Ambiance: beautiful big restaurant overlooking the Washington Harbor Service: good service. Unlimited mimosas and they bought us a carafe and ice bucket with juice. Food: took a bit longer because of our table of 9 but food was great. read more

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Brunch at Sequoia with my movie crew was the perfect way to spend the day in DC. We had been talking about coming back for years, so everyone was excited to finally make it happen. The $90 brunch spread was absolutely worth it--beautiful seafood displays, cocktails, sweets, and more food than we could possibly finish. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and plentiful without sacrificing quality. One thing that really stood out was the service. One of my friends doesn't drink, and our server went out of their way to create a special Caribbean-inspired mocktail just for him so he could still feel included in the fun. Such a thoughtful touch and exactly the kind of hospitality that makes an experience memorable. The team stayed attentive throughout the entire meal, and we never had to wait for anything. Water glasses stayed full, plates were cleared quickly, and the pacing of everything felt seamless even with how busy brunch service can get. By the time we left, we were completely stuffed and happy before heading down the street to AMC for the Michael Jackson film. Great food, intentional service, and another wonderful outing in the city I love so much. Definitely a brunch spot worth revisiting. read more

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I genuinely hate writing this because Sequoia used to be one of my go-to spots. It wasn't just a restaurant--it was a reliable, high-energy waterfront hang. I biked there after work, brought friends, celebrated a birthday with 40 people. It delivered. That version of Sequoia doesn't exist anymore. What's replaced it feels confused at best--and increasingly indifferent to its customers. Start with the menu. Signature items quietly disappearing (RIP the fried chicken) is one thing--but replacing them with a lineup that feels completely out of sync with the setting is another. The bigger issue is the so-called "happy hour," which has been rebranded into a 3-5pm "midday special." Let's be honest: that's not happy hour. That's an early bird special for people who don't have jobs with normal hours. By the time most people get there, it's over. Calling it anything else feels misleading. And the vibe? Gone. Who is ordering spaghetti, rigatoni, grilled chicken paillard, or a salad while standing at a bar with friends? Where are the finger foods? But what really stood out--and not in a good way--was the staff experience. When we asked basic questions about drink specials, the bartender was dismissive and didn't know the pricing. When we escalated to the general manager, Des Comer, the response was worse: condescending, vague, and centered around "data" supposedly driving these decisions--only to later acknowledge there isn't actually data yet to support the changes. That disconnect was frustrating and clearly a misrepresentation to us. Meanwhile, multiple spots steps away on the Georgetown waterfront are doing exactly what Sequoia used to do well: clear, compelling happy hour offerings at times people can actually attend. This isn't just a few bad changes--it feels like a place that has lost its identity and stopped listening to its customers. I hope they turn it around. But right now, there's no reason to come back--and that's something I never thought I'd say. read more

Sequoia - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Diner here was fine You're paying for the view of the Potomac River if sitting on the patio Food was fine - nothing to write home about Prices were DC prices Great place for drinks read more

Sequoia - View - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went to the Sunday brunch for my wife's birthday. We were the 10:00 seating which is when they were first setting up. We were politely greeted and taken to our seat. The server walked us around the buffet and explained the offerings. There are tons of amazing dishes, too much to try them all. You have to be strategic! Everything we ate was great, all fresh of near-fresh. Would definitely recommend. It is expensive but worth it for a special occasion. read more

Sequoia - Smoked salmon - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Attended a private event here. The space is beautiful with amazing views of the harbour. They did an excellent job with the event. Appetizer were in constant rotation and they walked around. The bar had great drink selections, and even provided a smokey old fashion that was being walked around. The entertainment was fun, with a mentalist, and she was beyond amazing, with her husband as her partner, they were awesome people and a lot of fun. I know this review on the event space but if ever get a chance check out Evansons, Mentalist duo! The staff kept our food hot and always full, Buffett style. Which was all good. The risotto was so good, and loved the salmon! Also tried a butternut squash soup with ginger marshmallows, oh my just stellar. I thought it was going to be too sweet, but it was not. Definitely enjoyed the event and the event space and staff. read more

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9/26/2025 dinner visit This is really a 3.5 rating, but I couldn't bring myself to round up as I don't feel it's warranted. Sequoia is a beautiful and large restaurant; we opted to sit outside as it was a nice night and soon it will be cold to do that. Although the outside is beautiful, overlooking the water, and boats, I was thrown by the loud music playing at the bar. In my mind, Sequoia is a nice and more sophisticated restaurant, but the outdoor vibe did not match my assumption which to be fair could be a wrong assumption. After a delay we were greeted by our server who apologized for the wait and our dinner journey began. My hubby started with an Old Fashioned which he said was fine, but nothing to write home about. We ordered the chicken pesto flatbread as an appetizer and it was pretty good, we felt like something was missing though - not exactly sure what, maybe a touch of salt? For our entrees we got - lobster and shrimp salad (me) and the center cut filet mignon (my hubby). My salad was really good and heavy on the seafood which was much appreciated, it was very fresh and filling. My hubby's steak was good, he said it was tender and cooked well, but felt it lacked flavor; however, the asparagus that came with it was delicious. Service was attentive (after the initial fumble) and friendly and overall everything was average. read more

Service was stellar! That's why I'm giving it a four. My meal was good... but I wanted it to be excellent. Price was fair for what we got. The room we were in was nothing special.., I'd prefer to sit outside but the weather wasn't great. For me it was a glad we tried it but I'd rather try something else than come again. read more

Sequoia - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This beautiful waterfront restaurant is in Georgetown. We sat outdoors under big umbrellas & watched boats & ferries pass us by. Service was excellent & lunch portions were huge and prices very reasonable. We started with a warm cranberry nut bread plate; it was amazing. I enjoyed a shrimp lobster salad with 1/2 lobster, 5 juicy shrimp & a plate of delicious salad in a tangy vinaigrette. Friends enjoyed a lobster roll & salmon plate. The 3 layered mouse cake was a perfect dessert for 4 of us to share. read more

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Coming to Sequoia for a work Christmas party is a real treat, because you have an opportunity to relish in exceptional food, company, and a view of the water. While it was dark while we dined I found myself regularly looking out over the Potomac, and I imagine this location is perfect in the summer and spring for enjoying the sites. Our servers were exceptional and gave us every bit of attention our large party needed. The seafood tower I wish I had gotten a picture of before folks attacked it, but it was beautiful and covered in such variety of crustaceans. The grilled octopus on a bed of hummus was a really nice twist I had not tried before, and the branzino was delightful (just watch out for those pesky bones that stay behind). read more

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This used to be one of our go to spots, but no longer. The restaurant was virtually empty at 11 AM and no wonder. The oysters were bad, and the food just okay. They brought us a happy birthday dessert when we were celebrating our anniversary. Such a shame! read more

I had their Chilean sea bass and it was *chef's kiss* ‍ it was so good and I'm glad I went with that choice! I had dinner here around sunset. It was kind of chilly out so I wanted a view without dealing with the cold. Lucky for me everyone wanted to be outside. I had many seating options. The last time I came to Sequoia was to a Yelp event a few years ago. It was nice to revisit this location. I enjoyed their cocktails. Outdoor seating is plentiful with heaters. Our waiter was friendly. read more

Sequoia - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I can't believe I waited this long to post this review. My best friend and I came to this beautiful establishment, over the summer when she visited and the party in my mouth for those hours there is indescribable. We went for their Sunday unlimited brunch. Total for brunch, including taxes and gratuity is about $130. This is deep, I know. But in my opinion, it is totally worth it. You have access to a seafood tower bar, omelette making station, including premium meats; fresh waffle station, fresh fettuccine Alfredo pasta station, crabcake making station, taco station and several other food options including dessert- freshly made live and bottomless mimosas and Bellinis. There was something for everyone, but if you do not like seafood, you may not feel the price is worth it. As for me in my house- I'm here for all of it :-D read more

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I was in the area visiting for 4 days and came here twice because the service was that AMAZING! I don't know about parking near because we had parked farther away and were just walking along the boardwalk area and decided we would stop at Sequoia and hit the outside bar while we waited for our boat tour! What a great decision! It was a sunny day so great to be outdoors. Lang was the bartender and greeted us right away. Got out drink order and through our whole time at the bar, gave great recommendations of things to do in the area and had such witty banter! He recommended that we come back for Sunday brunch and we did just that! We made a reservation because it gets very busy and I don't know if they even take walk in's if they are booked with reservations. We were seated right away and Veronica came over and explained to us how the buffet works and took our drink orders which was mimosas. The mimosas are included in the price of the buffet, so drink up! The buffet is glorious! They have everything from omelette station, to taco station, to raw bar, to sushi, and on! There is so much selection that even picky eaters will enjoy it! Everything I ate was delicious! I only have one critique...at the pasta station, they have a cheese wheel, but the pasta wasn't warm enough to melt the cheese and give it that velvety texture as I have had at other places. But cheese is always good, so I still thought it was delicious! Veronica was the highlight to our day! She is funny, attentive and fantastic at customer service. She knows the art of how to cater to different personalities of the customers she serves! I highly recommend coming for the Sunday brunch or visit Lang at the bar! It is around $90 per person, but worth it! read more

I see what is meant by the "downhill" comments. For our first visit, we elected to eat outside but wanted to check the view first and a rude female sever tells us we need to talk to the host before eating outside. We were standing near the doors. Her tone was nasty and she kept walking. After we still decided to eat outside, she makes a comment to her friend as we're seated. After taking our drink order she says nothing and walks off instead of explaining the buffet. That's when we got up and decided to eat inside. The food was ok but so many details are missing. The vibe does not feel welcoming. Mandatory tip is fine but I would've had an issue if was with our original server. Would not return. read more

Had the all you can eat and mimosas on Sunday and would say it's worth the money. The waffles and milkshakes alone were getting me full so I had to pace myself. Everything you can want was there. read more

I come here every six months when I'm in DC to see CA. and it's always been a place I looked forward to visiting. I came in yesterday and found out he wasn't there. It just isn't the same without him. Unfortunately, I don't plan on coming back. read more

I recently visited Sequoia to try their happy menu and it was phenomenal from the service, interior dining space, and menu offerings. Everything I sampled from happy hour - elote, lobster roll, ceviche, chicken tacos, mini tarts, truffles - was very well portioned with amazing flavor. The service is impeccable with the team making sure drinks are promptly refilled, tables are cleared and making sure the dining experience is exceptional. I spent most of the evening on their outdoor patio with views of the Georgetown waterfront. $$ Paid parking decks nearby and paid street parking read more

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We visited to celebrate a birthday with a 5pm Sunday reservation. When we arrived, the restaurant seemed not ready to accept patrons. a number of tables were still dirty from. brunch. the staff was noisily talking among themselves as they cleaned the restaurant. The waiters were overly exuberant and intrusive at our table and the service was very slow considering there were only two parties in the restaurant. The food was mediocre and seemed pre-prepared and over cooked, and swimming in sauce. We have been enjoying this restaurant for 30 years and it has definitely declined precipitously. We were embarrassed in front of our guests. read more

The Sunday brunch buffet was absolutely amazing! Endless choices, fresh oysters, crab cakes being made in front of you, bottomless mimosas, beautiful outdoor seating, wonderful service. Worth every penny! read more

Sequoia - Sequoia outdoor seating on the Potomac - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hmm. So, I came here for my cousin birthday dinner on a Thursday night. The service was really good and the staff were pretty nice. I heard a lot about this place but I guess we came on a slow day .. well we in fact did lol because not that many people were there. This is a pretty classy restaurant. The drinks were very good! I ordered the blueberry mojito. It was tasty but it could've used a bit more alcohol I switched my vegetable out and got asparagus instead. My food was OKAY. I did not like the sauce on the short rib. It was not for me and that is why I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars. I would have gave it a 3.5. We had the lobster flatbread for an appetizer and it was pretty good. I would definitely come back to experience a brunch here. I would not come back for dinner because there is not that much meal variety for me. read more

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Cool Sunday Brunch spot. If buffets are not your thing, you will not enjoy Sunday brunch at this spot. Bottomless food and bottomless drinks on certain drinks - mimosa, Bloody Mary, non alcoholic drinks. If you want anything else, you will pay for those drinks. All the food was great. I did not try any of the egg dishes but all of it looked good. The sushi was presented well and served by the staff which I appreciated - it was the only thing I remembered to take a photo of. The drink service was a tad slow but overall, cool spot. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The buffet is on a half floor so there are stairs you have to ascend and descend - to and from the food. Essentially a mini workout which I also appreciate. Music isn't too loud and there is a two hour time limit on the food and drink. More than enough time to try everything. Parking is tough, this place is right on the water. Probably better to Uber anyways because of the bottomless drinks. read more

Decided to try the A La Carte brunch. I ordered french onion soup, chicken and waffles which is served with dark meat, a side of applewood bacon, and a glass of rose. We hit some traffic on the way there so my guest and I didn't get there until 2:30pm and brunch is over at 3pm. Veronica was very helpful in explaining the menu options and had a welcoming attitude. We sat outside which has a nice view of the water. The soup was delicious but the chicken and waffles were just ok. I am going to stick with the buffet brunch on Sunday's. read more

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Our family used to come here about a decade ago and it was fantastic -- unfortunately it has gone down hill. However, to start with a positive note, the service was good. Other than that though, pretty much everything was a huge disappointment. My brother had to send his steak (that he ordered medium rare) back because it was completely gray/brown, and they brought it back "well done" for the second time -- not worth sending it back again. The filets my mom & grandmother ordered were also not cooked to order (both ordered medium rare, they came medium well). The bread, which the waiters pushed a little too hard and only came with 4 rolls, cost $6. Even tourist trap restaurants like Le Dip & Filomena, of comparable cost and arguably wayyy better food, do free bread. I will say shockingly the guacamole was tasty (serving size abysmal though). And the salmon was cooked properly & tasted fine. But the tab for 6 people was $750. For the quality of food that was received, that's absurd. I will sadly not be returning. You can get way better seafood for way cheaper. Hell, go down to Farmers, Fishers & Bakers in the same building and it's 10X as good for 1/4 of the cost. read more

For years, I considered Sequoia as a happy hour place. Especially on warmer days, its layered terraces offer some of the best people/boat watching on Georgetown waterfront. Admittedly, I had never peaked interest, until I saw an Instagram post where person after person commented that, if they had to pick one D.C. bottomless brunch that would be Sundays at Sequoia. Since it is festive season, they also have various holiday-themed special brunches. We lucked out big time with our server, who went above and beyond with her friendliness, attentiveness, and timely refills. This brunch is not cheap. But it comes with the largest buffet I've seen in the area. Think of a massive hotel/conference center style room filled with hot and cold food stations. Seafood towers, inclusive of snow crab legs. Prime rib carving. A sushi and poke bowl section. Freshly made tacos and much more. Drinks, both mimosas and coffee/tea, are also included. At a reasonable premium, do consider their Sunday brunch for a splurge. read more

Sequoia - HH calamari and almost half are peppers, not good for $10. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beautiful waterfront views of the Potomac, but Sunday brunch was just not enjoyable. We could not even carry on a conversation at our table because of the loud guests. The food was overpriced and average, and don't worry about adhering to the dress code. The service was good when you could get their attention. read more

My favorite brunch in DC! Sequoia is nestled next to the waterfront in Georgetown. When you enter the restaurant, the ambiance of the restaurant itself is breathtaking, especially with the floor to ceiling windows. If you're lucky, try to be seated next to the windows so you can get a view of the gorgeous waterfront while you're dining. The restaurant itself is spacious. We were greeted by our server once we were sat who was super king and attentive. He made sure that our glasses were always full since we did the bottomless mimosas. The buffet itself is extensive and the options plentiful. My favorite dish were the crab cakes which were simply delicious. While it's pricey, I definitely recommend for anyone coming to celebrate a birthday or a special event! read more

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Great find in Georgetown that our friends who we lunched with here recommended! Very pleasant dining outdoors overlooking the water. I had a very done well lobster roll with fries. My wife enjoyed the shrimp lobster salad. I tried it and it was a good one. In addition their warm cranberry nut bread plate was enjoyable. We finished with the 3 layer moose cake. What a wow! read more

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Ambience is great as it's outside on the Potomac River. The food is so so there were a lot of bugs when we were there because they had all the lights on and they couldn't dim them. The staff was so so we used to come here when we were in our 30s and 40s and it was fun to reminisce and see all the people on the beautiful sites. Definitely a good place to have a drink before you go to the Kennedy center or walk around Georgetown I would definitely recommend for drinks. read more

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Gabby was GREAT server and the food was good. loved the bottomless mimosas option and the Apple French toast was amazing read more

The ambiance is absolutely beautiful! I can see why people would want to have their wedding here. The service was exceptional! Diamond was an amazing waitress. She made recommendations and answered all of our questions. She was able to make a change to my husband's omelet before the chef cooked it. Great save Diamond!! The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and seasoned well. My daughter said her chicken was fried perfectly and seasoned well. I enjoyed my crab scramble. You can see the lumps of crab meat. The bread basket was good, but we were looking for bread. Also, I was a little disappointed with the portion size of the coconut cake. For the price, I was expecting it to be a little larger. The view of the water from our table was amazing. Highly recommend and make a reservation. This place is very popular. read more

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The Sunday bottomless brunch is the best. Everything was fresh and delicious, and I don't typically like buffets but I will sing Sequoia's praises. The crab legs, crab cakes, paella and salmon nigiri were standouts for me. I also loved how the team was able to accommodate a party of 14 during the busy Sunday rush! They were very attentive with bringing us butter and refilling our mimosa's. Would definitely continue to come back for Sunday brunch. Loved everything about my experience! read more

Sequoia - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went to Sequoia for happy hour! it's in such a nice place down Georgetown where you can peer over the water (have you seen the view) and also get some delicious happy hours items. My favorite was the Mojito drink, shrimp hors d'oeuvres beef, sliders, and tacos. I highly recommend this place as a nice refresher after work. Also good for dinners or celebrations. read more

I've dined at Sequoia plenty of times with good experiences with their brunch buffet, outdoor dining, and outdoor bar. The food undoubtedly is delicious. Perhaps the best part of the experience are the beautiful interior and gorgeous view of the Potomac River and Washington Harbor on the Georgetown waterfront. What keeps this place from getting a 5*, in my opinion, is the customer service. The customer service isn't terrible, however, it's not 5* customer service. From the bar staff, maitre D, and staff who don't have primary engagement with diners, the experience could be better which is disappointing because the other aspects of their operation is stellar. The staff simply seem to "work" without really making efforts to engage diners or offer a 5* experience outside of simply taking food and drink orders. If dining outside or at the bar I recommend arriving early on Friday nights and weekends because as I mentioned, people want the prime views and bar space. Overall a good experience. As far as dining is concerned, I'll probably stick with eating at the bar. Give them a try. read more

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Had a lovely experience on the patio! Great food and great service! Loved to see new menu options. Place was packed but able to get seating at the bar right away! read more

The service was AMAZINGGGG for brunch!!! The food was also delicious. The bread was more of a cracker than toast but the rest of the meal was a 10/10 read more

Sequoia - Crab Hash - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sequoia's Sunday brunch continues to be a wonderful experience. The all you can eat buffet brunch provides so many delicious options for any palate. Waffle station. Asian station. Pasta. Crab cakes. Crab legs. Oysters. Cold salads. Desserts. That Creme brulee is one of the best. Bottomless mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Mary's, soft drinks... And so much more. The service is always great. And the restaurant is a beautiful space on the Georgetown Waterfront. There's street parking and a parking lot directly connected to the restaurant. Check it out for yourself. Mmmm... Bon Appetit! Cheers! Enjoy! read more

Sequoia - Sunday Brunch Buffet menu. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was disappointing as were the drinks. What was supposed to be a special meal was anything but. So sad we went there for this occasion. Server was the bright spot. read more

We started off the New Year with the holiday brunch at Sequoia and it didn't disappoint. Their bottomless brunches on the weekend are always amazing, but for the holiday they brought out items not typical of a weekend brunch. There was a dumpling station, Peking duck station, taco station, pasta station etc. I was able to try a bit of everything for almost every station and everything was full of flavor and fresh. They even had sushi and a poke bowl station. The dessert spread was larger than usual and everything was made in perfect bite sizes to try it all. We also did the bottomless mimosas and our glasses never got even remotely empty before they were already being filled. Sequoia has always been a 5 star rating on regular weekend brunches, but they are def a 5 star rating on holiday brunches and worth the additional price you pay for the holiday given the elevated food. read more

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Horrible. Violin music played at high volumes and even amplified (!) destroyed a beautiful summer evening. Food quality equivalent to high school cafeteria at high prices. You can do much better. read more