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The Sovereign, Washington, DC

The Sovereign

4.7
4.7
665 Reviews
$31 to $50
Belgian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 774-5875
  • Website
    http://www.thesovereigndc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andres Zuluaga
  • Location
    1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Many other parking lots and garages are also nearby. Parking sites can be found at www.georgetowndc.com/visitor-map-travel/parking.
  • Public transit
    The Sovereign is a short walk from the M Street & Wisconsin Avenue NW stops on the DC Circulator route. The closest metro station is the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop on the Blue/Orange/Silver line.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 665 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sovereign shines with "incredible" Belgian beer offerings and "excellent" service, creating a "fun atmosphere." Guests praise the "delicious" hearty Walloon dishes and flavorful mussels. While some note noise levels and occasional service delays, the vibrant ambiance and "expert" beer pairings make it a must-visit in DC.

665 Reviews

  1. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. The muscles were so fresh. Many choices on how to have them we chose the saffron and it was delicious. The short ribs were melt in your mouth tender. Waiter was attentive without being pushy.

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  2. William

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do not wish to add further comments. Do not wish to add further comments. Do not wish to add further comments.

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  3. James

    Richmond

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Loved the rabbit, would definitely recommend. Our only issue was how loud the restaurant was. We could not carry on a conversation and frequently had to ask the waitress to repeat what she said.

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  4. Brad

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful. The service was exceptional. Great selection of both food and drink. And as someone who just got back from Europe, the Belgian theme and flavor was all spot on.

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  5. Bruce

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab. Guy greeting us looked like he had had a bad day but the waitress made up for it with great food and service

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our incredible server made our evening special. He recommended an excellent beer and helped us order, customizing around allergies and food we love. In the end, we had a delicious meal in a cozy booth (the hostess kindly escorted us to a quiet spot). We'll be back!

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  7. CLINT

    VIP

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the Belgian Sour. It was really good. And the chicken and waffles

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  8. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good, the service was good, the noise level is terrible. This is not "must speak in a raised voice" loud; this is "talking is a struggle" loud.

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  9. Marla

    VIP

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! It was abundant and arrived looking authentic bistro. If you are into “bistro dining” this is the place.. Service was prompt and efficient!

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  10. Genevieve

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was perfect, overall great value. The food was true to its Belgian inspiration, and drinks were on point. I especially enjoyed my waffle dessert that takes me right back to Brussels. Thank you for the lovely birthday dinner!

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FAQs

The Sovereign is rated 4.7 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Sovereign

1206 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Many other parking lots and garages are also nearby. Parking sites can be found at www.georgetowndc.com/visitor-map-travel/parking.
  • Public transit
    The Sovereign is a short walk from the M Street & Wisconsin Avenue NW stops on the DC Circulator route. The closest metro station is the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop on the Blue/Orange/Silver line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andres Zuluaga
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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