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The Smith Penn Quarter - The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC
The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC
The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC
The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC
The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.4
4.4
3336 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 134 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 868-4900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Private party contact
    May Cohen: (855) 408-7046
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    9th Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch Group Dining Prix Fixe

    $30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For all parties of 10 or more we offer our prix fixe menu. The menu offers a selection of our most popular dishes for your group to enjoy. All beverages are ordered a la carte. **$30 per person prior to tax and gratuity** Please see the menu below Starters to Share: Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts House made Granola Main Course: *each guest will select one Skillet Baked French Toast The Smith Benedict Avocado Toast Ranchero Scramble Caesar Salad w/ chicken or salmon or shrimp Kale + Quinoa Salad w/ chicken or salmon or shrimp Roasted Cauliflower Bahn Mi Grilled Chicken Sandwich All other menu items are available to add a la carte. Please call the restaurant with any questions.
  • Dinner Group Dining Prix Fixe

    $56.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For all parties of 10 or more we offer our prix fixe menu. The menu offers a selection of our most popular dishes for your group to enjoy. All beverages are ordered a la carte. **$56 per person prior to tax and gratuity** Please see the menu below Starters to Share: Burrata Kale + Quinoa Salad Mac +Cheese Main Course: *each guest will select one Roasted Salmon Vegetable Bibimbop Brick Pressed Chicken Rigatoni a la Vodka Smith Bar Steak Desserts to Share: Sticky Toffee Pudding Blueberry Pie Quarter Pounder Cookies All other menu items are available to add a la carte. Please call the restaurant with any questions.
  • Lunch Group Dining Prix Fixe

    $38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For all parties of 10 or more we offer our prix fixe menu. The menu offers a selection of our most popular dishes for your group to enjoy. All beverages are ordered a la carte. **$38 per person prior to tax and gratuity** Please see the menu below Starters to Share: Shishto Peppers Spring Pea & Goat Cheese Salad Mac +Cheese Main Course: *each guest will select one Caesar Salad w/ chicken or salmon or shrimp Kale + Quinoa Salad w/ chicken or salmon or shrimp Roasted Salmon Roasted Cauliflower Bahn Mi Grilled Chicken Sandwich Rigatoni a la Vodka Gnocchi Smith Bar Steak All other menu items are available to add a la carte. Please call the restaurant with any questions.

What 3,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

3,336 Reviews
  1. charlesS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food5service5ambience1
    The food is excellent, the staff attentive. However, I will never go back. Even as a solo diner, the noise level is truly unbearable. NOTHING has been done to make the place enjoyable. If you plan on going with friends, be prepared to literally scream at each other, not worth the effort, do not waste your time.

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  2. AmyH

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would definitely recommend. I had the most delicious chicken sandwich here!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    I definitely won’t be eating here again. The Bloody Mary was awful and tasted like pure horseradish, I couldn’t even taste the tomato juice. My niece ordered the brick pressed chicken and her first bite she got a mouthful of pure fat and had to spit it out and when she went to cut into another piece, she saw all fat and she couldn’t take another bite, though she did like the mashed potatoes.

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  4. MarkD

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Excellent Thanksgiving meal. Waiter didn’t have much to say but given the busy day we were very pleased overall.

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  5. JohnP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    Decent food, great ambiance but consistently amateurish and disinterested service. I've been back a few times hoping to get a better server but they all seem unhappy to be working at The Smith.

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  6. Joel

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have had Thanksgiving dinner at The Smith twice. Both times it was delightful. They serve traditional sliced turkey and gravy, but also offer more creative fare, such as turkey leg osso buco, turkey pot pie, and a delicious piece of salmon. Brussel sprouts were outstanding. It you want a somewhat different experience for Thanksgiving, The Smith is a good choice.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great location, food, and ambiance. Service was slooow and inconsistent. Appetizers took forever, then 3/5 main course came out just moments after the appetizers. Then the other 2 mains were 10 minutes later. Had to remind the server about my beer order after waiting another 10 minutes.

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  8. MissyK

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with great service, and delicious food!

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  9. RobertL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Very good and attentive service. Food was only fair and overpriced.Alcoholic drinks were badly made. Place is really loud.

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  10. lesleys

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    great experience. I have been several times and always a great time.

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  11. JamesB

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    The food was excellent. The service was so-so. We waited more than hour from the time we sat down until we got our food. We had to ask for refills on coffee and water rather than them bringing it around as per the other dining establishments. Staff was cordial but way to slow.

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  12. GeorgeH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The Smith burger was soggy from too much sauce and greasy. The fries were ok. Rock hard butter for the bread. Overall, the quality of the food has gone down at the DC location since COVID.

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  13. Caps

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Over all it was a very good experience. It was a bit noisey for us. Food was good but that the cost for 3 people was pricey.

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  14. MichaelS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding for dinner and lunch. Although my take out order was incomplete with no bread and no utensils. The ticket was correct but the bag lacked said items!

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  15. kenE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Played Yelp roulette when I couldn't get a seat at Old Ebbitt. This place delivered across the board , with wonderful oysters, bloody Marys and breakfast fare. Thumbs up spot! And my group all agreed.

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  16. Suzette

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We both enjoyed our meals. We opted to eat outside; there was a Christmas Market across the street and the lights and music made it delightful. It was also loud for our taste inside. Our server was great.

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  17. Alice

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Smith is always a great place to eat and the food is delicious. My office mates and I eat there a few times a month for meetings or just work lunches.

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  18. Ilovetoeat

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Leslie is amazing. Love this place. Thank you for accommodating our last minute change!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Service was not good, Food was not hot or warm when served….

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  20. benjamind

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    Noisy and crowded ambiance, complicated to discuss, service ok

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  21. ChrisW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Smith is perfect for a casual business dinner.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Mediocre service. Took them 30 mins for bring us bread for the table while people next to us got their entrees after 15 mins. Food ok nothing too exciting esp for the price but overall good

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great cocktails, great brunch options. Enjoyed the vibe of the space.

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  24. JDDC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Waiter came back 15 mins after ordering to ask us what we had ordered. We had ordered a Bar Steak and a Ribeye, both medium. We received two NY Strips, both medium-rare.

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  25. MicheleC

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner at the Smith was great! There were three of us and we all ordered something different and we all enjoyed our dinners. We ordered the sticky toffee cake to share for dessert and it was also very good! We are glad we were able to eat outside because it was a reasonably warm November evening. Noise level was low, but inside noise level seemed really high, so again, glad we were able to eat outside. Will definitely return!

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  26. MissB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Reserved on Opentable for a Thursday evening. Had to modify the arrival time and my guest and I ended up with outdoor seating. It was a perfect 70 degree November evening so it all worked out! I had the brick pressed chicken (31) which was smashed garlic potatoes, baby spinach, and lemon chicken jus. So Goooood! I want another now, too bad I couldn't take a to go plate (had an event planned after) Perhaps there was only 1 waitress because at times it seemed like she would disappear when we were looking for her.

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  27. Live2eat

    Atlanta Metro

    88 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service! They have heaters on the patio which made it comfy.

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  28. ConnieRR

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous outdoor seating that you can reserve. Highly recommend. Our server was also terrific w several confusing orders. All came out correctly.

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  29. DURGACHICAGO

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We opted to eat outside after walking in to the host station. The noise level inside was extreme. I don't know how anyone could hold a conversation in there. Outside was fine. I had salmon on a Caesar salad. My spouse had the bronzino which he said was very good.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, excellent food and service. Would definitely recommend!

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  31. Caroline

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    We went for brunch and to celebrate our recent marriage and my new husband's birthday. We each ordered an entree that came with a Brunch Cocktail included. The food was incredible! The drinks arrived after our food had already arrived, but worth the wait. At the end of the meal, we received a free 'Smores in a Jar' as a celebration which was delicious and so sweet. Would recommend to anyone wanting brunch in the DC area - can't wait to try for Lunch and/or Dinner!

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  32. AnnieP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Our waiter was not as attentive. We kept having to flag him down to order, ask questions and alert him that our French fries tower got knocked over with fries everywhere in the floor. Luckily we weee able to get the attention of a different staff member who came over to clean up. Also, we were very confused. We’ve ordered mussels in so many different restaurants in different cities and the pairing has always been with garlic bread.

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  33. delray5a

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual. Great bustling atmosphere and near the Portrait Gallery!

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  34. SteveP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Very, very disappointed. Very overpriced and small portions of mediocre food. The service was fine but it couldn't compensate for a poor meal across the three of us, each having very different courses. So many better options in the Penn Quarter, this will be my first and last time here.

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  35. AlejandroA

    Miami

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place with a great atmosphere. The service is fantastic and the mac and cheese is really good. This place is fantastic for a meeting or a date.

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  36. LaurieJ

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Very convenient to Capital One Arena. Food is good. Always have an issue with service. You get seated and then never come back unless you track them down. Took 20 minutes to get a drink & were charged for drinks that came with the brunch selections. Same experience whether it's busy or quiet.

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  37. MichaelR

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    we ordered an appetizer which we never got until we were all done with our meal so I asked for the appetizer to be taken off our bill which they did. then we also asked for no butter on the toast and we were given butter on the toast so we sent it back and then when the bill came there was a charge for an extra toast which we never asked for and they charged us for a cocktail that was supposed to be included with the brunch meal. When we were getting ready to leave my son had to ask four times for A to go box for his food that he didn’t finish. 

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  38. James

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Food is decent. Nothing spectacular. Service is uneven with some visits being good, but other times simply horrible. Long waits for food. Needing multiple requests to receive water or bread. No waiter in sight. Too inconsistent to recommend.

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  39. RakesProgress

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Our waiter was wonderful

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  40. FoodieandDrinker

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Great location if you are going to an event at Capital One Arena. Service was good. The food was fine but nothing exceptional. The honeycrisp apple salad with chicken was the best dish we had.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C using the Order Online button. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 868-4900.

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C is rated 4.4 stars by 3336 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 134 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 868-4900
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Private party contact
    May Cohen: (855) 408-7046
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