What an experience. It was my first time dining at Kingbird. It was a great time. The service was impeccable. We were immediately greeted by the hostess who was very friendly. Then we were greeted by our waiter who was very attentive, knowledgeable and very entertaining. He made sure that we didn't want for anything. Truly the best customer service. The food was fantastic. We started off with drinks. Our waiter recommend the espresso martini for me and the Barrel and Branch for my friend. Both drinks were delicious. I particularly liked the Barrel and Branch I was a sweeter play on an old fashioned. For food I ordered the Ora King Salmon and my friend ordered Osso Buco. The salmon came with pistachio crusted salmon with eggplant. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the eggplant was very flavorful. My friend really enjoyed the Osso Buco which was veal. It was a good play on spaghetti. The ambiance was very aesthetically pleasing. As soon as we walked it we immediately felt like we were in a very high class restaurant. I wish I took more pictures of the restaurant but atmosphere was very high class. Overall, it was a great experience. It's right next to the Kennedy center which is very convenient. We went to see Chicago at the Kennedy center so choosing King Bird was a no brainer. I recommend trying this restaurant if you are in the area in general or going to see a show at the Kennedy center. You will not be disappointed. read more

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We went to Kingbird again the other night with 4 of our best friends. My opinion of this restaurant has changed a little - but just a little. The dining room is beautiful and sexy. Perfect for an impressive night out. It was cold and icy out but the dining room was nicely full. A good sign. But the menu has been shortened a lot. There were none of the other dishes that I have enjoyed there in the past. The server did not know if they shortened the menu because of the time of year or because they were not able to get all the ingredients. Either way, there were precious few main courses to choose from. For my appetizer, I chose the burrata. It was divine! A luxurious ball of stracciatella!!! So beautiful and perfectly presented! It was accompanied by some beautiful veggies and herbs so gingerly dressed that I knew a master did it. It really was a beautiful dish and the 3 of us who ordered this burrata were very happy! However, 5 out of the 6 of us ordered the pappardelle. Maybe it was too much at one time but the servings were a little messy and not similar in size. Also, I hate to nitpick but - isn't that the reason for a review - there just was NOT enough sauce to cover all the pasta on my dish. So, this main course was a little disappointing. None of our friends said anything but I hated that we took our best friends to Kingbird and vouched for its quality only to be a little disappointed. Maybe it was the weather, maybe it was the time of year but, I am sorry, I expect more out of Kingbird since it has shown itself to be so good so many times. read more

We went for afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday and it was absolutely perfect! Everything was amazing, including the service. The only thing we didn't eat was the chicken liver cannoli - personally it wasn't for me. We had bourbon chai tea and the jardin bleu, which was amazing. Thank you Kingbird for making my special day one of a kind. read more

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We came to kingbird prior to a show at the Kennedy center. There is a small limited menu but the options were plentiful for us. In our party people had the steak, salmon, pasta, burrata salad, fries, and vegetables. We had planned for 2 hours in the restaurant and they knew we were there prior to a show and they provided great service in ensuring we were out in time. They also showed us a back door they typically let people walk through to get to the Kennedy center in a quick shot walk. This should definitely be a contender for everyone who frequents shows at the center. read more

We came around 4pm on a Friday. Kingbird restaurant doesn't open up officially until 5pm so we sat at the bar. The bartender Teddy was very efficient with creating masterpieces at the bar!! Please ask for Teddy! It's so cute in here! It's very modern and artsy. There are igloos outside that are likely very nice, but I didn't partake due to to freezing weather. We did not stay for dinner. It was my bf's birthday so Teddy surprised him with a birthday song and dessert! read more

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***3 1/2 stars*** What a bucket list afternoon. Kingbird was the first stop on an epic Washington DC inauguration weekend adventure, entirely because of where it was located - without getting too far into the political weeds, I'm a big Nixon fan so the Watergate had to be visited at some point, even given that it began a two-year descent into executive privilege madness. Anyway. The historic context was really all I knew about Watergate, so it was a pleasant surprise to find out that it's also a legit bougie 5-star hotel; my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality was in her element. We were warmly greeted by roughly five or six staffers before making our way to Kingbird, which wasn't too far from the main entrance. Aside from the gorgeous logo featuring a bird wearing a top hat, Kingbird's interior looks like a lot of other hotel bar/restaurants (not a negative). Since it's a higher-end lodging, the decorative scheme reflects that. We weren't sure where the day was going to take us so we opted to sit at the bar for a light bite and drinks. I will say this - I don't think it would matter who was getting inaugurated, but on a weekend like this, it was PRIMO people watching. I had to remind my chum not to make eye contact with the guy two seats down nervously cradling seven spiral notebooks. Wild times. We both ended up getting Arancia Viales, which featured bourbon and an emphasis on orange. Very well made. The drinks came with a strip of bacon as part of the garnish, which I think they should have made reference to on the menu since my chum doesn't eat pork (no matter - I took one for the team). I didn't really see a reason to have it on there, honestly - it came off as gimmicky and didn't add anything to either the taste or presentation. On the other hand, the second garnish (a flower) DID; the floral scent complemented the drink perfectly, making the bacon inclusion all the more mystifying. I was SUPER tepid on the cheese plate we got, which is usually a safe, go-to for me. On a personal palate level, I wasn't crazy about the dark bread having nuts and/or berries in it, especially when you have so much other activity happening on the plate - you don't need to add to it with the bread. The bread should balance everything, not create the drama. I'm always thrilled to see honeycomb on these plates, which is in my opinion the most underrated charcuterie/cheese board item. Every place should have it. The cheeses themselves though were good, and represented a variety of flavors. Unsurprisingly, the star of the show was the service. Hospitality was in abundance (I'm sure it helped we were sitting in the metaphorical catbird seat aka the bar), and there was never a moment where we weren't able to be immediately assisted if the need presented itself. Top-level all the way around. As hotel bars go, this honestly wasn't that memorable - the Watergate itself was really the selling point. I'd come back for a drink or two, but with so many other options in the area I'm more likely to just sneak back into the building for a "I Stole This From the Watergate Hotel" pen next time I'm in town. read more

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It has been almost a year since we dined at the Kingbird. We were delighted to reconnect. The menu changes seasonally and is always an exploration. Our server was Omar who we had met a few years ago. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, without being obtrusive. We were also greeted by Kate, Miguel, and Henry. It is reassuring and impressive that the Kingbird maintains consistent staff. It always feels like family when we dine with them. A unique combination of flavors and textures Tuscan Garmugia Soup peas, fava beans, pancetta, beef Beautiful presentation and flavors Black Angus Beef Carpaccio garlic aioli, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, grissini A favorite worth having again and again Cioppino saffron tomato broth, sea bass, prawns, mussels, fennel Beautiful delicious dessert Tropical Coconut pineapple passion fruit and mango compote, coconut almond sponge Amazingly different cocktail Arancia Viale wagyu fat washed bourbon, amaro noino infused orange, rhinomato, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange bitters read more

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Update 31 March 2025: Attended an event with a michelin star rated chef at Kingbird and it was awesome. The meal was omakase style with wine pairing and so delicious. The small intimate setting was fun. We were able to talk to other guests, servers and the chef as well. The experience was well worth the cost and the partnership brought another level to Kingbird. I would definitely come back to Kingbird for dinner. Maybe even try out a snow globe rental in the winter. Thanks for a great experience! read more

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This restaurant is in the Watergate hotel. I came here to eat before an event and the food was great. I enjoyed the pork belly appetizer and the fish was delicious. The truffle fries were tasty too. The old fashioned cocktail was good and I liked how the ice cube was stamped. The restaurant had a futuristic vibe and the service was great. read more

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Stopped in for an afternoon whisky. Very knowledgeable staff, willing to share and suggest. Excellent selection. Recommend highly, sit at the bar. read more

We had the absolutely best experience. The food was amazing. The service from Brian was phenomenal. The Prosecco was great. Overall it was an amazing high tea. I cannot recommend it enough. read more

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We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We all ordered the afternoon tea (high tea, as we also had champagne), and it was definitely a great experience overall! First off, the vibe was great-- everything was modern and airy, and the view of the river was a great touch. Service was good too-- we just wished the champagne turnover speed was a bit faster, but we really liked how everyone was super knowledgeable about the different tea options! As for the afternoon tea set, it was super filling. Be ready to ask for a take out box, as we were too full by the time we were eating the scones! I really enjoyed the salmon sandwich, scones, and dessert options. The tea, however, was so so. I got the l'oriental green tea, which was light and nice, but nothing too special. I've seen better tea options at the other afternoon tea places I've been (Ritz London, TWG Singapore), but that could just be a personal preference. Overall, I'd definitely come back for a nice date or a special occasion! read more

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The Kingbird restaurant in the Watergate hotel was nice although I was only there for breakfasts, which are NOT complimentary with a reservation. A plate at the breakfast buffet was maybe around $40 each. So for a family of four that might not be the most cost effective option, even though the items at the buffet were basic foods you would find in a complementary breakfast at a hotel and even though the smoked salmon was so salty that it hurt my taste buds. I don't think I've ever had smoked salmon that was that salty. I love lox but this was too much! The scrambled eggs however, were cooked JUST the way I like it, which is pretty rare considering the fact that I'm really picky about how my eggs are made. I really enjoyed the eggs and I was raving about them all week. Even today I wish I could fly back just for the eggs. I remember reading a story about how Kim Kardashian flew somewhere in her private jet just for some cheesecake. I would do that but for the scrambled eggs at Kingbird. I would feel guilty about the environment though. In all seriousness it is hard to make scrambled eggs that are nice and fluffy but they know just how to do it with perfection. read more

Kingbird is a nice restaurant inside the Watergate. It's a good option if you want higher-end dining (with a price to go with that...) before a show at the Kennedy Center. They had a three-course prix fixe menu the night we went and I'd recommend that if you go. We started with Quilt, a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley that was worth it. For our three courses, we had Grilled Kale Caesar, Pasta Carbonara and Black Forest Tart, and Shrimp Cocktail, Salmon, and Honey, Peaches & Cream. These can be had as individual items off the regular menu but is more reasonable when offered as a prix fixe. read more

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First I will say the esthetic was super pleasing, great for pictures, date night, low key birthdays. The service was good in the sense that food and drinks came out super fast but the server was not super friendly and it felt like he was rushing us out. The food was beautifully plated but very underwhelming. The food was not seasoned at all and I had to add my own. Overall an okay experience but I expected better because the hotel name attached to it. read more

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Great food. Amazing service. Elegant Atmosphere. The steaks were the best in town!! Would absolutely recommend! The food/drink presentation TOP NOTCH! ***BEST Shirley Temple's in town!!! According to my teenage experts!*** read more

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Terrible-- just the worst you can imagine. The service is so awful & the chef makes it no better. We went for lunch recently & everything one ordered either came out cols, tasteless & carelessly prepared. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. Now how could they get that wrong I wonder? To begin with they forgot the spicy mayo - just slapped on 2 pieces of focacia onto chicken that was like eating rubber. Never again. My friend ordered the steak that came out cold and overdone so she asked them to take it back- slight improvement.A vegetarian ordered a pasta- which was also bad. Everything including the chocolate mousse was bad. I doubt who could possible eat the inedible stuff that this place puts out. What a pity for a place with such a great ambience!!! read more

This was a restaurant that was part of the Watergate hotel. It was a decent size spot with a bar present as well. The staff was very accommodating as they gave us complimentary fruit and pastries to go along with what we ordered. The prices are a little much but expected at a place like this. I had the cornflake crusted French toast ($21). It was brioche bread with a bananas foster sauce and Chantilly. This was not too bad. There was not enough sauce present as it just seemed to be a bunch of bananas. It was a little dry overall, but I liked the way it was cooked. The Chantilly enhanced the dish regardless. I also tried the chicken and waffles, which was something I would order again. The waffle was fluffy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. There was also a little hint of hot sauce in the chicken which was a nice touch. The fruit platter was fresh and tasted good too. I did not have any pastries. Will I go back? Probably. read more

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Food was bland. Service was exceptional. Ambiance was warm, exclusive, and chic. Giving 3 starts because the food was subpar. read more

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My husband and I tried their weekend high tea and were disappointed by the food. While the service and ambiance were good, half of the food on our tea tray was stale. It's clear that they make their tea nibbles one day a week and they serve them after they've sat around and gotten dry and unappetizing. I was really disappointed and wish I had checked Yelp before booking. read more

Met a friend here and had the filet mignon and mashed potatoes, marrow appetizer she had shrimp and a cocktail. Omar our server was nice. They had outside pods, we ate inside and everything was nice. read more

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I would honestly give 0 stars if I could. I never write bad reviews, but honestly doing this for people who read them. We ordered the rabbit with pasta, the pasta had not even kidding bbq sauce, the rabbit was overcooked and had a bunch of bones. The service was absolutely trash, we were asking for the waiter for utensils, water, to order and the get the check. I would understand if it was busy but it was pretty much empty. There are so many amazing restaurants in DC, don't waste your time here. read more

This place is mediocre at best, and at these prices, this is a major skip. We went last night for our anniversary dinner; my husband told them ahead of time that we were celebrating AND told the host at the stand upon arrival. Nothing special was done at all, in fact, the service was absolutely dreadful. My husband tried to order 4 different drinks; the server kept coming back saying they were out of whatever was in it so they can't make it. The appetizers were the highlight of the meal: shrimp cocktail and hamachi. When our meals came my husbands steak was burnt to a crisp (ordered it medium) and had no flavor. My bucatini was fine but nothing extravagant. It took the server so long to come back and check on us, I was basically done eating. My husband could not eat the steak. The waiter tried to bring him a sauce that was basically straight up soy sauce. It was awful! The waiter apologized and said "it was on him." However, when the bill came, the steak was still on it ($75 for an inedible steak) with a 20% discount instead...my husband said "try again." For our anniversary dinner we had to haggle with a bill and my husband didn't eat. It was horrible service and mediocre food. No manager came by to apologize and absolutely no mention of a special occasion. Terrible experience and worst service I've ever had!! The only reason it got 2 stars were for the apps and I feel that's being generous. read more

We were excited to dine at Kingbird for dinner at the Watergate Hotel prior to a show at the Kennedy Center. The Watergate is a bit run down outside and there was minor construction inside. Our waiter Henry was wonderful- charming & helpful. The drinks were spectacular- expresso martini & Italian berry mixed drink. The food was bland and disappointing. The brioche chicken with mashed potatoes tasted like an 80's TV dinner, and the "creamed spinach with garlic" was naked wilted spinach with no cream, no cheese, no garlic- we do better at home. It was a Thursday, maybe we got an assistant chef? It seemed too expensive for the mediocre quality... read more

Kingbird (the restaurant in the lower level of the Watergate Hotel) offers afternoon high tea every weekend. My friend and I decided to celebrate our birthdays with high tea here a few weeks ago. The service was great, the value was good (I'm not sure it's their policy or if we just had the best service ever, but we got unlimited refills of Prosecco with our tea), and the location is great (really cool to be having high tea at the Watergate)! However, the tea was just okay. They advertise it as being "swinging sixties inspired," but that didn't come off at all. Our tea definitely had a Frozen (yes, the children's movie) theme, with characters from the movie on the paper menu and Frozen confetti on the table. This made the tea seem much less high end and fancy! They have a large selection of teas (green, black, white, and herbal), and the Prosecco was nice. However, I found the ratio of sweet to savory items on the tea tray to be off for my preferences (way too many sweets, not enough savory). I did enjoy the savory items (tea sandwiches). Overall, it was okay, but probably not a tea I'd repeat. read more

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We were headed to see a show at the Kennedy Center and decided to grab dinner here first. Service was great and the ambiance is beautiful. I was not impressed by the food but it wasn't bad. We ordered the Bucatini, Brioche Stuffed Chicken, and the Agnolotti. The noodles in the Bucatini were stuck together so it was difficult to eat without it coming up as one big lump. I ordered extra sauce so it made it a little better. The chicken was pretty tasty and I would order again if I returned. The Agnolotti was just average and nothing I would rave about. In all, the food did not equate to the prices charged, but still a convenient place to grab food if you are going to the Kennedy Center. read more

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My wife and I spent our anniversary in the Watergate hotel (which was amazing) and we didn't really want to venture out and away from our amazing balcony for breakfast or brunch, so we ordered room service from Kingbird so we could have our breakfast on the balcony. Once we managed to figure out how to get it ordered and what we could order, everything was great. The food was way better than you might expect from room service, the fact that we could have it on our balcony with a stunning view was amazing, and the service was fast and courteous. The only really frustrating thing was that it was pretty complicated to figure out how to order and what the menu was. The hotel website had no information about it. Eventually we were able to get to the front desk who told us to call the restaurant while they were open and order to our room. Even then, we basically had to call and have the person there talk us through their (quite limited) menu with us to have us pick what we wanted to order. In the end, we got avocado toast, chicken sausage, pork sausage, bacon, and an omelette. The avocado toast was good, but missing something. It was just toast with avocado and some crunchy bits in the top. It felt like it needed a mayo or something on top. The chicken sausage was amazing with an almost-falafel, middle eastern spice. The pork sausage and bacon were yummy, but pretty standard. The omelette was surprisingly good given that they had somewhat limited ingredients, but the feta, tomato and bacon worked really well and it was just a nice, clean dish. Once we figured out what was available and got it ordered, the service was fast and courteous. We had breakfast on a table in our room less than 30 minutes from when we ordered it and the person who brought it was incredibly nice and helped get things set up to make it easy for us to eat on our balcony without being imposing or staying longer than he had to. Really, this would all be a 5-star experience if wasn't for the frustration figuring out how to order and the initial bit of disappointment between what we thought might be on the menu and what was actually available. read more

Kingbird - Three Egg Omelet with bacon, tomatoes and goat cheese. Sides of sausage and bacon. Avocado toast. Eaten on our room balcony. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Christin was everything - she knew her wines, their regions and how to pair them with our needs for the evening - we had both the fish and the brioche stuffed chicken and both we de-boned and devoured - one of the great things about dining at Kingbird is its also in the Watergate hotel and they fully own the idea of its place in American history! Back to the food - the sides are amazing! the mushrooms and Pomme Pureè where phenominal and curated beautifully with deep complexity. Thank you Christin for making our time with you so special we cannot wait to return! read more

I only had to-go food. The chicken and waffles was great and I liked their eggs. The pastry entree is highly priced for what you get and honestly not that good. Eggs Benedict was good too. Just be sure to go in the middle of their posted hours cause if they are slow they will close early on you. Overall just too pricey for what it is. read more

Fantastic salmon. Three delicious oak barrel aged cocktails. The squash soup served in a squash was delish and unique.

We had a wonderful meal. The pasta and risotto was fresh, tasty and delicious. Our wine was perfect. My only gripe was the party next to us was having fun and talking/laughing loudly. There aren't any baffles on the ceiling to mitigate noise so it was like an echo chamber. My wife was up against the wall with a short wall in between us and them so her experience wasn't as bad. Our server Omar was wonderful also. read more

I was scrolling through Eventbrite and came across a 'Teddy Bear Tea Party' at the Kingbird. Seeing as though I have a 3yo daughter, I immediately called and made reservations for us to attend. The event was held on a Sunday at 2pm - perfect time for afternoon tea with my baby girl. This was our first time at the Kingbird and was thoroughly impressed by the service, our desserts/tea, and the decor. The tea party took place towards the back of the restaurant; however, it was really nice to still hear the live singer that performed throughout the afternoon (she sounded amazing, btw!). While arriving at our table, I could see the Afternoon Tea menus precisely placed on top of our plates along with our fine china sets. I'm not going to lie, seeing the china sets kind of made me nervous --- fine china plus a 3yo that likes to do EVERYTHING herself could have meant a disaster; however, it thankfully was not. Their tea menu is quite extensive and I cannot remember the name of the green tea I ordered but it was nice. We sipped our tea and enjoyed the SCRUMPTIOUS scones, mini savory sandwiches, desserts, and pastries. My daughter even got her very own 3-tier of desserts that she ate all by herself. Literally, the presentation and array of desserts was so nice and everything was really tasty! My fav were the raspberry scones! I even got a glass of prosecco to end the afternoon off right. I absolutely plan to return to the Kingbird very soon! read more

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Chocolate tarte Lavender creme brûlée Lemon dessert All so so good I'd def recommend the chocolate tarte for sure. The chocolate was so rich with gold flakes at the top read more

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Came here with some friends for lunch and was very unimpressed. Maybe my expectations and excitement were too high...but I was very disappointed. The restaurant had other parties there, but it was nowhere near packed and not that busy. The decor is nice, hostess was prompt and mannered, and the ambience was perfect. I had made a reservation for 5 well in advance. They sat us but the number of plate settings did not match and they took a while to get us the correct number of silverware, plates, glasses, etc. Our waitress rarely stopped by to check on us and consistently forgot things we asked for (e.g. lemon for our water, extra napkins, condiments, correct number of plates). The food was alright. I got the filet mignon (cooked medium rare) but the temperature seemed a bit off. Otherwise it was flavorful, but the truffle fries were a little bland. My lobster salad was beautiful in sight but lacked flavor as well. The service was really disappointing and I expected more from the Kingbird. read more

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We had a rather unusual experience here during restaurant week, but they offered us half off our meals which to me reflects what we encountered was an unusual occurrence. First off, the menu is not very inclusive and the restaurant week menu was even less so. I am vegetarian and my friends only eats halal, so we were only able to order maybe 2 dishes. We tried to get the French Toast. About 30 minutes later, the server says they do not have the ingredients to make it. They allowed to order a modified restaurant week dish. It took approximately 2 hours for us to be served all 3 courses. I tried the squash soup which was very good, the spaghetti (without lobster) and was not impressed, and the creme brûlée which was served cold. You could tell it had been Pre-made in the fridge for awhile. Overall, the food wasn't terrible, but for the high prices the quality and service time needs to be apply to be improved. read more

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I came to Kingbird for their Cherry Blossoms Afternoon Tea on a Saturday afternoon (the day of the Cherry Blossoms Parade) and I had a good time! The cost of the afternoon tea was $50 (way cheaper than the cherry blossoms tea at the Peacock Alley at the Willard) per person and you receive unlimited tea (of your choice, I think they charge if you want to change your tea), your 3-tier afternoon tea sandwiches, and a complimentary glass of champagne (very generous pour). I made a reservation by calling the number provided on the website and this is strictly reservation. You can't just walk in expecting to be seated because they wouldn't have a spot for you. The room was pretty filled when we got there and there are a lot of women enjoying tea and there were guys as well, so this is not just for ladies! I liked the simple set up of the tea room but I wished that they had decorated the tea room with actual cherry blossoms like they do at Peacock Alley. I chose the cherry blossoms tea and I really enjoyed it. The tea was sweet and warm (it wasn't hot which I liked because I hate it when my tea come super hot and I can't drink it). I also liked the sandwiches and the desserts. So if you have never been to a tea party, you start with your sandwiches from the bottom and start with the savory sandwich then you work your way up to the second tier then the top tier. My favorites were the salmon sandwich, the crab cake sandwich, and the macarons. The scones were yummy as well and they weren't too hard or too soft. Please do not come here expecting a full meal, this is an afternoon tea and not lunch. I highly recommend doing this afternoon tea on special occasions because it is definitely pricey. I absolutely loved the macarons, they were just as good as the macarons I get from Laduree in Paris, France! I've had afternoon tea parties in various cities in Europe including one in a very expensive hotel in Paris, and I will say that this one at the Kingbird is better than the one I had in Paris! I took off one star from this review because although everything went great, I didn't feel special when it came to the quality of service. Our server rarely came to check up on us and it wasn't as luxurious as the experience I got in London and Paris. Also, I didn't get anything for my birthday, which I had put a note that it was my birthday but I still didn't get a cupcake or anything (like they do at the Peacock alley). Parking here is pretty easy. There are parking garages next door and they also have valet parking and street parking. We ubered here so we did not use parking. read more

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Went here for restaurant week this year. Absolutely OUTSTANDING food. I ordered the squash soup, short rib and chocolate tart. Soup- best squash soup I've had. Hands down Short rib- so tender it just fell apart. One of the best short ribs I've ever had. My fiancé was jealous because he didn't order it haha. Tart- very rich but really tasty. The orange stuff they put on the top was awesome. My fiancé liked his food but not as much as I did. He got the scallops. Which only had three scallops vs my huge portion of short rib. He did enjoy his tuna appetizer. He wasn't a fan of his lemon dessert. The pinta cotta was very firm and slightly overdone I think. read more

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Such a fun experience! For my sisters birthday I wanted to surprise her with something fun and fresh to do instead of our typical dinner which we still did anyway hah! I decided to book a afternoon tea on a lovely Saturday in September for us to indulge in! We were not disappointed! Kingbird is located in the well know Watergate hotel which was so beautiful inside. We were greeted with smiles and instantly upon arrival. The hostess directed us down to kingbird where we were seated immediately. The decor was very contemporary and chic looking. Once seated we were brought waters and glasses of champagne which were delicious! The champagne kept flowing which we appreciated lol. Our waitress was so lovely and very knowledgeable about the menu which was appreciated. You get to order as many teas as you like but truthfully one pot per person is more than enough! My sister and I both order teas which were delicious. I ordered a peppermint tea and her a jasmine! These teas were some of the best I have had even better than in England! I prefer personally a lighter tea so that is probably why. The tea sandwich's and pastries were very very tasty. I was truly surprised because I feel like usually those type of items are hit or miss but these ones were really delicious! The scone was the best I have ever had and so soft! Bookings open up about a month and a day before so make sure to book accordingly. Payment plus gratuity is payed when booking on open table but I think you may be able to book if you call the restaurant! For the price and the experience I really think it is worth it! Overall I am for sure coming back! I would love to do a holiday tea there with friends or even for Mother's Day! I would also like to try Kingbird the restaurant since I enjoyed the food at the tea. Overran 10/10 due to service, atmosphere and overall experience read more

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Started out with a brunch party here that went as beautifully planned as we wanted. We had mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's that were tasty. I would recommend though to ask for side of Tabasco for the bloody as it's not spicy enough. Service was on top of it and professional especially Christine (I hope I got it right) was super friendly and professional. All the staff we encountered were great. Now for the food.... The lobster Benedict was ridiculously delish! But got freaked out by all the shells though it made a beautiful presentation. Being from California, our avocado toasts are a bit yummier but it was still good. Made to order omelettes, bacon and potatoes looked amazing but did not try. Friends loved it though. Had such an amazing experience went back later in afternoon for more. OMG the fries the fries the fries and that whisky burger was beyond. Loved my spicy drink as well. Didn't try the wings but friend loved it and the sauce had a twang to it that was different yet good. Looking forward to coming back next time in DC. read more

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Kingbird is a hidden gem with great ambience. Stayed here as a guest in the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed every meal we had here. The buffet brunch was really delicious and full of healthy options. Drink made by Fernando are the best, particularly the bloody Mary! Delish! read more