Who knew a Nordic restaurant existed in the District?! If you want a spot that offers quality food and creative food combinations, this is a great place. We opted to visit for restaurant week and loved every course. Will definitely visit again, likely with some out-of-town guests looking for something unique.

The meal and service was excellent, and the reception was welcoming.
We were inspired to return soon.

We went to Honeysuckle for restaurant week dinner, and the menu was awesome! They had guest Icelandic chefs for the week, which was really cool (and tasty). Our service was great, as well - will definitely go back again for their regular menu.

We went for restaurant week and absolutely loved it. Honeysuckle meets the class and high service expectations without the pretension. It’s a great place for happy hour especially if you actually want to hear what your friends are saying.

The food is fantastic. The noise level nice and low. The decir has been pleasantly updated. Not flashy, but understated with a few modern touches, some contemporary art and some unfinished wooden communal tables at the bar to contrast the more elegant tables settings in the main part of the restaurant. I love how the bread basket at the beginning of the meal was banana bread with honey butter and fruit compote.

I was not really impressed with the food. It was a different experience, with it being Icelandic food, so I am grateful for the experience, but I will most likely not be returning. The portions are very small, and I left still feeling hungry.

Restaurant week had some interesting options. Apparently they had 2 guest chefs from Iceland who introduced some of their dishes which were quite different from Hobeysuckle’s standards. I thought the cod entree was a little too mayonnaise-y for me, but the fish was perfectly cooked nonetheless. The “Arctic pancake” dessert (a crepe) was very good. Nice value for $22.

Food here is really gooood. You can tell that the chef is devoted to it. The dishes are not only delicious but good-looking.

Wonderful food and excellent service. I’ll be back for dinner, can’t wait to try the menu

Honeysuckle is one of my favorites in DC. I highly recommend it and think it is fantastic all around.

Wait staff was nice. Service was good but I was not the biggest fan of the food. It looked great but taste was okay.

Service was abysmal

Food was fantastic. This popular restaurant was a little empty for a Saturday at 7:30pm - likely because it was mid-August in DC, and everyone in this city goes on vacation. However between the lack of a crowd and the fact that there was not any music, the place seemed oddly quiet at times. Food presentation was also excellent, and the wine we had was top-notch. Our server was very professional, but not at all friendly. It almost seemed like he thought that smiling or being warm might not be as professional or might be too informal? Regardless, it did not come across well.

The food was outstanding and the ambiance was very cool. The only drawback was the service. It was not that our water glasses were not always full (which is always a good sign) but the waiter was very short with us (and it was a slow evening) and seemed to be annoyed we were even there. He also seemed to not understand something as simple as pairing wines with a meal. Not that I am a snob by any means, but in a place like this that should be a simple request. So everything else was great. Too bad our waiter was a grouch.

The food was imaginative and delicious! There was no music or sound which was odd but overall I’d go back.

Food was excellent but the service was very disappointing.

Good food. Great chairs. Awesome ambience

The service was not up to the standards of the food. Our waiter practically tossed a fork for the main course at me that nearly knocked over a dining companion’s wine glass. he also brought the dessert ordered with the prix fixe before even taking dessert orders from the rest of the table. Clearing of plates was rushed and service was generally intrusive. The food had delicious sauces and flavors. The sea scallop appetizer was slightly overcooked and the entrees were not served piping hot, but all were tasty.

Went with a friend who had eaten at the restaurant recently. The food and service were excellent.

Interestingly, it was a Monday night and there were hardly any guests; however, we were placed at a table very close to another couple while while entire sections were empty. This was a bit frustrating as those guests were loud and annoyingly playing videos on their phone through the first part of our meal. Thankfully, they left! Reason it was frustrating was that there was no good reason to sit us in such close proximity.

Fortunately, the food and service were excellent. The dishes were complex and rich in taste. Waiter was friendly and helpful.

Plan to return soon with my wife. Will be a bit selective about where they sit us

The best restaurant in D.C., with a unique menu. I am on vacation with my wife and this place was perfect for a quiet romantic dinner.

We had a wonderful, creative meal and I would recommend this restaurant to picky foodies. We shared the Pastrami on rye appetizer which was Pastrami cured salmon - delicious! We then had duck breast with a passion fruit sauce that was probably the best duck I’ve had in years and Norwegian trout with favs beans that was cooked to perfection. We had the very innovative and delicious “Coffee and Cigars” for dessert that was scrumptious.

Bartender made great drinks and convo! Food was delicious

Service was slow. Food was ok. Just did not wow for the price point.

Everything was great except that music from the in house sound system would play then stop over and over. Interrupting our 25th anniversary repeatedly was a disappointment. I complained to the waiter and he said he hadn’t noticed but could do nothing about it unless we wanted to move to another table.

Overall, a great restaurant with great food. Also appreciated the glass of Prosecco for our special occasion.

The food was absolutely amazing. Hamilton Johnson is a chef to be watched!

Delicious food, lovely presentation, friendly service, quiet environment, great value. I can't stop thinking about the chicken livers, which is not something I usually ponder. Our family fought over the banana bread I took home.

Good atmosphere. Fine salad and delicious bucatini. A chocolate dessert was very chocolaty and rich.

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Thanks, gentlemen. Our party of four thoroughly enjoyed ourselves 😘

Superb. Booked on a whim as it had decent ratings & was close to hotel. Significantly exceeded expectations across the board.

Bravo! Once again Ham and team created a delightful dining experience. Thank you!

I loved the restaurant. The ambiance was amazing. The food was excellent, and the service was phenomenal.

Our waiter exhibited genuine enthusiasm for the chef. We were last seating and were nonetheless afforded a relaxed meal. The menu repeated some ingredients, but we didn't mind. Bread was worth eating, esp the banana bread, which was jaw dropping (banana bread?), and the seaweed focaccia. Egg and foie gras- forget your food rules and dig in. Worth every bite, as was the lamb (and other dishes too).

Great meal! Small menu, but everything was perfect.

We celebrated a farewell lunch for one of our employees who is attending law school in the fall. The food was excellent (we had the risotto, gourmet hamburger, shrimp and grits, fried oysters) and the décor was colorful but sophisticated. I really loved the bar area with paintings on the ceiling. The service was impeccable. Our server overheard our quiet and small celebration and helped marked the occasion with champagne. It was such a thoughtful gesture. I will definitely be back again.

The food was so delicious! I had the chefs tasting menu and it was excellent. The most delicious dinner rolls were served!

First of all, I went extremely hungry, but I was even more impressed than I thought I would be! The restaurant has a subtle honeysuckle scent when you walk in that I found to be charming. The beet salad and short rib were unbelievable!

Delicious food
Delightful waiter
Smelly candle at Host Desk

Took my fiancee here for a romantic birthday dinner. Food was delicious and featured really interesting, unusual flavor combinations. Everything we tried - cocktails, several wines, appetizer, entrees, desserts - was excellent. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the wine flowing.

If you like quality meals, you really should give this place a try.

Sweetbreads and tuna tartare were both very delicious starters! Shared the coffee scented beets and while good, didn't notice either coffee or rhubarb. There was a very large party at the bar, but it didn't impact either the kitchen's timing or our server's attention - it was perfect! The basement location makes this restaurant extra cozy. I am definitely recommending that my friends try it out.

It is one of the best restaurants that I have been to in a long timely