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Lafayette Restaurant
Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. With large windows opening onto Lafayette park & the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital & is certain to complement any dining experience.
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(44)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(42)
- fit for foodies(23)
- romantic(21)
- scenic view(19)
- great for brunch(13)
- great for lunch(11)
Lafayette Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday dinner party
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing service and food. One of the best dinners we have had. Everything was perfect."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 2 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service and food were wonderful. Would definitely recommend the crab cakes."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food, great service, great ambience - could expect anything better"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth the price for a special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Worth the price for a special occasion or important business meeting. Service impeccable, food first rate."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 5 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful dinner and awesome service. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2005
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Review 6 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and really attentive service--always a pleasure to dine here and perfect for conversation. Tables are well spaced to allow private discussions."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a lovely romantic dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a lovely romantic dinner at Lafayette. The room is elegant with a nice space between tables. The food was excellent and the staff is extremely well trained. They are knowledgeable about what they serve, are friendly, not stuffy, and they truly make you feel comfortable. Great evening!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful in every way, we've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful in every way, we've been before and will return again and again!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hay Adams-Elegance Personified
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In a word, exquisite. We booked brunch for a family trip to Washington without realizing it was Easter. What a sumptuous repast the Hay Adams delivered! The food was superb, the roast meats so tender they cut like butter, delicate sauces and condiments to accompany them, creative salads and side dishes, fresh caught sushi, delicious and beautiful desserts, all presented with elegance and in an expansive manner so one could move freely and enjoy the view of the skyline with the tables well spaced so no one felt crowded, too often the case with some brunches. The President and his family kindly capped off the meal by making an appearance for their annual Easter church service! Staff were most gracious and attentive. A memorable experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Like having breakfast at the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Like having breakfast at the White House ..."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The restaurant was lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant was lovely traditionally appointed room with a romantic live piano music during dinner. The food was from a special menu created for the Cherry Blossom Festival it was innovative appetizer and very good as was the rest of the meal. The whole menu and the wine pairing were spot on. The only disappointment was the view we thought the restaurant was at the top of the Hay-Adams hotel with a lovely view of Lafayette Park and the White House but it is on the ground level. The upper area is for special events only."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 12 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is an ultimate Washington
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is an ultimate Washington power dining location. Breakfast for 4 was over $100 and all I ate was fruit. The prices for breakfast foods are beyond stratospheric and well into the ridiculous. But you go here for the location, and the ambience. I don't know what lunch or dinner would be like. As breakfast food goes it was well done and very nice but there's only so much you can do with eggs."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2002
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 13 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a classic, up scale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a classic, up scale restaurant with excellent food and service. If you want to conduct a professional business meal and impress your client. This is the place."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2005
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Review 14 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Oatmeal soufflé is a must!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The oatmeal soufflé is the knock out breakfast item. I can't try anything else bc it's so, so good!
Service can be slow though."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2004
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Review 15 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and the service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The food and the service were superb. Victor is the best waiter in Washington! He is always courteous, professional, cordial, and thoughtful.
Choi"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Although it is very expensive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Although it is very expensive but it is worth every penny. Great staff and great service"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 18 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My rib eye steak was a disappointme
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My rib eye steak was a disappointment. Too much fat and gristle. Not much flavor. Those who ordered crab cakes said they were excellent."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 19 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very classy and intimate.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very classy and intimate. The decor and service was amazing. Food was spectacular. Would recommend for a romantic night out. Definitely a gem in DC."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The dining experience was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The dining experience was amazing! The food was prepared to perfection with each course being
served and presented in a very professional matter. The dining area was very intimate and relaxing. I would
definitely recommend this restaurant to family, friends and coworkers.
Thanks Lafayette for a wonderful evening!"
served and presented in a very professional matter. The dining area was very intimate and relaxing. I would
definitely recommend this restaurant to family, friends and coworkers.
Thanks Lafayette for a wonderful evening!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My second visit...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Piano music with dinner and absolutely superb service and loved the Dover Sole"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fantastic ambiance, fair food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As one would suspect, the ambiance, service and setting was fantastic. We had the round table in a small cove with a great waiter.
Unfortunately, the food menu was limited, and below the standards of what my wife expected. Wine selection was also less than
A fine restaurant of this quality should have.
Unfortunately, the food menu was limited, and below the standards of what my wife expected. Wine selection was also less than
A fine restaurant of this quality should have.
Sorry, we'll look elsewhere for a fine dinner next time."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 23 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I wanted a quiet but stately, elegant place for dinner, with excellent food and service. Both were world-class. My friend was thrilled with the wine list (I am not an expert at all so I let her choose). Our server Eli was terrific. It was the most I've ever spent on a dinner and worth every penny."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 24 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Sunday brunch;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding Sunday brunch; the French toast is not to be missed."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 25 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Oatmeal souffle will change
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Oatmeal souffle will change your life."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2004
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Review 26 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Did not realize it was in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Did not realize it was in the Hay Adams. Terrific service, atmosphere and food. Great for client entertaining. I will be a regular."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Lafayette Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is a Washington
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place is a Washington institution and only steps away from the White House, we were in town for the inauguration and after researching to find a special restaurant for a special night I selected Lafayette. It is certainly worth a visit and worth every penny- to sample the class and charm of an "old World" classic. The food, service and ambiance was first class, the staff very professional and the dishes creative and fresh and the finishing touch is a piano player with a lovely medley of tunes. Certainly will continue to visit Lafayette."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Lafayette Restaurant
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate