Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Name: Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel
Address: 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20037
Telephone: (202) 838-4471
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

2221 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Foggy Bottom

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 p.m.

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Charming

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm.

Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com.

We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 838-4471
Website
http://www.thewatergatehotel.com/washington-dc-restaurant-kingbird/visit?NCK=KBOT
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Tony DiGregorio
Private party facilities
The Watergate Hotel’s restaurants are DC’s premier private event locations. We offer a variety of options that make us the perfect location for private, political, corporate, fundraising & media events including birthday parties & wedding receptions. For parties of 30 and smaller, please contact skatrib@thewatergatehotel.com.

Location
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighbourhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross Street
New Hampshire Avenue NW
Parking details
Valet Hotel Parking Available for $12.00
Public transit
Foggy Bottom Metro Station-Orange, Silver or Blue Lines
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Spill the Tea
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Watergate Hotel was the destination for the Washington Elite and Hollywood royalty to mix and mingle. ‘Spill the Tea’ is the hotel’s rendition of a traditional afternoon tea with a distinctly historical spin- with pastries inspired by presidential figures and prominent members of our 1960s origins. Sip, savor, and mingle darling!
Brunch at Kingbird
US$58.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sundays made better. Introducing Brunch at Kingbird, a special menu with fresh baked pastries for the table, and an array of brunch classics and seasonal favorites. To sweeten your experience, we've added a delectable dessert bar. Add unlimited mimosas for $35 (90 minutes)
Christmas Dinner
US$95.00 - US$155.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Experience a decadent Christmas Dinner with loved ones by Chef Tony DiGregorio. Begin with appetizers such as Scallop Crudo and Foie Gras "Marjolaine" and choose from courses such as a Taleggio Caramelle, and Dry Aged Filet Mignon, and desserts from our pastry team. Sunday, December 24th | $155 per person, $95 for children.

Popular dishes

Grilled Kale CaesarUS$21.00
croutons, anchovy, parmesan
Charcuterie BoardUS$32.00
chef's selection of charcuterie, pickles, mustard, petite salad
Shrimp CocktailUS$25.00
french cocktail sauce, lime
West Coast Oyster on the Half ShellUS$42.00
East Coast Oysters on the Half ShellUS$36.00
Roasted Bone MarrowUS$35.00
braised oxtail, caramelized onion, frisee
Seafood Tower
daily selection of raw & cooked shellfish and crustaceans - MP
Tuna CrudoUS$29.00
stracciatella, bronte pistachio, lemon
Burrata Caprese SaladUS$28.00
saffron vinaigrette, heirloom tomato, basil
Tomato BisqueUS$17.00
parmesan cream, basil
Black Angus Beef CarpaccioUS$24.00
garlic aioli, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, grissini
Maryland CrabcakeUS$31.00
charred biquinho pepper, citrus aioli, arugula
Gnocco FrittoUS$29.00
stracciatella, prosciutto

Pasta

BucatiniUS$26.00
pancetta, dandelion, parmesan cream
Squid Ink ZuccaUS$31.00
blue prawns, bisque, garlic breadcrumbs, fennel
AgnolottiUS$26.00
taleggio, spinach, foraged mushrooms, black pepper beurre blanc
MafaldineUS$26.00
traditional bolognese, pecorino pepato
Black Truffle RisottoUS$31.00
mushrooms, allium, vegan parmesan

Char Grilled Steaks

Roseda Farms Dry Aged

14 oz NY Strip SteakUS$81.00
8 oz Filet MignonUS$71.00
16 oz Boneless RibeyeUS$89.00
Accompaniments
Seared Foie Gras 32, Grilled Prawns 36, Maine Lobster Tail MP
Sauces
Barolo Reduction, Béarnaise, House Made Steak Sauce, Horseradish Cream

Entrees

Brioche Stuffed ChickenUS$49.00
cippolini onion, broccoli raab, mustard jus
Grilled Whole BronzinoUS$52.00
gremolata, choice of 2 sides
Ora King SalmonUS$49.00
caponata, pine nuts
Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$67.00
mint chimichurri, roasted garlic
Chicken ParmesanUS$39.00
marinara, parmesan, mozzarella

Sides

3 for 35

Creamed SpinachUS$13.00
double cream, garlic
French FriesUS$13.00
Yukon Gold PotatoUS$13.00
mashed with butter, salt and pepper
Roasted MushroomsUS$15.00
crispy shallots
Charred AsparagusUS$15.00
Macaroni & CheeseUS$15.00
orecchiette, boursin, gouda, clothbound cheddar

What 2,221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel offers an elegant dining experience with "phenomenal textures and flavors" in every dish. Guests rave about the attentive service, particularly from servers like Omar and Miguel. It's an ideal spot for pre-theater dining with its convenient location near the Kennedy Center. "Outstanding food and stellar service" make it a must-visit.

2,221 Reviews

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Laura
Denver
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Cold air blast and inconsistent heating made us uncomfortable
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Scott
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent. The food portions are very generous and the staff nicely coxed the extras up to take to the car before the Nutcracker at the Kennedy Center. Nice ambience but was not yet decorated for Christmas. The staff led us to the back door for the shortcut to the Kennedy Center. Kingbird is an excellent option for a Kennedy Center show and and am glad we finally tried it as only my wife had gone before. Drinks including wine are rather pricey.
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mark
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow and brunch menu was limited. Very disappointed.
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Margaret
Washington DC
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I understand that servicing a holiday meal is tough. My husband and I went for an early Thanksgiving meal at 4:30 to avoid the rush for lunch and dinner times. Our booth seats were lumpy and in need of renewal. The bartender must have been out of red vermouth as there was none in the Negroni. My appetizer salad bowl was swimming in dressing and had so many flowers and seeds and nuts that the greens were lost. My partners appetizer was too big for the plate on which it was served. He followed with the sliced turkey selection that was carved like slabs of prime rib, too thick to comfortably cut as well as being undercooked. I had the turkey "Lasagna" that was delicious but I had to ask that they return it to the kitchen as it was hardly warm. No bread was offered. The desserts saved the afternoon as the coffee pot apparently wasn't full so we had to wait for another pot to brew. Not a very polished effort for the Kingbird I must say.
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Brian
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing holiday experience. Had a special Thanksgiving menu so didn’t get to enjoy their full menu but it was delicious. A great place to spend an evening!
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Nancy
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had our Thanksgiving meal at Kingbird at the Watergate Hotel. The food was outstanding with some interesting, and very tasty, additions to the traditional holiday menu. The service as always attenttive and we never felt rushed. This was the best Thanksgiving meal in my memory! Nancy Hicks
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Kurt
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Thanksgiving menu with equally as good service. We enjoyed spending our holiday at Kingbird.
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Alexis
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Went far and beyond! We go here every time we want to see a show at the Kennedy Center
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Jennifer
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was terrific and it's a very nice atmosphere. I also enjoyed the food.
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Dan
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife's salmon was severely under cooked. I ordered my steak as Medium Well, but got maybe Medium Rare. I ordered the grilled prawns but wasn't expecting them to still be in the shell with head, etc. For the price I paid for 3 grilled prawns, they could have de-shelled them for me. One of the most expensive, disappointing meals my wife and I had in a long time or maybe ever. The service was good, but the food overpriced and quality not great.
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FAQs

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 838-4471.

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 2221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Foggy Bottom

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 p.m.

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

Cross Street
New Hampshire Avenue NW
Neighbourhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Hotel Parking Available for $12.00
Public transit
Foggy Bottom Metro Station-Orange, Silver or Blue Lines
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tony DiGregorio
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewatergatehotel.com/washington-dc-restaurant-kingbird/visit?NCK=KBOT
Phone number
(202) 838-4471
Private party facilities
The Watergate Hotel’s restaurants are DC’s premier private event locations. We offer a variety of options that make us the perfect location for private, political, corporate, fundraising & media events including birthday parties & wedding receptions. For parties of 30 and smaller, please contact skatrib@thewatergatehotel.com.

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spill the Tea

Brunch at Kingbird

Christmas Dinner

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Cobb Salad

Steak Frites

Appetizers

Grilled Kale CaesarUS$21.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$32.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$25.00

West Coast Oyster on the Half ShellUS$42.00

East Coast Oysters on the Half ShellUS$36.00

Roasted Bone MarrowUS$35.00

Seafood Tower

Tuna CrudoUS$29.00

Burrata Caprese SaladUS$28.00

Tomato BisqueUS$17.00

Black Angus Beef CarpaccioUS$24.00

Maryland CrabcakeUS$31.00

Gnocco FrittoUS$29.00

Pasta

BucatiniUS$26.00

Squid Ink ZuccaUS$31.00

AgnolottiUS$26.00

MafaldineUS$26.00

Black Truffle RisottoUS$31.00

Char Grilled Steaks

14 oz NY Strip SteakUS$81.00

8 oz Filet MignonUS$71.00

16 oz Boneless RibeyeUS$89.00

Accompaniments

Sauces

Entrees

Brioche Stuffed ChickenUS$49.00

Grilled Whole BronzinoUS$52.00

Ora King SalmonUS$49.00

Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$67.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$39.00

Sides

Creamed SpinachUS$13.00

French FriesUS$13.00

Yukon Gold PotatoUS$13.00

Roasted MushroomsUS$15.00

Charred AsparagusUS$15.00

Macaroni & CheeseUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information