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   SuzanneT

   New Orleans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great dinner. We went right before seeing SIX at the National theatre. Both were amazing!

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Food was okay. I was excited to try the homemade rigatoni. However my rigatoni pasta dish that I ordered came with penne. I wish the waitress would have told me they were out of the homemade noodles because that would have changed my order. Place was decent but honestly nothing special. I wouldn’t go back next time I’m in town.

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   Traveler

   Charleston

   31 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food3service1ambience2

   I had high hopes for the experience at The Hamilton but we arrived and had to wait 10 minutes to be seated with a reservation. We got sitting at what looked like a nice table but it was next to the the dish cleaning area and it was loud with plates coming from all directions and got elbowed by waiters multiple times as they are bringing dishes - horrible experience. The food was average at best for the value. I would not recommend The Hamilton as there are many other better restaurants around. I hope the review serves as a learning to focus on guest experience.

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   KatG

   Atlantic City

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time back to The Hamilton post-COVID. So happy to be back. Food and service were just as great as I remembered.

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   DCFoodie

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service3ambience3

   Hamilton does deliver good food and decent service most times. This time though the service seemed rushed and the drinks were not great. Hamilton used to be my go to but not sure anymore.

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   DennisK

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food, service and ambiance were all excellent! Get the crab cakes!

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   OotIndy

   Indiana

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Good food. Mildly slow service. Reasonably priced.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   The food was amazing, definitely would recommend

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   LewisD

   Baltimore

   3 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food3service2ambience2

   I received the wrong entree and had to wait 20 minutes for the correct entree while my spouse had his meal. To buy time I ordered a few glasses of wine. I would have expected a thank you complimentary glass for the error. The atmosphere in the front room seemed to be for families which is where we were assigned, two adults, yet the back room which is more quiet and geared towards adults was available. This was the most disappointing dining experience we have had in years.

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    DevonElyse

    Washington DC

    118 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    118 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    I booked our reservation with friends as a pre-show dinner before going to the National Theatre. Our reservation was for 6pm, giving us ~75 minutes to dine before we’d have to walk around the corner for our show. I made note of our plans in the OpenTable reservation to make sure the restaurant knew our timeline. We arrived on time and had to wait a few minutes to be checked in by the host; we were then told we had to wait a few more minutes because they “had other parties to seat first.” Once seated, we waited some more before our server (who was very kind and capable) came to take our drink orders. Our dinner order (one entree per person, nothing fancy/complicated) wasn’t taken until after our drinks arrived, so at this point we only had about 45 minutes before we needed to leave… still plenty of time. As 7pm neared, the waiter stopped by and said he’d check on our entrees. Several other tables near us had received their food already, even those who had been seated at the same time or after us. At this point I pointed out our schedule and asked for the check to be brought out with our meal. One of us also ordered another cocktail which never appeared (fortunately we were not charged for it). Our food finally arrived at ~7:10pm. We wolfed it down quickly and paid so that we could get to the theatre on time. While our server was apologetic, at no point did management come to check on us or remedy the situation, let alone explain the reason for the delay. No compensation was given on our check. I almost couldn’t leave this review because the Hamilton cancelled the reservation AFTER we checked in. I received a confirmation of seating email from OpenTable at 6:11pm. At 6:13pm I received a second email stating that the restaurant had cancelled our reservation. It’s unclear why this happened but it’s not surprising given how many elements of the restaurant seem to be dysfunctional. I can’t say I’d consider returning.

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    Nick

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Aaron was a great waiter. Excellent menu selection and quality.

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    justokay

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding Typically don’t give 5 stars, but this place deserves it We’ll done!!!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Loud. Service was spotty. Dinner was good.

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    Vicenzagirl

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    As always The Hamilton doesn’t disappoint. I love the atmosphere and that while it’s a fancier place they are able to accommodate children really well too. Our server offered some great suggestions and we all had delicious meals.

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    mdeats

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, food, and drinks! Had a wonderful experience with zero complaints. Highly recommend getting a steak and any of their handmade pastas!

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    SoFloFoodie1

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    This was my first time dining at The Hamilton and I wasn't overly impressed. The service was somewhat slow (although they might be understaffed like a lot of restaurants right now), and the food was just average. I was expecting much more. I had the brisket sandwich and the meat was very fatty. The French fries were extremely salty. My friend had to send her chow chow back because it was cold. The restaurant itself is nice and spacious.

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    Monika

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and service was excellent! Would love to go back!

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    TomerA

    Israel

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    Food was at relatively poor quality and low value for money. Service should be more attentive.

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    RuthH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Despite the fact that we ordered simply and in plenty of time and that we told our server we had a theater curtain to meet, our meal was late coming out.

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    Larrys

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience2

    Among the worst food I have ever eaten in my life.

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    EricW

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Food was excellent. Service was a little slow but was a very busy evening and the place was packed, so I'm not going to criticize too harshly. Our server was busy but very very friendly and knowledgable. The food was EXCELLENT. I would definitely return for another round!

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    Likespicy

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    For some reason most of the food we ordered was not hot and had to be sent back to the kitchen to be warmed, soup and entrees. My catfish dish, which was delicious, had to be sent back because it wasn't hot. Unfortunately, they warmed the slaw as well as the fish, which altered the taste negatively. We returned later for dessert, which were ordinary and overpriced. The peach crepes were canned peaches, tasteless and served cold. The milkshake was small for the price.

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    CarlyA

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went with work colleagues who had flown in from across the country. We were in two groups and arrived around 5 and were pleasantly surprised that they were able to seat us together. The group varied wildly in taste and the menu accommodated everyone. I am vegetarian and found enough vegetarian and vegan options to be able to have several choices. The food was AMAZING. I had the gnocchi with black truffle and Gorgonzola and a Caesar side salad. The gnocchi melted in my mouth and was excellent. My colleague and I shared the summer rolls with peanut sauce and they were well done and extremely fresh. Several colleagues had the crab cakes and said they were the best crab cakes they’d had. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

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    RickS

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved this place! Great food and the ambiance was wonderful. Will recommend to friends and family visiting DC!

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    Benjamin

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Très sympa et très typique. Principalement des américains, les tarifs sont très corrects. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.

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    Dilly

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Good food. Good service. Great price. Recommend to stop if in the area for a great night.

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    AndyB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Everything was very good. I had to add salt and pepper to my ribeye, because I think they forgot to season it. Everything else was delicious. We had an early dinner and the service was prompt. As it got more crowded, the service declined somewhat. Cool place to dine before you go see Hamilton at the Kennedy Center.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Hamilton is a staple in The District. Our server was very attentive. The food was timely and delicious! I mean everything we ordered was delish! Always a pleasure at The Hamilton!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect.

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    johnfitz3rd

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The Hamilton is a great olde Washington restaurant. The atmosphere is very cool and historic, and the food is very good. We started with the Burrata which was delicious. My wife had the rigatoni bolognese which she enjoyed, and I had the Potato Gnocchi Gorgonzola which was great! A couple French Press coffees capped the evening. We had a little mix-up with the wrong food being delivered to the table, but our waiter was very diligent in taking care of the situation and having our orders remade. Overall, a very nice experience for my wife's birthday!

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    Anonymous

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was amazing and so was the food!! 10/10 recommend to anyone!!

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    VeronicaM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came for the name, came back for the food. While on vacation, we came to the Hamilton originally for the name, but we liked the food so much we decided come back again. The sushi happy hour really got us. My kids love sushi and I'd say it's one of the best places we've had sushi. I know we will be coming back whenever we're in DC again. Not only is the food good, but the service and ambience are top notch.

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    CharlesG

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food was delicious, server was outstanding, food was delicious.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Our server was amazing and the food was good but the regular Caesar salad size was smaller than a side salad. Not very impressive.

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    AmeliaP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful dining experience. Food, service and setting was exceptional

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    VeronicaM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We decided to try the Hamilton, in large part because of the name. My kids are obsessed with Alexander Hamilton (thank you Lin-Manuel Miranda). The menu also had plenty of options for my family's eclectic tastes and need for gluten-free options. My one son had a cheeseburger (with gluten-free bun) and my other son had sushi. We all really enjoyed our meals and our server was on top of it. He made small talk with the kids and was right there whenever we needed something.

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    SeanAlvord

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This experience was wonderful. The food was Divine followed by a breathtaking dessert with espresso. My colleagues and I could not stop talking about our wonderful experience.

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    BSmul

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent food! A bit pricey but that's to be expected for DC. The grilled oysters are a must-try.

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    SarahK

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful spot to cool off and enjoy delicious food. Our server was a delight! Don’t miss the rosemary truffle fries!

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    AustinHawk

    Kansas City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Made a last minute trip. No referrals, just saw some good reviews on Yelp. Very pleased. Interesting, diverse menu. Surprisingly large dining area. Great bar. Definitely worth visiting again.

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