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The Continent DC, Washington, DC

The Continent DC

4.2
4.2
133 Reviews
$50 and over
African

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

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What 133 people are saying

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continent DC offers a vibrant dining experience with authentic African cuisine. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "amazing" service, highlighting dishes like tiger prawns and jollof rice. The ambiance, adorned with African artwork, creates a "fun atmosphere." While service can be inconsistent, the overall experience remains "exceptional."
133 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and ambience. We really enjoyed ourselves.

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  2. Rachou

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m mixed about this one. It had a pretty young vibe and really nice and appropriate decore. The music was great, but it was so loud that my friends and I couldn’t hear each other and felt like we had to shout the entire evening. They had a quieter side of the restaurant but said they couldn’t seat patrons there that night. The food was ok.

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  3. Tiffany

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, delicious food! I will be back!

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  4. Ibrahim

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding - authentic Nigerian flavours and taste. Went with a party of four and we had moi-moi, jollof rice, fried plantains, oxtail, suya and peppersoup. All in a very comfortable and welcoming ambience with lovely Nigerian music. The Continent DC is a great experience!

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  5. Darrell

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere, great vibes, service was a bit slow but understandable given the place was packed.

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  6. Connie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. First time @the restaurant. Every was great including service

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  7. April

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First and last time. Service is horrible and I mean that. I do understand that sometimes it gets a bit busy but there weren’t that many people in the restaurant. I took nearly 30 mins to be offered water at the table. When we finally got water we asked to put in our order. Food came nearly 45 mins later but it was wrong. Waitress didn’t know where to bring the food. Finally the beverage ordered came after the food. Food was not good, was cold, flavorless, and to be quite honest I was not impressed. As a new business I don’t expect everything to be perfect but last night was nothing short of horrible. I wont come back again but I do wish for them to get it together.

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  8. Aneta

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, satisfied great energy and staffing was warmed. Food and drinks yummy.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Horrible service. HORRIBLE Lamb chops DISGUSTING

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  10. QuiAndrea

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very accommodating we had a hour flight delay and missed our reservation and they still sat us. Food was delicious and drinks were strong and good

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FAQs

The Continent DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 978-1320.

The Continent DC is rated 4.2 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Continent DC

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-3544

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  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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