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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC, Washington, DC

The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.8
4.8
1101 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 448-2300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Salvatore
  • Private party facilities
    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    16th and M St. NW
  • Parking details
    $20 valet parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse

    Multiple dates available
    Are you looking for a special space for an upcoming special evening or event? Our private wine cellar located at The Jefferson Hotel can be your memorable space for the evening! You will be surrounded with hundreds of bottles of wine. You will have a friendly and personalized service offer to you.
    The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse photo

What 1,101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Contemporary American

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC, offers an "elegant and refined" dining experience with "amazing food" and "spectacular service." Guests praise its "beautiful ambiance" and "perfect wine pairing." While some dishes and service moments have been critiqued, the overall atmosphere and attentive staff create "memorable" visits and make it a top choice for special occasions.

1,101 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    692 reviews

    3.0

    692 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fairly average food and service. Hope to see some improvements.

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  2. Christena

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food and ambiance. Wine pairing was perfect.

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  3. Macy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent! I especially liked the interesting desserts. The Jefferson Hotel is beautiful.

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  4. Christopher

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Splendid atmosphere and service. Dover sole, Filet of beef, and an old Italian red by the fireplace made for a night to remember.

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  5. Eva

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredibly lovely space! Very elegant and refined. Dress up! It was a relaxing and serene atmosphere with solid food and attentive service.

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  6. Anthony

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had an amazing time. We felt like we were having brunch at Versailles. The food and service was excellent. We highly recommend the restaurant.

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  7. Carolyn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    ambiance and food was amazing; service was just ok. Would still try again and check out the bar!

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  8. Tom

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite venue for a morning breakfast meeting. Service is always excellent, food is superior, coffee is great!

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  9. Charlene

    VIP

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an Outstanding dining experience , we loved our intimate dinner for 2 in the Greenhouse. The service was warm and welcoming , we can’t wait to come back

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  10. Manal

    VIP

    Tampa

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and excellent food and setting.

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FAQs

The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC is rated 4.8 stars by 1101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

1200 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    16th and M St. NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $20 valet parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro: Farragut West (Blue, Orange, Silver)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Salvatore
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 448-2300
  • Private party facilities
    Surrounded by walls lined with wine display cabinets and private wine lockers, the Private Cellar can accommodate up to 18 guests. Beneath a soaring, plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, guests can sample the talents of our awarded culinary team complemented by wines from the hotel’s impressive selection of more than 1,000 labels.
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