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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7
4.7
890 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 448-2300

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Fabio Salvatore

  • Private party facilities

    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.

  • Private party contact

    Meagan Stroud: (202) 448-3253

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    16th and M St. NW

  • Parking details

    $20 valet parking

  • Public transit

    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse

    Multiple dates available
    Are you looking for a special space for an upcoming special evening or event? Our private wine cellar located at The Jefferson Hotel can be your memorable space for the evening! You will be surrounded with hundreds of bottles of wine. You will have a friendly and personalized service offer to you. Please note: For parties up to 10, there will be an A La Carte menu offered, for those parties of 11-15, there will be a Special Menu (pictured) offered at $165 per person, which does not include drinks.

What 890 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. June

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous experience! Ambience is fantastic and staff were so caring and professional!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time dining at The Greenhouse and it did not disappoint. We will definitely return
  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and even better service. The interior was beautiful and I would definitely recommend the duck breast. Wine options were also great and extensive. I went for a belated Mother’s Day dinner and everyone enjoyed.
  4. Smith

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I made reservations for Mother's Day for this location because my wife previously ate at this restaurant. We were surprised that there was only one price of $135 per person. Plus, basic drinks like sparkling water was $11 for the bottle and a glass of orange juice was $13. At least there was not an additional charge for another glass of orange juice. While a one price, one meal is typical of certain special holidays, it would have been very helpful to have known this in advance of going to the restaurant. The food quality was not nearly worth the price. My appetizer was luke warm and while the main course was hot, it was not very filling. The waiter did not refill my wife's coffee. She had to do it herself. When I finished each course, after a reasonable period of time, I moved my plate to the side to indicate that I was done with my dish. To say the least, I will not be going to this restaurant again. There are much better options.
  5. Nanc

    Kansas City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took at client to your restaurant and we both loved the food and attentive server. Highly recommend.
  6. carlaK

    Tampa

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a treat to come here for a special occasion. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is fantastic. They have a great wine list in addition to a wonderful menu and food.
  7. anonymous

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the ambiance very nice. The staff was super friendly and accommodating
  8. KathyC

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food service ambiance! Great for a special occasion. Portugal wine was excellent
  9. Juan

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent!! From the hostess reception welcome to the waitstaff and the delicious food. Perfect relaxing setting
  10. Conrad

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb in every way: food, drink, service, and ambiance. Simply an elegant dining experience. Highly recommend.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a blast with amazing service. A refined dining experience with greasy clean foods in a a beautifully decorated dining area.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful setting. Food was absolutely delicious very high end experience.
  13. LorettaD

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The layout of the Greenhouse is so cute, love the checkerboard tiles! The food was also really good - nice and fresh! I would go back!
  14. ShellyC

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, laid back atmosphere with excellent service & attention to detail. We enjoyed our meal so much. The staff was so caring for our 6 year old and our whole table. We’d love to return someday.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    We all liked the bread basket at the start. French toast and pea soup appetizers good. All of the rest was mediocre. Very pricey for what we got. Service was ok but could have been friendlier.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easter brunch with my fiancé was a spectacular experience.
  17. WarrenS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I recently celebrated my birthday at The Greenhouse at the Jefferson in Washington, DC and it was an incredible experience. The menu was personalized to my liking and the staff was incredibly accommodating. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The staff was attentive and made sure I had a memorable experience. I highly recommend The Greenhouse at the Jefferson for any special occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a romantic dinner. The food was excellent and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have an unforgettable experience.
  18. Mona

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our 3 generation family had a wonderful dining experience. It was a Thursday night, not crowded and fairly quiet. The service was outstanding. Thank you very much!
  19. Ricardo

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to The Greenhouse for a date night. My wife and I have lived in DC many years but have never had dinner at the The Jefferson Hotel. The service was excellent and everything was prepared perfectly. We both regret not having gone sooner! I highly recommend this restaurant
  20. MatthewA

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from the attentive staff of the Quill and Greenhouse. Ambiance was pleasant and comfortable. Food was delicious.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Enjoyed a mother daughter brunch on a Sunday So nice and relaxing Great food Service was a little slow but all was good
  22. Find

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal we had in DC. Every detail was impeccable.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Here to celebrate a wedding- had a beautifully light lunch yesterday and wonderful breakfast this am! I didn’t see anything I could eat on the menu because I wasn’t terribly hungry- the Chef prepared a delicious piece of seared salmon with light greens- amazing!
  24. Olivia

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and we had a nice seating to view the beautiful skylight.
  25. JohnE

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation for brunch and it was Outstanding! Highly recommended!!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The Valentine’s Day special is too pricey for the
  27. MartaG

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Valentine’s Day luncheon!
  28. Debbie

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared the Valentine’s Experience Saturday night. It was a beautiful evening from start to finish . The staff was attentive, the food delicious and the private alcove was very romantic . I felt like we had stepped back in time. I was sorry that we were not able to spend the night . We will return soon . Thank you for a memorable evening .
  29. JackieW

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance was beautiful- fabulous 1st Class service and the food was James Beard quality- thank you for a lovely evening.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Great ambiance. Fantastic setting. Will be sure to dine here again.
  31. SCV71

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My husband and I had a birthday brunch at the restaurant. Interior is tastefully done and elegant. We were the only guests on a weekday brunch and it felt a little empty. The food was good, but not exceptional. The prices on the other hand were rather exceptional. Love that you can walk right over to National Geographic’s, which is worth visiting.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went there for my son’s birthday for brunch and we had a great time. Desserts are delicious! A little expensive but very nice
  33. JusKit

    London

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A delightful brunch.The atmosphere was great. The food was delicious but the portions were adequate to small. Left satisfied, not full. Expect to pay for ambiance and fresh ingredients. We thought it was well worth it .
  34. NomNominDC

    Washington DC

    151 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had a lovely brunch at the Greenhouse. The staff allowed my friend and I to chat without interruption for about half an hour - they noticed we hadn't opened our menus and so wouldn't be ready to order. After ordering, the food came promptly and was delicious. The service is excellent and you get to feel very fancy in this lovely environment.
  35. EJG3rd

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot for lunch. Very conducive to business discussion and great food and service.
  36. Laura

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Sunday brunch experience. Want to try everything on the menu.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb, as always. Service, food, atmosphere. An outstanding experience.
  38. Lizzy

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The hotel is lovely and I had a fantastic New Year’s Day brunch! I even decided to splurge on dessert! What better way than chocolate and Prosecco to ring in the new year!
  39. LindaL

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    We had breakfast and it was not worth the money! The room is lovely and the service was good. But the meal serves were very small for the cost. Eg $13 USD for a glass of OJ.
  40. vince

    New England

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Prices were outrageous compared to the quality of the food

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
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC is rated 4.7 stars by 890 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

1200 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross street

    16th and M St. NW

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    $20 valet parking

  • Public transit

    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Fabio Salvatore

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 448-2300

  • Private party facilities

    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.

  • Private party contact

    Meagan Stroud: (202) 448-3253

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