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EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel

4.5
4.5
412 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
An upscale, modern eatery, EDGAR features traditional American brasserie cuisine and authentically crafted cocktails. Handcrafted cocktail culture marks The Mayflower's return to the iconic bar scene. EDGAR will be the place to toast with a classic beverage, but a creative and artisanal menu is the new star.

Located in the footprint of the original restaurant space with entrances in the lobby and on Connecticut Avenue, EDGAR replaces the former Town & Country and Cafe Promenade and promises a contemporary twist to the iconic hotel. Bringing the spirit of the grand bar back to Connecticut Avenue, EDGAR embraces the history of its legendary location and is poised to be a iconic yet modern fixture within DC social and cultural scene.

Our team is dedicated to making your experience at EDGAR as special as possible and we thrive on opportunities to create wonderful memories for our guests.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 347-2233

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Jay Redington

  • Catering

    For all of your special event needs, please contact Jessica dankosat 202.776.9191 or Jessica.Dankos@renaisasncehotels.com

  • Private party facilities

    EDGAR's dining room accommodates up to 166 guests with a Private Dining Room that seats 18 guests and a private Reading Room that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Our private rooms will offer unique and tasty menus that can be custom made, upon request, to fit your event. Our team is dedicated to making your event as special as possible and we thrive on opportunities to create wonderful memories for our guests.

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Dankos: (202) 776-9191

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Parking Details

    Hotel Parking

  • Public Transit

    Farragut North

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Contemporary American

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  1. Blue

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    The dining area was so dark we needed flashlights to see the food.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time we have dined here, and both experiences have been excellent. The service is top notch., the food is wonderful, and unlike some restaurants when you’re crammed in, Bar Edgar was able to accommodate our larger party of eight, and a relaxed and comfortable setting. Conversation was wonderful and able to be heard. I highly encourage you visit.
  3. MeghanC

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Perfect for a business lunch, or fun family dinner! very reasonably priced - pretty, fun area and great staff!!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were great! The atmosphere is also wonderful. We will be back
  5. NicoleG

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    All other services and meals at The Mayflower were outstanding, but the brunch was a little underwhelming.
  6. PhillipA

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT SERVICE, FOOD, PRICE AND ENVIRONMENT and no I will not lengthen my review
  7. BarleyFan

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the Edgar, always good. However today both our burgers though still very tasty not the medium rare we both ordered. Had they been the burgers would have been exceptional. Drinks and service top notch!!
  8. Foodie31

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love their avocado toast! Attentive service Friendly
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    I was in town for work and was solo dining. My experience at Edgar’s started off on the wrong foot and never improved. I arrives a few minutes early for my reservation and when shown to a table, it was already occupied. I followed the hostess back to the front and waited for about 5 minutes while she and two other hostesses tried to figure out where to put me. I was eventually placed at a 4-top in the back by the wait station and promptly forgotten. I waited more than 10 minutes before another waiter who kept coming over to run credit cards noticed me. He half-heartedly took my order after shrugging and telling me he had no idea where my waiter was. The meal came out quickly but was disappointing. I ordered the steak frites- the steak was cooked to the right temperature but was a poor cut of meat- the fat strap made it extremely difficult to cut. For the price, I would have expected a better cut of steak. I felt overall that the restaurant staff lacked effective communication and the attention to detail expected at a restaurant within the Mayflower Autograph Collection Hotel.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebration my Mom’s birthday. We had cocktails before going to the magic show in the hotel. We then had differ at the restaurant after the show.
  11. LillianA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    The service was poor and the food was a disaster.
  12. Craig

    Washington DC

    934 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    934 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding staff and service. The vegetarian chili is perfect for this type of weather.
  13. PettieC

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had several appetizers and drinks. The service and food were excellent. Highly recommend!
  14. JohnK

    Raleigh

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Edgar provides an attractive, quiet environment that facilitates conversation while you're having a delicious lunch. The menu is short and straight forward but everyone on it is cooked to perfection.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    food was okay, everything else was great though.
  16. Hunter

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    We always enjoy the good food and service at the Edgar, cheers to the entire team!
  17. Craig

    Washington DC

    934 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    934 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and even better service!
  18. Shoby

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service and strong drinks! Great vibe. Such an elegant spot.
  19. Bri2fry

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice ambiance. Great server and overall experience. One hiccup was receiving my entree with cheese on the fries when expressly asked for none, confirmed okay by server and then arrived with Parmesan. Immediately fixed but when spending over $150 for 2, it was a bit disappointing. Would still recommend.
  20. worldtraveller

    Atlanta Metro

    193 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    193 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Breakfast is terrific however the prices are exorbitant
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Restaurant
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was amazing because our waiter was the best! I wish I could remember his name! We stayed at the mayflower for a college reunion! Thankfully he was great because our experience at the bar the night before was full of rudeness! We were skeptical to go back!
  23. EmilyW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding food, drinks and SERVICE! They were beyond accommodating of our many special circumstances and needs. Kudos to all of their staff because they went above and beyond to make a special experience for us, and on New Year’s Eve when things were chaotic for them no less! Margaritas were well made, and I’m picky. Ravioli was so good, as was risotto. Edgar salad was also delicious. We have been before and will obviously be back! Thank you!!
  24. BarleyFan

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great drinks, BEST burger!
  25. JamesS

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great spot! Had breakfast and dinner here. Loved the dinner and drinks!
  26. cynthias

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Clam Chowder was excellant. Wings were excellent. Risotto needed more seasoning. Cocktails were the best in DC.
  27. SusanH

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Wonderful service and meal. Ambiance was a little loud and dark after long day of travel.
  28. DCDiner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Rushed service 40 minutes before the "kitchen closed". Insisted on taking our lunch order before offering any drinks. The crispy chicken burger was smothered in a gross bbq sauce. We're expecting a festive and enjoyable lunch, though left feeling very disappointed after the bad service and terrible food. We should have realized when the restaurant was so empty and should have gone elsewhere. Lots of other great options around. Don't bother wasting your time or money here.
  29. RobM

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good. The atmosphere was nice. The restaurant was very busy. Drinks were good. There is nothing exceptional about the restaurant but overall we had a good time. The wait staff was very friendly
  30. Michael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Soooo gooood!!! The service is warm and the food is delicious, try the banana bread!
  31. Ndme07

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The ambiance and space were great. It was for a gathering with old colleagues and we enjoyed our food and time there.
  32. DonnaB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Was disappointed in such a limited lunch menu. They closed at two, so didn't get to try dessert .
  33. LisaM

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    It wasn't the atmosphere we expected at a hotel like the Mayflower. The food itself was very basic and service was slow.
  34. MariannaM

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely awful! The service has always been slow, but this was unexpectedly BAD. Initially ignored for a basic greeting and water or coffee, after 30 min. we finally received our breakfast. Stone COLD.
  35. TomD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Reservation for 630. We arrived at 625 and were seated. Me and my 10 yo were given two cocktail menus and one food which we laughed and were given two menus and ordered a coke and sprite which got quickly. We sat for forty minutes unspoken to and no one even passed our table during that time. We went next door and ate right away.
  36. BerkeleyBabs

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is an unusually good restaurant for a hotel. Out of 10 meals during our 5-day visit to DC, we ate 4 at Edgar and were pleased we could enjoy our own hotel's restaurant enough to frequent it. The menu is limited, but everything we had was very good. The clam chowder is truly exceptional.
  37. akd108

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What great staff. We really enjoyed the friendly accommodating people who work here. Very attentive and thoughtful and fast on the iced tea refills!
  38. Vicheinz

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The New England clam chowder was some of the best we’ve ever had and we’re from the Boston area.
  39. BethK

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I loved the ambience! Classy bar, great lighting and has cozy little nooks to enhance the happy hour experience. The service was decent. I did receive the wrong food order but they were very accommodating when I informed them of the mistake. It wasn't a big deal. They fixed it alright with the delicious food and drinks. I'll be coming back again!
  40. toadie622

    Washington DC

    106 reviews

    4.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were staying at the Mayflower Hotel so we could easily eat inside. Food and service were very good. Sadly they ignored or never read the specially request to put a candle on our dessert as this was a birthday dinner

FAQs

EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for EDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Hotel Parking

  • Public Transit

    Farragut North

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jay Redington

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 347-2233

  • Catering

    For all of your special event needs, please contact Jessica dankosat 202.776.9191 or Jessica.Dankos@renaisasncehotels.com

  • Private party facilities

    EDGAR's dining room accommodates up to 166 guests with a Private Dining Room that seats 18 guests and a private Reading Room that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Our private rooms will offer unique and tasty menus that can be custom made, upon request, to fit your event. Our team is dedicated to making your event as special as possible and we thrive on opportunities to create wonderful memories for our guests.

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Dankos: (202) 776-9191

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