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    The Cheesecake Factory

    3.1 (298 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Fresh Strawberry cheesecake
    Vy T.

    It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon and we ordered a variety of items. The server was very friendly and helpful. We received several plates and cutlery that were poorly washed and still sticky/dried food on it. The cheesecake, chicken katsu, and arancini were good value. Ambiance is typical of a Cheesecake Factory - warm and abundant.

    Kaya E.

    Always satisfied when I go to Cheesecake Factory. The wait is never too long, service is great and the portions are enough that I have food for a meal at the restaurant and then afterwords. I love their buffalo blasters and love them even more when I can get them on happy hour. This pasta was seasoned to perfection. And of course couldn't leave without a vanilla bean cheesecake. The only downfall with this location is depending on the time of the day parking can be a bit tricky since it's in the heart of DC (walking distance to the White House). If you can highly recommend catching the metro and just walking over.

    Factory Turkey Burger**
    Elyse B.

    The Cheesecake Factory consistently delivers prompt service and a relaxing atmosphere. The turkey burger is delicious and the cheesecake is always fresh. The sweet potato fries in particular are a favorite! Really enjoyed the combination of cookie dough and pecans in the cheesecake.

    Cajun Salmon**
    Jacqueline W.

    Got a table right away at 12:15 pm and I've never been to a Cheesecake Factory before. The decor takes me back to the 90s, with all the amber and geometric aesthetic. The menu was overwhelming, if I were to do it over again, I'd have researched the menu beforehand and given myself at least an hour to sit down for lunch because I'd have loved to try some dessert options. I had a salmon dish with mashed potatoes and corn, and it was very good, my daughter had chicken fettuccini Alfredo and it was really good. The pasta had a really nice chewiness to it. Could have been better overall-we were promised bread and never got it.

    Meghan P.

    While the food is always the same and on point. They are definitely lacking in customer service. I ordered the Santa Fe Salad which came out fine. But they didn't have the correct dressing and could not make more. Which is fine if it was communicated prior to receiving the food. Also ordered the Thai Avocado lettuce wraps. Not a let down in anyway. The food was very fresh and it hit the spot. My one and only reason for the four stars is due to customer service. While the server was great to interact with the manager was the one who left the sour taste. I also pointed it out to him because you as the leader should be the example for staff.

    Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic**
    Ethan G.

    Cheesecake Factory is a pretty solid option to go to and one I keep returning to. I've had pretty bad experiences here but also great experiences. They're one of the few places that do free bread (bless them) but their prices have started getting more expensive. They're known for their large menus so go in with a game plan. Some highlights for me are the eggroll sampler, Thai crispy shrimp, and the flatbreads!

    Brussels sprouts
    Nikki M.

    I really like this place for quick bites. Nice and easy. Sit down at the bar. Staff was very accommodating. Food nice and fresh. Tataki salad is pretty spicy. But really good Wings were great. Brussels sprouts cooked in syrup. Not my thing. But yummy. Staff super nice. Good takes moments to come out. I would repeat for sure

    Warm Crab Dip
    Lauren C.

    I love Cheesecake Factory! Ventured over to the downtown location after a long day and got the crab dip. I believe this is an item only for locations in the DMW area as I've never seen it before at other locations. The crab dip was great!! The dip came with toasted white bread. Personally I would have preferred tortilla chips or just some of the Cheesecake Factory brown bread. Finished my meal off with the pineapple upside down cheesecake (not pictured). Wonderful meal and service overall.

    Miso Salmon** with Mashed Potatoes**
    Ariell W.

    Went to The Cheesecake Factory for a company lunch for 16 people. The staff were very accommodating and the service was pretty quick for the amount of orders. The miso salmon was a 10/10!

    Chicken katsu bowl, 3/5, is healthy with very light taste, but nothing special
    Dove Y.

    Overall, the food we ordered that day only desire an 3 out of 5. The best thing is the free black or brown bread roll they served. The service is just okay. I don't really like the lights in there, too dark and doesn't boost my apptize.

    Gail B.

    I didn't remember there was a cheesecake factory downtown. This location is close to the White House. There is hit or miss paid street parking and nearby garages. Metro is nearby too. The restaurant wasn't busy on a Tuesday afternoon. We had pretzels and cheese and burgers. The Impossible burger doesn't have mushrooms. There is also a vegetarian burger. All the burgers come with regular or sweet potato fries. We had mostly attentive service. It was nice catching up with friends. We don't feel rushed to leave.

    Mocktails!
    Tiffanie S.

    I mean it's Cheesecake Factory, it's a chain and for 4 of us from all over America visiting for a conference it meant familiarity. This location is huge and clean and it's a high traffic spot with lots of tourists and wait times but we grabbed a bar spot and went right in. The food was on par with other locations but the service was outstanding, there are some 5 star restaurants I've dined at with mediocre service but our guy was tops. They also had no problems serving 4 grown women Shirley temples which also was a plus :) .

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    Taura G.

    Dining here was a good experience overall. Our server was super customer service oriented. We reserved our dining time and the wait when we arrived was less than 7mins. The place was packed and we were seated next to the kitchen in a very nice booth. Immediately we were given the good fresh bread here. Parking can be a challenge so my husband had to park about 2 1/2 blocks away. We recommend using rideshare and being dropped off instead of trying to find parking. Everything we ordered was very good and well prepared. I love that this location seems to be consistent with their service and their food quality. If you are looking for somewhere where there are several options for many different types of diners, this is the place. Everything that they make is done well. The desert is phenomenal, and we all know this. I also like and appreciate that if you are not a fan of cheesecake, there are other options available which are just as delicious. We will surely return.

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    Did yelp get rid of their reservation button?

    No it's still there, it's at the very bottom of your screen! not page, it should say Table for 2 on whatever day and you can edit it from there. You can also go online to make a res that will take you to the Yelp page.

    How do I make a reservation?I've tried several times on yelp?

    How do I reserve table?

    They don't take reservations over the phone, and yelp reservations only go up to parties of 6. If you call and ask, they will put you on hold indefinitely. Very rude staff.

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