The Palm Washington DC

Name: The Palm Washington DC
Address: 1225 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-9091
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4258 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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Wherever you join us, The Palm will always feel like home. Known as the go-to place for classic Italian fare, prime steaks, fresh jumbo Nova Scotia Lobsters and an extensive wine list since 1926. The Palm is both sophisticated and welcoming to generations of guests, all of whom are treated like family from the moment they walk in the door.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

9:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 293-9091
Website
https://www.thepalm.com/restaurants/washington-dc/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Christian Fuentes
Catering
You provide the occasion; we’ll set the scene. Whether you’re organizing a rehearsal dinner or a business lunch presentation, we’ll work with you to create a personalized, enjoyable, and memorable event. Our team of expert staff will do everything required to create a positive experience for your valued guests – from the warm greeting they receive on arrival to their last bite of dessert. Visit http://www.thepalm.com/privatedining to start planning your event.
Private party facilities
We approach every private dining gathering as an opportunity to showcase The Palm’s signature hospitality, fantastic food, professional dining atmosphere and personalized service. The Palm Washington DC offers Private Dining for parties of 15-85. We have two private dining rooms that accommodate se
Private party contact
Melinda Rust : (202) 222-0500

Location
1225 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighbourhood
Dupont Circle
Cross Street
N & M Street
Parking Details
Valet
Public Transit
Metro stop on the Red Line at Dupont Circle
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,258 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Good for business meals
District of Columbia
Good for business meals
District of Columbia
Steakhouse

4,258 Reviews

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Harry
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Host, waiter was amazing! Food was delicious as well!
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bruce
Wilmington
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was fantastic There are non better than Chuck
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Anonymous
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good food and drinks. A bit on the pricey side. Great ambience for a genuine DC experience.
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stevenm
Oklahoma City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great business dinner venue. Excellent service by Jesus.
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LaurenS
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chicken parm and Johnny were amazing , as always!
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SMR1
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
Service not at usual high quality last night for dinner.
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CharlesL
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch at the Palm--Black bean soup and garden salad--professional and friendly service!! The outside patio is quiet with lots of light!!
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WilliamM
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last night we ate at The Palm on 19th street in Washington, D.C. The food and service were terrific.
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lunchgirl
Washington DC
64 reviews
vip
3.0
64 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Disappointed this time. My friend and I chose the pre-fix lunch with the chicken parmesan, and it was so overcooked, could hardly cut it. The server was nice, but he brought the check and did not bring the dessert. Normally, that would not have been an issue, but it was my friend's birthday and I noted that in my reservation. The Palm is generally great, so I won't hold it against them.
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MikeS
Cleveland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
john our waiter provided us the finest dinner experience in DC!
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EasyP
Washington DC
211 reviews
vip
5.0
211 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Took advantage of the lobster special for two. Great cocktails and salads.We got a 4lb lobster. Everything was very tasty. No room for the dessert so we brought that home. Reggie was a real treat to have as a server. We will dine again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at the Palm last night. Our waiter, Charles, made the evening, as he was fun, personable and offered very good advice about food and beverage choices. My husband and I started with a champagne cocktail, which was perfectly made, and the Palm’s Old fashioned, which was a good, stiff drink. I had the crabmeat cocktail. The crab tasted slightly past its prime, but I combined it with my cocktail sauce, so it ate well. The crab is served in purple cabbage leaves for the appearance. That does, however, make it difficult to get to all of the crab. My husband had the thick-cut steakhouse bacon, which he enjoyed. We each got the prime bone-in ribeye, cooked medium rare, which was fabulous! For sides, we had the creamed spinach and the half & half: half onion strings and half fried potatoes. Both were delicious. With my crabmeat cocktail, I had a glass of sauvignon blanc that was not on the menu but recommend by our waiter. It was excellent. We spilt a bottle of Daou Cabernet Sauvignon with our steaks. We did not get dessert, as we were too full, but a cup of coffee rounded out the evening.
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KIMK
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We frequent the palm for special occasions. We had a great birthday celebration. The steaks were prepared as ordered. Record all server was friendly and attentive. My only concern was, they did not openly advertise the lobster dinner for two that they usually have during the summer months. I’ll waiter was able to give us details once we asked.
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Screech
Washington DC
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time, but surely not my last. Free valet parking also.
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GordonB
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were exceptional! The restaurant week menu was expansive and well worth the prefix price. In particular, the filet was outstanding from the seasoning to the requested temperature. I strongly recommend the Palm restaurant for special occasions.
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StephenM
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience4
Dined at The Palm for Summer 2023 Restaurant Week and felt rushed with underwhelming food. Our party of three arrived and were quickly seated by responsive staff. We were given standard menus, had to reconfirm online that The Palm was a RW participant and ordered drinks. Service at this point was great. But when we requested the RW menu, it appeared we became second class diners. While the waiter gave great suggestions, the rest of the meal was rushed with what we all felt was a push to turn over the table. The steaks were good, though not on par with other high-end steakhouses. The chicken parm was very underwhelming and that diner didn't finish it, noting it was one of the worst he had. Sides were acceptable. If a restaurant participates in RW, it should willingly do so and offer diners those options without having to ask. Service should be on par with that found throughout the year. My, and my fellow diners take-away: there are many top tier steakhouses in DC and whether it's RW or a regular dinner, we'll be looking to those other steakhouses in the future.
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Maurita
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was one of the best birthdays luncheons. Curtis our server was great.
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Dale
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the roasted garlic accompaniment to the filet instead of butter or gravy. Delicious!! And superior and professional waiter.
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GaryH
Portland
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience. I had the lobster bisque wonderful and the lamb was perfect! I have joined the points program years ago and was happily surprised I even got a discount form the points- nice surprise. Top dollar place but it’s worth it if it’s in your budget. I been to the Palm in many cities and they do not disappoint.
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amyh
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Love this place bc I like to sit in the glass room up front. It’s great but can be very loud with only a few people bc the voices really carry in that room.
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JohnW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Early Sunday evening in August is pretty slow. so, lightly staffed accordingly
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GregS
Baltimore
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly wonderful experience from reception to exit. Spectacular service and great food are a tough combination to beat. One fantastic evening was had by all.
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ThomasU
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good meal and service was good. Not crowded on a Thursday night.
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JudyM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
We ordered a 3 lb lobster and got a 5 lb one. And, of course had to pay that much more for it, but would never have ordered a side if we knew we were getting that much more food. If there weren’t any more 3lb lobsters, our waiter should have told us and given us a choice about whether we wanted it.
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JPinDC
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Can't go wrong with a caesar ribeye. Enough said.
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Tony
Houston
71 reviews
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food and server were excellent The place is nice to have good food However, the person in charge could have been more polite I requested some details regarding my points and his answer did not quite answered my question as well as it was like trying to make me feel bad about asking it
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HowardA
Phoenix
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When we lived in Chicago we would dine at the Chicago Palm (Swissotel) frequently. Having moved over 5 years ago we haven't been able to go to a Palm. But when we were visiting DC last week we had dinner at the Palm in Bethesda. What a great meal--and our waiter Charles made the dining experience that much more enjoyable. We know the Palm is famous for its steaks, but if you don't try their Chicken Parm, Half & Half and the best wedge salad on the planet, you are missing a fantastic dining experience. We can't wait to go back--and Charles, thanks for your great service and conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience1
Very disappointed as we were rushed out of the restaurant by that waiter
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Quality of food has gone down. Ours was slightly cold and the Wagyu filet wasn’t any better than a normal filet at twice the price. Made me wonder if it was even Wagyu. This used to be a go to place for us…not anymore.
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Logger60
London
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just another typical night at the Palm -- everything was flawless! And complimentary port at the end was a fabulous touch!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Fantastic steaks, fish, and amazing lobsters!!! The sides were delicious, the appetisers were tasty, the servers/staff were gracious and kind! The Palm remains a reliable, wonderful place to dine!
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Logger60
London
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny Feaver is the greatest waiter on the planet!!!
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GSCMJOE
Washington DC
273 reviews
vip
3.0
273 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Service and food excellent. Noise level was high and air conditioning was too cold, making dining a bit uncomfortable.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Went for a 50th bday. Bought three expensive bottles of champagne. Decent service and my lobster was great - wife's meal, not so great, but they removed it.
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Mary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great steaks and an excellent wine list. But too expensive and WAY TOO LOUD.
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anthonyj
West Palm Beach
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crab cakes were excellent. My filet, perfect. Had a drink at the bar before being seated for dinner and was treated to a great conversation and cocktail by a perfect martini! Great evening!
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Foodie31
Washington DC
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at The Palm. You're treated really well & the food never disappoints! Excellent service by John.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good. Perfect power lunch with reasonable price in nice atmosphere.
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PamelaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
I always get the broiled lobster at The Palm, and yesterday did not disappoint! But since they were bought out, by a large corporation, you no longer get a free dessert (and the rewards program is now very skimpy). But the sea bass my friend ordered was to die for, as were the shoe string onion rings!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
The food and service were not only not $300 dinner not good - they were just not good. Even the mashed potatoes were not great. The $16 mashed potatoes.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Palm Washington DC using the Order Online button. The Palm Washington DC also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Palm Washington DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 293-9091.

The Palm Washington DC is rated 4.7 stars by 4258 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

9:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

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1225 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross Street
N & M Street
Neighbourhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Valet
Public Transit
Metro stop on the Red Line at Dupont Circle
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christian Fuentes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thepalm.com/restaurants/washington-dc/
Phone number
(202) 293-9091
Catering
You provide the occasion; we’ll set the scene. Whether you’re organizing a rehearsal dinner or a business lunch presentation, we’ll work with you to create a personalized, enjoyable, and memorable event. Our team of expert staff will do everything required to create a positive experience for your valued guests – from the warm greeting they receive on arrival to their last bite of dessert. Visit http://www.thepalm.com/privatedining to start planning your event.
Private party facilities
We approach every private dining gathering as an opportunity to showcase The Palm’s signature hospitality, fantastic food, professional dining atmosphere and personalized service. The Palm Washington DC offers Private Dining for parties of 15-85. We have two private dining rooms that accommodate se
Private party contact
Melinda Rust : (202) 222-0500

The Palm Washington DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 4,258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does The Palm Washington DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Palm Washington DC restaurant rated?

Is The Palm Washington DC currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information