Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

2289 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm.

Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com.

We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

Additional information

Location
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone number
(202) 838-4471
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Hotel Parking Available for $12.00
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tony DiGregorio

Experiences

Brunch at Kingbird
$58.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sundays made better. Introducing Brunch at Kingbird, a special menu with fresh baked pastries for the table, and an array of brunch classics and seasonal favorites. To sweeten your experience, we've added a delectable dessert bar. Add unlimited mimosas for $35 (90 minutes)
Spill the Tea
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Watergate Hotel was the destination for the Washington Elite and Hollywood royalty to mix and mingle. ‘Spill the Tea’ is the hotel’s rendition of a traditional afternoon tea with a distinctly historical spin- with pastries inspired by presidential figures and prominent members of our 1960s origins. Sip, savor, and mingle darling!
Cherry Blossom Omakase Bar Takeover at Kingbird
$130.00 per person
Mar 17, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025
Cherry Blossom Omakase Bar Takeover at Kingbird This spring, Kingbird Bar at The Watergate Hotel presents an exclusive 10-seat omakase experience with Michelin-starred Chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino of Kiyomi. For five Mondays only—March 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14—Chef Uchino crafts a 15-course culinary journey, blending Japanese tradition with global influences, culminating in a decadent dessert. Each bite is a testament to precision and artistry. Two seatings are available each evening at 6 PM & 8 PM, priced at $130 per person + 10% DC tax. With only 10 seats per seating, reservations are essential. Secure your spot now on OpenTable and experience an unforgettable Omakase celebration of Cherry Blossom season. Cancellation made more than 48 hours in advance will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours will forfeit the total menu cost per person on reservations.

Private dining

Popular dishes

Fresh Baked Pastries$19.00
cornetto con crema, almond sfogliatella, raspberry bomboloni, frittelle, lemon curd (v, n)
Anson Mills Oatmeal$16.00
brown butter figs, pistachio, local honey (v, n)
Greek Yogurt Parfait$18.00
house made granola, berries (v, n)
The New Yorker$27.00
ivy city smoked salmon, toasted bagel, sundried tomato & olive cream cheese, capers, onions
Avocado Toast$24.00
artisan bread, poached farm egg, lemon olive oil, herbs (v)
Egg White Frittata$23.00
spinach, roasted red pepper, tomato, stracciatella (v)
Eggs Benedict$28.00
prosciutto di parma, english muffin, poached farm eggs, hollandaise
Mushroom Omelette$25.00
roasted mushrooms, fontina, petite salad, truffle vinaigrette (v, gf)
Uovo in Purgatorio$21.00
spicy marinara, parmesan, basil
Chicken & Waffles$23.00
fried chicken, belgian waffle, maple chicken jus
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$25.00
blueberry compote, toasted almond, maple syrup (v, n)
Brioche French Toast$25.00
cherry, disaronno, whipped cream (v)
Two Eggs Your Way$25.00
potato hash, choice of meat: bacon, turkey bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, griddled tomato, choice of toast

Sides

Toast (v)$5.00
Bagel (v)$5.00
English Muffin (v)$3.00
Potato Hash (v)$9.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon (gf)$9.00
Turkey Bacon (gf)$9.00
Pork Sausage (gf)$9.00
Chicken Sausage (gf)$9.00
One Egg, Your Way (gf)$6.00
Half Avocado (vg, gf)$9.00
Ivy City Smoked Salmon (gf)$15.00
Sliced Fruit & Berries (vg, gf)$14.00
Assorted Cereals$8.00

What 2,289 people are saying

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.6Value

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Loved For

District of Columbia
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel offers exceptional service and a "unique, beautiful dining room" with stunning views of the Potomac. Guests commend the "superb staff" and "delicious food," particularly the salmon and chocolate mousse. While prices can be high, the experience is perfect for pre-theater dining near the Kennedy Center.

2,289 Reviews

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Ron VIP
Tampa59 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! Drinks were perfect! Highly recommended!
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Christine
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for breakfast before our show at the Kennedy Center. A very good breakfast that we all enjoyed. Service was very good.
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Marjorie VIP
Cleveland15 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The oysters were very overpriced, as were many things on the menu. While the preparation and taste were good, the pricing was not, particularly compared to oyster we had at other DC restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New Mexico3 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Very disappointed! Waiter was distracted & condescending. Had to ask for small plates for the bread & tongs for the asparagus. Worst part was having my medium rare steak come out as medium to medium well. On the second try they got it right but by that time the side dishes were cold. They comped our desert (which they should have!!) but overall for one of the best restaurants in DC this was a disappointment.
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Teba
Washington DC27 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great menu choices and excellent customer service! Great vibes and beautiful interior architecture!
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DebbieS
Washington DC18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was the best! I had the filet mignon and it practically melted in my mouth. Service was great and so friendly. I will go back
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Cheri
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to go to Kingbird. Thank you, Henry, for making it a delightful dinner.
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Kendra
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Kingbird's 'Spill the Tea' afternoon tea service was wonderful. The food was great and the tea selection was really nice. Service was terrific as well. Overall, a nice experience that I'd recommend to anyone. Would definitely do it again.
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James
Philadelphia7 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Multiple issues with food order, poor interactions with waiter, fruit flies (multiple) in food.
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Jeff
Washington DC2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant was out of a significant number of items. Got oysters and they were spoiled and terrible. Manager and waiter offered additional food we did not ask for. It was like they were trying to get rid of leftovers. Our entrees were below average and way over priced for the taste and quality.
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FAQs

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 838-4471.

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 2289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 838-4471
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Hotel Parking Available for $12.00
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tony DiGregorio

Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Brunch at Kingbird

Spill the Tea

Cherry Blossom Omakase Bar Takeover at Kingbird

The Backroom at Kingbird

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Top of the Gate

Custom inquiry

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Cobb Salad

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Uncategorised

Coffee Pot$10.00

Coffee$7.00

Iced Coffee$7.00

Single Espresso$6.00

Double Espresso$10.00

Latte$7.00

Cappuccino$7.00

Americano$7.00

Juice$6.00

Tea$7.00

Breakfast Cocktails

Peach Bellini$20.00

Mimosa$18.00

Bloody Mary$18.00

Breakfast

Fresh Baked Pastries$19.00

Anson Mills Oatmeal$16.00

Greek Yogurt Parfait$18.00

The New Yorker$27.00

Avocado Toast$24.00

Egg White Frittata$23.00

Eggs Benedict$28.00

Mushroom Omelette$25.00

Uovo in Purgatorio$21.00

Chicken & Waffles$23.00

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$25.00

Brioche French Toast$25.00

Two Eggs Your Way$25.00

Sides

Toast (v)$5.00

Bagel (v)$5.00

English Muffin (v)$3.00

Potato Hash (v)$9.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon (gf)$9.00

Turkey Bacon (gf)$9.00

Pork Sausage (gf)$9.00

Chicken Sausage (gf)$9.00

One Egg, Your Way (gf)$6.00

Half Avocado (vg, gf)$9.00

Ivy City Smoked Salmon (gf)$15.00

Sliced Fruit & Berries (vg, gf)$14.00

Assorted Cereals$8.00

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