The Imperial

2001 18th St NW, Washington
(202) 299-0334

Recent Reviews

Bianca Williams

This place is a gem, the food and cocktails are AMAZING and reasonably priced. Can’t wait to go back to check out the rooftop when it warms up

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cezar Andrei

Very tasty food but quite small portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Anthony Sciuto

Espresso martini ?. Attentiveness of waiter ?.

D V.

Can't complain about anything here it's a must go. It's upscale in a decent area staff is excellent

Eric Holtzman

Love the weekend brunch menu and big fan of the cellar bar for cocktails! Get the blackened blue crab claws.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony Bliss

We went there for a NYE dinner, reservations for 8p were no problem the morning of. While the waiter was great, and food was good, it was the constant unsureness of everything we wanted to order. We would order something on the Happy Hour menu that was on the QR code, but told it was not HH pricing but also did not know what it would cost ("no more than a couple dollars more..."), ordered the Ham and Cheese Croquettes, but they were just potato croquettes, ordered the Parker House Rolls but told they were out and then two minutes later they were available, ordered a seasonal cocktail but the main ingredient was no longer available...And then there's the 4% "2023 Recovery Surcharge". Restaurants need to quit with this nonsense and just raise the prices because it is coming out of your wait staffs tip.All that to say, I would like to give this place another try. It has a lot going for it. If it is a better experience next time, and they actually get rid of the "2023 Recovery Surcharge", I will update the review.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Rajit Sarkar

We went yesterday for happy hour, and had a good time. Food, drinks, and service were all good. I want to go again. Would probably recommend going earlier, or just when it's less

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

emilymound9788

Maddy was our server and she was the sweetest! We only stopped in for a couple drinks and an appetizer but she brought us two little champagnes on the house at the end because we all hit it off. I got the Jack Rose which had bourbon, pomegranate and lemon, which was ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Rajit S.

We went for happy hour yesterday. Drinks, service, and food were all good. I want to go again. I would probably recommend going earlier, or at least when it's less busy

Ja D.

We wanted to check out this spot for their restaurant week menu for $40 per person for a three course prixe menu isnt too bad. Althought, the service was great and the ambiance was esthetical pleasing the food just didnt match to it. We ordered one of each of their appetizers and salad it was just okay. Nothing different that we have tried at other places. The dessert was the best dish out of the whole menu. The most disappointing part was the entree we ordered a Beef Wellington and the Pan Seared Rockfish. The beef wellington was way too chewy for our liking but had good sauce that came with it. The rockfish was way too fishy with the miso which we had to send back and instead ordered the chicken. Even the chicken wasnt that impressive because the creamy spaetzle had no seasoning as well as the chicken itself. When it comes to the drinks it was okay could be better. Overall the ambience of the restaurant is beautiful and the service was great! We are a food vlogger on Instagram and we will be posting a food reel for you all @ja.deliciousfoods

Meaghan G.

Been here twice for restaurant week - dinner in August 2023 and brunch in January 2024. Both times I've been really pleased with the quality. The Restaurant Week brunch deal was the best I had - an espresso martini included with 3 meals. I don't understand why it has an overall 3.5

Laguna

Came here for a birthday celebration we were seated in the cellar. Where do I begin the service from the waiter was very unpleasant. We asked for recommendations on drinks that were on the sweeter side, he told us he is not us so he can’t give any suggestions. We ordered our food we tried to ask for suggestions again and didn’t get anywhere even asking what came on certain items. At this point we just wanted to get through dinner so we could leave. We ordered crab dip which was mostly cheese. A few people ordered burgers and the rockfish and steak and someone ordered the duck which had to be sent back it was poorly cooked. Honestly the entire dinner was a disappointment from the waiter to the food especially considering at some point they were on the Michelin guide.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

McKenzie M.

Excellent bar service, happy hour and aesthetic. Such a gem in DC. I want the interior designer of this restaurant to design my home. The bartender was so lovely too. The French onion dip was chef's kiss!!

Julia Singer

Great happy hour

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Deviled Eggs

Bailey Allmon

Great ambiance and drinks. Adam was a great bartender

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