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

1074 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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For Reservations of 6 or more, please call 202-546-4488

The closest restaurant to the Capitol building, United States Senate and Union Station, The Monocle Restaurant, established in 1960, is not only known as a Washington institution, but also for its fine American cuisine. You can always count on being served great crab-cakes, grilled fresh fish, steaks and chops, while enjoying the powerful political scenery. The private room upstairs is a Washington classic for private parties and political fundraisers.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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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–3:00 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
You can arrange a private event in the historic Monocle Townhouse Building on Capitol Hill, circa 1885. It is the ideal restaurant location to impress your clients, family or friends because of its history and fine American Steak and Seafood. The Federal Room located on the second floor can offer a gathering of 15 to 65 for a seated event or up to 125 guests for a cocktail reception. The Skylight Room located past the main Bar is a semi private space for the informal event, up to 40 seated and 75 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for a special event.Banquet Facilities: On many weekends and holidays the restaurant can be reserved for special occasions; weddings, holiday parties, and corporate events. In the morning the main dining room can be reserved for a breakfast meeting before a legislative day on the Hill.
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 1,074 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Great for Lunch
District of Columbia
American

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RobertO
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Prime N Y sirloin was the best I have had in years. It was noisy are first but 4 of us had a delightful dinner.
SR
SarahRae
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a great atmosphere. The fillet was delicious!
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freemat
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mother and I went to the Monocle for dinner twice! The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. The staff really make your dining experience special. We enjoyed all of the staff who took time out of their day to talk and share stories. If you are in DC do not miss this institution.
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NancyG
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food and service were great. Noise level was high during very busy lunch crowd.
TD
TammiD
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really good. I had a ribeye and it was cooked perfect. I also had the creamed spinach and onion rings! A friend of mine and I split steak and sides and it was all amazing. The service was awesome!
JF
JohnF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Have not been to the Monocle in decades. Glad to see That they are still around and turning out quality food.
DC
DCSC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Two identical orders. My steak was slightly over cooked - person sitting next to me was perfectly medium rare.
SP
StephPalCal
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted by 2 very friendly staff members who ushered us in out of the rain and made small talk about our last name. The waiter was very attentive and helpful with food suggestions. The food was excellent, especially the sea bass special. The lemon curd pie dessert was heavenly.
PW
PamealW
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place to dine. Wonderful service and always excellent food. Reminds me of the good restaurants that ate at with my parents years ago !
MA
MASAVA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With an age of 55, I’ve eat the best steak in my life at The Monocle. Fantastic place with fantastic steaks and service. I’m looking forward to my next visit.
PL
PeaceLovenPlantain
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful…
CV
CVKarl
San Diego
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter Joel was excellent and each food course was delicious. We would definitely go back.
JH
JimH
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Not very attentive to a one top. I understand the tough times restaurants are experiencing, but expected a little more. Food was very average if not below average. Bread service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
246 reviews
vip
3.0
246 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Wanted to give 5star but there was a huge flaw in service. This was our first time here at Monocle and when we were seated very nice service. The food was nice but as soon as another big party came in our server left serving our table. We saw him serving the big group. No one came to our table and had wave some one so that we can get our dessert and check. The management also did not care to assign another server. That was very bad experience. Had to lower the start due to the fact that our server suddenly disappeared leaving our table unattended. This is a big flaw in management.
S
Scott
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming, and comfortable. Noise low, great for a business lunch.
m
morgan46
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Monocle is The restaurant of choice on the Senate side. It is historic, stylish, and steady. Where else in town can you get perfectly cooked liver, bacon, and onions . Wonderful place
J
Jess
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent! And the service was so great! We’ll definitely be back every time we visit DC!
KH
KristaH
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was lovely. We had a party of 7, and The host was very welcoming and the service was impeccable. We will definitely go back.
LS
LindsayS
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always dependable. Old school and great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place with so much history on its walls. GM was fantastic. Ended up spending few minutes after dinner talking to him. Food was excellent. Crab cake highly recommended. Will try to come back on the next DC visit.
MF
MaryF
Dallas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
The Monocle is very much a historical restaurant where it seems not much has changed. The food was underwhelming and drinks were strong but cheap.
JM
JulieM
Minneapolis
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Monocle was disappointing. Service was not very good. Waiter never stopped back to see how the meal was, never asked if we wanted a second drink/glass of wine. Waiter didn't "ask" if we wanted dessert of a after dinner drink, just handed out the menu's. Waiter was a bit abrasive. Food was not as good as expected for this type of a restaurant. Crème Brulee was not very good.
D
Doug
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal. Nick and his team do an excellent job!
A
Am3244422
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some lovely lamp chops. Great ambience. Would reccomend to a friend
MR
MichelleR
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great ambiance Great location LittlePricey but worth the experience and supporting the original and Authentic staff !!!!
NM
NMMiller
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First visit due to pandemic. Great spot for a lunch meeting, attentive service but not ovebearing, and welcoming host/Manager. Definitely would reccommend.
KP
KathrynP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is delicious, the service expeditious.
AI
ArtISec8
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been more times than I can count and have never been disappointed with food or service. Keep up the great work!
m
monicab
Detroit
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my sister here who was visiting DC for the first time and she loved it. Each of us in our party of 5 had an outstanding dinner and the service is always on point.
J
Jami
Washington DC
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is so welcoming and the food and drink are fresh and delicious. This is a neighborhood gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fried shrimp was delicious and the service was excellent. Very pleased with experience. Very friendly place!
LD
LynneD
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We were staying at a nearby hotel on a snowy day. This was close by. The food was excellent. Fresh heirloom tomatoes in March! The wait staff was always on time.
SS
SilverSpring
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. What a relief to really enjoy a restaurant!
FP
FoodiePassion
New York Area
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice quiet spot within walking distance from Union Station. Service was very good and attentive without being in your face. Limited menu but has a pretty good selection. Steak a bit pricey for what you get. Kitchen can lose site of temp of steak at the price and size you pay. It was not too busy while we were dining.
OW
OliverW
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant with great menu options, I will return!
CO
CarolynO
Palm Springs
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the most enjoyable dining experience in DC. Extraordinary in all ways. Each meal was exceptional in flavor and presentation. The service was very friendly and prompt. Very enjoyable. Will be returning soon and often.
DH
DanaH
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and service!
S
Shannon
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from out of town and were instantly met with a warm smile and great service. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect.
M
Marissa
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maitre'd - Nick and servers are very friendly and hospitable. Customer service is top notch! Food is excellent. Have been to restaurant for larger party and for small intimate dinner- both times everyone loved food. Bread before your meal is the most amazing focaccia- be careful or you wont be able stop eating it before your meal comes.
BD
BrittanyD
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
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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 1074 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 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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–3:00 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
You can arrange a private event in the historic Monocle Townhouse Building on Capitol Hill, circa 1885. It is the ideal restaurant location to impress your clients, family or friends because of its history and fine American Steak and Seafood. The Federal Room located on the second floor can offer a gathering of 15 to 65 for a seated event or up to 125 guests for a cocktail reception. The Skylight Room located past the main Bar is a semi private space for the informal event, up to 40 seated and 75 for a reception. The Wine Room is a private room that can seat up to 10 for a special event.Banquet Facilities: On many weekends and holidays the restaurant can be reserved for special occasions; weddings, holiday parties, and corporate events. In the morning the main dining room can be reserved for a breakfast meeting before a legislative day on the Hill.
Private party contact
Catering Director: (202) 546-4488

The Monocle

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Hanger Steak

Luxe Crab Cake

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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