1789 - Washington, D.C.

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1789

1789
4.4 / 5 (6233 reviews)

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1789 Restaurant in Washington DC has received a mix of reviews from diners, with some expressing disappointment in the quality of certain dishes and the dining experience while others have raved about exceptional service and delicious food. One diner was unimpressed with the rabbit roulade and duck breast, feeling they were dry and overcooked. Another diner did not enjoy the room on the upper floor and found the cooking method for the endive to be ridiculous. However, other diners had nothing but praise for their meals, describing the food as some of the best they've ever had and the service as attentive and helpful. One couple even celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary at 1789, loving the Autumn Salad and halibut, despite finding the key lime dessert a bit overwhelming. Overall, most diners appreciated the beautiful ambiance, impeccable service, and fantastic food at 1789, with some mentioning that the experience was made even better by attentive and knowledgeable servers. Despite mixed reviews, many guests expressed a desire to return to 1789 for future dining experiences.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Paul

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 6233 reviews
hilbert81
20.01.2023

While the other three diners were satisfied with their eating, I was not. the rabbit roulade and the duck breast lubricated as if the dishes stayed too long under a heat lamp and were dry. while I like endive, this cooking method is completely ridiculous. Do not enjoy the room on the upper floor, as we enjoyed other areas of the restaurant in the past.

lockman-andy
20.01.2023

We came for restaurant week and it was really a pleasant experience.

grobel
20.01.2023

Our server had excellent knowledge and geniality, and eating was great.

paul
01.05.2024

Long standing Georgetown DC restaurant. Prix fixe 3 course menu so evaluation of food a bit limited. What I and my dining companion had for Thanksgiving was good, choices quite limited on a special menu. While waiting for our reservation and with the restaurant and bar being over crowded, we were shown to a comfortable open space and our pre-dinner drinks were brought to us. All in all a very pleasant experience throughout our evening there. Restrooms are down a narrow hallway and are quite small.

donaldm
01.05.2024

MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THE 1789, WAS IN 1963 OR 1964. I HAVE BEEN BACK MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS. IT IS ALWAYS OUTSTANDING.

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At 665, you'll find the station American World Services, from which you also have access to the public transportation.

Smoking is not allowed in the building.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The restaurant accepts the common credit cards.

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