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Estuary, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Estuary

4.5
4.5
719 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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At Estuary, we celebrate the essence of contemporary American cuisine while embracing the rich bounty of the Chesapeake region. Modern design and floor-to-ceiling windows await you, giving way to sweeping views of DC’s iconic skyline. Here, the city’s dynamic energy pairs seamlessly with a menu that tells a story of culture, tradition, and artistry – all firmly rooted in the Chesapeake.

Here, artful cuisine is brought to life through impeccable service. Our dedicated staff is committed to upholding the highest standards, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

About Our Chef

Chef de Cuisine Arturo Elias brings a deeply personal touch to every dish, making full use of his traditional French training while also drawing inspiration from memories of cooking side-by-side with his grandmother in Mexico. His multicultural experience shines through in bold, flavorful accents that add a unique twist to Mid-Atlantic fare, blending time-honored techniques with a passion for innovation.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 215-1068
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Arturo Elias
  • Private party facilities
    With our unique spaces, including the intimate Private Dining Room, Blue Willow Room, and the open kitchen Main Dining room, Estuary can host events from 15 to 100 people. For more information, please contact our events team: Email: WASCI.Estuary.Managers@ConradHotels.com Phone: 202-844-5900
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (202) 215-1068
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    10th Street at New York Avenue, NW
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $14 for 1 - 3 hours
  • Public transit
    Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown; Metro Center; Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estuary, nestled in The Conrad Hotel, offers an elegant dining experience with "wonderful service" and "outstanding" crab cakes. Guests rave about the "fabulous view" and "delicious food," including the seared duck breast and seafood tower. While some found it pricey, the atmosphere, attentive staff, and creative menu make it a special destination.
719 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, I would not recommend Estuary. Before our reservation a few of my friends met in the lounge/bar for drinks. Our cocktails took over 20 minutes to come out from the bar. I had to track down the waiter to check on our drinks twice. When it was time for our dinner reservation we ended up waiting 15 minutes at the check-in because the restaurant ran out of menus, so the hostesses were assembling menus while we waited. After 15 minutes of standing and waiting I eventually asked that we please be seated while the hostesses finished assembly the menus. Then again the service through dinner was poor, inattentive, impersonal, and curt. This time our cocktails took so long to come out that the waiter had come back to take our dinner order before our cocktails even arrived. Again, I had to ask the waiter to finally bring out cocktails after 30 minutes. Our drinks finally arrived, but there was no apology or even acknowledgment of the long delay. Also, my friend and I split the $80 red snapper for two entree, which was barely enough for one person and was not properly filleted (bones galore!). A restaurant that advertises as a seafood restaurant should fillet and debone its fish properly.

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  2. Devin

    VIP

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef changed ~2 years ago so no more popovers.

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  3. Shalene

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit . Hostess both friendly. Wait staff friendly and patience . Our family had an amazing dinner . Will certainly visit again
    EstuaryResponded on February 4, 2025
    Hi Shalene, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an amazing first visit here to Estuary! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!!!! Thanks again for your review!

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  4. Nate

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for hosting the perfect brunch and accommodating so well. The team here is very professional. Food was great.
    EstuaryResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Nate! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit here at Estuary and that our team as able to exceed your expectations! We are looking forward to your next visit!

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  5. Kristof Javier

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Estuary was FANTASTIC! Our server, Mark, really went out of his way to ensure the evening was special and we were well attended to. From the welcome bubbles, to the decadent eats, sumptuous environment, and truly delightfully hospitable staff, it was perfect. I referred it to my network of foodies and look forward to being back myself in the very near future!
    EstuaryResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Kristof Javier! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Estuary. It's great to know that our team was able to make your evening special. We can't wait to share your kind words with the team and hope to welcome you back again soon!!!

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  6. Deb

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located in The Conrad Hotel, this elegant dining experience met my expectations. The crabcake appetizer was filled with lump crab meat, the steak was cooked to perfection, the rockfish over succotash was a pure delight. The crispy skin on the rockfish was complimented by succotash which consisted of baby corn, sweet peas, and no lima beans. Vegan ice cream and flourless chocolate cake finished off the meal. There’s selection of bourbon as well as wines is some of the best in the city . City views abound with the floor to ceiling windows.
    EstuaryResponded on January 29, 2025
    Hi Deb, We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent dining experience at Estuary and can't wait to share your kind words with the rest of the team! Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share your impressions. We hope we have the chance to welcome you back again soon!

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  7. Andrew

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We found this restaurant through the Michelin website, so we had high expectations. The Sea Food Tower was great! Our meals were nicely presented and good! We had a table with a nice view for our Anniversary! The level of service was the only area that left an impression for improvement as we wondered where our server was a few times, and we didn't get much of an explanation of the menu. Overall, it was a good experience!
    EstuaryResponded on January 29, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Andrew! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit here at Estuary! We appreciate your feedback and will pass on your words to the team to improve our service experience. We're glad you had a good time and hope to welcome you back to Estuary soon.

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  8. Aldo

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was nice but the service was really bad. Took 10 min to be seated (had a reservation and was on time), another 10 min to get water after being seated and 25 min to get food and drink orders in. Food was good when it came.
    EstuaryResponded on January 23, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Aldo. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with our service. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations and for that, we apologize. We always aim to provide excellent service to all our guests, and we're sorry that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will certainly address this issue. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience.

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  9. Dave

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was exceptional and the food presentation was very nice. However, the restaurant's atmosphere was cavernous and loud.
    EstuaryResponded on January 29, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Dave! We're thrilled to hear that you overall enjoyed your experience! We appreciate your feedback as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. Looking forward to serving you again soon here at Estuary!

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  10. Michelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lauren was an incredibly kind and attentive server, and everyone else we interacted with was highly professional as well. The food was mostly on point. Overall, great experience, and a wonderful place to celebrate my birthday with friends. Thank you, Lauren!
    EstuaryResponded on January 29, 2025
    Hello Michelle, Thank you for choosing Estuary to celebrate your birthday! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our team was attentive and professional and we hope to see you again soon!!!

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Estuary is rated 4.5 stars by 719 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Estuary

950 New York Ave NW, Third Floor Of The Conrad Hotel, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    10th Street at New York Avenue, NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $14 for 1 - 3 hours
  • Public transit
    Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown; Metro Center; Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arturo Elias
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 215-1068
  • Private party facilities
    With our unique spaces, including the intimate Private Dining Room, Blue Willow Room, and the open kitchen Main Dining room, Estuary can host events from 15 to 100 people. For more information, please contact our events team: Email: WASCI.Estuary.Managers@ConradHotels.com Phone: 202-844-5900
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (202) 215-1068
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