This was my second experience at afternoon tea, I've been at this location a couple years back but I can seem to remember when, I feel like the portions were bigger. That being said, this experience was great, all the food was tasty, even the ones I expected not to enjoy. The staff super welcoming and friendly, the hostess knew my name upon arrived, took me to my seat and out my napkin in my lap. It seems the location has be renovated to look more modern so lots of beautiful decor. For taste, I would be back, read more

Santé - Cucumber sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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While staying at the Ritz, I tried this restaurant. I liked sitting at the bar and eating so much, I continue to eat here a few times a week since I live within walking distance. I get the steak frites religiously. Robert is a great bar tender and server. Very kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I appreciate the restaurant staying open until midnight every night. Especially since everything closes around Pentagon city. read more

Really, really nice - definitely worth checking out. This is a high-end restaurant in the Ritz. It's more or less what you'd expect from the type of restaurant in a hotel like the Ritz - solid options, nothing too esoteric, and everything is executed extremely well. The drinks are good, and the food is both tasty and voluminous. In my opinion, this is a good "safe" option for business dinners or picky dates - it's the kind of place where most folks will find something they like. read more

While staying at the Ritz in Pentagon City, we came here one afternoon/early evening for drinks after shopping, but well before headed out to dinner and BONUS - They have a Happy Hour (they call it "Social Hour") here!! They have a very nice Mediterranean menu loaded with the fun/popular dishes made in an interesting way, but since we were just there for drinks, all we ordered to eat was their olives. The olives were very nice... tasted fresh and we loved the lemon rind freshly grated on top! The grilled bread that came with it was perfectly to help sop up the tasty olive oil! The staff at the bar was very friendly and helpful! They do a nice job with cocktails and they even have a decent wine list, including wine by-the-glass, as they have a machine that holds nice bottles and keeps them at temp and fresh to pour by the ounce. The place has a quiet, cozy vibe and is decorated quite nicely. I look forward to staying at the Ritz again and coming here for sure! read more

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Santé is a "must do" if you're in the DC area. Chef Fabio and his team take great care and pride in delivering tasty and creative dishes. Some of my favorites are the octopus, Brussels, and the chocolate/snickers dessert. Hyatt was our waitress and she offered great suggestions and special care. read more

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Visited for the first time for the cherry blossom afternoon tea. With notice, we were able to make one tea order vegetarian which was great. The staff were all very kind and helpful. A few disappointing things were slow service and crowded table setting. Also much more casual (dress) than expected. read more

I'm going to try to be as nice as possible, as this place is new. But it really does make you question your sanity when every table around you is being entertained and catered to, and you're left with poor service, empty water glasses, and a tough "medium rare" ribeye steak that was the furthest from medium rare I've ever seen... For a pricier menu like this, you expect quality and class, and this experience lacked all of it and more. Our waiter and managers distinctly passed our table several times, never even acknowledging our presence. It was very obvious that a group of "four affluent" looking patrons were the priority for the entire staff. I'm of the understanding that you should treat all of your guests with the same attention. I think the most frustrating part was this isn't the service you expect at a place of this caliber. I dine out often, and this has got to be the worst dining experience I've had in the DC area. Also- if you're sensitive to noise, this is not the place for quiet dining on a Friday night. You will be shouting at the person across from you. read more

Santé - My "medium rare" ribeye - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Limited menu but oh the flavors! Had lunch in spring and chose the bass on sautéed spinach with pine nuts and raisins in lemon beure blanc sauce and it was exceptional. The service is good and the ambiance is sophisticated and comfortable. This restaurant is right inside the front entrance to the Ritz Carleton Pentagon city. read more

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Kids really wanted to do afternoon tea so I obliged and took them to Santé. Pros: - service was excellent! Have nothing to complain about with the service. - kids under 11 are given a stuffed bear to take home. - their scones were the best with their jam and cream they provide. Cons: - price. Pretty pricey for the adults and kids plus they add a 20% service charge. - for the price I paid I wish I would've left full. - wish they offered more than just hot chocolate for the kids in lieu of tea. Juice would've been nice. Overall: This place is really 3.5 's....but I can't round up to 4 because of the cons. I am not a tea person and would never pay this much for afternoon tea again. I can easily make everything at home (except the scones) at a fraction of the cost. read more

My bf took me and my parents here for dinner, and we loved it! (Food review at the bottom of this post) Food was all really good and all four of us are picky eaters. We ordered 6 sharable dishes and one main and we liked all of them! You can tell they all have differentiated flavor. The ambience is amazing too, it's sitting right in the nice Ritz Carlton so even at the entrance it feels nice. Inside was really nice too, upscale and modern. Staffs are super nice and our server seemed genuinely proud of their dish! Pricing was amazing as well. I know it is about 1.5 yrs old so maybe (sadly) they might jack up the price once they get more popular, but having 7 diff dishes in a nice restaurant in that location for ~$200 total? Unbeatable. Overall I really enjoyed the place. Hopefully they stay as they are :') ------food review------ From left to right in the picture: Shrimp something : shrimp really good and flavorful.4 pieces + piece of bread, with tomatoes base sauce Charcuterie board: some toasts, mini pickles, roasted nuts, fig jam?, Honeycomb and two diff kinds of cheese and salami. I think it would be much better if we had wine but tonight was a no drink dinner Pumpkin soup - really creamy and homey. Also good amount! Octopus legs - they are THICK and chewy and soft! Mushroom Risotto balls: my table likes this one a bit less, felt a bit bland/dry. But it might be because other dishes were really good! Now the middle.. ROASTED WHOLE BRANZINO: it was AMAZING! Not cheap ($46) but was great. Very soft and juicy, and is very easy to serve(they are deboned). We ate the entire fish and the veggie stuffing/sauce. Highly recommend this if you like fish!(no, it was NOT fishy at all. Could tell it's a good quality fish) read more

Santé - From left to right: Shrimp something Charcuterie board Pumpkin soup Octopus legs Mushroom Risotto balls ROASTED WHOLE BRANZINO - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Service is 5 star. Food 4-5, stars depending on your dining expectations. I ordered the grilled sourdough bread, olives, & grilled Salmon. The kitchen accommodated my request for no farro (more vegis). It was delicious. The ambiance is warm and modern. Overall a great dining experience. read more

Santé - Grilled salmon (medium at my request) with asparagus, peas, & grilled cherry tomatoes (no farro at my request) - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I had nice relaxing afternoon tea experience at Santé. My server Elizabeth was very caring and attentive. As I am pregnant, I was not able to undercooked meat/fish. She accommodated my need very nicely and kindly. Atmosphere is very nice. My husband and I are planning to come back for Thanksgiving dinner this year. Thank you so much! read more

Santé - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After a long conference day, I needed to head to the mall to run some errands. I was famished but because of dietary restrictions, can't eat at the food mall so I splurged on steaks frites at Sante. Service was spot on, I really enjoyed my bubbly, way too many fries, and the chocolate truffles were a nice finish. Yes, it's pricey - it is the Ritz after all but worth an occasional splurge. read more

Santé - Bubbly, steak frites, chocolate truffle - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, and this restaurant is inside the hotel. The ambience is nice, my waiter was kind and professional- even asked my name and used it in conversation with me throughout my time dining there. They also have a good selections and variety on both their drink menu and food menu in terms of entrees and appetizers/bites. I had the South of France Sparkler, which has prosecco, cointreau, lemon mint, and lavender. It was good, but I wouldn't get it again. I think I expected something a bit sweeter. It was also $19, which I thought was a bit high. For my entree I had the 1855 black angus ribeye (cooked medium), which is 12 oz. The flavor in it was INCREDIBLE, it was cooked perfectly to my liking at medium, and it was served with potatoes, peppers, and Brussels sprouts. However, it was $55, which I felt was more expensive than normal for that dish. So while it was a good dining experience and the food/drink was great, definitely worth 4 stars, I probably won't be back due to what I feel were exceptionally high prices. read more

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We recently visited Sante for afternoon tea. The restaurant is located almost immediately inside the Ritz-Carlton and was located in a dining area off of the main dining room. There was a nice selection of tea available, and we each were able to order a teapot to ourselves. All of the choices sounded good, and it was hard to decide, I opted for the Ginger Turmeric which was pleasant and not too strong. We then received an assortment of items to accompany our tea including scones, savory sandwiches (such as egg salad, ham and cheese, and ratatouille) and pastries (such as financiers). The scones were very good, and I would probably say the financier was my favorite pastry. The savory selections were okay but largely nothing to write home about, indeed they could have had a bit more flavor. The service was very attentive throughout our tea. Overall, I would rate it four stars since the ambiance could have been a little better (the tea room is not in the main dining area and does not have windows) and some of the selections were average. Nonetheless, I wouldn't discount the experience and wouldn't mind returning to try Sante for a regular meal. read more

I made a reservation for myself and a friend. The tea afternoon was a good experience. There was variety of pastries and mini sandwiches provided. You are able to choose the type of tea you want. The host was friendly and so was the server. It was not a busy Saturday afternoon, easily accessible through metro - Pentagon City Metro Station. The only issue was there were group of women who came in around 2pm and were seated behind me and my friend who were very loud, so my friend and I left shortly after. read more

One star because the service was polite and reasonably prompt, except that we had to ask several times for one of our sides to be delivered (and it only came when the entree was already eaten and still it was the wrong side). The food. Possibly one of the worst three meals I have experienced. If you're going to overcharge people for food because of the convenience of being in a hotel, at least provide a reasonably good meal. I ordered the Greek short ribs which came with a small side salad only for $44.00. I've had short ribs many times, but here I should have asked what "Greek" short ribs were. I guess it must have something to do with the Greek diet because it was basically inedible and would thus cause one to lose weight. Basically, a bone covered with a 1/2 inch of fat and gristle. I had to surgically carve out the maybe 1 ounce of meat that was included inside the gristle. Horrible. I've given more meat on a bone to my dog. My wife and son had the flank steak which was highly recommended by the server. It was very ho hum; a better steak would have been served at Longhorn Steakhouse for gosh sake. Just a really bad and expensive experience from this restaurant and a black eye for the Ritz Carlton. If you're staying at the Ritz in Pentagon City, take a walk and get some pizza or a burger if you're hungry. I certainly don't recommend the Santé. read more

This is a review for the Cherry Blossom Tea Experience. This had been going on since March and ended 4/16. There wasn't much about the $75 tea online so I blindly went for the experience. It's a tea service and at best should have been no more than $30. Tea-like atmosphere, but it was warm in the private room and I guess the tea menu was cherry blossom inspired. There was no other indication that this was a cherry blossom tea (no decor or special tea pot). We saw a larger group having their tea in the main dining room. There was more of a vibe, albeit not a tea vibe, but more interesting for a girl group than the private dining room. You get one choice of tea (your own tea pot for about 3 cups of tea), 1 glass of champagne or mimosa, 10 small treats approximately--1/2 sweet, 1/2 savory. Very nice and sweet staff. With tax and automatic gratuity, I spent $100. A lot was left to be desired. At this price there should have been unlimited tea and bites. Understandably, it is a tea and not a feast; the cost just didn't make sense for the value. You can have great experiences around the city for $100. I learned later that valet was included and we didn't know so we walked through the mall and paid their parking fees. The best part of the experience for me was seeing what looked like a girl's birthday party all dressed up for their tea. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience at Santé this past weekend! I stayed at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City while visiting my sister who lives in DC. I was tasked with organizing a birthday dinner for her with 15 of her friends. I searched high and low for a restaurant that fit her taste & vibe and couldn't find anywhere in Virginia she would like that could accommodate such a large party with only 2 days notice. After she visited me at the Ritz for dinner she suggested we try to have it at Santé because of the great ambience and delicious food. After speaking with the manager, we had the whole party arranged in a couple of minutes and even organized a custom menu with a special birthday message on it. It was such a wonderful experience and we couldn't have decided on a better place to celebrate my sister! The food was delicious and all our guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening! Special thank you to the manager for being so accommodating. I will definitely return to stay at the Ritz and dine at Santé! read more

Staying at the ritz in pentagon city . This restaurant is in the lobby . Came down after a long exhausting day. Seated immediately, perfect quiet corner back next to the cozy fireplace . Table was well appointed and server was with us in less than 2 minutes . Water was filled every 5 minutes or so . Server was knowledgeable and suggested some wonderful things. I mentioned that I was not fond of fennel and she helped me steer clear. Broiled chicken with fig and feta couscous was cooked to perfection . My husband had salmon and thoroughly enjoyed it . We shared the beet and fig salad .. food paring at its finest . We were offered a large selection of alcoholic beverages , but didn't take Part this evening . Looked amazing though . My only draw back was the couple 5 tables down . Poor lady was on a blind date with what seemed to be a narcissist and a blow hard . She never got a word in .. he did this and invented that and wrote A book owned the largest dealership in Reston VA .. and pays for his nephews college " just wrote the $40,000 check . His family this and his family that . When she casually mentioned his first name I was able to google this 2x bankrupt, car salesman ( not owner ) z my hope is that she went to the bathroom and looked him up too ! What a tool bag. And by the way he blew his nose in the cloth napkin .. so there is that fun fact .. I digress ! Best food in town ! We will be back ! read more

Santé - Concierge lounge ritz hotel - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I Was disappointed with the restaurant management. Placed my reservation for 10, For my birthday dinner five days in Advance, i was told by assistant manger that the chef was going to put together a limited menu with a special message on top for example happy birthday. (I was looking fwd to this) This did not happen, and I'm one for understanding that things don't always go as planned but not informing me before or during my dinner I found that very unprofessional. read more

The service is awesome and menu is great. I felt it was a bit lower choices for vegetarians but it turned out to be good. The hosts do great conversation. We enjoyed visiting. In terms of if I wanted for improvise it would be one more vegetarian dish and some more choice of flavors for kids ice creams. That will get my full five stars. read more

Giving it 4 for the food and service, ambiance is still that of a hotel restaurant so I'm stopping there. Was here for work and didn't want to go around the corner to matchbox, the new restaurant is open now so figured I'd give it a try despite the two sub par reviews. They hit it out of the ballpark. Food was wonderful. Octopus was cooked perfectly, steaks were delicious. Sides were on point. Service was great. Would happily eat here again. Happy I stayed here for dinner. read more

I was at almost every Ritz Carlton on the East Coast of the US and this is one of the surprisingly bad experiences I ever had in this class of establishment. First of all we were greeted by really indifferent and uninterested hostess,then I do think that the cocktail menu was poor and uninspired as well as execution of the drinks. Tiny and sour something,called the cocktail for 18 dollars is just ridiculous. Service at the table was ok,they apparently didn't care for decaf teas,only herbal and not black or fruit teas. I never saw this type of limited menu for prices like here,at this point Starbucks have a better choice of teas.Interior is newly renovated and stylish,that's why I gave 2 stars. read more

Ambiance was nice. They stay open late, which is nice because everything else in this town seems to close early. They have a good assortment of surf and turf on menu. I got the salmon, which was recommended by the server. It was just OK. Not sure the pomegranate sauce goes well on non-white fish. Plus, was seared more well than I like. Others in my party got the ribeye and the pan seared bass. Both really enjoyed their dishes. I think my biggest complaint is service was very slow. He was nice, but took a long time for him to come back and take our orders. Food room a long time, And closing out took a long time. I think like many other restaurants, they are short staffed. I can see why they are open until midnight. We got there in the 8:00 hour and didn't get out of there until almost 11:00! It's still a nice place for dinner, just know what to expect. read more

I invited a colleague and friend to have lunch there and we're both (African-American professionals) who had a negative experience. Two of the doormen looked the other way as I approached the valet entrance and a third man (of Asian descent) immediately approached to help me. He remained pleasant and helpful throughout my experience there. After I asked regarding the location of Sante', one of the other doormen saw my cane and made a joke saying, "It's a long way to the restaurant" despite the fact that the restaurant was immediately inside the hotel. The waiter was friendly enough. My friend ordered a bean soup which she returned although she did enjoy the octopus. I ordered the lentils that were mediocre at best. Having eaten at Mediterranean restaurants in more than five states, I have not impressed with Sante' restaurant and do Not recommend it. read more

Very elegant for a great price. They have delicious food. There is a bar and quiet area. The seating is comfortable every thing is very relaxing. Servers have great personality and they offer to take pictures for you anytime. They also have great drinks and tea. This is definitely a place I would recommend. read more

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We went here for an afternoon tea and it was amazing! I took my kids here to celebrate (almost) end of school and to experience a tea time. The staff and setting made it very special for them, they had a blast. Plus it's one of the only places I found that had a kids tea - the teddy bear tea, which they absolutely loved. The staff was very friendly and outstanding service! read more

Food was great, had the steak frittes which were yummy. But I'm really here to talk about the service we received from Elizabeth! She was amazing!! She had great recommendations and was on top of it. Thank you Elizabeth for making our experience a great one! read more

The staff was really nice, was enjoying the overall dining space until the food came out. Ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees. It was horrible read more

No one can afford to eat or drink here. A 6 oz glass of wine is priced at 30 dollars, a 300% mark up. Cocktails are 21 dollars. Located in a dumpy Mall adjacent Ritz hotel, this restaurant is priced to fleece tourists of their last dime. For these prices head into the city and pay half as much. Clearly this establishment is out of touch with its location. The food is good, ribeye not worth 55 dollars, though. Unfortunately corporate greed seems to motivate this dining experience. read more

Came for the cherry blossom afternoon tea for my anniversary. Yea was really flavorful and relaxing. The little snacks were tasty. I'd give the savory snacks a 7.5 and the desserts a 9. Tea is a 10. I had the option to try two different teas. Because our waiter knew it was our anniversary she brought us an extra dessert. She was really great; helpful, attentive & kind. The ambience is very inviting and the tea was phenomenal. Knock off one star for being charged a 20% convenience fee at the end of the bill. This did not go to the waitress so it made the bill significantly more expensive. read more

My wife and I went for dinner for Valentine's weekend and we absolutely loved it! The Valentine's package was amazing and delicious! The Staff was really friendly and professional. We enjoyed ourselves very much. We look for forward into going again. read more

Very good selection of menu items to choose from and pleasing ambiance. The service is excellent and the entrees and appetizers are fresh. Excellent place to have a formal or informal event. read more