The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

Name: The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea
Address: 923 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20006
Telephone: (202) 509-8000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (369)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Fancy
Good for special occasions

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings.

$109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Dessert
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 1:00 pm–4:45 pm
Phone number
(202) 509-8000
Website
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/wassx-the-st-regis-washington-dc/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Bladfält Landry

Location
923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th Street and K Street NW
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Farragut NorthMcPherson Square
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

St. Regis’ Society Tea
$109.00 per person
May 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Step into a world where sophistication meets spirited indulgence—The St. Regis Society is an afternoon affair for those who savor the art of elevated mischief. Inspired by long lunches, sun-drenched garden salons, and a hint of old-world glamour, this season’s tea offers bold savories, vibrant sweets, and sips with sparkle. Guests are invited to begin their experience with a complimentary glass of “Caroline’s 400”.

Step into a world where sophistication meets spirited indulgence—The St. Regis Society is an afternoon affair for those who savor the art of elevated mischief. Inspired by long lunches, sun-drenched garden salons, and a hint of old-world glamour, this season’s tea offers bold savories, vibrant sweets, and sips with sparkle. Guests are invited to begin their experience with a complimentary glass of “Caroline’s 400”.

Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Norwegian Salmon, Caviar, Caper Cream on Pumpernickel
Angus Beef Sandwich
Angus Beef Carpaccio, Arugula Emulsion, Pickled Onions on Marbled Rye
Egg Tart
Whipped Yolks, Hearts of Palm, Watercress, Pickled Quail Egg
Cucumber
Roasted Vegetable Mousse, Marinated Cucumbers on Brioche

Sweets

Citrus Bloom Tart
Blood Orange Curd, Lime
Peach Puff
Peach Jam, Pastry Cream
Honey Bloom
Vanilla cupcake, Honey-Lavender Frosting
Chocolate Crunch Tart
Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Croquant

Scones and Cookies

Seasonal Scones
Classic Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, Strawberry Jam

Black Tea

Darjeeling
well balanced blend from selected gardens, delicate flavor of almond and ripe peach
Earl Grey
a classic, blend of black teas with a fine bergamot from Calabria

Green Tea

Vert Jasmin
delicate yet distinctive flavor, lightly scented with aromatic jasmine blossoms
The Tea Vert
green tea, apple bits, bitter almond, blood orange & ginger essential oils, orange peel

Herbal Infusion, White & Decaf Tea

Citrus Rooibos
South-African rooibos, blended with lemon, clementine, and blood orange essential oils, a finely balanced and refreshing blend
Verveine- Menthe Poivree
the invigorating freshness of peppermint is combined with the flavor of verbena for a deliciously scented infusion
Decaf Earl Grey
a decaffeinated blend of classic black teas, flavored with bergamot from Calabria

Champagne Pairing

Lucien Albrecht Cremant Brut Rose$24.00
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee 1785 Brut$35.00
Moet & Chandon, Brut Imperial$41.00
Veuve Clicquot, “Yellow Label”$48.00
Ruinart Rose Brut$65.00
Dom Perignon 2013$110.00

Cocktail Pairing

Backroom poker$30.00
Carlton 1926$28.00
Love Always Wins$28.00
Pear Old Fashioned$29.00

What 369 people are saying

The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The St. Regis DC offers an elegant afternoon tea experience in a luxurious setting. Guests commend the "opulent atmosphere" and "amazing tea," with service often described as "outstanding." While some reviews mention high prices and occasional service lapses, the overall ambiance and quality of the tea remain highlights.

369 Reviews

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Alexandra
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was luxurious and sumptuous. Food is terrific, and service exemplary. But nothing can beat the ambience of the lobby at the St. Regis. The whole experience was a home run. I would suggest booking a later Tea so that you can see the 6 PM champagne in the lobby as well. My only hesitancy is that the expense is such that it has to be a real treat for me, not a frequent occurrence.
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Yvonne
Philadelphia County6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service and food were amazing. Only problem I had was that the lobby where the tea is was riddled with mosquitoes. I was bitten all over my legs. Since the location can’t be changed, maybe having something to keep the mosquitoes away would be nice. I had tea and so did the mozzies.
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Toinette
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to St Regis many times for afternoon tea and they never disappoint, until yesterday. We were seated promptly (good). They were quick to get our tea selection (good). They quickly took the table menu. The sweets are different for every visit so we did want the menu to read about them and had to ask if we could hold on to one during the tea. The Savory came out promptly. The roast beef was dry (totally not like them) (we didn’t finish them). The presentation of the savory was beautiful. But then it felt like they forgot about us. (Not good) There was a long gap between the savory and the sweets. Overly long compared to the past. After we received the sweet and desired a refill of the tea and another helping of the clotted cream it took a long time to get anyone’s attention to ask for these curtesies. (Not good) Again we felt forgotten. New to this visit is the Valet Parking rules. You no longer pay at the St Regis desk. Instead you stand in line waiting for someone in a tiny booth to charge the card. The fee for parking was always $25.00. Now it’s $29.50 bc you have to pay the service charge to use your card. I would have liked to have known this to bring cash. Previously using a cc for this transaction did not include getting a service charge. To add insult to it all, the guy said oh it’s over there here is your keys. So for all that money and he could not even bring the car to us, preventing me from having to climb into a narrow space by the bushes, bc my friend drove. Over all my friend and I were very disappointed. Not our best time there.
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Cece
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was kind and attentive. Will come back again :)
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Steven VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tea is served in the opulent atmosphere of the St. Regis Lobby. You can people-watch while savoring savory finger sandwiches and delightful sweets. Of course, you must get a bottle of champagne to accompany your tea, because, why wouldn’t you? Truly a delightful experience. The service, ambiance, and food quality were all outstanding.
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Christopher VIP
Charlotte7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall a very average experience for a top tier price. Most of the sandwiches and desserts appeared to be premade the night before. Nothing seemed extremely fresh and the scones were actually cold in the middle. I have been to many afternoon tea experiences all over the world and this one is very average. It would not be my choice for a high quality afternoon tea experience.
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Madison
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice - a little overpriced but it’s a beautiful ambience and enjoyable experience overall. It was very cold inside but our waitress was kind enough to get a blanket for my mom.
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Aaron
Houston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tea and great food. Our favorite place to go for afternoon tea in DMV area. We've tried Ritz and Waldorf as well; St. Regis does it the best!
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Frances VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Overpriced for not that authentic afternoon tea experience.
The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaResponded on April 23, 2025
Dear Frances, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you found our afternoon tea not to your expectations. We strive to provide an authentic and memorable experience for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continuously work to improve our offerings and service. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide you with the authentic afternoon tea experience you've been craving. Best regards, The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea Management Team
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Annie VIP
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The cherry blossom afternoon tea was not up to par. It felt like a cash grab rather than an establishment that cares about the expected quality of an afternoon tea. The sandwiches were underwhelming, as were the desserts. They looked great but were not very tasty. The cherry blossom black tea was great, however it was not refreshed.
The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaResponded on April 23, 2025
Dear Annie, We're sorry to hear about your experience at The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea. We appreciate your feedback and we're disappointed that we did not meet your expectations. We're glad you enjoyed our cherry blossom black tea and we'll certainly take your comments about the sandwiches and desserts into consideration. We strive to provide a memorable experience and your feedback helps us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. Sincerely, The Management Team.
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FAQs

The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea is rated 4.4 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
16th Street and K Street NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 1:00 pm–4:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Farragut NorthMcPherson Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Bladfält Landry
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/wassx-the-st-regis-washington-dc/
Phone number
(202) 509-8000

The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

St. Regis’ Society Tea

Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Angus Beef Sandwich

Egg Tart

Cucumber

Sweets

Citrus Bloom Tart

Peach Puff

Honey Bloom

Chocolate Crunch Tart

Scones and Cookies

Seasonal Scones

Black Tea

Darjeeling

Earl Grey

Green Tea

Vert Jasmin

The Tea Vert

Herbal Infusion, White & Decaf Tea

Citrus Rooibos

Verveine- Menthe Poivree

Decaf Earl Grey

Champagne Pairing

Lucien Albrecht Cremant Brut Rose$24.00

Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee 1785 Brut$35.00

Moet & Chandon, Brut Imperial$41.00

Veuve Clicquot, “Yellow Label”$48.00

Ruinart Rose Brut$65.00

Dom Perignon 2013$110.00

Cocktail Pairing

Backroom poker$30.00

Carlton 1926$28.00

Love Always Wins$28.00

Pear Old Fashioned$29.00

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