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Senart's Oyster & Chop House

4.1 (70)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
520 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Beautiful 20 seat marble top bar with two fire places located behind you that make you feel as cozy as being in your own home. Trying our fresh daily oyster selection is a must even for beginners! With a great selection of entrees, no matter what you choose, you won't regret it. End your meal with a night cap from our large selection of scotch and bourbon or even just an espresso. We promise you will be walking out happily satiated!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross street
    Between E and G on 8th Street
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available as well as a valet company that is located right outside our restaurant. *Note: we have NO affiliation with the valet*
  • Public transit
    Eastern Market Metro (orange and blue line)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Senart's Oyster & Chop House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 1.2Value

NoiseModerate

70 Reviews
  1. Tipflex

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife & I met friends prior to a ceremony at the Marine Barracks. That scenario always entails a timeliness issue.... Bottom line: the food was great, service prompt and courteous. Good beer and wine list. An overall A+; recommend without reservation.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and attention. We will come back again to be sure!

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  3. Tjamund VIP

    Chicago / Illinois46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Oyster selection is amazing for appetizers, entre options terrific and cooked to perfection!

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  4. Carolington

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood restaurant and bar. We had delicious cocktails and a wonderful meal before heading to see Billy Joel. We will be back for more oysters!

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  5. JonR

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 20, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was quite good. The service was terrible. We ordered appetizers, then dinner and wine. The appetizers took forever to come out, and then were rushed by the main course, with the wine following by a significant delay. The waiter did not fill everyone's glass for the first pour and then didn't bother to refill glasses when he returned to check on how we were doing. I would not recommend Senart's to a friend when there are so many excellent competitors within blocks.

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  6. TryItMightLikeIt

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family and I were there for a Sunday dinner, and we had a wonderful meal together. Always a great place to go eat whenever in town, and they never disappoint! Had the Chesapeake oysters--nice and clean. Great Sunday for beef, so we had the ribeye, burger, short ribs, and petite filet. All delicious! Great service, too. Can't go wrong when you eat there.

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  7. BethA VIP

    San Antonio14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 2, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Was in town with our son. This had good reviews. Highly disappointed. Caesar was dry. Steak was chewy. Hamburger was some Sysco product.

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  8. JerryR

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great! Food was good at the time. Both my date and I were sick the next day :/ Not sure what it was.

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  9. KirstenT VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This place could be good but the food is just ok for the price and the service was terrible. I had high hopes and saw decent reviews but the food was under seasoned. The server was not at all attentive which was ridiculous considering there was only 3 tables there and plenty of servers. I can't say that I'll be returning anytime soon.

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  10. FoodieNapa

    Virginia6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Writing this review after our second time dining at Senart's. The place was empty at 12:30 pm on a Saturday, while all the other restaurants on 8th st. were packed. Service was attentive since we were the only group there. My husband and I both ordered the eggs benedict with crab and prosciutto and it was so/so. The entirety of it was sort of soggy and lukewarm, and the crab and prosciutto (which sounded great) seemed like afterthoughts. Perhaps it is an evening/happy hour kind of place, but the atmosphere and mediocre food have been the same both times we've been.

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FAQs

Senart's Oyster & Chop House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-1168.

Senart's Oyster & Chop House is rated 4.1 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Capitol Hill

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520 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between E and G on 8th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available as well as a valet company that is located right outside our restaurant. *Note: we have NO affiliation with the valet*
  • Public transit
    Eastern Market Metro (orange and blue line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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