The Monocle

Name: The Monocle
Address: 107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC, United States, 20002
Telephone: (202) 546-4488
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1216 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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For Group Reservations of seven or more call 202-546-4488 or email monocleinfo@aol.com

The Monocle is the closest restaurant to the Capitol building, United States Senate and Union Station. Established in 1960, The Monocle is not only known as a Washington institution, but also for its fine American cuisine-served by a professional and friendly team of servers. You can always count on being served great crab-cakes, grilled fresh fish, prime steaks and chops, while enjoying the powerful political scenery. The private Federal Room is a Washington classic for private parties and political fundraisers. The Wine Room is a cozy room for your intimate private birthday dinner of six to ten. Cheers!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 546-4488

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 546-4488
Website
http://www.themonocle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Hector Toyos
Private party facilities
The Monocle was established in 1960 and is located in a historic townhouse-circa 1885. The Federal Room can accommodate 15-65, seated and 125 for standing event. The Atrium area is semi private space for the informal event, up to 36 seated and 60 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for an intimate dinner.
Private party contact
Catering Director: (202) 546-4488

Location
107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
First and D Street, NE, Capitol Hill
Parking details
Valet Parking at lunch $7 with validation and street parking in the evening after 5:30pm. <br /><br />
Public transit
Union Station (Red Line)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Imperial*$19.00
avocado
Crisp Fried Calamari$15.00
with red pepper aioli
Grilled Squash*$12.00
roasted peppers, goat cheese and pesto
Federal Salad*$6.00
field greens tossed with balsamic and olive oil
Paradise Salad$9.00
hearts of palm, avocado, tomatoes and button mushrooms romaine, house vinaigrette
BLT Salad$10.00
bacon, butter lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, blue cheese dressing
Shellfish Bisque$10.00

Main

Octopus Grilled, Spicy Sausage*$22.00
olive oil, capers and herbs, Santorini Fava
Fried Gulf Shrimp$19.00
with two dipping sauces, Napa cabbage slaw
Atlantic Salmon*$21.00
tomato-fennel and tarragon, vegetables
Filet Mignon*
Certified Angus Beef, red wine sauce, chef potatoes
- 8oz$34.00
Hanger Steak*
Certified Angus Beef, caramelized onions and peppers, chef potatoes
- 6oz$24.00
New York Sirloin
Certified Angus Beef, spicy butter, crispy fries
- 10oz$29.00
Calf's Liver$18.00
apple wood smoked bacon and onions, chef potatoes
Chicken Milanese$17.00
arugula, roasted tomatoes, lemon olive oil dressing, shaved Parmesan
Chicken Oregano*$18.00
chef potatoes and vegetables
Vegetarian Pasta$16.00
Linguine with wilted spinach, mushrooms, roasted red pepper sauce

Main Salads

Shrimp Salad Louis*$21.00
shrimp, butter lettuce, asparagus, avocado tomatoes, radish, hardboiled eggs, Louis Dressing on side (tossed in lemon olive oil on request)
Chicken Salad Paradise$18.00
grilled chicken, avocado, hearts of palm, mushrooms, over romaine, house vinaigrette
Tenderloin of Steak Salad Blue$22.00
medallions of char-grilled Certified Angus Tenderloin over field greens, roasted peppers and blue cheese served with a balsamic vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Luxe Crab Cake$28.00
Jumbo lump, Napa cabbage slaw
D Street Angus Burger$18.00
Chipotle mayo, peppers, wilted onions, melted mozzarella and fries (simply grilled hamburger and cheeseburger available)
107 Club$16.00
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, pesto mayo, baguette, mixed greens

Sides

Broccolini*$7.00
lemon spicy olive oil
French Fries$5.00
Oyster and Shitake Mushrooms*$10.00

Wines by The Glass

Bubbles

Prosecco, Cielo e Terra Vini, Italy$11.00
Sparkling Rose, Mumm Brut California$14.00
Champagne, Taittinger, Brut, France$22.00

Rose

Whispering Angel, Caves d'Eclans, Provence$14.00

White

Chardonnay, Reaburn, California, 2020$14.00
Chardonnay, Hartford Court, Russian River, 2019$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, New Zealand, 2020$12.00
Pinot Grigio, Lagaria, Italy, 2020$10.00
Sancerre, Paul Cherrier, Loire, France, 2020$19.00
Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, 2021$11.00

Red

Cabernet Blend,Trefethen,Eschol, Napa, 2019$17.00
Cabernet, Hess, California, 2018$14.00
Malbec, Los Medanos, Argentina, 2021$12.00
Super Tuscan, Origo, Trambusti, Italy, 2019$12.00
Pinot Noir, Cline Cellars, Sonoma, 2020$13.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, Santa Barbara, 2019$16.00
Zinfandel, Ravenswood, California, 2019$10.00

Local Beer

Corruption IPA, and Porter$7.00

What 1,216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Good for business meals
District of Columbia
American

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BillP
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The liver was very good. Do not find it in many restaurants these days.
BM
BartM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very good dinner for our 20th anniversary.
JD
JDBphilly
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Harris was an excellent server and the food was great.
CT
CynthiaT
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our evening at The Monocle. Cute place and reasonable prices. Our waiter Joel was very sweet and attentive.
Z
Zhelun
Austin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most classic restaurant in DC. It is a must for the visitors of Capitol Hill and the ultimate power lunch location. A must also for steak lovers.
RT
RajaT
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Service was fantastic. Steaks were fine. This felt like a cut from the supermarket. Frozen steak for sure. Crust was underwhelming and spicy butter used to cover the poor quality of the steak. The sides were good, but not great. Vibe is definitely congressional/old. Institutional type place. Great iconic type of place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Short weight with a reservation. Service and food were excellent. Great menu well prepared.
a
anneb
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Great food although the menu is very limited, the service was exceptional and the noise level was really high as it was very busy and not much there to absorb the noise. I would recommend it for a good meal and good value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and very attentive service. All the years I've come to DC, I've never made it to this restaurant before. It was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming restaurant with great food! Highly recommend. Ask for Haris as your server.
B
Brian
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The restaurant was very nice and the food was very good.
DC
DCTCA
Washington DC
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly from start to finish. Nicely varied menu, and everything was more delicious than there was any reason to expect. Prices excellent considering all that. Manager came by table, which I usually can do without, and actually made it work.
AC
ACVirginia
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and staff are amazing. Nick and the Monocle is a DC institute.
a
abermommy
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
The restaurant is a cute old building and has lots of signed celebrity photos, so it has a nice vibe. The food was excellent, but the service was pretty poor. Our entire party sat with empty wine glasses for half the meal and we were not offered more. We were a party of young professional women and I got the feeling the server did not care to wait on us.
b
brucek
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The steaks cocktails and service were great. Ambience clubby and wonderful Sides were a bit small so order several.
AH
ArthurH
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant for meetings on the business of government or to enjoy a great Washington experience surrounded by such meetings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with a group of nurses. Had a great meal with great service. Ironically we all got the crab cake and it was excellent. We all liked the drinks, bread, mea, & deserts. Would definitely come here again if we were in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wanted a nice dinner near Union Station. The Monocle didn’t disappoint- great location between the Capitol and Union Station, historic building, great service, Washington ambiance with politicians’ photos and political wisdom on the walls. Slick, professional service, attentive and though. Great food, without fuss. Great value. Will be coming back.
R
Ryan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, quality food, great ambiance. A great American dining experience.
BB
BobB
Washington DC
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
in a very busy bar we were treated very well---got a great table--great service..
n
number1diner
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect dining experience as always. Beautifully set table, very attentive wait staff, excellent food! Reserved for a party of 6, the entire evening was a success!
JS
JoannS
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful meal we had while we were in DC for the weekend - and within walking distance of our hotel. 0ur server was very friendly, knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. The restaurant itself was very nicely decorated - we enjoyed all the photos on the walls. If we visit the city again, we’d love to go back and would recommend to anyone visiting,
BR
BrianR
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an outstanding place to dine. Great food and drinks. Tradition! Quiet and relaxing.
MT
MarkT
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been going to The Monocle for decades, literally, because the atmosphere is comfortable, the food is well-prepared and the service is always outstanding. Plus, Nick always remembers my name!
K
Karl
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing. The owner very attentive. We will be back.
EC
EileenC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always perfect and the service was amazing! A D.C. legend.
L
Lizzy
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining here was a delightful experience! I travel frequently and often dine solo and not everyone knows how to treat a solo diner. But here they were FANTASTIC and made me feel pampered. And the food was great! I had the crab cakes (delicious sauce!) and the crème brûlée for dessert...wonderful! The espresso martini was also delicious. 10/10, would recommend!
JK
JosephK
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter's recommendation...the evening special of halibut... was superb as was everything brought to our table.Service was impeccable
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Comfortable dood great cocktails amazing service and u never know who you will see. Exciting my so relaxing
A
Alotofhappiness
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful way to bring my Day on the Hill to a close. Last meeting was in the Hart Building , the Monocle is right there within less than 2 blocks! I was greeted with a warm welcome , had the BEST crab salad I have ever eaten and enjoyed a lovely glass of Wine. My waiter was terrific . I will absolutely return when I am back in Washington DC. The experience was memorable:)))
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Obviously an DC institution filled with all types of high level government employees. Food was good service was great and fast
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food good service. Close to union station so really convenient.
N
Nuahs81
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
MV
MarciaV
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
The mignon and the special potato are delicious. Crème brûllée is the authentic!
j
jack
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wonderful bartender and staff and a true DC dining experience. NO CHAIN AMBIENCE HERE:-)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant made you feel like a million dollars with their customer service. Your moment we walked in…the greeter (possibly the owner) knew my first name. He even used it when I was leaving. The servers where on top of everything and very friendly. I can now see why it is such a popular spot. It was an amazing experience. Thank you Monocle!
D
Docbells
Vancouver
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for lunch at the Monocle while out and about in Capitol Hill and had a great experience with our teen children. The ambience is great - with photos of politicos from both sides adorning the walls to the historic building. The food was excellent - from the salads to the fish - and the service was impeccable. They made us feel just as important as some of their more important political guests. We had some great political discussions with the kids as we were inspired when we got there. Please go and enjoy this piece of Washington history - we would go again when back!
AP
AbbyP
West Virginia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time at the Monocle. Daughter and I were on vacation. Great atmosphere. Food and service were fantastic. There wasn't any part of my meal that I didn't like. Wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely dine here again.
b
brianboywonder
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely wonderful experience all around. Highly recommend.
S
Sandy
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Monocle was as accommodating as I remember. There have been a few good tweaks to the menu, but the original reliable selections remain strong as ever. Service was excellent and as attentive and professional as ever.

FAQs

The Monocle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 546-4488.

The Monocle is rated 4.8 stars by 1216 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 546-4488

107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

Cross street
First and D Street, NE, Capitol Hill
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking at lunch $7 with validation and street parking in the evening after 5:30pm. <br /><br />
Public transit
Union Station (Red Line)
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Hector Toyos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.themonocle.com/
Phone number
(202) 546-4488
Private party facilities
The Monocle was established in 1960 and is located in a historic townhouse-circa 1885. The Federal Room can accommodate 15-65, seated and 125 for standing event. The Atrium area is semi private space for the informal event, up to 36 seated and 60 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for an intimate dinner.
Private party contact
Catering Director: (202) 546-4488

The Monocle

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

New York Sirloin

Hanger Steak

Filet Mignon

Appetizers

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Imperial*$19.00

Crisp Fried Calamari$15.00

Grilled Squash*$12.00

Federal Salad*$6.00

Paradise Salad$9.00

BLT Salad$10.00

Shellfish Bisque$10.00

Main

Octopus Grilled, Spicy Sausage*$22.00

Fried Gulf Shrimp$19.00

Atlantic Salmon*$21.00

Filet Mignon*

Hanger Steak*

New York Sirloin

Calf's Liver$18.00

Chicken Milanese$17.00

Chicken Oregano*$18.00

Vegetarian Pasta$16.00

Main Salads

Shrimp Salad Louis*$21.00

Chicken Salad Paradise$18.00

Tenderloin of Steak Salad Blue$22.00

Sandwiches

Luxe Crab Cake$28.00

D Street Angus Burger$18.00

107 Club$16.00

Sides

Broccolini*$7.00

French Fries$5.00

Oyster and Shitake Mushrooms*$10.00

Wines by The Glass

Bubbles

Prosecco, Cielo e Terra Vini, Italy$11.00

Sparkling Rose, Mumm Brut California$14.00

Champagne, Taittinger, Brut, France$22.00

Rose

Whispering Angel, Caves d'Eclans, Provence$14.00

White

Chardonnay, Reaburn, California, 2020$14.00

Chardonnay, Hartford Court, Russian River, 2019$16.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, New Zealand, 2020$12.00

Pinot Grigio, Lagaria, Italy, 2020$10.00

Sancerre, Paul Cherrier, Loire, France, 2020$19.00

Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, 2021$11.00

Red

Cabernet Blend,Trefethen,Eschol, Napa, 2019$17.00

Cabernet, Hess, California, 2018$14.00

Malbec, Los Medanos, Argentina, 2021$12.00

Super Tuscan, Origo, Trambusti, Italy, 2019$12.00

Pinot Noir, Cline Cellars, Sonoma, 2020$13.00

Pinot Noir, Meiomi, Santa Barbara, 2019$16.00

Zinfandel, Ravenswood, California, 2019$10.00

Local Beer

Corruption IPA, and Porter$7.00

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