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Unconventional Diner, Washington, DC

Unconventional Diner

4.7 (1604)
$30 and under
American
1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for brunch
  • Romantic
Unconventional Diner serves inspired dishes that blend soulful comfort with haute technique. The menu is studded with imaginative delights that echo the restaurant's name, from French fries with "sexy sauce" to spring rolls with "Franch" dressing to a meatloaf "nothing like anyone's mom's.” Chef David Deshaies, a much-praised protege of Michel Richard, is the culinary force behind this highly acclaimed spot in Shaw. Craft beer and cocktails add to the alchemy for diners looking for an entertaining (and delicious) culinary experience.

For parties larger than six, please contact the restaurant at 202.847.0122.

Reservations are strongly encouraged and available up to 60 days prior to date of dining.

We encourage all complete parties arrive on time as we are only able to hold your reservation 15 minutes beyond your reserved time.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-0122
  • Website
    http://www.unconventionaldiner.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Deshaies
  • Private party facilities
    At this time we are not accepting inquiries for private events.
  • Location
    1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    Between M Street and N Street NW - Across from Blagden Alley
  • Parking details
    There is only street parking in front of Unconventional Diner. The closest paid parking ramp is at the Cambria Hotel. The Cambria Hotel parking entrance is two blocks north between O and P streets.
  • Public transit
    Mt. Vernon Square - Convention Center
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,604 people are saying

Unconventional Diner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,604 Reviews

  1. kgindc VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area170 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely superb. Great food, great service, great adherence to social distancing and cleanliness requirements.

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    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was great. Black male (didn’t get his name). Food was alright and the cost was much higher than I’d expected

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  3. lccl

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    By some reason our reservation was cancelled a couple of minutes before we arrived. Beside that, our experience was great! The cauliflower salad is amazing!

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  4. RoslynS VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and noise level was excellent!

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  5. AlexB

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good brunch

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  6. DCDiner VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Presentation of the food was wonderful! The place lived up to his name, everything was Unconventional in great way.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience and service was great in spite of the pandemic. The food was delicious. I’m looking forward to going back again soon.

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  8. macattack VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so nice to my dogs. Thank you!!

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  9. Silver

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED Unconventional Diner! The waiters were so accomodating and checked on us often. The food was beautiful and so good - I had the french toast and side of fries (highly recommend)!

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  10. SB15 VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great!

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FAQs

Unconventional Diner offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 847-0122.

Unconventional Diner is rated 4.7 stars by 1604 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

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Google Map for Unconventional Diner

1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between M Street and N Street NW - Across from Blagden Alley
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is only street parking in front of Unconventional Diner. The closest paid parking ramp is at the Cambria Hotel. The Cambria Hotel parking entrance is two blocks north between O and P streets.
  • Public transit
    Mt. Vernon Square - Convention Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Deshaies
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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