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SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC Reviews List

SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC

SAX Lounge is here… Moulin Rouge setting with grand costumed entertainment offering a full dinner menu and specialty cocktails early evening with late night bottle service. SAX features nightly continuous performances ranging from burlesque, acrobatic pole, threatrical ballet to other alluring performances throughout the evening.

Whether its a celebration party or corporate event, SAX's full service event team handles every detail. Our opulent venue, exceptional cuisine and outstanding service ensures a memorable event. If you are interested in hosting a 350-person corporate event or a bachelorette party for 10 of your closest friends, our team will ensure your event is a success.
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197 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(197 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 197 reviews
5 stars
(91)
4 stars
(54)
3 stars
(32)
2 stars
(14)
1 star
(6)
Food 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(142)
  • hot spot(108)
  • good for groups(101)
  • romantic(101)
  • vibrant bar scene(61)
  • late-night find(55)
SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC Reviews List
Review 1 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

SAX was Great!

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We decided to go to SAX based off the recommendation of a friend. The food was great, the service was better! I will most definitely be recommending it to others."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exciting

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Beautiful venue! I have been here a few times now, every time I come I really enjoy the shows. I have never eaten, I have only had drinks which are pretty good. I recommend anyone to go for the experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was okay, dancing was okay

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"After reading horrible reviews about the food but what we had was okay - not fabulous, just okay. The dancing was entertaining and tastefully done but nothing to write home about. When we entered the host compared the show to something you may see at Cirque but it wasn't even close in quality. this is a good novelty restaurant, but nothing for the serious foodie or for anyone seeking real entertainment. We had a nice time though."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 4 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The menu wasn't what I had in mind for a brunch....that was a little disappointing. However, the atmosphere is cool and the staff is friendly. All in all, I really enjoyed my experience at Sax."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I spilled sauce on my blouse, and the manager quickly came over with club soda so I could get it out. This was greatly appreciated, and a sign of the quality and attentiveness of the people who work here. The doorman is great, as is the bartender Alex. Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive, and helped by bringing us a light to see the menu better, and making sure my cocktail didn't slide off the table when it started condensating. Keep up the great work! We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Great space--okay food and service

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I really enjoyed the ambiance. It was a pleasurable evening except our waitress was inattentive and our first meal was quite unsatisfactory. We ordered the lobster burgers which felt wet on the inside, as though they had just been defrosted and reheated. It didn't really even taste like lobster necessarily. The manager was kind enough, however, to remove the lobster burgers from our meal and allow us to select something else from the menu. My friend ordered the spare ribs and I ordered the Filet Oscar. Both were much better than the meal we initially picked so I am satisfied with the food in the end.
Overall, I would say enjoy this for the bar scene and light snacks (fries or popcorn) but the service and the food leaves much to be desired."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 7 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best date restaurant EVER

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Got dressed to the nine (even though you don't have to) and went to this fantastic restaurant. We arrived and were blown away the entire time. The decor is amazing (everything is gold and over the top), drinks were fantastic, food was top notch (i suggest the 3 courses for $35) and the burlesque dancing every 20 minutes was out of this world. We tried every cocktail and they were all fantastic. The volume is regulated to a perfect level. Not to loud when the dancers are off and just loud enough to grab your attention when they are dancing. Low light gave a very romantic feel. My date and I have a truly memorable experience. By far the best date I have ever been on and I will be back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The place has a great ambiance and plays nice music. Great dances and shows. We would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 9 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinner with a Show

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The stage for performances is about 12 feet high so when requesting a table, request one in the back middle to get the best view. Otherwise, they will likely put you on the side and you will be turning around and looking up the whole time. The Wednesday fixed price menu is a steal compared to the regular menu. They are dishes from the regular menu but a fraction of the price. Either way, on a Wednesday expect to spend about $90 pp with everything included. Very pricey place."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were celebrating a promotion and the food and service was outstanding!!! Going back again this week we enjoyed it so much!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We Enjoyed this resturant

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"At first I was worried because of the reviews so I made a reservation to another restaurant :just in case" the food was horrible. BUT to my surprise, the food was yummy. My husband who is a major food critic ENJOYED his food. Our waitress was very attentive. The entertainment was amazing and we had a fabulous time."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Unfortunately, our servers

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Unfortunately, our servers were so distracted with looking good that they were so inattentive and had to be flagged down for everything. The fondue appetizer was served cold. Ick."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2006
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Review 13 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Demi , our server was excellent!!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Demi , our server was excellent!!!!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2011
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Review 14 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a unique time for a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always a unique time for a new guest! Great food, and good crowd at the bar. Great DJ!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

My biggest gripe was the 75$

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My biggest gripe was the 75$ minimum saturday charge. I was not informed by the host, after dinner and drinks I was told that i was off the magic number:) and was forced to buy a bottle of wine. I found the manager to be boorish and it ended up not a very pleasant experience overall. I did love the ambiance and the performances, and that is the only reason I would think of coming back - never again on a saturday though :)"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 16 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Unforgettable Impression

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Truly remarkable experience, I've been all over the world and this is one of the most enjoyable spots I've dined in. The show is incredible and the decor is nothing short of decadent."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Sax Review

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"First I want to say how outstanding the service was. We were greeted and made to feel very welcome and after finding out we were celebrating we received a complimentary glass of champagne. The atmosphere is very different than any place in the neighborhood. It is reminiscent of a Phantom of the Opera setting and really dark and opulent. I am a vegan and the chef accommodated my needs with a delicious meal. My husband thought his could have been better, although he did enjoy it. What could be better was the entertainment. It was a lot of fun (for the few minutes it was on), BUT the lip-synching just didn't work for us. We felt longer segments and sung by the entertainers would take this place from Good to Outstanding."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We attended the Sax Burlesque

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We attended the Sax Burlesque Brunch, which has a small brunch menu and also offers bottomless mimosas or bloody marys and also has a burlesque performance very 15-20 minutes. We had a great time. The food was good but not outstanding, drinks great, service outstanding and the shows were awesome!! Very fun and different brunch experience! The restaurant is decorated very lavishly and has a really cool atmosphere. Definitely not a family brunch location unless you are okay with pasties! But super fun with girlfriends!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The Ambiance at sax was very

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Ambiance at sax was very good. When you walk in, you feel like you are going into a theatre. Our waitress was very attentive and was there whenever we needed her. The entertainment was fun to watch and is definitely not for the faint of heart!!
However, I must say, the food was mediocre at best. To be blunt, it just wasn't good.
If you go to sax you will be wowed by the entertainment and ambiance, however your taste buds may not thank you for the experience.
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Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 20 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great experience!

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a great experience! The ambience and service were perfect! Food was ok... could be better.. not bad but no wow , average..show was worth it!!!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful restaurant with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful restaurant with exquisite decor bringing an old French feel with sexiness and class. The burlesque dancers are wonderful entertainment and perform around three times an hour, just enough to not interrupt dinner."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 22 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went there for a bachelorette

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went there for a bachelorette - great experience. Great service, super fun entertainment and great food!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We enjoyed the experience,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We enjoyed the experience, but was a little disappointed with the entertainment. The dances were not very involved. All the dances seemed to have the same moves and it was a little redundant. Also, the pole dancer was not there and that was disappointing.
There food tasted o.k. but there wasn't much food for the price that we paid, however, I realize that we were paying for the entertainment."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 24 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A beautiful Place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This is my third time visiting and I like everything. This time around, even though I had a reservation I made a week before, I had to sit at the bar because the only table they had for my group was where we couldn't see the screen."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Show was amazing/food not so much!

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my first time experiencing SAX. I will have to admit that I was not very impressed with the service or the food, so I am grateful I used my livingsocial deal for this event. However, the show and ambiance of this place was just amazing and made up for the tasteless food and the overly busy waitress."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
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Review 26 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place is awesome. We

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place is awesome. We went there for brunch on a Sunday and liked it so much that we came back for dinner on Friday. This place is the coolest thing in DC."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 27 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome. That's all there

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Awesome. That's all there is to it. Well done, fun and worth it."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love it!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"What a nice surprise! Very beautiful decor. Free coat check. Excellent shows every 15 minutes. The food/drinks were a bit pricy but with the shows, it was worth it! Definitely would recommend for a nice night out."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2010
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Sax was way more than I expected

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Sax was way more than I expected when we walked in the door for our first time! The ambiance was a very upbeat French experience from the decor and entertainment through the cuisine. The little freebies like the Ginger Popcorn and the Passion Fruit shots really put a nice touch of value on the whole experience. We liked the fact that there was security outside screening the patrons and keeping everyone safe."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 30 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

MAGNIFICO!!!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"SAX WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD AT A RESTAURANT IN A WHILE. THE FOOD FROM THE APPETIZERS WE TO MT STEAK OSCAR WAS COOKED TO PERFECTION. THE WAIT STAFF WAS ON QUE AT ALL TIMES. GREAT EXOTIC DRINK MENU AND FOODS TO PAIR. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR COUPLES AND LATE NIGHT FUN."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Took my husband there for

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Took my husband there for his birthday, thought the show starts @ 6:30... little did we know, the show started after 7 and it was for 1 minute and the next time it went back on was 35 minutes later! So not worth the money for the food and the time for the supposed "show".
It's more for going to have a drink and watching the 1 or 2 one minute interval shows in a 2-3 hour period.
Very disappointing."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
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Review 32 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a blast, very nice atmosphere,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a blast, very nice atmosphere, loved it. Can't wait to go back..."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 33 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The burlesque brunch was fun

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The burlesque brunch was fun but the food was very mediocre and over priced. This is a special occasion only place as it ended up being quite pricey and we left less than satisfied."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 34 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Be VERY careful of the Friday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Be VERY careful of the Friday $50 and Saturday $75 minimum per person as they did not mention it to our table until we were done."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Drinks were way to sweet.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Drinks were way to sweet. Food was decent. Great service and amazing decor and ambiance."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Definitely a unique experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Definitely a unique experience. The food and entertainment were good. It took quite a while for our food to come out but, our waitress was apologetic and accommodating. Great pace to celebrate a birthday, bachelorette/ bachelor party, anniversary, etc."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I went for the Wednesday Burlesque

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I went for the Wednesday Burlesque and Bubbles with my husband. It was lots of fun! Great atmosphere-they really are committed to the burlesque theme. The food is a little pricey but you get the entertainment every 10 minutes or so. The dancers were great. We enjoyed ourselves! Great spot for a party, large groups, or even a date night."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I liked SAX. I chose to go

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I liked SAX. I chose to go for a special night out with a guy I'm dating. It was fun to get dressed up and see burlesque. I liked the decor of the restaurant; it was decorated so well. The food was so-so, for DC it didn't really stand out to me. The drinks were pretty good. Lots of tasty cocktails to choose from. Bubbles and Burlesque (Wednesdays) was cool because we received a free glass of champaigne. We also received a free shot because of SAX, SEI, and OYA celebrating their 10-year anniversary. I read reviews about people having terrible service, so I was pleasantly surprised with my waitress. She was a real doll, catered to our needs."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome place!!! One of a

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Awesome place!!! One of a kind!!!! :)))"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great for a Date

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent atmosphere, very cool and professional shows every15 minutes or so, very cool. The food is only okay, and the service wasn't anything special. But it would be a really fun and sexy date or for a girl's night out. The shows range from modern ballet/dance to acrobatic pole dance to risqué burlesque. It's great fun, I would go back in a heartbeat for the show and the atmosphere, not the food."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 41 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

masquerade date

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"What a wonderful place - the food was delicious (especially Wagyu burgers), our waitress Felicity was awesome, and the ambiance with the dancers and masks was uber sexy! Great night out with my partner. One thing to consider - this is not a place you leave stuffed as the food portions are share sizes, like tapas."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

love Sax. its a little pricey,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"love Sax. its a little pricey, but the entertainment makes it worth the cost. if you are there to enjoy the entire experience - food, music and performance - make sure you get a good seat."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Sax was more than I expected

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Sax was more than I expected it to be. I will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Check the prices that come

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Check the prices that come on the menu against the ones on the check at the end. USD 3 were added to each of our items, on the claims that the menu prices had changed that day. Secondly, make sure that the tax is not included twice, after you split the check between credit cards (ours was included twice). Needles to say, we had lunch for 1.30 hours and the bill settling process was 45 minutes. The place is nice and unique in its design and show. But that's about it...."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 45 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very limited food and drink

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very limited food and drink menu. The restaurant looks spectacular but didn't offer much else. This was my second trip, I don't think I'll go back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 46 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love this place! I will bring

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love this place! I will bring friends every chance I get!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 47 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I can't believe more people

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I can't believe more people don't go to this place for Burlesque Brunch. The show is fantastic; the food is GREAT. The service is so-so, but who cares? There are burlesque dancers and poached eggs, and it feels like you're eating inside a theater. It's a fantastic experience all around."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 48 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Progressive Date Night or Party

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A refreshing take on dinner and a show in DC. Sax is not just a restaurant, it is an experience. The food was better than I expected and the service was amazing.
The only problem we had was that we ordered several small plates, delivered two at a time, and they didn't quite fit on the small table. However, the staff did an excellent job pairing the plates so that they complimented each other.
The show is for a mature audience but tasteful and the entire waitstaff is gorgeous."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2001
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a really good time.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a really good time. Would recommend to our friends. Can't wait till next time."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for SAX restaurant & lounge - Washington DC
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pricey but worth it

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fabulous Flashdance-style performances is a deliciously rococo setting. The wait staff is attentive and knowledgable and the atmosphere is festive. Great place for a celebration."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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