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Name: The Gryphon
Address: 1337 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 827-8980
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

The Gryphon

3.9 (127)

$30 and under

American

1337 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Hot spot

The Gryphon is a new dining concept in Washington, DC from the owners of Lost Society, a boutique steakhouse on the corner of 14th St. and U St., NW. Just as Lost Society changed the traditional perception of a steakhouse, the Gryphon is designed to change the perception of dining with friends, family and neighbors.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday : 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Happy Hour: Wednesday - Thursday: 5:00pm- 7:00pm Friday: 4:00pm- 7:00pm 1/2 off all cocktails, excluding our specialty cocktails
Phone number
(202) 827-8980
Website
http://www.thegryphondc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joseph Evans
Private party facilities
We are available for events of any size. Private or semi private dinner parties, birthday parties, happy hours, fundraisers, receptions, products launches, corporate dinners, holiday parties, and more.

Location
1337 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
N Street. N.W. & Dupont Circle
Parking details
Valet,Street,Metro & Taxi Preferred<br />http://www.goldentriangledc.com/transportation/parking
Public transit
We directly across the street from the Dupont Circle Red Line Station - South Entrance. Additional Stations:> Farragut North - Red Line - 4 blocks south of us.> Farragut West - Blue and Orange Lines- 6 blocks south of us.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Cheesesteak Eggrolls$11.95
Cheese, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Sriracha Ketchup, Angry Onions
Hot Wings$9.50
Buffalo Style, Ranch
German Soft Mini Pretzels$6.95
Creole Mustard or Butter
Beef Empanadas$9.95
Crema Mexicana, and Salsa Verde
Jalapeno Shrimp & Calamari$10.95
Marinara, Remoulade, Mixed Peppers
Potatoes Brava$6.95
Crispy Potato Skins, Scallions, Cheese, Chile de Arbol Cream and Cajun Spice
Shrimp Quesadilla$10.95
Baby Shrimp, Carrots, Spinach, Zucchini, Queso Chihuahua, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo

Sliders W/ Onion Strings

Bacon Cheeseburger$10.95
Pickles, Onions, American Cheese, House Sauce
Crab Cake$13.95
Cole Slaw, Pickles, Chipotle Mayo
Crispy Chicken$11.95
House Sauce, Pickles, American Cheese
Shrimp Po Boy$11.95
Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato

Social Bites

Short Ribs Tacos$13.50
Onions, Cilantro, Avocado, Tomatillo Sauce and Radish
Blackened Fish Tacos$12.95
Catch of the Day, Pico De Gallo, Pablano Cream, Green Cabbage
Fried Alligator and Waffles$10.95
Sweet Chili Sauce, Quick Pickles
Ceviche$12.50
Catch of the Day, Mango, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit, Cilantro, Red Onion
Tuna Tartare$12.95
Chili Dressing, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Lotus Root
Shrimp Cocktail$12.50
Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Horseradish, Lemon, Olive Oil, Micro Cilantro
Garlic & White Wine Mussels$13.95
Grilled Baguette
Crispy Calamari Salad$14.95
Nappa Cabbage, Bean sprouts, Diakon, Carrots, Peanuts
Kale Salad$9.95
Balsamic Dressing, Sunflower Seeds, Currants, Dried Pineapple, Aged Gouda
Fried Caesar Parmesan Brussel Sprouts$9.95
Caesar Dressing, Grated Parmesan
Caramelized Cauliflower$8.95
Romesco Sauce, Roasted Fennel, Parmesan, Scallion Oil
Asparagus Tempura$9.95
Lemon Aioli, Sea Salt
Mac N Cheese$9.95
Gruyere, Fontina, Smoked Gouda and Cheddar

Plates

Strip Steak Frites$22.95
Bordelaise sauce, parmesan fries
Beef Medallions$25.95
2 Pieces of Filet/ Choice of House Blue Cheese or Cajun; Fingerling Potatoes
Salmon$21.95
Cous Cous, Shiitake Mushrooms, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce, Asparagus
Artichoke Ravioli$18.95
Artichoke, Goat Cheese Ravioli, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Butter Sauce

Drinks

1/2 off Drinks for Social Hour 5-7 Pm W-f

Beer

Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager (Draft) 4.9% ABV$7.00
Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA (Draft) 7.1% ABV$7.00
Blue Moon (Draft) 5.4% ABV$7.00
Rotating Seasonal Selection (Draft)$7.00
Victory Prima Pils 5.3 % ABV$8.00
Victory Golden Monkey 9.5% ABV$7.00
Stella Artois 5% ABV$7.00
Stella Cidre 4.5% ABV$7.00
Leffe Brown Ale 6.5% ABV$8.00
Guiness Draught Can 4.2% ABV$7.00
DC Brau The Citizen Can 7% ABV$7.00
Corona 4.6% ABV$7.00
Allagash White 5% ABV$7.00

Wine by the Bottle

Wild Horse$74.00
Unbridled Pinot Noir Oregon
Frog's Leap$109.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Robert Mondavi$131.00
BDX Napa Valley
Le Cigare Blanc$64.00
Grenache Blanc & Riussanne California

Specialty Cocktails

$12

Centaur Kick
Jack Daniels Honey, Triple Sec, Sour Mix
Artemis Virtue
Hendrick's Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Lime, Sweet Vermouth, Agave Nectar
Siren's Call
Grey Goose Le Poire, St. Germain Elderflower, Fresh Lemon Juice
The Gryphon
Stolichnaya O, Strawberry Puree, Fresh Lime Juice, Pinot Noir
Chimera Flame
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, Cointreau, St. Germaine, Razzmatazz
Aphrodite's Melon Mule
Grey Goose Le Melon, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
Cretan Bull
Stolichnaya O, Malibu Rum, Red Bull Tropical, Peach Schnapps

White & Sparkling

House, Pinot Gris$7.00
Kenwood Yulupa, Chardonnay, 2012, California$9.00
Bex, Riesling, 2010, German$10.00
Drylands, Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, New Zealand$12.00
Hess Select, Chardonnay, 2012, Monterey$7.00
Santa Margarita, Brut Rose, Italy$8.00
Zonin, Prosecco$8.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut, france$20.00

Red & Rose

House, Cabernet$7.00
El Libre, Malbec, 2012, Argentina$10.00
Flaco, Tempranillo, 2013, Spain$9.00
Chateau Smith, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Washington$12.00
Saved, Dry Rose, 2012, California$12.00
Cartlidge & Browne, Merlot, 2012, North Coast, CA$12.00
Nobilo Icon, Pinot Noir, 2013, New Zealand$12.00

What 127 people are saying

The Gryphon 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

4.0Food
3.9Service
3.8Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Energetic

127 Reviews

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Lashawn VIP
Washington, D.C. Area34 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious and our waiter was awesome. The ambiance itself will win you over. We plan to go back.
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DCdiners
Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 30, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Unnervingly loud atmosphere. Poor service. We came with out of town friends. We couldn't hear ourselves think, never mind talk. Service was very slow for initial drinks. After waiting too long for a server to take orders, we paid for our drinks and left with great relief.
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Edward
New York City40 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 27, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The location had two things going against it... there was a large party which had taken over the main bar, as opposed to the open spaces in the back, and there was almost no service unless you were part of of this group. I waited over 10 minutes for the hostess (also the server!) to meet me and show me to our table. The hostess was overworked and surly, not her fault, as she was the only one who was supporting everyone who was not at the bar. The Gryphon actually called me earlier in the day to ask if we (who had made reservations through OpenTable) would prefer to be seated at the bar... the same bar which was taken over by a private party. Not sure how that would work out for anyone! This place does not belong on OpenTable as it is NOT a restaurant, and should not be advertized as such.
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FrequentDiner
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 27, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This is primarily a bar, with only a few tables for dining. The noise from the bar was overwhelming at 6 - 7 pm. The table service was good and the food was fine, but I would not choose to eat there again.
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Gemmy
Washington, D.C. Area76 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 21, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Since the Gryphon revamped its happy hour food menu, the whole vibe has changed for me. The raw bar is gone, the best Social Bites are gone and the remaining ones are no longer discounted, the extensive selection of steaks is no more...Still a beautiful setting, but there's nothing on the menu that sets it apart from any other bar/lounge. I miss the old Gryphon.
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Luv2Cook VIP
Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 16, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were disappointed that they just changed their menu tonight. We liked the old menu. They have also changed the seating & it was not as comfortable. Their Cajun Ribeye was the best steak in DC. We will be looking for a new place.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on July 16, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Menu "changed" the day before so steaks & ribs were no longer available. Just normal bar food
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant was great. The service was really good but I fell in love with the zucchini chips.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Definitely get the fried caesar Brussels sprouts and alligator bites! Our server Aly was super engaging and gave us some great ideas of other places to try during my vacation.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was nice. The social bites are great. They could use more selection for people who do not eat beef entrees. Our waitress was rather snappy. I guess attitude is trendy. She also had a foreign accent, so maybe it was a cultural norm in whatever part of Europe she reigns from, we didn't ask. We had 7pm reservation so the bar scene was just beginning to pick up by the time we left. I can tell its a happening spot after 10
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1337 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross street
N Street. N.W. & Dupont Circle
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday : 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Happy Hour: Wednesday - Thursday: 5:00pm- 7:00pm Friday: 4:00pm- 7:00pm 1/2 off all cocktails, excluding our specialty cocktails
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet,Street,Metro & Taxi Preferred<br />http://www.goldentriangledc.com/transportation/parking
Public transit
We directly across the street from the Dupont Circle Red Line Station - South Entrance. Additional Stations:> Farragut North - Red Line - 4 blocks south of us.> Farragut West - Blue and Orange Lines- 6 blocks south of us.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joseph Evans
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.thegryphondc.com/
Phone number
(202) 827-8980
Private party facilities
We are available for events of any size. Private or semi private dinner parties, birthday parties, happy hours, fundraisers, receptions, products launches, corporate dinners, holiday parties, and more.

The Gryphon

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Bar Snacks

Cheesesteak Eggrolls$11.95

Hot Wings$9.50

German Soft Mini Pretzels$6.95

Beef Empanadas$9.95

Jalapeno Shrimp & Calamari$10.95

Potatoes Brava$6.95

Shrimp Quesadilla$10.95

Sliders W/ Onion Strings

Bacon Cheeseburger$10.95

Crab Cake$13.95

Crispy Chicken$11.95

Shrimp Po Boy$11.95

Social Bites

Short Ribs Tacos$13.50

Blackened Fish Tacos$12.95

Fried Alligator and Waffles$10.95

Ceviche$12.50

Tuna Tartare$12.95

Shrimp Cocktail$12.50

Garlic & White Wine Mussels$13.95

Crispy Calamari Salad$14.95

Kale Salad$9.95

Fried Caesar Parmesan Brussel Sprouts$9.95

Caramelized Cauliflower$8.95

Asparagus Tempura$9.95

Mac N Cheese$9.95

Plates

Strip Steak Frites$22.95

Beef Medallions$25.95

Salmon$21.95

Artichoke Ravioli$18.95

Drinks

Beer

Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager (Draft) 4.9% ABV$7.00

Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA (Draft) 7.1% ABV$7.00

Blue Moon (Draft) 5.4% ABV$7.00

Rotating Seasonal Selection (Draft)$7.00

Victory Prima Pils 5.3 % ABV$8.00

Victory Golden Monkey 9.5% ABV$7.00

Stella Artois 5% ABV$7.00

Stella Cidre 4.5% ABV$7.00

Leffe Brown Ale 6.5% ABV$8.00

Guiness Draught Can 4.2% ABV$7.00

DC Brau The Citizen Can 7% ABV$7.00

Corona 4.6% ABV$7.00

Allagash White 5% ABV$7.00

Wine by the Bottle

Wild Horse$74.00

Frog's Leap$109.00

Robert Mondavi$131.00

Le Cigare Blanc$64.00

Specialty Cocktails

Centaur Kick

Artemis Virtue

Siren's Call

The Gryphon

Chimera Flame

Aphrodite's Melon Mule

Cretan Bull

White & Sparkling

House, Pinot Gris$7.00

Kenwood Yulupa, Chardonnay, 2012, California$9.00

Bex, Riesling, 2010, German$10.00

Drylands, Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, New Zealand$12.00

Hess Select, Chardonnay, 2012, Monterey$7.00

Santa Margarita, Brut Rose, Italy$8.00

Zonin, Prosecco$8.00

Veuve Clicquot, Brut, france$20.00

Red & Rose

House, Cabernet$7.00

El Libre, Malbec, 2012, Argentina$10.00

Flaco, Tempranillo, 2013, Spain$9.00

Chateau Smith, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Washington$12.00

Saved, Dry Rose, 2012, California$12.00