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Afternoon Tea - The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea, Washington, DC

The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4
4.4
243 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
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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.

$89 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • 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

  • Holiday Afternoon Tea

    $109.00 per person

    Nov 24, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024
    Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby for one of our most cherished holiday traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, festive holiday desserts and pastries, and optional Champagne pairings. To commemorate the experience, guests will receive an official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament to take home.

What 243 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

243 Reviews

  1. Julia

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    I am a DC resident and went to holiday tea for my birthday celebration, and was a bit disappointed.  When we first got there, no one was there to greet us so we were having to chase people down to get our table. The food was good and the tea was good,  however, I was surprised by the lack of recognition for my birthday. Not saying that there has to be a big fuss about it but most restaurants  at least recognized beyond just a simple happy birthday. For $250 save your money and go somewhere else!!

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  2. JerzyR

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such a delight to visit the St. Regis Hotel for afternoon tea. The staff is wonderful and the hotel is so charming durning the holidays. Thank you for making our visit extra special for my Mom's birthday.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lovely but overpriced - spent the same without champagne as an upscale sushi dinner the night before with drinks - wish sandwiches were more plentiful and one champagne toast included if desired. Also small selection of teas.

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  4. Benny

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, good food, a little bit expensive for what is offered compared to upscale high tea in Europe.

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  5. whitneyvanburk

    Amarillo

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a special thing to do when visiting DC! We stayed for their 5 pm champagne toast and it was such a fun treat. Gorgeous hotel and the food was exceptional! I can't wait to come back!

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  6. MichelleM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service, presentation, and ambiance were impeccable.

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  7. LindaB

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely, relaxing way to take an afternoon break. The tea was flavorful, and the nibbles were very good. (I probably preferred the savories to the sweets. The salmon with a bit of caviar was excellent as was the chicken salad and, strange for a savory, the strawberry rhubarb treat. The roast beef was a little dry and not very tasty). Of the sweets, the scone with clotted cream was outstanding. Sitting in the elegant lobby was lovely, although it got a little noisy when a large group entered and lingered in the lobby. We also were seated right next to the musician (who played piano and guitar). A nice addition but it also made things a bit noisier than I would have preferred for carrying on a conversation. At almost $100/per person, this was not something I'd do every day but it was a fun treat. Also, fyi, they validate parking!

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  8. CydM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High tea at the St Regis is an amazing experience. The food was beautifully presented and equally delicious. Wonderful service. We enjoyed spending a quiet and relaxing Sunday afternoon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, good mix of sweet and savory accompaniements. The signature black tea was superb.

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  10. SavitaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The hotel is beautiful. We had the hotel blend tea and loved the flavor, but tea was lukewarm. Even after asking for hot tea we still got tepid tea. Service was not the best, but I think it was because there was only one server. The food was very nice to look at, but did not seem fresh. The cookie base was soggy and not crisp.

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  11. olena

    Miami

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I have been at St. Regis for afternoon tea many times, but this time, there was not a great desert choices and not much deserts. I did not feel like I got the value for what I paid for:/ next time I will pick a different tea venue. Disappointed:(

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  12. RR93

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Afternoon tea is over priced for the experience we had. Even though a wide selection of teas are listed on the menu, you're told you can only pick one. The lobby was extremely noisy, which is where the tea is held. There are various large packages being delivered while children run rampant and people checking out of the hotel. For the price of the experience, a glass of champagne should be included rather than for an extra $25 per glass.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Overall, this experience was enjoyable and absolutely worth the visit. The ambiance and location of this hotel are unmatched and the tea was decadent. I was however a bit disappointed in the service during our tea. The server was fine but nothing special and she did not do one thing to exceed our expectations. We mentioned we were celebrating a birthday and she did nothing while the table across from us received a dessert and candle specially for a birthday. We often had to ask for more hot water, etc and didn’t even receive a glass of drinking water during our tea. Was also disappointed with the lack of music during the tea. The lobby area where the tea was hosted was quiet and we could hear overhead music from the bar across the entryway, but the lack of background music in this area made it a bit awkward and kind of boring. Would have been nice to have a musician playing the piano there in the lobby for tea service as is tradition at many other upscale tea services.

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  14. MujSteve

    Hawaii

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The St. Regis tea blend was exceptional. The food and environment were elegant.

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  15. ShalomE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service , food and tea was tasty . Warm welcome and nice birthday extras

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  16. Dowlb

    Caribbean

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience by all for a birthday celebration. The service was impeccable. I would recommend this afternoon tea. It was a royal affair.

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  17. Kimmie

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice afternoon tea. Beautiful lobby. Nice friendly staff.

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  18. OceanDriveSlim

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It's a decent experience. Very cool for a Date Day as we used it. But it's not something worth going to beyond the first time. Severely overpriced but hey, it is the St. Regis and it's a pretty unique thing to do so I'd say try it once at least.

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  19. LisaM

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! My friend and I were lucky enough to find this gem. It was our first time to afternoon tea and it was fantastic! They did an excellent job from start to finish, my friend who has several food allergies gives them a 10/10 for working around the allergies and providing her with delicious options! It was peaceful to sit by a window with my friend and have a conversation, way better than texting, it was a no stress way to spend an afternoon, without any screen time. We did take some photos. We were celebrating her upcoming nuptials. We definitely intend to go back. It was very elegant. The service from start to finish was perfect. We did not feel rushed at all, and there was the right amount of interaction with our wonderful server, Nicolae.

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  20. AileenP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely setting and delicious selections - particularly the sparkling rose wine and the St. Regis own tea blend. Service was very attentive.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    When we arrived we had to search for a staff member to seat us. They also need you to call them the day before your reservation and tell them over the phone if you have a food allergy or a dietary restriction. If you don’t call them and tell them, they won’t accommodate. I’m a vegetarian and was told upon being seated that they couldn’t accommodate me. My sister has a shellfish allergy and they couldn’t accommodate her either. Also after telling them I was a vegetarian - I asked them to just leave the meat out and not worry about substituting. They served my plate with the meat on it anyway and I had to send the food back. We were there for the First Ladies afternoon tea but the server doesn’t explain the pastries to you or anything so if you want to know how anything relates to the First Ladies you have to look it up online. It was a bit disappointing considering we paid $100 per person.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! The perfect birthday treat for my friend and I.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Was not happy with it, and was trying to be nice to keep my friend happy, but still haven’t gotten a call back about my overcharges, and value for money has gone down as quality of food and service has deteriorated since I last did afternoon tea. Disappointed

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  24. Poshstein

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Regarding flavor, this afternoon tea indeed offered some of the best tasting items I have ever tried in afternoon tea experiences in the United States. I enjoyed the vegetarian tea service and was impressed with the asparagus flavors on one of the tea sandwiches options, which had edible flowers that indeed added extra sophistication to both, the palate and the eye. The sweetness of the other items was perfectly balanced and not at all overpowering. The St. Regis tea blend was indeed perfect with and without added creamer or sweeteners. The attention to detail as well during the service itself allowed for an extra elevated experience, this was exceptionally provided by the attendant, the Director of Food and Beverages, and every staff around. The table setting was mostly traditional, which was balanced by a modern serving of tea that was not loose leaf served, beautiful china, a golden sweets tower, all under a gilded age embellished roof, original to the time in which the St. Regis opened. The serving itself had a modern take, since the savory tea sandwiches were served in a separate plate, and not as part of the traditional 3 tier tower. This gave the experience a contemporary look, charming indeed. This afternoon tea service is very much in demand and reservations should be made. It’s definitely a must in the DC area.

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  25. ldvk

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Hello. The idea is intriguing but there is very little food provided and one small pot of tea. The value does not add up to more than 20 dollars and it costs more than four times that amount.

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  26. SriB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the high tea experience here. We were celebrating a friends birthday and she had the best time and so did we. There were few vegetarians in the group and my friends don’t eat beef. So we were able to customize our food (I added the details during my reservation which really helped and they took care of our needs). The vegetarian options were amazing, and the scones were just out of this world! They were buttery, soft and really really delicious. The tea options are limited but sometimes it’s good to have a smaller menu to choose from. Service was great too. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for high tea. The decor is exceptional and makes you feel like Royal. Must try overall!

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  27. AbigailC

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a treat! Delicious sandwiches and sweet treats with an excellent tea selection!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience for our first time trying out afternoon tea time. Can’t wait to come back again. 10/10

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  29. urbane

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Unfortunately, afternoon tea at The St Regis left much to be desired. The wait staff was discourteous. First, they tried to seat us in the worst seats -- right next to the entry, where people were filing in and out -- even though we had prior reservations! We pointed to preferable reserved seating, and they reluctantly obliged. Next, the wait staff seemed to ignore us, as they waited on other tables, seated after us, and just left us waiting. We had to get their attention. It was so discourteous that I had to point out to the wait staff their unpleasant demeanor and enquire whether something was going on in their life, whether they were having a bad day, etc. The behavior truly was inexcusable. Then, one member of my party is allergic to shellfish -- which they were informed of ahead of time; indeed, they called the day before to confirm it -- and still, they served my friend crabmeat. Unbelievable! Moreover, when we asked for additional tea, the wait staff kept warning us how much more it would cost -- another $12. It was the strangest thing and put an unfortunate damper on what should have been a pleasant and memorable experience. I have so many wonderful memories of the Sheraton-Carlton, but since it has changed hands and is now The St Regis, the quality of the customer service has severely diminished. What a disappointment. In the future, I will return to the Salamander for afternoon tea.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Great selection of teas and finger foods and elegant ambiance. The waiters were very short with us and left an otherwise great experience with a sour taste in my mouth.

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  31. whalemunk

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    The food offered during afternoon tea was nothing spectacular, definitely not worth ~$100/person. Their signature tea is pretty good, but the small sandwiches and desserts that came with it are things you can get at nearby bakeries or specialty stores. Service was great, they were very attentive. Valet parking is available, will run you $22 plus tax and tip (parking is more expensive if you're not dining at their restaurant). Restrooms are located downstairs. Bottom Line: If you're having tea here, you're basically just paying for the name "St. Regis", not the food. Very "old money" feel here.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Not a lot of servings compared to other Afternoon Tea experiences... takes place in the hotel lobby so you'll see people coming in and out with their bags or babies walking around...

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  33. MelissaP

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Luxurious and memorable. I adored the theme of the First Ladies.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience3
    It was fun, but it was in the middle of the lobby which I wasn’t expecting

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  35. Lorna

    New York Area

    80 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Took my daughter and grand daughter for high tea . Asked for water twice While drinking tea and eating sandwiches was served the pastries in middle and no plates for them. Expected to put them on top of leftovers n crusts. No offer for reheating tea which was tepid When my GD took a break.. she’s 22..the server immediately grabbed her half eaten plate and walked away. For that price I expected quality service. Did not it. Left large tip and felt like I shouldn’t have. I am very familiar with great teas .. this did not live up to the hype .

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  36. Porsh

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Gaby was my waiter and she wouldn't let me camera man in just to take pics of me without paying for tea time too. Sad part he didn't even touch the food. I love the place i came to take pics and enjoy that was not enjoyable though. Hope this can change .

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  37. Kelsey

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The afternoon tea is held in the front lobby, the chairs that you are seated at are very stiff and uncomfortable and the tables a little low even for a coffee table setting, you basically dined in your lap. So overall okay.

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  38. CarolineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful afternoon tea. Great selection of sandwiches and desserts, as well as tea. The waiters were very helpful.

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  39. Cam329

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding service. Great food. They accommodated food allergies and were prepared in advance. Tea selections were very limited. I had the St Regis which was nothing to brag about. We were seated in the lobby with a view of their drive thru entrance. Not the best. Just valets and cars coming and going. At this price point, parking should not be an additional cost.

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  40. ShellyB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The food was just okay and for the price and reputation I think we expected better.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea is rated 4.4 stars by 243 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 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

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
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