Seemor
Northwest Washington › Dupont Circle › The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Jefferson, Washington, DCA-
1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
· Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cocktail bar
· Dupont Circle
Elegant hotel dining and cocktails with polished service; food is good but not uniformly thrilling for the price.
The verdict
The Jefferson delivers exceptional service attentiveness and distinctive historic setting appeal that elevate the experience, but food quality shows occasional inconsistency—particularly at dinner where pricing doesn't always align with execution. Brunch and cocktails are reliable highlights; dinner requires selective ordering to justify the cost.
One caveat: Pricing is premium and can feel high relative to some dishes
What to order
- Avocado toast
- Cast-iron baked eggs (brunch)
- Quill burger
What diners say
- Gracious, anticipatory hospitality
- Handsome historic rooms and Book Room vibe
- Quill’s cocktails and burger
Opening Hours
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