Everything about this place... From the customer service, food, drinks, ambiance... A-1. For anyone staying at the Ritz, be sure to check it out. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam & Binnie Patel
Mediocre service, but they require a 22% service charge regardless of party size
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
L Roo
The Ritz Hotel's Quadrant is undeniably a stunning location, and their High Tea experience has been a favorite of ours in the past. This time, however, our visit fell short of expectations.
While the tea, sandwiches, and pastries we were served were delightful, we were disappointed to find that the theme for December was still Paris rather than a festive holiday or Christmas theme. This is on us since we didn't check this in advance, however it felt like a missed opportunity to embrace the season in a festive holiday atmosphere.
The service also left much to be desired. Despite being one of the first parties to arrive, we were served last, which felt unusual and frustrating given the two-hour time limit they've placed on their tea. When it was time to settle our check, a discrepancy delayed the process, and while our waiter was resolving it, another staff member came over and offered us a place to wait in another room. This made us feel rushed, though the delay was not on our part.
Adding to the disappointment, scones and jam—a staple of high tea—were notably absent. For the price, this omission is surprising. Our waiter also disappeared for long stretches, so we were never offered additional hot tea or the option to purchase champagne (our favorite friends' holiday high tea tradition) before our time ended.
That said, the location itself is charming as ever and the hotel is beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Perhaps it was simply an off day for the kitchen and our server. While I wouldn’t recommend the experience based on this visit, I hope the Ritz (Quadrant) will address these issues, as it has the potential to be as magical as it has been in the past.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Courtney Judd
Lovely afternoon tea with great service! I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J L
This is a nice restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton without wanting to go full throttle with the next door restaurant Saga. That restaurant is a whole other level, which I went to last year. But it’ll set you back a bit and it’s worth it. I just wasn’t hungry enough for a multi course meal.
The 18 MONTH AGED PARMESAN & TRUFFLE CREAM BUCATINI was great. I recommend it and although you can add Chicken, Shrimp or Salmon. But, as it is was plenty and hit the spot.
The chicken sandwich was also great. Better than I anticipated actually.
I hear the cauliflower soup was great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RFCompanyTV
Dark. Closely. Uncomfortable. The staff is busy with themselves. The hamburger was a disgrace. Some meat with lots of bun. No beer freshly tapped. Cocktails way too sweet. A big disappointment. And even though it was already cold outside, the cold air conditioning system was still running.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Akshun JAX
Great craft drinks and specialists. Great drink concepts, but the food was not good at all. We tried a few different things and not one thing I would consider as really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michelle Mwangi
The service was phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Hubert
A friendly place Welcoming and serving top-notch cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Harris
Hotel bar drinks with dad! Very fun, creative cocktails and a great atmosphere
Cool bar and restaurant but nothing out of the ordinary. Cocktails are a bit pricey and not that tasty. Crowd was super Jan 6 vibes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lysandra Weston
I love the decor of this lounge. The service is top notch. This bar is inside the Ritz for reference.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francis Carille
I miss Europe, the state side hotels don't compare. You get less and pay more
Rob R.
Quite a fancy place with fancy prices. +20 for all cocktails. Seems to be sort of the norm for places like this in DC, same drink you can make at home for $2 ….so choose wisely.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Manuel Navedo
Came here for the Old Fashioned as it was highly recommended. The ambience was great and service was above average. The cocktails were solid but not memorable, as I was hoping considering g the location, ambience and service. I guess my expectation was too high and perhaps I did not enjoy as much due to this. Definitely worth trying, though.
Everything about this place... From the customer service, food, drinks, ambiance... A-1. For anyone staying at the Ritz, be sure to check it out. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mediocre service, but they require a 22% service charge regardless of party size
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
The Ritz Hotel's Quadrant is undeniably a stunning location, and their High Tea experience has been a favorite of ours in the past. This time, however, our visit fell short of expectations.
While the tea, sandwiches, and pastries we were served were delightful, we were disappointed to find that the theme for December was still Paris rather than a festive holiday or Christmas theme. This is on us since we didn't check this in advance, however it felt like a missed opportunity to embrace the season in a festive holiday atmosphere.
The service also left much to be desired. Despite being one of the first parties to arrive, we were served last, which felt unusual and frustrating given the two-hour time limit they've placed on their tea. When it was time to settle our check, a discrepancy delayed the process, and while our waiter was resolving it, another staff member came over and offered us a place to wait in another room. This made us feel rushed, though the delay was not on our part.
Adding to the disappointment, scones and jam—a staple of high tea—were notably absent. For the price, this omission is surprising. Our waiter also disappeared for long stretches, so we were never offered additional hot tea or the option to purchase champagne (our favorite friends' holiday high tea tradition) before our time ended.
That said, the location itself is charming as ever and the hotel is beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Perhaps it was simply an off day for the kitchen and our server. While I wouldn’t recommend the experience based on this visit, I hope the Ritz (Quadrant) will address these issues, as it has the potential to be as magical as it has been in the past.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Lovely afternoon tea with great service! I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a nice restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton without wanting to go full throttle with the next door restaurant Saga. That restaurant is a whole other level, which I went to last year. But it’ll set you back a bit and it’s worth it. I just wasn’t hungry enough for a multi course meal.
The 18 MONTH AGED PARMESAN & TRUFFLE CREAM BUCATINI was great. I recommend it and although you can add Chicken, Shrimp or Salmon. But, as it is was plenty and hit the spot.
The chicken sandwich was also great. Better than I anticipated actually.
I hear the cauliflower soup was great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dark. Closely. Uncomfortable. The staff is busy with themselves. The hamburger was a disgrace. Some meat with lots of bun. No beer freshly tapped. Cocktails way too sweet. A big disappointment. And even though it was already cold outside, the cold air conditioning system was still running.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Great craft drinks and specialists. Great drink concepts, but the food was not good at all. We tried a few different things and not one thing I would consider as really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The service was phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friendly place
Welcoming and serving top-notch cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hotel bar drinks with dad! Very fun, creative cocktails and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cool bar and restaurant but nothing out of the ordinary. Cocktails are a bit pricey and not that tasty. Crowd was super Jan 6 vibes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I love the decor of this lounge. The service is top notch. This bar is inside the Ritz for reference.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I miss Europe, the state side hotels don't compare. You get less and pay more
Quite a fancy place with fancy prices. +20 for all cocktails. Seems to be sort of the norm for places like this in DC, same drink you can make at home for $2 ….so choose wisely.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Came here for the Old Fashioned as it was highly recommended. The ambience was great and service was above average. The cocktails were solid but not memorable, as I was hoping considering g the location, ambience and service. I guess my expectation was too high and perhaps I did not enjoy as much due to this. Definitely worth trying, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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