Boqueria - Penn Quarter

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   Ziya

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Friendly staff. Will go back again.
   

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   Edward

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service, both front of the house and the table waitstaff was outstanding. We were seated immediately upon arrival, had a very nice table where the reasonable volume made conversation easy with no strain to hear each other, and the waitress was knowledgeable and patient answering our questions. Unfortunately the quality of the food did not match that of the service. We ordered the chef’s menu for five people. Some of the tapas were good, for example the mushroom flatbread, but most were only fair. The meatballs, for instance, tasted like average meatballs in tomato sauce and the grilled tenderloin was surprisingly flavorless. Most disappointing was the seafood paella which was noticeably overcooked and dry as a result. Bottom line is that, despite the excellent service, the food failed to impress and for the price it was not a good value. I will not be going to Boqueria again.
   

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   Amy

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Extremely loud and awful service. Took 30 mins to take our order and waiter ever came back
   

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   Pat

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Tapas were so good. Service so good. Enjoyed our night out with friends.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on November 3, 2024

   Hello Pat, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tapas and the service during your night out with friends. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. We appreciate your support and can't wait to host you again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were celebrating Howard University’s 100th year of Homecoming and inadvertently, my birthday.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on November 3, 2024

   Hello, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you celebrated such a special occasion with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments. Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Dominic

   Columbus

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and server. Unfriendly hostess who also had an attitude that I asked to be reseated someplace not by the back hallway.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on October 22, 2024

   Hi Dominic, Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food and service provided by our team. We apologize for the interaction with the hostess and appreciate your feedback. Rest assured, we will address this matter internally to ensure a more welcoming atmosphere for all guests. Your insights are valuable to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Bailee

   Atlanta Metro

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an amazing experience. This is my second time and I am already looking forward to going back.
   

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   Kimi

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on September 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We were blessed to score a table of (6) last minute. Unfortunately there were (2) parties/gatherings happening at the same time causing the noise level to be a bit louder than we wanted. Our server was exceptional and kind. She described the menu to (6) Hawaiʻi residents that had either none or little Spanish cuisine experience. The food was delectable and the explosion of flavors danced on our palettes that made us wish we found the restaurant earlier in our trip. I highly recommend the restaurant. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious! I will definitely go back on my next DC trip.
   

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   Peter

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 13, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a large group and the last part of our group was arriving late from the west coast, so we had to get the latest possible reservation. The staff was friendly even though we most likely would be staying right until closing on a Thursday night. We didn’t feel rushed by any of the staff. The food came out quickly and it all tasted delicious. The four stars is because although the paella tasted really good, it wasn’t exactly the same as what we had when we used to go to the Flatiron location. The socorrat wasn’t crispy and the flavour wasn’t as intense. But, the rice was NOT clumpy and all of the seafood was perfectly cooked. The paella was definitely the star for everyone at the table. The mushroom croquetas were just as delicious. Overall, the dinner was very enjoyable for everyone. Nos vemos pronto!
   

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    Adrienne

    Washington DC

    127 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We have been coming to Boqueria for years and always order the meat and cheese platter, however, for our last last three or so visits the platter has changed. Count dow on the tomato bread, cheese pieces are thin and small, you can see through the cheese. We enjoy Boqueria, the servers and management are wonderful and pleasant, but the platter is a miss now.
    

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