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SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's DC, Washington, DC

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's DC

4.1
4.1
91 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1600 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Sidecar is a semi-private (non-members welcome if space is available) dining room, located in the lower level of PJ Clarke's.

Guests will descend the staircase into the Sidecar dining room. Reclaimed wood ceilings, tufted banquettes and an intimate bar area create a combination of casual elegance!

An extensive wine collection, personal attention and the quiet appeal of a unique refuge complete the experience.

SIDECAR accepts reservations for lunch and dinner and accepts private event bookings for parties of 25 to 300.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Speakeasy, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luis Zelaya
  • Catering
    Please contact Gigi at gigi@pjclarkes.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Gigi at gigi@pjclarkes.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    16th / K Street NW
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Farragut North / Farragut West / McPhearson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 91 people are saying

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's DC 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
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 1Value

NoiseModerate

91 Reviews
  1. Dgnyc

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, with a delightful historic atmosphere.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers forgot us!

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  3. jenihansen

    Washington DC25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 25, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gillian Coulter ensures every occasion is special!

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  4. JanelleR

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great location. Great for a business lunch.

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  5. JonnyOcean VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing hidden gem for business or romantic meals; I hope it stays somewhat hidden (or at least not too crowded & boisterous).

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  6. JulieC

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect environment for a business lunch. The salmon is the absolute BEST I have ever had. Thank you!!

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  7. AlanR

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think speakeasy meets library meets restaurant. That is Sidecar at PJ CLarke's. Food is great... the chicken/bacon club sandwich is incredible. Steaks are great. Brussel sprouts rock. The service at Sidecar is personable and professional. Always feel like I am coming home for lunch.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and apps all around. Enjoyed being able to hear everyone

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  9. TPWV VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 26, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food and service with a cool ambiance. It's like a speakeasy atmosphere and you feel like you took a little step back in time when you eat downstairs at Sidecar.

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  10. ESUS

    Washington DC152 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Convenient location for a business meal. Big menu and decent service. We were in the basement part of this restaurant which I found dark and a little claustrophobic. We both ordered the chicken pot pie which was OK - nice puff pastry topping but the filling had way more gravy than chicken and vegetables and it was too heavily thickened - perhaps with cornstarch.

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FAQs

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 463-6630.

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's DC is rated 4.1 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's DC

1600 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    16th / K Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Speakeasy, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Farragut North / Farragut West / McPhearson
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Zelaya
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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