But we were ready to leave by then, and it felt mostly disappointing.
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JKNJ
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The bartender, waitress, and food were all outstanding. Will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
Overall1Food4Service4Ambience1
Place looks tired and worn with scratches all over the floors and the chairs and sofas were stained. Was going to have my daughter’s bridal shower there but I would not after seeing it. Could not recommend to anyone. Sadly it the needs a renovation
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Deen
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Delicious menu selections, impeccable service, fantastic atmosphere.
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GretchenC
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This is one of my go-to restaurants in DC. It’s always consistent on food, service and ambience
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
We had a great dining experience, and JAMES M, who is our server went above and beyond for our table. An ultimate dining experience, especially to celebrate a birthday!
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Jess
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Highly recommend this gem. Tucked away in downtown DC, the restaurant offers a cozy, homey vibe. Beautiful decor and absolutely delicious food and drinks.
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David
Washington DC
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
Overall1Food1Service3Ambience2
Not a good experience! Could not read the menu and when the server explained she was very hard to understand. The food came and was not good. We had several different things to eat and we all thought thinks where bad. I was surprised the main dinning roam was so quiet, then I took a look around and saw it was so almost empty! Would not recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
Overall1Food4Service1Ambience4
My friend and I were expecting good food and great service. However, both were not granted to us. Unfortunately, we received great food with horrible customer service. When we arrived the water glasses had dirt stains on them so we asked for clean glasses and fresh water. Then once we got them the waiter never refilled the our water or the drinks we ordered, and he also decided to leave the glasses that were dirty on our table. Please keep in mind we are seated at a bistro style table. My friends fries were cold. I couldn’t enjoy my sandwich because I didn’t have enough water which made me leave half of my sandwich and fries on my plate. Lastly, while we were experiencing horrible service, the other tables that our waiter had, had everything they needed and he even decided to take pictures for them when requested. Nonetheless, I will never return. I will watch my fingernails before I give Fig and Olive any of my money.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
We went on a Wednesday when it was considerably less crowded. We ordered the salmon and lamb which were both good and portions were filling as well. For dessert we ordered the flourless chocolate cake and cheese cake. The food was good but the drinks were average. The service was quick as well. But it felt a bit expensive compared to what was being offered.
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JenniferB
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
Overall2Food2Service4Ambience4
Food took forever to arrive and was cold when delivered.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
The bartenders and staff were all pleasant with service and making sure we were all good. The best menu item to recommend would be the French toast during brunch hours.
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DavidW
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The food was delicious. I had one of the house specialty drinks, and I would highly recommend it. The seafood risotto was lovely, and my dessert was excellent. The servings were a little on the small side. It was very tasty; I just wish there had been a little more of it. I would highly recommend it! Lovely atmosphere and highly professional service.
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Davey
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
Overall2Food4Service1Ambience4
Very good food and atmosphere. However, service was poor. Wait staff was slow and disappeared for long stretches of time. What could've been a great experience was negatively impacted by substandard service.
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Fishman
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
Compliments to the chef. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Atlantic salmon entre and the lamp skewers small dish. Nicely strong dirty martini made by the barkeep.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
I really like the relaxed atmosphere and the comfortable seating.
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NoorA
Cleveland
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
The musician was very loud…. Needed to turn down the music in my opinion. Good service and food!
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gingergirl
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great spot to get together. It’s an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The staff and food is fantastic. Would definitely go again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
Overall3Food3Service5Ambience5
The menu choices seemed to be fewer sine my last visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
Overall1Food1Service1Ambience1
Awful Dirty tables Poor service No one took dinner order Dated Dirty menu Inattentive Neglected Missing training Missing management Downhill given neglect and poor oversight Piece of cheese and two slices of tomato $20+ as an example of poorly run everything Avoid and will not go again Used to be worth a stop for dinner or drinks & apps No longer
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WadeC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Outstanding food, great service. Fig & Olive has become a favorite of mine in Penn Quarter.
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carlomann
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
The food was excellent, service at the tables was also pretty good, reception by hostess not so much though, but still the overall experience was very much worth it! Very recommended.
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NY
NYC2023
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I made a special request to celebrate my sister's wedding. They did an awesome job! This restaurant has great food and the service is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Corgidog59
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
We've eaten there 4 times in the past. For the most part, always enjoyed our meal. About a three year break since we were there last. This time around, not so much. Food seems to have gone downhill. Wife's entree was too salty. I had the lamb which was a bit tough. Two large chunks. We will probably not return.
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Chris
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
Overall2Food1Service1Ambience4
really poor service unfortunately. food was not as good as usual. also had an 8 pm reservation and had to wait 30 min to sit
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
Overall3Food3Service2Ambience3
Unfortunately, service was not great. Despite being largely unoccupied, our service was slow and patchy. Server completely missed putting one order in and plates were brought out at rather random times. Also the menu was very divergent from what was posted online so that there were few vegetarian options.
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KazukoY
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
beautiful place. The waiter was nice. Food was nice but we prefer warm dishes more. A little pricey.
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KenB
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service3Ambience5
Great Spring night in DC and we were seated outside. We had two cocktails, both were excellent. We tried three app sampler. The burrata was so good we ordered a full appetizer. For dinner one of us ordered the branzino and the other got a salad and pommes frites. All were very good. Overall, a great experience. We would go back.
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mnate
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Yum!! Great menu. Perfect place for business discussion.
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Jane
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I had the vegetarian pasta dish that was delicious.
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Lynn
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
Overall4Food5Service2Ambience5
Beautiful fresh food marred only by slow service and lack of concern about that.
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mmmm
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
Overall3Food4Service2Ambience4
Tue food was good. The service lacking, slow and not attentive. The place feels like a chain struggling to impress its high end clients but falling short in service
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MissMary
Philadelphia
180 reviews
vip
3.0
180 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
I was surprised that I wasn't WoWed by this restaurant, as it has high reviews; and my friend's co-worker spoke very highly of it. The best parts might be that it's located in City Center and has outdoor seating available, and has a relaxing vibe inside. However, soon after I was seated, I saw a fly, and there was a little bug on my water glass, so that's when I wondered if this was an omen. The food was good, but nothing stellar; and my dessert was a whopping $15, but definitely nothing to write home about -- except at how overpriced it was. Sorry, Fig & Olive, I will not be returning!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from FIG & OLIVE DC using the Order Online button. FIG & OLIVE DC also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. FIG & OLIVE DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 559-5004.

FIG & OLIVE DC is rated 4.4 stars by 2618 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
closest corner 9th and H Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public underground parking accessible from the corner of 9th and H Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.figandolive.com/location/fig-and-olive-dc/
Phone number
(202) 559-5004
Private party facilities
With an expansive lounge, bar, and crostini station introducing you to the first floor—followed by an upper-level formal dining area, an intimate bar space, and a private dining room—this location is perfect for an informal or elegant gathering.
Private party contact
Events Department: (202) 517-6435

FIG & OLIVE DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

FIG & OLIVE Salad

FIG & OLIVE Burger

Nicoise Salad

Menu

What 2,618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does FIG & OLIVE DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is FIG & OLIVE DC restaurant rated?

Is FIG & OLIVE DC currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information