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Woodward Table - Permanently Closed, Washington, DC

Woodward Table - Permanently Closed

4.3
4.3
1719 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Located just one block from The White House, Woodward presents a myriadof dining possibilities with two eateries...the main restaurant with its creative and diverse American menu and Woodward Takeout Food, a sprite artisanal alternative for breakfast and lunch. The soul of Woodward Table's cooking involves creating seasonal iconic American dishes with our chef's contemporary approach and a regional repertoire of ingredients.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Woodward Table Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Woodward Takeout Food Breakfast and Lunch Monday - Friday 7:30am -4:30pm (No reservations)

  • Phone number

    (202) 347-5353

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining is available for groups of 15-40 people.

  • Private party contact

    Rachel Forester (office is at Vidalia): (202) 659-1990

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    15th & H

  • Parking details

    We offer valet every evening exept for Sunday, beginning at 5:30 PM. Parking garages and street parking are available.

  • Public transit

    We are located half a block away from the McPherson Square metro.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is closing tomorrow :(

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  2. RhondaF

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm so sorry they have closed, they will be missed

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    Waiter & food were good. It was the hostess who left a bad taste.... I had a reservation, but had to wait nearly 30 minutes before being seated. Other ppl came in after me and were seated first. I asked her nicely why we weren’t being seated and she was just plain rude. Not worth the attitude to come back here.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Customer service and food were both great!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We went for Restaurant week brunch with 11am reservation. We had to wait outside until a t least 11:15am with everyone else, since the restaurant doors were locked until then. Once inside, hostess was slow to seat all of us with reservations. We were given the dinner menu and asked our waitress about it, she said it was correct. She had a hard time explaining what we could pick for restaurant week, we ordered and she came back to tell us we had the wrong menu. Gave us brunch menus then took our orders. The appetizer bagel and lox came out with no cream cheese at all, and we had to request it. There was not enough smoked salmon for both sides of the bagel and the bagel was of poor quality. The entrees were sub-par, they used deli meat ham and turkey for dishes which should have used hand carved, and the portions were too big in the dishes we ordered. Wait staff was very slow and non-attentive. The desserts were also very underwhelming and the petit four platter came out with frozen cookies and chocolate so hard it could not be eaten. Will never return here and do not recommend to anyone. Entire staff seemed very disorganized during the brunch service.

    Woodward Table - Permanently ClosedResponded on August 19, 2019I apologize for your experience. That was our last day of operation and we were severely short staffed.

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  6. MeatLover

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was just okay. Service was a bit better but not exceptional. I got the feeling that they were just going through the motions because the restaurant closes at the end of the month.

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  7. VAfoodlover1

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It doesn’t matter because the restaurant is closing tomorrow, but they did not have what they advertised they would for restaurant week and the server was rude about it.

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  8. StephenS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great meal! Kicking myself that I never went before. Glad I went before it closed but sad I won't be able to go back.

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  9. Discerningdcdiner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Made the reservation for Restaurant Week and then happened to find out it's closing the end of August. The food was wonderful (I had gnocchi, a house salad and the cobbler). The only downside was the noise level: had to speak with raised voice. This could have been my go to place if not for shutting down.

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  10. ElayneO

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous! The baked chicken was well seasoned and juicy; the rolls -- well I could not stop eating them. No complaints here

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  11. ElaineL

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Woodward Table has an excellent menu of seafood, comfort food, and classic American food. They were very attentive and they paid close attention to our needs. We went for lunch during restaurant week so the value of our meal was excellent.

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  12. JodiH

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    So I usually like Woodward Table, but they clearly couldn’t manage crowd for restaurant week. Had a 12:15 reservation and were seated quickly. Took a long time for waiter to come to the table. Didn’t get appetizer until 1:15 and then entree 20 minutes later. At 1:45 I asked to have our deserts wrapped to go. I don’t know a lot of working people who can have an unexpected 2 hour lunch. Waiter also forgot to bring bread that we ordered. Fortunately he also never charged for it. Will be some time before I go back.

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  13. Vitale

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Restaurant Week lunch in DC! It is a shame that Woodward Table is closing.

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  14. RhondaF

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So sorry they are closing Sunday, I would certainly recommend this place

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  15. Crockett

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Hmmm... first time at Woodward Table. We had trout and the half chicken. Chicken was fine... nothing to write home about but good food. The trout was over cooked and dry... I mentioned to the wait person and just got a a sort of "Oh... okay" response. Right thing to do was to offer us a gratus meal or at least dessert. No offer... so probably not too excited to go back there.

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  16. mandabuffly

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Had no service, needed those lighted batons you see on a tarmac to direct planes to get their attention. Overheard the servers say they wish it was their last day but it doesn’t matter because they’re closing in 2 weeks anyways.

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  17. rudydale

    Washington DC

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Savory flavors, locally sourced, healthy Americana cuisine in a very warm atmosphere, I look forward to seasonal visits to Woodward Table to enjoy their ever-changing menu.

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  18. AprilS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I love eating here for brunch because he believes they have the best chicken and waffles. I appreciate that we can always get a table even without a reservation and the atmosphere and location is perfect. I truly am please with my hot mess dish I order and they always are accommodating to my substitutes. Plus it’s clean and not so loud.

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  19. dcfoodie

    Washington DC

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    sorry such a nice restaurant with good food and quiet atmosphere is closing this month!

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  20. Micheleh

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed trout. The apple pie was yummy.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was outstanding and we absolutely loved being sat by the window.

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  22. JenniferM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Business meeting/lunch. Everything went well from the service and food. The trout was delicious. Thanks for seating me early as I waited for my friend.

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  23. TBoston

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Parker House rolls are the best -- warm, buttery, and flavorful. The entree salad is delicious and satisfying. Order the house made ginger beer. Trout stuffed with crab is one of my go-to dishes at Woodward Table. Dessert menu is tempting but I'm always too full to order -- maybe one day.

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  24. KayK

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Took forever for beverages to arrive and they weren’t correct. The website menu didn’t match the menu and worse the one dish didn’t match what was served. We then read in Eater they are closing. Sorry to hear that as our two earlier visits had been excellent.

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  25. TonyD

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent service and food, if a little loud. Our table was close to the bar. Would definitely go back for both drinks and food.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    Awful service and that makes for an awful experience. The food was delicious...Crab cakes were divine! But the waiter was annoyed the whole evening and in the end we were too!

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  27. Ross

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Somethings different here of late. I can’t say anything is wrong but the food seems to have lost its magic. They’ve gone from “I can’t wait to come back and have that again and try everything else on the menu” to “There’s nothing wrong with this, but I won’t remember what I had after we walk out”. I don’t know what the change is but with all of the other choices in the area, I don’t think we’ll be back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved Antonio our server! Food was delicious, timely and wine was fantastic!! Wonderful experience!!

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  29. hepster

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    the salad was very good but a little more expensive than i remember it for the portion size.

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  30. Jschwartz

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The hostess was extremely unfriendly and began our reservation in an off-putting sense. The food was good, but not worth the amount of money. Our waiter was fantastic!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    Loved the food, but the decor and atmosphere was so heinous that I doubt we’ll return for anything besides take out.

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  32. RachelF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was some of the better food we had in DC during our short trip. It was close to the White House so we walked there after.

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  33. EliseW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Our portion of the restaurant was absolutely freezing - far too much AC! My salad also contained gluten after multiple requests were made to leave out the grain.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food and Experience! Antonio our waiter was awesome!

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  35. Marginal

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was fine. Service ok

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent 1st time experience with a delicious salad and great service!

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  37. GaryN

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2019

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    Our table of seven was unable to receive dinner rolls, which cost and were ordered. Dinner salad came late, with entree. One entree arrived 5 minutes after the others and two tasty asparagus sides arrived several minutes later.

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  38. Truffle2010

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    We went on a Friday night and the restaurant had less than ten guests. The music didn’t match the nice meal I was looking forward to and it was blaringly loud. It was on a 90s radio station and the ambience was more sports bar than a nice dining establishment. The waiter was super gracious and had the music volume lowered. The food was really good. Hopefully they will rethink the ambience they are trying to create.

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  39. Jmc717

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The swordfish was so good! We had a great salad, I forget the name of it! 24 hour? Waiter did not have proper knowledge of the drinks on the menu.

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  40. KevinC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful layout - plenty of room at each table - and a great dining experience.

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FAQs

Woodward Table - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-5353.

Woodward Table - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 1719 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Woodward Table - Permanently Closed

1426 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross street

    15th & H

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Woodward Table Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Woodward Takeout Food Breakfast and Lunch Monday - Friday 7:30am -4:30pm (No reservations)

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    We offer valet every evening exept for Sunday, beginning at 5:30 PM. Parking garages and street parking are available.

  • Public transit

    We are located half a block away from the McPherson Square metro.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 347-5353

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining is available for groups of 15-40 people.

  • Private party contact

    Rachel Forester (office is at Vidalia): (202) 659-1990

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