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Penthouse, Washington, DC

Penthouse

4.4 (138)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
88 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Wharf Penthouse, one of DC's hidden gems, provides you with one of the best views of the Wharf and DC's famous monuments. The Wharf Penthouse is our newest indoor garden oasis, which features signature menu & beverage options from La Vie. Book your next dining experience within our garden oasis or outdoor cabanas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 560-5501
  • Website
    https://lavie-dc.com/events-2-4/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Penthouse's menu was last updated on 8/27/2022.

Cocktail Menu

    Specialty Cocktails

    • Rosé Sangria$19.00

      segura brut rosé, lillet rosé, stoli ohranj vodka, blood orange, peach, lemon

      • Sunset Sangria$19.00

        rejon tempranillo, lustau brandy, licor 43, hibiscus, pineapple, orange, thyme, allspice

        • Watermelon Paloma$20.00

          illegal mezcal, patron silver, agave, fresh watermelon, fresh lime, grapefruit, jalapeno tincture

          • Purple Blossom 75$22.00

            Bluebutterfly infused ford's gin, fresh lemon, fresh pineapple, berry syrup, torressella prosecco

            • All Smoke, No Fire$22.00

              filibuster dual cask bourbon, giffard peach, pecan chai simple syrup, lemon, maple

              • Mediterranean Old Fashioned$22.00

                courvoisier VSOP, maker's mark, apricot saffron cordial, amontillado sherry, chocolate bitters, orange bitters

                • Fire on the Penthouse$22.00

                  lobos reposado, lobos mezcal, ancho reyes chile liqueur, mango syrup, lemon, pineapple, habanero tincture

                  • The All Nighter$22.00

                    grey goose vodka, galliano espresso liqueur, biscotti faretti, peru organic espresso house made vanilla demerara syrup

                    • C'Est La Vie Sour$20.00

                      angels envy bourbon, drambuie, apple cranberry cordial, fresh lemon, pimento bitters, egg whites

                      Frozen Cocktails

                      • It's Not' Frozen', It's 'Frosé'$19.00

                        paradise springs rose, grey goose essences strawberry & lemongrass, martini & rossi fiero, strawberry pineapple puree, fresh lemon

                        • Frosty Painkiller$20.00

                          bacardi 8, chinola, fresh pineapple, passionfruit peach puree, coco lopez

                          Mocktails

                          • Sour Keko$11.00

                            lavender syrup, fresh lemon, orange blossom, blue butterfly pea tea

                            • Passionate Berry$11.00

                              fresh lemon, fresh pineapple, passionfruit berry puree, Q soda

                              Beers

                              • Stella Artois$9.00

                                • Stella Cider$10.00

                                  • Loose Cannon IPA$10.00

                                    • DB Vienna Lager$8.00

                                      • Michelob Ultra$9.00

                                        • Budlight$8.00

                                          • Estrella Jalisco$9.00

                                            • Stella 0.0%$8.00

                                              Wine Menu

                                                White Wine

                                                • Bartenura Moscato d'Asti 2020 Piedmont, Italy | Moscato$18.00

                                                  • Fini 2021 Alto Adige, Italy | Pinot Grigio$18.00

                                                    • The Crossing 2021 Marlborough, NZ | Sauvignon Blanc$19.00

                                                      • Clarence Dillon Wines 2021 Bordeaux, France | Sauvignon Blanc, Semmillon$19.00

                                                        • Carl Graff 2020 Mosel, Germany | Riesling, Off Dry$20.00

                                                          • Stags Leap 2020 Napa Vellay, USA | Chardonnay$21.00

                                                            Red Wine

                                                            • Villa Chigi Chianti 2020 Chianti, Italy | Sangiovese$19.00

                                                              • Masca del Tacco Old Vines 2019 Puglia, Italy | Zinfandel$19.00

                                                                • Benton Lane 2018 Willamette Valley, USA | Pinot Noir$20.00

                                                                  • Ferraton Per & Fils 2019 Rhone, France | Grenache, Syrah$20.00

                                                                    • Barrica 2017 Mendoza, Argentina | Malbec$20.00

                                                                      • Unshackled 2019 California, Cabernet Sauvignon$22.00

                                                                        • Duckhorn 2019 Napa Valley, USA | Cabernet Sauvignon$29.00

                                                                          Sparkling Wine

                                                                          • Torresella Prosecco, Brut NV Veneto, Italy$19.00

                                                                            • Pierre Sparr, Cremant, Brut NV Alsace, France$22.00

                                                                              • Veuve Clicquot Brut NV Champagne-Remis, France$38.00

                                                                                • Dom Perignon 2012 Champagne, France$135.00

                                                                                  • Krug Grande Cuvee NV Champagne, France$110.00

                                                                                    Sparkling Rosé

                                                                                    • Abbazia Balestro Moscato NV Piedmont. Italy | Moscato Dolce$17.00

                                                                                      • Segura Viudas Cava, Brut Rose NV Penedes, Spain$19.00

                                                                                        • Jules Millessimato Prosecco Rose NV Veneto, Italy$19.00

                                                                                          • Veuve Clicquot Brut NV Champagne-Remis, France$38.00

                                                                                            Rosé

                                                                                            • Poggio di Volpi Roma 2020 Lazio, Italy, Montelpulciano$18.00

                                                                                              • D'Esclans Whispering Angel 2021 Cotes de Provence, France$20.00

                                                                                                What 138 people are saying

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

                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                4.4
                                                                                                4.4 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                • 4.3Food
                                                                                                • 4.3Service
                                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                • 3.9Value

                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                138 Reviews

                                                                                                1. ShawnC

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on May 18, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  THERE IS A SNEAaKY 3% CREDIT CARD CHARGE. You need to disclose the credit card surcharge at time of booking. I would have brought cash.

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                                                                                                2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area1 review

                                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                                  Dined on May 12, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                  Felt like a tourist on a packed excursion… Noisy with large groups disrupting general seating area Lots of noise - more like a diner Lots of plastic flowers Great views Crowded

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                                                                                                3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on May 11, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Un lugar hermoso con vista la comida rica las personas amables recomiendo

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                                                                                                4. Horseshowattendee VIP

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews

                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                  Dined on April 14, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                  As happened to other reviewers, they did a bait and switch on us. When we arrived, they told us they had a private party and couldn't honor the reservation. They stuck us in a related restaurant. Also, be aware that they added a 20 percent gratuity for our party of two ($200 bottle of wine is now $240) and a 3.5 percent credit card usage fee. We'll never go back.

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                                                                                                5. Dominique

                                                                                                  Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                  Dined on April 14, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  I love La Vie, but was very annoyed by the wait time. My reservation was at 230, was not seated until 340. Then had to share a table with two other people, who seemed just as annoyed. The waiter was great, he was able to get us something that was not on the brunch menu! But unfortunately after waiting over an hour, we had only about 10 minutes to eat before we needed leave. My first experience here was amazing, this time; not so much.

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                                                                                                6. AngelaJ VIP

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on April 12, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  I brought my daughter-in-law here for her birthday dinner and it was absolutely wonderful.! The ambience was top-notch so cute and fun and high class. The food was seasoned so good everything we ordered was delicious!!! The views were amazing and once again the ambience was spectacular! It was a great experience. I just wish they would’ve had the Italian Moscato D’Asti Wine available .  The wait staff /Customer Service was five stars we felt so taken care of. I will definitely be back !!!

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                                                                                                7. HeatherH

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on April 7, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Server was good we went with all his recommendations and weren’t disappointed we had reservations but due to traffic we arrived late but we still were greeted with friendliness and we were seated right away she even gave us options on where we wanted to be seated we sat on the terrace and enjoyed the views the food was great the scallops OMG were the BEST

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                                                                                                8. ChristianaF

                                                                                                  Baltimore / Maryland1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 24, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  This was such a great place. Will definitely come back. The lamb chops were phenomenal!

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                                                                                                9. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 23, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Excellent food and service -get the lamb chops - spectacular view and gorgeous decor. We have dined here 3 times and each time it is consistently great. Many thanks to the great staff. We will be back.

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                                                                                                10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                  Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 22, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great experience and love the decorations! Food was great!

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                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                Penthouse is rated 4.4 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                1. Home
                                                                                                2. United States
                                                                                                3. Washington, D.C. Area
                                                                                                4. District of Columbia
                                                                                                5. Southwest Waterfront

                                                                                                Not available on OpenTable

                                                                                                Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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                                                                                                Google Map for Penthouse

                                                                                                88 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024

                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                                  Southwest Waterfront
                                                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                                                  Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                  Mediterranean
                                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                  None
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