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Serendipity 3
Expect the pleasantly unexpected at Serendipity 3. Since 1954, this colorful New York restaurant is proud to be located in the heart of Georgetown offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience worth biting into. Fun and funky is the name of the game at Serendipity. It"s the place that serves up anything but ordinary. Weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and then some – Serendipity's dessert menu is just as amazing. Try the Crème De La Cream Cheese Cake, go for the Deep Fried Oreos and Ice Cream, lose yourself in a heaping mound of Apple Cobbler or create your own Classic Sundae with toppings such as hot fudge, melted marshmallow and even raspberries. Another legendary favorite includes the famous Frozen Hot Chocolate that blends 20 different kinds of chocolate into an icy, rich cocoa flavor.
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41 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(6)
Food
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- kid-friendly(13)
- great for lunch(9)
- fit for foodies(6)
- good for groups(5)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- special occasion(5)
Serendipity 3 Reviews List
Review 1 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Expensive and egg white omelette was very greasy. Quesadillas were also greasy and the chicken sandwich was fair."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 2 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bait and Switch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One goes to Serendipity for the frozen hot chocolate based menu items because, at least at the NY Serendipitiys, they're the thing to get and they're amazing. They're on the online menu for Serendipity 3...but SURPRISE, they're not available at the restaurant and it's nothing like the NY ones. What makes it worse is that the waiter hadn't even heard of the forzen hot chocolate dishes and didn't know what they were even though there are magazine and newpaper articles framed on the wall about how good and famous they are. Without those dishes and with a wait staff that appeared confused that they might just be working at IHOP, there are far better places in Georgetown to buy your overpriced brunch."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 3 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ice cream menu is the reason to go, especially if you've been to the one in NY! Just like it and great."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I must say, after all the hype Serendipity was not what i excpected. The food was mediocre but they have good drinks which is why i checked "hot spot"!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 5 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Alexis (from Chicago) was very attentive and friendly."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Serendipity 3 - Just like home
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful time at Serendipity 3. It's not as large as the one in NY, but it started to get busy as we were leaving. Our server, Giovanny, was excellent. He was super attentive without being overbearing and made us feel at home. The chili was very good, it was mildly sweet with a nice little kick. The Steak Frite was cooked perfectly and super tasty. Everything overall was very much worthwhile. Also, since it's on a corner in Georgetown, DC there is always someone walking by which is fun if you like to people watch."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have only been to the NYC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have only been to the NYC location. I was happy to find one in Georgetown. The food and service was phenominal. It doesn't quite have the quirky magic of the original but it was great on its own."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
GOOD FOR DESSERT--THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is probably a great place to get a big, gooey dessert. A Brunch --nay."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2003
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Review 9 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
went for brunch - food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"went for brunch - food and options were great. A little overpriced considering what you get and not very comfortable seating but overall a good brunch option."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 10 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Seriously?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although it was a Sunday at 11 am... we were immediately told that they were out of smoothies, quiche, corned beef hash and french toast. How is that possible? Why didn't the manager just go right across the street to the bakery and buy some bread? We were ready to walk out as we had wanted smoothies and french toast. We stayed because we were hungry. The food was average and pricey. We walked around Georgetown afterwards and were so mad that we didn't leave... farmers fisher bakers looked a million times better!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Horrible service, obnoxious host
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had reservations for 4 , at last minute we added one person. The host/manager
Was extremely rude and told us no way he could accomadate 1 more person, although
place was half empty. Made us feel unwelcome.
After telling us we would have to wait a half hour we were "squeezed" in
as we originally requested and was told it was impossible.The service was awful , very slow.
The frozen hot chocolate was just ok, imitation whipped cream nothing like the
original in NYC. Way overpriced and the bill came with gratuity included!!
20% for 5 people who were ignored by waitstaff for 20 min ?!?
Not to mention the manager/host that night. Another employee said his
name was " Alex". Save your money and eat somewhere else in Georgetown"
Was extremely rude and told us no way he could accomadate 1 more person, although
place was half empty. Made us feel unwelcome.
After telling us we would have to wait a half hour we were "squeezed" in
as we originally requested and was told it was impossible.The service was awful , very slow.
The frozen hot chocolate was just ok, imitation whipped cream nothing like the
original in NYC. Way overpriced and the bill came with gratuity included!!
20% for 5 people who were ignored by waitstaff for 20 min ?!?
Not to mention the manager/host that night. Another employee said his
name was " Alex". Save your money and eat somewhere else in Georgetown"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2005
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Review 12 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It wasn't spectacular. Its
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It wasn't spectacular. Its such a hot spot in NYC that I expected more of the same. They didn't have vegan options which was also surprising. Good for brunch. Omelettes were great. Nothing to write home about overall."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 13 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun place for a causal supper
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun place for a causal supper and ice cream!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
not that great
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great for desert and that is about it. not as kid friendly as the ny location. make sure you request the front roomwhen making a reservation its much brighe."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2003
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Review 15 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good for tourists or desert
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good for tourists or desert (frozen hot chocolates are tasty). Otherwise the food is so-so. Not bad but not amazing."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
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Review 16 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had heard positive things
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had heard positive things about Serendipity in NY so it was a give-in that I had to try the one in Georgetown! Everything was delicious, down to the Frozen Oreo Hot Chocolate!!! I can't wait to go back and try other food and desserts on the menu!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not what I expected - just
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not what I expected - just an I e cream parlor but the frozen hot chocolate was terrific"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cute & Romantic & SO MUCH FOOD
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came here for lunch with a friend for lunch on a Thursday. There was plenty of seating and we were greeted warmly when we walked in. We ordered the DC Chicken Strips, Empire State Onion Rings, and a Foot-Long hot dog. It was all SO good and SO much food. I definitely recommend getting the Frozen Hot Chocolate. Again, also delicious. The interior design is really cute for a lunch date with a friend or a romantic time with a special someone. The only downside was the service, while our waiter was friendly, he kept forgetting to bring several items to the table, and we had to ask him several times."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Famed for its desserts which
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Famed for its desserts which we did not sample. Atmosphere and decor is very feminine so it's definitely a place to take your girlfriend."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was horrendous . Service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was horrendous . Service was terrible. Do not ever come here ! Save yourself from this restaurant ."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Serendipity 3
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I did not find the restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I did not find the restaurant kid friendly. I also think the web sight should tell you that there is only a brunch menu on Sunday.
Have been waiting months to take my grandchildren and was very dissappointed.
Why would anyone say it is kid friendly if there is no children's menu and the ice cream is $12. I have never had difficulty in NYC when visiting."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Serendipity 3
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
1 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic