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New Heights
New Heights consistently features innovative New American cuisine. Locals, from Presidents and well-known dignitaries to international travelers, return time after time. ZAGAT dished out top honors for the food, service, and stylish decor. The wine list receives the highest praise awarded by Wine Spectator and Restaurant Hospitality. The award winning architectural interior, original art adorning the walls, airy windows overlooking Washington DC’s scenic Rock Creek Park and dramatic floral arrangements create a perfect stylish atmosphere to enjoy the award winning creative cuisine of New Heights. Intelligent and knowledgeable wait staff add to create a perfect dining experience.
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96 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 96 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(49)
- neighborhood gem(38)
- special occasion(37)
- romantic(18)
- good for groups(12)
- vibrant bar scene(12)
New Heights Reviews List
Review 1 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Small portions , plastic in coffee
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loud , small portions, wad of plastic wrap in coffee had out of town guests in for a visit they were not impressed with food and Waite staff will not returning any time soon"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than I expected
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I began going to New Heights a couple of decades ago....heard it has gone through many changes. The gin menu and tonics are quite fun and delicious. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. Most all of the dishes were called something like mousse, but ended up being something totally delightful and different! Totally enjoyable!!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Still a very good choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Imaginative menu, lovely dining room, casual with reasonable prices - a real find"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food excellent (especially the various salads) , greeting and seating by maitre'd welcoming, not too noisy, good wine list. Nice to sit by a a window with good view. Waiter was friendly but slow."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great time. The owner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a great time. The owner was very hospitable, and our server was great."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow-WOw- WOW
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything about New Heights was incredible. The service was prompt & attentive but not intrusive. The food was gorgeous and flavorful. The heirloom root veggie salad is not to be missed. The pan seared scallops with leeks and asparagus tasted fresh- and each component was cooked just to tenderness. I ended my meal with the pomegranate sorbet...the perfect ending. Everything was sooo good, I thought about returning in the morning for brunch- but will save that treat for another visit to DC. Convenient location, too. Cheers for New Heights!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 7 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
good food but extremely small
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good food but extremely small portions (especially the halibut)."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
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Review 8 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Our family recently had dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our family recently had dinner at the New Heights restaurant and we were very disappointed with our overall dining experience. While the food was good, the service was nonexistent. We were basically ignored and had to ask for bread while we waited for more than an hour for our food. Additionally, we did not receive all the food that we ordered and even though we brought it to the waitress' attention we had to request not being charged for it. So disappointed, will certainly never go back, and can not recommend it to anyone. When we asked our waitress what was going on, she indicated that she had a larger party that was more important. No tip!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
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Review 9 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service was the worst service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was the worst service I have had in years. Example: they brought the bread when they brought the bill. Food was over cooked and slightly burned. A terrible experience overall."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
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Review 10 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Many return diners; we now see why
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first meal here will not be the last. The four-course prix fix dinner offerings and wine pairings were wonderfully satisfying. Heirloom root vegetable salad was lovely and refreshing. House-made fettuccine was one of the best dishes we've ever had anywhere (we've dined at terrific restaurants all over the the U.S. and Europe)--perfectly cooked, delicate pasta in light cream sauce, topped with an exquisite runny-yolk egg. The Spanish mackerel was delicious and well-prepared (the skin would have been better either crispy or omitted), and the serving size was just right for a third course entree. Husband loved his dessert mousse; my deconstructed apple pie was tasty. All the wines were well-chosen to complement each course."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You need to try New Heights
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent restaurant...Service was great!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful restaurant. Talented
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beautiful restaurant. Talented chefs. Great service. Will be going back once a month."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have gone to New Heights
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have gone to New Heights when we are in Washington, DC for the past twenty years (perhaps longer!) It is one of our favorite restaurants and has always been a great dining experience. I can't imagine coming to Washington, DC and not going to New Heights. The food is excellent, the service is wonderful, and we are welcomed as returning guests."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent menu in a warm,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent menu in a warm, pleasant environment. The presentation was artistic. Those who ordered the sweet potato soup had it poured at the table. The scallops were some of the best I have ever eaten.
The waiter was stellar - fun, knowledgable and helpful - until it was time to settle the bill. We were a group of 8 and informed him prior to ordering that we needed the bill divided for business expenses. He acknowledged his ability to do so. When the checks came, they were wrong, he got frustrated and became unpleasant. It took almost one hour to settle it. Management did not appear to assist and an otherwise wonderful experience ended on a sour note."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The menue was not what I would
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menue was not what I would call american Cuisine. My friend and I had a hard time piecing together a meal that went together. The portions were moderate at best. There is too much emphasis on being tricky; ie fried stinging nettle. I do not think i will go back given what we ultimtely paid and the abundance of other really good restaaurants nearby."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 16 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Over priced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Over priced, I ordered the rack of lamb for $33 and got TWO small bones. Very small portions for the price. Will not be back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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Review 17 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very disappointed with the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very disappointed with the food. Steaks advertised as filets were actually a lower quality of meat. Salads and appetizers were good but overall not good enough for a return visit."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
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Review 18 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
celebrating a friend's b.d.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice setting, good food, friendly wait staff, doesn't get better"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Most dishes were very well
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Most dishes were very well prepared. Serving size is small but adequate. Service could be more courteous."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 20 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant with great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great restaurant with great service!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
i love new heights! have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i love new heights! have been going here for 25 years!! great food and great service."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice, quiet atmosphere; seemed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice, quiet atmosphere; seemed primarily an older crowd. Food was interesting and good, but very small portions."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fine dining for one (or more).
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dined by myself during business trip to area. Creative menu. Excellent plate appeal and flavors. Nice choices for 1/2 bottles of wine (but could add a few more heartier reds...). Pleasant and informed wait service. Would recommend without reservations."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Spend a lot and leave hungry.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food at NH was just okay and the portions way too small for the prices. One shouldn't leave a $50.00/person (appetizer,entree,glass of wine and shared dessert) restaurant hungry. My appetizer, a sweet potato soup, was poured from a coffee creamer into a bowl the size of a small trough. The amount of soup was 2 oz at best and looked lost. 2-3 spoonfuls and it was gone. My dinner (gnocchi) was meager at best, both in size and taste. My European guests, had pork based on the menu description of the dish containing sauerkraut, except none was to be found. When queried, the kitchen stated the black beans in the dish were cooked in sauerkraut - deceptive at best. NH is a "wannabe" good restaurant, but has some serious work to do to get there."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
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Review 25 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
excellent gin, atmosphere-good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"excellent food and atmosphere. great selection of gin and tonics. very enjoyable experience. service could have been better but was good overall. good experience and will be back again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service -pleasant environment Will return"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 27 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
DON'T DO IT!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had reservations for New Heights on Valentine's Day. It was a mistake. The service was the worst I've had in DC. Our server never gave his name. Probably for the best, considering the service. Never received bread for the table. Twenty minutes between the first course and entree. Server never bothered an apology or explanation. Girlfriend's risotto was undercooked. She couldn't finish. Dessert tasted like it was from Safeway. Sad thing is that their Valentine's menu was prix fixe so I cannot for the life of me understand the hold up between first course and entree. Table next to us also had troubles. They were more vocal so got half off their meal and free wine. I prefer small tip and terrible review on Open Table to make my point."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 28 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful tasting menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful tasting menu at New Heights. Innovative presentations all round, and that 69 degree egg for the carbonara was to die for!! Owner stopped by to chat and was charming and full of wonderful stories. Our server was a pro. Will definitely return and bring friends."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 29 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Based on recent Open Table
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Based on recent Open Table reviews we decided to take our friends (who had just moved from San Francisco) Sat 2/16. We arrived on time and were promptly seated but waited 15 mins for menus and 20 mins for water. When the waiter finally approached I mentioned we had been waiting and he not only did not apologize but made a smart remark (everyone at our table thought so) and had an attitude from then on. We waited 30 mins for drinks and received our appetizers at the 45 min mark. Truly I was watching the time as I was so embarrassed that we had brought our friends there. The food was fine but not exceptional - when one of our guests asked for a colder beer (her beer was actually warm) the waiter did not even attempt to remedy."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 30 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service and worth another try
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It has been a while since we visited New Heights and we wanted to see what the new chef had to offer. We tried his four course "tasting" menu.
Overall our experience was good with the service being quite good.
My only slight complaint concerns desert. I have a sweet tooth and while I am a fan of "new and creative", a desert needs to be fulfilling and fun. I found the textures and visual appeal of the selection offered with the "menu" to be a bit lacking.
That said...we will be back again soon."
Overall our experience was good with the service being quite good.
My only slight complaint concerns desert. I have a sweet tooth and while I am a fan of "new and creative", a desert needs to be fulfilling and fun. I found the textures and visual appeal of the selection offered with the "menu" to be a bit lacking.
That said...we will be back again soon."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice for Ambience Average for Food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I want to like this restaurant as it is a nice ambience and has been a mainstay of finer dining in Woodley for the 16 years I have been here but everytime I visit I leave disappointed. I ate here on Valentine's night. It was busy as you would expect. They were slow seating people and slow on the service, especially with entre and dessert. My biggest issue was the pre-fix menu selections which were not all that appealing and the portion size was quite small considering $65 price for three course meal. My entre was trout and was not that tasty. My dessert was angel food cake which was not very good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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Review 32 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pricey Valentines Day but worth it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"We went to New Heights for the first time this Valentine's Day. As is common with many posh restaurants on a holiday, New Heights was offering a set menu. We decided to splurge and get the four courses with wine pairing. The total ticket for two of us was $300 total with a 20% percent tip. We loved the food and the service was impeccable. Some of the wine pairings were spot on but others were off. Overall, the set menu felt a little overpriced because the entrees were just small bites. Regardless, we'd probably still go back just to order off their normal menu."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Went for Valentines Day dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Valentines Day dinner with the significant other and the food was amazing but the service was horrendous. Honestly, on one of the busiest days of the year you think that they would have been prepared and with a bill totaling over $250 you think that the service would have been better. Nope! The staff at New Heights didnt care for their tables and the food took way to long to prepare. Given, the food was amazing, but they also ran out of some of the main course meals (steak was one of the foods that wasn't available).
Overall, great food but not worth the price or putting up with the terrible staff."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They had a preset menu for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They had a preset menu for Valentines Day but the selection was great and everything we ate was very good. I would definitely recommend it for a date spot or special occasion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 35 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentine's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love New Heights. There is a new chef and we enjoyed his menu. Valentine's Day was very busy. We ordered an IPA beer called Sisters of the Moon which my husband enjoyed. I ordered a glass of Barbera from the Piedmont region of Italy. It was a nice choice. The salmon was nicely arranged and tasty, while the squash soup with cream was very good. The strip steak was cooked the way my husband likes it and the fettuccine was really delicious. It was served as a small portion which was just right with a light sauce and pancetta. Dessert was the chocolate sponge cake;not your mother's sponge cake! Very tasty, and the coffee mousse was light and delicious. At the end of the meal, we received a red ribbon wrapped box of candy."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very interesting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very interesting food. Surprising combinations of tastes, textures and colors. Nice presentations. Something you don't find very often around DC. The whole experience would benefit from more attentive service, though. Everybody was extremely nice and warm, and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant. Nonetheless our entrees arrived when the empty dishes of the appetizers were still on the table. We had to ask and wait for silverware before every course. Not a big deal, especially on a very busy night. Still, something you don't expect in a refined, expensive restaurant. We are definitely going back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 37 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent in every respect!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been going to New Heights for years and always have a positive experience. The new chef is quite imaginative and all the dishes were superb. Our service was impeccable and everything about our evening was delightful!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific waitress, lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific waitress, lovely setting, very nice food, gin menu. What's not to love?"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
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Review 39 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Monday night so it was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A Monday night so it was very quiet--which was good. "Ambiance" might have rated higher had there been more people. The food was very good...some dishes better than others, and some absolutely superb. No question that I'll go back again. Presentation would have been improved by more upscale plates and cutlery."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Heights did not disappoint.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"New Heights did not disappoint. The food was simply magnificent. A creative and well thought out menu that delivered in every way. After dinner, we headed downstairs to the bar and to the best gin and tonics in the city. Nicole is an amazing mixologist and is also very personable. I will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 41 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a surprise. This was an extraordinary restaurant from A-Z. Many DC area restaurants depend on food critics hype. This young Chef delivers excellence in a full circle. Superb. I invited out of town guest but worried it might not meet up to my expectations. It went beyond. We literally licked the plates. The baked apple dessert was extreme in its delicacy and deliciousness. I hope they can keep that momentum, as I intend to recommend to many. Delicate and competitive with the headline Chefs of Washington."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for New Heights
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Grouper entree was excellent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Grouper entree was excellent, as was the duck. Desserts were disappointing. We ordered the apple (I think it was supposed to be poached) with caramel. We expected a whole apple, but instead were served two paper thin slices of apple. The chocolate cake was two small mounds of cake that was closer to a chocolate-flavored sponge cake than what I think of as chocolate cake. Appetizers that we had, poached pear salad and a salmon appetizer were OK, nothing special."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for New Heights
Based on the average of (54) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate