Tabard Inn

4.7

3735 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years.

Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour, as well as Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, MD. He also shares the Tabard's longstanding commitment to sourcing ingredients locally.

Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 331-8528
Website
http://www.tabardinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matthew Zafrir
Private party facilities
Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Daniel Bushey: (202) 463-7909

Location
1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
18th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
Entertainment
Every Sunday and Monday night, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve at Tabard Inn
Dec 24, 2024 only
For larger parties of 6+ we happily offer our one-of-a-kind Christmas Buffet! We will be offering Winter Squash, Salmon, Ribeye, and Bone-In Pork Rack along side all your favorite classic sides like Mashed Potatoes, Braised Cabbage, Grilled Carrots and more! Adults $92, Children $45. To book buffets, please make sure the date is set to 12/24 and your party number is 6+.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Tabard Inn
Nov 28, 2024 only
For larger parties of 6+ we happily offer our one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving Buffet! We will be offering Salmon, Prime Rib, and Turkey along side all your favorite Thanksgiving sides like Stuffing, Green Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Roast & Mashed Potatoes and more! Adults $92, Children $45. To book buffets, please make sure the date is set to 11/28 and your party number is 6+.

Popular dishes

What 3,735 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tabard Inn offers a "unique charm" and "amazing culinary creations" in a historic setting. With "knowledgeable friendly staff", it is an iconic DC experience. Guests enjoy "delicious brunch" and "first-class" food in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere. The "outdoor garden is lovely" and the restaurant consistently provides "superb service" and "exquisite food."

3,735 Reviews

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Nikki
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very cute front room with wood fire… back room not as nice but the oysters were delish … as was the shrimp n grits . Skip the deviled eggs , too cold n bland
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Agnes
Phoenix
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cozy bar and eclectic art in the dining room. Delicious filet mignon, rock fish and also great Caesar salad. A longtime favorite in the DuPont Circle area.
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Tom
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food, service and atmosphere were all first rate, but the restaurant was relatively full and the noise level made it difficult to hear quiet conversation so we had to speak up at our table of four
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Kimberley
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outdoor courtyard with heaters lovely , private, great food and service in an exceptional historical setting.
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Adrian
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing date night. Food was comforting and delicious.
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Monica
Washington DC
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience, wonderful food & drinks, top notch service, and it's great to have quieter patio area (with heat lamps) where you can have a nice conversation. Highly recommend!
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Megan
Greater Boston
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the ambience out on the covered patio, our food was thoughtfully prepared and creative, our waiter answered our questions with accuracy and helpfulness, and the atmosphere was elegant and relaxed.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere. We ate there quite late and then finished our cocktails in the lounge area. It was extremely pleasant and a nice date night out.
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Jonathan
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were is Washington DC for a few days and discovered this restaurant, as it was not far from our hotel and the reviews were very good. We were extremely pleased with every aspect of our dining experience. The food was delicious and our server was lovely. If you have the opportunity to go there, you really should. You’ll be pleased.
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Salvatore
New York City
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is lovely, the atmosphere is cozy and very pleasant. Service was excellent. The food is quirky. The chef likes to experiment with different flavors. Some are successful like the porcini mushroom butter that is served with bread, others not so much. The beef carpaccio was not traditional and the flavors were so unfamiliar as to be off putting. My small piece of filet mignon had a sour taste to it, which I really did not care for. However, my husband’s pork chop was pretty good.
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FAQs

Tabard Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tabard Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 331-8528.

Tabard Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3735 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1739 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross street
18th St
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Zafrir
Entertainment
Every Sunday and Monday night, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.tabardinn.com/
Phone number
(202) 331-8528
Private party facilities
Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Daniel Bushey: (202) 463-7909

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Tabard Inn

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Private dining

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Christmas Eve at Tabard Inn

Thanksgiving Buffet at Tabard Inn

Chicken & Donuts

Chicken Fricassee

Beet Salad

Starters

Sweet Potato Soup

Root Vegetable Salad

Crispy Delicata Squash

Mains

Roast Turkey

Pan Seared Salmon

Prime Rib

Honeynut Squash

Sides

Brussel Sprouts

Sorghum Glazed Carrots

Roasted Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Green Beans

Dessert

Pumpkin Pie

Honey Cake

Chocolate Napolean

Overall ratings and reviews

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