Panache Restaurant

Name: Panache Restaurant
Address: 1725 Desales St., NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-7760
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (857)

$30 and under

Modern European

1725 Desales St., NW, Washington, DC 20036

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Panache Restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine. Using only fresh ingredients, it creates a variety of authentic recipes with a contemporary twist. Along with entrées, its menu features both hot and cold tapas for lighter meals or sharing. Some tapas offered at Panache Restaurant include tuna tartar, calamari fritti and petite crab croquettes. Keeping with its Spanish theme, Panache Restaurant's décor showcases a rich red and gold color scheme. It offers a casual dining experience in a stylish, ultra-chic space. For added comfort, each dining table offers high back, leather chairs for seating. A separate bar area with several flat screen televisions is often filled with sports fans looking to enjoy the game.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Monday -Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm; Friday: 11:30am-11pm; Saturday 5pm-11pm
Phone number
(202) 293-7760
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Panache is available for private events.

Location
1725 Desales St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross street
Between L/M and 17th/Conn.
Parking details
For dinner parties of two or more we validate parking at the PMI garage next door to the restaurant.
Public transit
Farragut North Metro Station, take Connecticut Ave towards L St or Dupont Circle. Pass the Mayflower Hotel, right on Desales St. Restaurant located on the left hand side.
Entertainment
Happy Hour from 4pm to 7pm Monday-Thursday. 4pm-close on Fridays $5 and $6 beer, wine, cocktails and small plates
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup du Jour$7.00
French Onion$7.00
Rich beef broth, sweet onions, crouton, gruyere cheese
Mixed Greens Salad$8.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, Balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$8.00
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Fattoush$8.00
Salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, chick peas, peppers Mint & cilantro tossed in a light lemon dressing
Roasted Beet Salad$10.00
Mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Citrus Chicken Fiesta Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, carrots, sesame seeds, sesame ginger soy dressing, tortilla crisps, pickled cabbage slaw
Salmon Spinach Salad$15.00
Baby spinach, field mushrooms, pancetta mustard vinaigrette
Steak Salad$15.00
Mixed greens, roasted shallots, blue cheese dressing
Ahi Tuna Salad$16.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado Lemon vinaigrette

Entrées

Pesto Chicken Fettuccini$18.00
Smoked chicken, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, Pine nuts, pesto cream sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$19.00
Lemon puree, spinach salad, chermoula
Porcini Mushroom Risotto$20.00
Arborio rice, porcini mushrooms, green peas
Bouillabaisse$24.00
French seafood stew of shrimp, sea scallops & mussels
Seafood Risotto$25.00
Arborio rice, sea scallops, shrimp & mussels
Seared Ahi Tuna$25.00
Potato puree, vegetable medley, mango salsa
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$30.00
Potato purée, vegetable medley
Filet Mignon$28.00
Potato purée, sautéed asparagus
Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb$29.00
Potato purée, sautéed asparagus

Cold Tapas

Mozzarella Caprese$10.00
Fresh buffalo milk mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil
Sea Scallop Ceviche$11.00
Fresh lime juice, capers, red onion, cilantro
Tuna Tartar$11.00
Ahi tuna, lemon, cilantro, ginger, tortilla crisps
Bruschetta$7.00
Garlic toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, parmesan
Olive Tapenade$7.00
Herbed croutons, feta cheese
Hummus$8.00
Chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, tomatoes, toasted flatbread
Prosciutto and Dates Salad$9.00
Mixed greens and dates wrapped in Prosciutto

Hot Tapas

Zucchini Purse$10.00
Grilled zucchini, herb-whipped goat cheese, roasted peppers in phyllo
Blackened Salmon with Artichokes$12.00
Pesto cream sauce
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms$9.00
Herb-whipped goat cheese, pesto, balsamic reduction
Basil Encrusted Double Lamb Chop$12.00
Potato purée, demi-glace
Petite Crab Croquettes$12.00
Crispy carrots, roasted red pepper rémoulade
Beef Tenderloin Brochette$11.00
Tenderloin skewers with cherry tomatoes & zucchini
Mussels Provençal$10.00
Sautéed PEI mussels, white wine, tomatoes & lemon
Champignons en Papillote$10.00
Wild mushrooms, basil, butter & white truffle oil
Shrimp with Garlic$11.00
Garlic-white wine butter sauce, tomatoes
Calamari Fritti$10.00
Fried crispy squid with salsa verde
Seared Sea Scallops$12.00
Creamy anise sauce
Petite Filet Mignon$12.00
Potato purée, demi-glace
Grilled Calamari$10.00
Grilled squid, salsa verde
Prosciutto Wrapped Dates$9.00
Balsamic reduction, red chili oil
Mediterranean Vegetables$8.00
Grilled marinated eggplant, zucchini & yellow squash
Grilled Broccolini$7.00
Romesco sauce, almonds

What 857 people are saying

Panache Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
0.2Value

Noise • Moderate

857 Reviews

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Mak17
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place was decent, but not amazing. I had a groupon for the restaurant, so it was a very affordable evening for my boyfriend and I. We stuck to the hot and cold tapas menus. The service was great, and the ingredients tasted very fresh, but nothing really stuck out to me as amazing. I would probably visit again if only they weren't closing their doors :(. I hope the waitstaff and chefs find luck elsewhere in D.C. Please note that this restaurant closed on Aug. 31, 2016.
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EmmaW
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This use to be one of my go-to spots for lunch when I worked downtown, and I was so happy to have a chance to visit again for a dinner date! My family was in town and staying at the Mayflower right across the street. The food is delicious - they have hot/cold tapas as well as full entrees - and the service is always excellent. We closed out the restaurant but the servers never rushed us. Had a great time! Definitely recommend!
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Manny VIP
Toronto / Ontario13 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 19, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was great, food was good but we had a 15 percent discount coupon and they forgot to reduce the bill. After we paid and I called back at the hotel advising they did not reduce the bill they would not give me a credit so very disappointing they could not do anything . I spent over 200 so would have been nice if they could have done something....Make sure you check your bills very carefully if you are going to eat there .
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SusanD
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delicious meal of small plates, dessert, and wine with an old friend at Panache on 8/8/16. We sat outside since it was a nice evening. The food, service, and ambience were perfect. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you, Panache Restaurant!
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MichaelP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic , best meal I have had out in a long time . Excellent service .
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EllaDinDC
Washington, D.C. Area57 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! Great food good sized portions not too loud great service clean
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TinaP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a Groupon for Panache and went prior to attending a comedy show at the DC Improv. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. It was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday night, but we enjoyed it! Will definitely be going back!
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Annajosefina
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely lunch, our food and our waitress Amy was great. Definitely will go back, loved the ambiance .
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Christy
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
On the noise level rating, rather than "energetic" (too euphemistic!), I would re-label it as "overly noisy". I like Panache -- the lamb was excellent. But every time I've gone there, I've struggled with the noise level. As I'm hard of hearing, I reserved a table next to the entrance and the window, which the staff did. But at the peak of lunch hour, I still found it difficult to hear -- even my younger friend (who is not hard of hearing) commented on the noise level. It's the only reason I don't go there more often. Other than that, service and food were very good.
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LaceyH
Coastal Georgia2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 16, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came here for dinner with my mom. First note, there are no real bargains on the wine list--all wines were $10+ for pretty humdrum stuff. We were seated quickly, the restaurant was nice and quiet, and the food was decent. This is going to sound more negative than I really want it to, but this place is totally fine--if you are in from out of town and want a low-key nice serviceable meal (which is exactly what you are looking for sometimes!!), then this is a good pick, but it's not really anything super special. I do think that overall everything on the menu is priced a little too high.
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1725 Desales St., NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross street
Between L/M and 17th/Conn.
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of operation
Monday -Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm; Friday: 11:30am-11pm; Saturday 5pm-11pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
For dinner parties of two or more we validate parking at the PMI garage next door to the restaurant.
Public transit
Farragut North Metro Station, take Connecticut Ave towards L St or Dupont Circle. Pass the Mayflower Hotel, right on Desales St. Restaurant located on the left hand side.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Happy Hour from 4pm to 7pm Monday-Thursday. 4pm-close on Fridays $5 and $6 beer, wine, cocktails and small plates
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(202) 293-7760
Private party facilities
Panache is available for private events.

Panache Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Soups & Salads

Soup du Jour$7.00

French Onion$7.00

Mixed Greens Salad$8.00

Classic Caesar$8.00

Fattoush$8.00

Roasted Beet Salad$10.00

Citrus Chicken Fiesta Salad$14.00

Salmon Spinach Salad$15.00

Steak Salad$15.00

Ahi Tuna Salad$16.00

Entrées

Pesto Chicken Fettuccini$18.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$19.00

Porcini Mushroom Risotto$20.00

Bouillabaisse$24.00

Seafood Risotto$25.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$25.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$30.00

Filet Mignon$28.00

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb$29.00

Cold Tapas

Mozzarella Caprese$10.00

Sea Scallop Ceviche$11.00

Tuna Tartar$11.00

Bruschetta$7.00

Olive Tapenade$7.00

Hummus$8.00

Prosciutto and Dates Salad$9.00

Hot Tapas

Zucchini Purse$10.00

Blackened Salmon with Artichokes$12.00

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms$9.00

Basil Encrusted Double Lamb Chop$12.00

Petite Crab Croquettes$12.00

Beef Tenderloin Brochette$11.00

Mussels Provençal$10.00

Champignons en Papillote$10.00

Shrimp with Garlic$11.00

Calamari Fritti$10.00

Seared Sea Scallops$12.00

Petite Filet Mignon$12.00

Grilled Calamari$10.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Dates$9.00

Mediterranean Vegetables$8.00

Grilled Broccolini$7.00

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