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Seven Reasons

4.1 (588 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Latin Falafel Cheese Arepitas
Kerlin M.

We entered and waited a bit at the stand for some help. We did have reservations and were sat. The service was good, our waiter did come around and check in on us. They also refilled our waters constantly! In terms of food: - we did partake in drinks: I had the passion over perfection and my gf had the pina colada. I will say her pina colada tasted more like pineapple juice than anything else. I enjoyed my drink though. - we were recommended by our waiter to get around 4-6 dishes depending on how hungry we were. We opted for 7R ceviche, cheese arepitas, Latin falafel, and seafood jalea. I will say everything tasted so freaking good (with the exception of the falafel because they were on the drier side) but those portion sizes i would expect a little more for pricing - I will also add a side note they were providing sampling of a pumpkin soup. Did j like it? No. Did i appreciate it the ability to say i tasted it and didn't have to pay for it? Yes - we also were greedy and went in for desserts: banana bomb and chocolate and Ron. The banana bomb SOOOOO good! The chocolate and ron was more on the forgettable side. Despite the portions, the food was so good I'd come back in a heartbeat. I would love to see the seasonal things they come up with!

Beef tartare
Peter D.

I came to Seven Reasons to do the Bilt experience. Hands down, their white heaven dessert is probably the dessert I'll dream about after leaving the institution. However, I cannot uphold the quality of the other dishes the same way I can with the white heaven dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although this place was modern and hand plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, the vibes seemed chaotic?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was a miss for me... our waiter kept dismissing us and messed up our bill at the end. I will not coming back anytime soon, but I would recommend peeking inside whenever you have the chance.

Exterior
Rafiat K.

Atmosphere & Service: I'm really glad we chose to go to Seven Reasons. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is absolutely beautiful with lush florals and greenery surrounding the classic seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As soon as we walked in, they kindly took our coats, which immediately elevated the experience. The service throughout brunch was attentive and accommodating, with our waiter making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Food: We came for brunch and ordered a couple of standout dishes. I started with the Venezuelan Crab Dip, made with Venezuelan jumbo lump crab, Chihuahua cheese, and served with house baguettes. It was rich, flavorful, and perfect for sharing! I also ordered the Shakshuka with maitake-tomato ragu, two eggs, salsa criolla, and an arepa (without cheese and pork). The combination of flavors was bold and well-balanced and the arepa was a great addition for scooping up every bite. Overall, the food was flavorful, beautifully presented, and satisfying. Between the stunning atmosphere, polished service, and creative brunch menu, Seven Reasons is definitely worth a visit in DC.

Yellow curry rockfish
Dani F.

I am a huge DC restaurant week fan as it truly provides an opportunity to experience different cuisines in the area. I haven't heard of Seven Reasons before but now was as good a time as any to check them out. To start, our hostess Ayana - fantastic and she took great care of us the whole evening! A few standouts: Hamachi tiradito - bananas!!! So good we ordered it twice Bread - could miss it but the Brazilian bread was interesting Snapper ceviche - 8/10 Cauliflower peru peri - 9/10 -I didnt know where this dish was going and as a cauliflower lover, I had to try it. Perfectly fried and sauces were so good. Yellow curry rockfish - 9.5/10. I love that they arent afraid to actually use curry! The tenderloin was so tender too!! And the taro cake very interesting, in a good way. A true stand out was the guava cheesecake - absolutely incredible and nothing like you'd think it would be. I love it when restaurants are super creative with food and the play on flavors were top tier during this meail. We also ordered a bottle of the Chilean sauvignon blanc, which paired perfectly with the food and stood on its own with the tenderloin. Our meal was a pleasure and I look forward to returning to this restaurant.

Pranav P.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome HH deals and one of the largest seating areas for HH's in the city![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance during cherry blossom time,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] great service and coordinates well with inkind which I love - will be coming back

Mango bajito
Maria-Elena T.

Came for Sunday brunch. Our waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. We started with a few cocktails. I loved my drink, the mango bajito, and my friend's drink. We started with the avocado dip. It was good but an unusual presentation- it had an egg in it! Like a riff on avocado toast. Then I got the breakfast criollo platter and my friend got the birria tacos. He cleaned his plate! My dish was equally delicious and each item separate. I enjoyed the variety. I had a choice of how I wanted my egg. I requested poached but that wasn't allowed. Then I went with over easy but they came out sunny side up. Not a fan of the runny white part but it was pretty good. They brought out little peanut butter chocolates after the meal and they hit the spot. I ate both :) Highly recommend! Would like to return!

Cauliflower soup amuse bouche.
Fiona Z.

A friend and I came here for their prix fixe lunch ($35 a person). Service was great-- efficient, friendly, and on top of things without being overbearing. I don't think I'd come back for the lunch, but I'd love to try their other dishes. The cauliflower soup they served as an amuse-bouche was delicious and comforting, kind of like baked potato soup. The ceviche was sour and delicious with the snapper. The plating was fun and the foam felt like uncovering a treasure. I chose the chicken as the main. It was firm and good, but not great. It was just a plain dish that wasn't particularly interesting. It had enough juice to it, but it still made me think it was dry, strange as it is to say. There weren't enough pickles, there wasn't enough rice, and the sauce was just fine. I tried a bite of my friend's smashburger and it was the same vibe as the chicken-- decent, but not particularly interesting despite how it was described. (On the other hand, I learned that pineapple & prune mayo is a flavor that works.) The mercedes cake wasn't what I expected and kind of tasted like how people put veggies in chocolate cakes to trick you into eating veggies. It felt nutritionally dense and not particularly chocolate-y. The quesillo/flan was good. 5% service fee. You can pay at your table with the platform they use (called sunday) but it charges an $0.89 platform fee.

short rib arepa
Amy Y.

Hmm, where do I even begin??? My friends and I celebrated a birthday here and we heard about the great reviews on the service and honestly.. it was disappointing and the food was very subpar. My friends ordered the shakshouka and milanesa sandwich- both of which were good. I had ordered the short rib arepa and it was so disappointing. The meat was very salty and the arepa was very dense and dry. All the food came out at the same time except mine- I had to wave down 3 different people on 3 different occasions to check on my food. I was told "let me go check on it" every time and never got an update. My food came 20 minutes after everyone. No apology or anything. At this point, I think they forgot to make it or it wasn't even ordered initially. Also noticed a price mismatch when it was time to pay. I was highly unimpressed with this place and most likely will not return.

Debi S.

I liked the food here. The appetizers were teeny tiny but packed with flavor. I wish I would have ordered one of the main courses instead. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful restaurant with great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I walked in on a Friday night and sat in the bar area for the happy hour.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The price point is pretty high. Happy hour drinks for $10 were beautiful and refreshing.

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Shani L.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to celebrate an anniversary or birthday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make reservations early and bring enough budget to trash at least 7 plates

Mayra R.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a great ambiance as well as good staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They make sure you're comfortable and tagged my coat I picked it up later which was nice . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Has a great bar and the aesthetic is very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was okay but nothing memorable. Staff was friendly and super on point. Not your classic place as most of the food comes with a twist. The drinks were good.

Guava Cheese Cake
Danielle G.

I have date night with myself and I chose Seven Reasons. Really enjoyed this spot. I came on a Saturday night and sat at the bar. Service was great. Attentive. Helpful in suggestions and wine pairing. Conversation with the couple next to me was good, but also left me alone enough to enjoy my meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decor was nice and was in theme with cherry blossoms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They brought out an amuse-bouche of a butternut squash soup. Very good. I ordered oysters first. They were good and flavorful. My main dish was the scallops a la parmesana. Sooooooo delicious. Even burnt my tongue on a few, they come out hot! I'd go back just for those. Last but not least, the dessert. Guava cheesecake. One of the better desserts I've had in a while. The wine suggestion was perfectly paired with my meal. Everything was tasty and would come back to experience more of the menu.

The dessert
Antonio V.

We went there for a company party, it was absolutely amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a private room overlooking city center and the Christmas lights.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Jacob did a phenomenal job bringing us the food in a timely manner, his assistant Vicente was so kind and pleasant. My favorite dish was the short rib and the tuna. I would most definitely revisit with family and friends.

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