We came to Dauphine's for restaurant week with a group of 6. The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant was amazing-- full of natural light and beautiful decor. Our server was wonderful too, although it took a very long time for our food to arrive. The restaurant week menu was $25, but the courses were also small and simple. The gumbo was my favorite thing on the menu, but the fish wasn't very flavorful or exceptional. My friend's fish was extremely tough and basically inedible, but mine was flaky. Dessert was a chocolate chip cookie. Overall, it was great to experience this location for restaurant week but I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Dauphine’s - Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very classy atmosphere. Food is cooked to perfection but portions are small and not that filling. A good place for drinks and apps with friends read more

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We had a wonderful time at Dauphine's!! The atmosphere is lovely and it is a relatively large space! Our waiter was kind and provided excellent recommendations after addressing what we like/don't like. To drink I got the Hurricane which was so delicious!! It was sweet and fruity, easy to drink! For a starter we got the bread service, which that salted pepper jelly butter was fantastic. I liked the biscuits and the sweet potato brioche very much! For dinner I had the oysters spaghetti which was creamy and had a wonderful taste, I would definitely get it again. My fiancé had the BBQ shrimp, be forewarned that they are the full shrimp with the heads on them (peel 'n eat). That didn't bother him and he said it was delicious! It's just a little messy, but in his eyes worth it! We also had the pommes Dauphine's for a side, I couldn't eat much more so I did not get to try. We definitely could have stopped at bread and entrees there was plenty of food! The experience was lovely and I'll definitely come back again!! read more

Second time being here! Love love love the ambiance still. It's such a relaxing place to have dinner. I really enjoyed the greens and bread service last time I visited, so that was my goal this time around! I'm here on a Sunday and they have Happy Hour! Perfect! read more

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This has been on our list of restaurants in DC we must eat at and it did not disappoint!! we made reservations in advance but when we arrived it was still happy hour and there was some item I think on happy hour we couldnt get sitting in the dining area. we got lucky and the host was able to get a high rise table at the bar sitting area! not only were the special HH drinks yummy the food was amazing! we love creole food and I was glad it wasn't too heavy. I would love to go back and experience it all over again. the atmosphere was just right and not so loud and very cute inside. we tried all the dishes our waiter commented about it! read more

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Dauphine's was an interesting yet fairly average experience. At first look from the outside and the inside, the restaurant is nicely designed a creates an elevated feel to the environment. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Throughout the entire evening from walking in the door to the end of the meal the staff at Dauphine's were fantastic. They were kind, accommodating and attentive. The part of the evening that was interesting was the food. The "Bread Service" was $10 which seems to be becoming the new normal in DC. The bread and the salted pepper jelly butter it is served with were both good. For a main dish I ordered the "Grilled Hanger Steak" and I asked for it to be cooked medium. The steak came out and was more on the rare side, which was a bit disappointing especially because it took about 45 minutes to come out in a not-so-busy restaurant. Overall, my experience at Dauphine's was decent. The atmosphere and staff are great, but I think the quality of the food could be a bit better, especially at the price point they have set for many of their dishes. read more

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This restaurant truly transports you back to the south in a different time period. Whoever did the decor of this restaurant didn't miss a detail - we came for brunch on a Sunday and also got to enjoy some music while we dined. We ordered a variety of dishes with some of the standouts being the shrimp and grits and bread board. I love the wide selection of dishes and everything is made for sharing. Really recommend for upscale southern that'll transport you right to Charleston read more

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Dauphine's 4/25/22 A New Orleans-inspired creole-style restaurant that features a huge space on multiple levels, a private dining room, 2 covered outdoor spaces, as well as a garden for an outdoor private event. This place is beautiful! The two bars in the center of the room are framed by, what reminded me of a train station platform. Structurally beautiful centerpiece of the room. One side is the bar and the other side is the raw bar. Lively music like Mardi Gras included "Don't Mess With My Man" by Irma Thomas, "King Cake" by Big Al Carson, and "Do Yourself a Favor" by Otis McDonald. Upbeat NOLA jazz. Alex was my server and Helene was training. I also met John, the server upstairs during an exploration. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable of the menu, Alex gave detailed descriptions, best-seller tips, personal favorites, and recommendations to navigate the menu. She called it a "two visit place" because you have to come back and try the other dishes you didn't get to try this time, and bring a friend for those dishes that serve two! I want the Grand Plateaux seafood tower! But that's a lot of food. To start with a cocktail, I had to go in for a New Orleans staple: a Hurricane. Guava, Passionfruit, and Hibiscus, it was just sweet enough without being over the top. When I ordered a second, Alex called the second a "category 2, you don't want to get to category 5." Very clever! Bread service: mini baguette perfectly crunchy on the outside, tender and moist inside. Buttermilk biscuit: flaky layers of moistness. And the sweet potato brioche reminded me of French toast. With the butter and red onion jam, it is required eating! For the appetizer, it was very difficult to decide between the Peel & Eat Gulf Shrimp Cocktail (as a lover of shrimp cocktails) from the Raw Bar menu, or the Shrimp Remoulade. I ordered the Shrimp Remoulade to try something new, but Alex brought me BOTH! She gave me the COLOSSAL shrimp cocktail for free! The Shrimp Remoulade: Alex told me that it was written about in "Garden and Gun" magazine, a periodical from where the lady chef hails near New Orleans. I intentionally mentioned that she is a lady to combat the male dominated world that needs to be taken to heel to a surpassingly impressive chef! The egg salad, iceberg wedge "bowl," baby shrimp salad with horseradish remoulade, fresh herbs, and a little cayenne to say hello, and garnished with edible flowers. It was as beautiful as it was delicious! Perfectly balanced with sweet heat between the cayenne and the shrimp and egg. You MUST eat this!! As I mentioned, at the same time Alex also brought the Peel & Eat colossal shrimp! Free! Heads up: they are head on and not deveined... For those that might bother... But lord have mercy for the sight of those 5 colossal shrimp!!' I was initially torn for my entree between the Dirty Rice & Duck Stuffed Quail and the Grilled Sea Scallop Amandine, but after getting BOTH of the appetizers, I figured the lighter dish would be best so I went with the scallops. Scallops are a very delicate seafood that is so easy to overlook in a split instant, but these were absolutely perfect!! Melt in your mouth perfect with butter and celery root purée. I've never had a scallop dish like this that included haricot vert and sliced, toasted almonds, but I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor combinations: sweet seafood, earthy veg, the nuts were all very complementary to each other. Get a bite of them all together! For dessert, again I struggled to decide because I wanted to try everything, but again, after bread and 3 courses, I opted for lighter fare and also, I HAD to go in for the Beignets. They are a New Orleans staple!! They came three in the bowl with my own powdered sugar shaker to dust them myself. Accompanied with a glass of Benedictine it was the perfect end to the meal. But then I asked for the check and Alex brought out complimentary pecan pralines with the check. One last sweet bite to cap things off! I had seen this place with window vinyls covering the space for literally YEARS in anticipation of its opening. And finally I came a year AFTER it finally opened, unaware that it finally did. Covid. But wow. This place has spectacular service from host to check, from water to dessert. YOU HAVE TO EAT HERE!!! read more

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Absolutely fantastic spot for a fun spin on New Orleans classics conveniently located in downtown DC and just a few minutes away from the metro. I came here for dinner on a Monday evening, and we were seated in a lovely outdoor area inside of the shopping center's awning -- we enjoyed the perks of sitting outdoors (enjoying the light breeze and wonderful weather, appreciating the energy of the city, etc.) without the downsides (sounds of traffic, millions of pedestrians milling around, etc) in what was truly the best of both worlds. Although we didn't sit inside, I did briefly walk through the restaurant on my way to our table, and the decor was gorgeous, so I certainly wouldn't mind coming back in the winter or just generally enjoying a dinner inside. The food itself was delightful. For appetizers, we tried the scallop crudo, oysters dauphine, shrimp remoulade, bread board, and raw oysters. The scallop crudo was light and refreshing, and I appreciated the small touch they had of pouring the celery juice in tableside. The shrimp remoulade was equally delicious and light, and while satisfying my initial hunger, definitely didn't make me too full to enjoy the upcoming entree. The raw oysters were fresh and fantastic, and the bread basket was phenomenal -- definitely not one to be slept on at all, especially the sweet potato brioche. The oysters dauphine were also quite tasty and definitely worthy of carrying the restaurant's name. For entrees, a few folks tried the dirty rice and duck-stuffed quail and said that it was absolutely incredible, although the ratio of rice to poultry meat was a bit off. Another member of our party was a Dauphine's regular, so she ordered her favorite -- their chicken bonne femme -- which she said was just as lovely as always. One other was so impressed by the quality of the raw oysters and oysters dauphine we had for our appetizer that she decided to continue the trend and tried out their oyster spaghetti, and she absolutely was not disappointed. The remaining four of us, including myself, settled on their grilled sea scallop amandine and...wow...I was absolutely blown away. The scallops were wonderfully flaky and tender, and the light scallops, celery, and green beans paired perfectly with the heavier sauce and fried almonds. We finished the meal with a few orders of beignets -- which were perfectly pillowy and delicious -- and their banana foster cake. The cake was truly one of the best desserts I had ever experienced, so I cannot recommend it enough -- the bruleed bananas were wonderfully caramelized and the cake delightfully moist. Everything paired perfectly with the coconut sorbet and each bite felt like a harmony to my taste buds. The service was delightful and efficient; our server was incredibly attentive and responsive to our needs, despite how busy the restaurant was that Monday (we didn't realize that we made a booking for the first day of restaurant week!). Our water glasses were rarely full, and they did an amazing job of clearing our plates and cutlery between each course. One potential flag for folks with severe allergies and strict dietary restrictions is that they weren't particularly conscious of the restrictions we mentioned to the server at the beginning of the meal. Two members of our party were allergic to tree nuts (one with a deadly allergy and one with a very mild one), and the server didn't flag that two of the dishes we had ordered -- the scallops amandine and banana foster cake -- included nuts, even though at least one of those dishes (the cake) was to be shared across the entire table. Of course, we were able to see the nuts for ourselves (both on the dish and on the menu) and avoid those dishes, but I would've appreciated a warning or reminder when we ordered them, considering that we had flagged those concerns prior to putting in our orders, just out of an abundance of caution. All in all, though, Dauphine's was absolutely incredible restaurant with delightful food and service, and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Taste of Orleans In the midst of DC, Dauphine's offers a taste of New Orleans on the East Coast The refined and polished restaurant offers an excellent raw bar combined with upscale versions of Louisiana classic dishes We enjoyed the gumbo, beef tartare, the fried hog's head cheese, and, of course, the beignets Fried Hog's Head Cheese $18 ~ grilled sweetbreads, tarragon-crab remoulade / Bread Service $10 ~ Buttermilk Biscuits, Baguette, & Sweet Potato Brioche ~ served with salted pepper butter / Gumbo Z'herbs $14 ~ roast pork, local greens, potato salad, file / Beef Tartare $16 ~ smoked oyster aioli, pickled celery, salt & vinegar potato chips / Blackened Tilefish Creole $27 ~ Prairie Ronde Grits, file / Pommes Dauphine $7 / Hurricane $15 / State Street Cocktail $13 / Beignets / Housemade Pralines Dauphine's (Washington, DC) Dauphine's accepts credit cards and has both indoor dining and outdoor dining options. read more

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Fabulous happy hour spot! The cocktails were delicious, the atmosphere is fun with great music, and the bites were tasty. Will be coming back! The Beef Tartare is some of the best I've tried in dc! read more

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Started with a St. James punch to drink which was very good. Had the grilled ribeye, cooked perfectly and taste was superb. Ended with the apple toffee cake, absolutely spectacular. Service was excellent, bartender(s) polite and pleasant. Ambiance and decor very inviting. 5 stars across the board! read more

The restaurant was cute and lively! Good happy hour selection and a tasty dinner menu! I sat at the bar and started with a zero proof mojito. The drink was not particularly good, but I did appreciate the mocktail effort. Next I had a couple of the Dressed Harris Creek oysters that are served with celery juice, peppers, and horseradish. The oysters themselves were plump and fresh! The toppings were not my favorite, but that might be personal preference. I also had the oyster spaghetti that looked to be pretty popular amongst other diners! The pasta came with a creamy white sauce that was yummy and stuck to the pasta well. I was also impressed by how many oysters came in the pasta! (I want to say 6? Unfortunately didn't get a picture!) The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was pretty crowded on a weekday evening. Not a problem though, good for people watching! I am not sure that I will go back, but I did enjoy my visit. read more

Dauphine’s - Dressed Harris Creek oysters - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came for dinner on a Wednesday. Wonderful atmosphere and stunning interior. For drinks we had the Vieux Carré and New Orleans Buck. If you like a perfect Manhattan you'll really enjoy the vieux carré. Both were very good. Note on cocktails: some are low proof and that is a bit hidden in the descriptions so be sure to read that if its of concern to you. Our server told us some cocktails, like the Sazerac, are meant to be aperitifs, meaning they will be a smaller portion but you'll pay the same price. Worth asking about when you order! For apps we did oysters, beef tartare and fried hogs head cheese. The oysters were nice and fresh. They're served with fried saltines which is a unique touch. Beef tartare was excellent and loved the potato chips it was served with. Hogs head cheese (which isn't cheese at all!) was tasty and a fun southern specialty to try. If you like sweetbreads definitively try it. For entrees we had the dirty rice & duck stuffed quail and the blackened bluefish creole. The quail dish was very good, there was a bit too much rice and not enough quail meat, but that's just my personal preference. My fiancé absolutely loved his bluefish, it was very tasty and cooked perfectly. A note on entrees: I saw quite a few reviews complaining about serving sizes. I found the serving sizes to be perfectly fine. If you order only an entree, will you leave stuffed? No, but I think an entree plus an app or side per person would be sufficient. For dessert we were between the cherry cheesecake and banana foster cake. It's not indicated on the menu but our server told us the banana cake is dairy and gluten free so we opted for cherry cheesecake. While the flavor was good, it didn't have a crust, just a light sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on the side. I didn't love this take on cheesecake and wouldn't order again. The service was great, plates and cutlery cleared between courses and water consistently refilled. Our server was very warm and made excellent recommendations- he didn't steer us wrong once. Service was a tad slow but it was very busy and whenever we caught his attention he came over. Overall a stunning restaurant with delicious food and drinks. We will definitely go back to try more of the menu! Side note: We originally came for dinner to partake in restaurant week, but after perusing the menu we realized we could order dishes we wanted from the regular menu and net out to roughly the same cost. I think brunch or lunch would be a better RW deal read more

Dauphine’s - Dirty rice and duck stuffed quail (back), blackened bluefish creole (front) - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wow!! Everything was amazimg from the ambiance to the food. The decor was so exquisite. There was one thing I was't please with but it was corrected once I said something. I asked for more crackers to go with my food. I noticed the waiter picked them up with her bare hands (no gloves). I asked her to bring more but use a gloves. She seemed offended but I am the customer and my request was honored. read more

We enjoyed our evening at Dauphine's, eating on their patio with heaters. It was about 50 degrees out, and we were comfortable. We came with our two-year-old so made an early reservation for 5:30pm. The good: - beautiful ambience - everything we ate or drank was delicious: jambalaya was wonderful, even the bread selection was great, as were our cocktails - the server was very pleasant The bad: - we were seated immediately, given water immediately . . . and then waited ten minutes, in a nearly empty restaurant, for menus or drink orders - I ordered an aperitif, cafe au lait, and cheesecake for dessert. The coffee came but nothing else. After ten minutes waiting (while my wife finished her dessert) I flagged down our waitress, who had not bothered to check to see if we had received our order. We wound up canceling the cheesecake in the end. So great food, ambience, so-so service. I'm putting this down to the newness of the restaurant, and we'll definitely give it one more chance. Oh, and dinner with appetizers and several cocktails and dessert was $200 not including the tip. read more

The food and ambiance was amazing! I would def recommend. Great for big parties and date night!

Great food, ambiance, and service! Jazz trio set a cool mood but didn't overwhelm the ability to talk at table. Would return next time I'm in DC. read more

Dauphine’s - The Cabildo - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a business dinner here and it was great atmosphere and a very diverse Louisiana themed restaurant. I was with two southern Natives, one from New Orleans. They both appreciated the cuisine. There were five options for vegetarians. I went with three tapas styled vegetarian dishes red beans, thrice fried pommes and collard greens (surprisingly vegetarian). read more

Dauphine’s - Fried pommes (potatoes) - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered the bread, gumbo and shrimp toast. The shrimp toast was nice but a little heavy on the salted side. The bread was bread and the gumbo came with potato salad which was a fresh addition. The food here and the atmosphere are nice but I feel like this area already has so many dimly lit heavy priced restaurants that it didn't stand out all too much for me. Not that it needed to since I feel like Dauphine's did what it did well enough. Not a bad place to go but it left me wanting something more. read more

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The crab fingers appetizer was great. Lots of little crab claws ready to eat covered in breadcrumbs and oil or butter. The beef in the hot roast beef poboy was tough, fatty and cold. Everything else was great. read more

Dauphine’s - Crab Fingers - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let's start with parking. The reservation reminder said there is a garage between 16 and 15 on L street. When I saw a sign for garage, it was one of those down hill with a mirror so you don't hit incoming traffic...pray no one is coming up the same time you are going down kind of garage. As I slowly made my way down...the garage attendant helped because someone was coming up. He told me to turn around and park in the garage down the alley. SO WARNING, DO NOT GO ONTO THE GARAGE THATS GOING DOWN, TURN LEFT INTO THE ALLEY BESIDE THE GARAGE AND PARK IN THE GARAGE that will be to the right. When we finally arrived at the restaurant, I thought it was absolutely beautiful! We were there to celebrate a friends bday! I joked with the host and asked for a nice table and they gave us a table with a view of a wall (hence the picture). I was a little disappointed and asked if we could be moved, the girl said no because we had a table of three and the rest of the empty tables were for tables of four! So I'm at this beautiful space and I'm looking at a wall...ok. We got the bread service and chargrilled oysters to start! For entree I got the Tilefish...which could have been seasoned more but I kept adding sauce on top. Daughter got Cochon de lait and didn't enjoy. Friend ordered the collards for a side...they were tasty a little on the sweet side but tasty. For dessert, we ordered beignets and also happy they had a non- dairy option sorbet! Overall I say, try it out but it was super pricey for food that didn't blow me away. Hope they don't put you by the wall. read more

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Delicious contemporary New Orleans cuisine. Tried an array of dishes, including the charbroiled oysters, Cochon de Lait (pork belly), and their Steak & Potatoes. All were pretty good. The oysters were large and cooked very well and generous with the toppings. The entrees, while delicious were a tad smaller than what I would like it to be. Our server was very nice in being able to describe their dishes and was very attentive. Overall a good experience. read more

I had a really nice evening here. The decor inside is beautiful with accents of iron, wood, and marble. It had a relaxing atmosphere, that also allowed for intimate table conversation. Our server was excellent. She had a clear understanding of the dishes being offered, and brought humor and life to the experience. I started the meal with a Hurricane and Bread Service. I probably should have not started the meal with the Hurricane. Just kidding. It tasted great, and I loved the windblown umbrella detail in the drink. The platter of bread was delicious with each respective piece, tasting as it should. I chose the Seafood Gumbo for my main course. They serve their gumbo with potato salad in lieu of rice, which sounds crazy; but, trust me when I say it just works. Perfectly spiced. Wanted another bowl, but had to take one for the team and save room for dessert. No meal for me is complete without dessert(s). I enjoyed the Café Brulot Baked Alaska and the Beignets. The Baked Alaska contains: yellow cake, coffee ice cream, and orange-clove sorbet. Again, flavor profile seemed odd, but the combination actually complemented each other very well. The Beignets were as they should be, according to my former NOLA living friend, who was also dining with us. I really enjoyed them, but it was neat to hear her say they were close to being pretty authentic in taste. Not a particularly affordable place to enjoy a meal, but definitely an impressive one. However, this is to be expected, given the location in NW DC. If you want to impress friends, family, or even an employer, I would be proud to take any of these parties with me to eat here again. read more

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My second time visiting this restaurant on a Sunday! I usually dine here after I check out the hotel across the street (The Madison). I had the gumbo and a mimosa! The gumbo included a scoop of potato salad .... OMG! Yummy! Everything was as expected: tasty and fulfilling! The live jazz band is amazing on a Sunday mornings. I love the French/ New Orleans vibes and energy I get from this restaurant. Last time, I was here - I enjoyed the fish dip! I plan to visit again during happy hour or dinner soon! read more

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It's giving southern charm and very aesthetically pleasing! Chanel & I got to grace our presence @Dauphines on our latest #ladiesnight The experience ended up being peachy keen. There were a few twists and turns with the requested seating but it's all good. The food was tasty...Specifically the Tilefish, that's also what most of us ended up ordering. Our server was Fab! They were very accommodating and was on their Ps & Qs * Scallop Crudo * Tilefish Amadine: The sauce plated as a base sauce for the fish almost reminds you of tomato soup. FYI- this fish eats crabs as a part of its diet. * Sicilian Bavette Steak & Potatoes- we had to send that one back ‍ for non other than the Tilefish itself! * Not sure what the crackers & pimento dish was but we could have take two of those. * (L-R) Hurricane | State Street Cocktail | Old Hickory | Bourbon Milk Punch read more

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I'm sad I didn't take pictures of my food but if you haven't been to Dauphine's yet....go now! We ordered a few dishes to share and they were all really flavorful. I throughly enjoyed the decor (inside and outside), drinks, food, and overall atmosphere. I will definitely be back. read more

Dauphine’s - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our server was fabulous even though it was 9:15 at night after a lloonngggg day!! She was engaging - fun- informative and made us feel welcome. The charcuterie board was delish and the gumbo flavorful! We had the quail and the chicken - and it was very comfort food oriented ! I love the ambiance and candles and reserve cocktails which we had 3- and even though it's pricey, get the baked Alaska, so delicious and hard to find! read more

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Fantastic service with a delicious cocktails and wonderful managers made my experience great. Will definitely be back !

Loved this place! Tried it on my last trip to dc. It was nice to have their take on traditional Louisiana dishes. The food was quite tasty and service top tier. They also have a happy hour which is nice. The restaurant looks very beautiful. It's like midcentury modern glam vibes inside. Gorgeous read more

Came here for happy hour after work and it was a delight! We were a big group and we didn't but have a res but they were super accommodating. The patio is well shaded making it pleasant even on scorching summer days. Some highlights include the dressed oysters (tasted super fresh and didn't have to much of anything) and the artichoke dip (served with fried puffed crackers that were seasoned so well you could eat them on their own). I also really enjoyed the scallop crudo, though I think it could have used a little more acid. All in all it was a great time! Looking forward to more happy hours here in the future. read more

Dauphine’s - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great food and service... no bags to carry "leftovers"... tried many times to get something, embarrassingly- a Michelin Starred restaurant does not carry bags to take leftovers with you... Not a good look read more

Dauphine’s - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm from out of town, but have been here a few times for dinner and the food has always been great. However, this review is for those who frequently dine "at the bar" by themselves while traveling. This bartender knew their stuff. I challenged Jessica right off the bay with favorite Mezcal drinks and they nailed it. My favorite is still the mezcal Negroni, which I always hold in high esteem. They also had fantastic food suggestions when asked and were exceptionally talented at describing the dishes. It's rare these days to have really excellent dining experiences whilst sitting at the bar, but Dauphine's had it nailed tonight. read more

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Cool decor, service was ok, ambiance was chill enough for our kid to do her thing, but my chicken sandwich was lacking flavor. It didn't have enough sauce, and I didn't expect bagged chips tbh. Wouldn't return, sadly. read more

First timer here! Was recommended by a fellow foodie. For the apps we started off with the Heirloom Tomatoes and Scallop Crudo. Both were good, not great. For dinner I selected the Cochon de Lait. The pork belly was tender and seasoned well! It was recommend by our server. Their sparkling rosé was crisp and delicious! read more

Dauphine’s - Heirloom Tomatoes english pea panda cotta, fennel, lemon balm $14 Scallop Crudo celery juice, red bell pepper, garlic chips $16 - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We were in DC and looking for a good dinner. After reviewing the Yelp reviews, we settled on Dauphine's. We were expecting a great NOLA style meal and were surprised by the lack of quality of the food. The drinks were very good. The deviled eggs looked very nice but tasted meh. I tasted both grit and there were crab shell fragments. So we did not finish them. We ordered a gumbo and a crab bisque. We were brought gumbo and potatoes dauphinoise. We told them we ordered gumbo and bisque and the meals were taken away by the server. Several minutes later another server came with back with the same combination!!! Again we told them that is not what we ordered so they left the gumbo and returned a couple of minutes later with the bisque. The gumbo was lackluster, it tasted of the roux and not much else. The crab bisque was average but had a rather large piece of shell. The $10 bread basket was brought after our mains. And it was a huge disappointment. The biscuits were hard and heavy. The brioche was pretty good and I just skipped the dinner roll. Charging for bread seems to be a new thing and if I pay, I expect the bread to be very, very good but this was of poor quality. We paid, we tipped, we left. We will not be back. read more

Came to this restaurant in the former site of the Washington Post HQ. Overall, a really good Pride dinner experience between the unique food, beautiful decor, competent staff and nice drinks. Pomme dauphine's - mashed potatoes tucked in fluffy, pastry orb (husband loved / I could go without) Bread board - buttermilk biscuit was soo good, didn't taste sweet potato in the brioche, but liked that too Heirloom tomatoes - YES they add panna cotta, MAYBE it is intentionally written panda cotta because of the peas, and NO I'm not sharing any Panéed swordfish - heaping pickled veggies and mustard seed work with the crunchy, schnitzelly swordfish - despite swordfish not being my favorite fish, the thinness made it work Scallops amandine - husband loved the 4 big juicy scallops and mashed potatoes Drinks - Muscadet - dry, minerally crisp; Bourbon milk punch - cool, sweet cinnamony deliciousness Desserts - beignets (husband approved, had powdered sugar), strawberry shortcake accurately described as more a biscuit, I would've liked it soaked in rum or a little moister (there was a little sauce on the plate), but no complaints about the cream and strawberry part. Dauphine's recently celebrated 1 year in service, and merits a visit. read more

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Appetizers are on the expensive side. Need more than 3 Boudin balls for $14, pate came out much later than our appetizers but manager graciously comped it. Steak was tender and pork chop was very tasty though the pork coquette was missing when plate came to table.Also, there's a 4% service charge that shocked me when the bill came. read more

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Giving Dauphine's a 5 for food, service and overall experience from August. To be honest, I was a little skeptical after reading the reviews BUT I'm so glad my husband chose Dauphine's. The decor is beautiful and welcoming. The music perfectly set the mood for a cozy yet lively dinner for two. The food was inventive and memorable. The bread trio is a MUST TRY! The pork neck was a little fatty but very flavorful and the beans were perfect. The drinks were strong and tasty. After our meals, we felt it was only right to finish off with some beignets and we were easily convinced to add on the mini frozen milk punch, which was very similar to Puerto Rican coquito. Delicious! I think the menu can be a little tricky to navigate but we both picked great choices which would bring us back for more. I would definitely suggest giving Dauphine's a try! read more

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The atmosphere is amazing, the service was extremely fast and attentive, the location is great, and the vibe is real. I lived near New Orleans for 4 years, and this put everything I ever ate there to shame! We had the beef tartare, Dauphine's Oysters, Scallops, bananas foster, and beignets with frozen rum milk ice cream. I'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

Dauphine’s - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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