We were ignored for 15 minutes after we were seated. A waiter only came to our table after he saw me walk to the stand and pick up menus. When he arrived he said he thought we had already been waited on. The obtuse trend continued. The only bright spot was the food. Great salmon! Won't go back.
Damian
The Monocle is DC through and through. A wonderful place to meet colleagues and feel as if you are a regular.
Gustavo
First time at The Monocle, and I will definitely be back. Excellent service, top notch really. The crab appetizer, the bisque and my NY steak were all fantastic.
Cedric
Excellent service, great food, wonderful ambience, that summarizes our experience at The Monocle.
Kat
I was very impressed. This is an OLD DC staple that gets overlooked, so this was my first experience with The Monocle. WOW! Do they make you feel important. The staff perfectly times the event/meal, allowing time for drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Our food was DELICIOUS. The rockfish specials was probably the best rockfish that I had AND the potatoes OMG!! The own was also amazingly personable and so kind. He gives off the vibes of a real Maître d' from a time past. I highly recommend The Monocle and will be returning.
Julie
My husband and I came for a wee date night when in DC for a conference. It was amazing, the decor and ambiance, the service, the food! My husband had the rib eye and I had the hanger steak and they were both amazing. The potatoes gratin were AMAZING! Then the desserts! The pineapple cheesecake and the chocolate panna cotta were SO good. No complaints at all. Nothing negative to say!
Joan
Wonderful experience with friendly and professional service and, of course, delicious meals!
Alice
Delicious meal! Service was friendly and efficient. We were having dinner before the theater and everything was prompt and well presented.
Shelly
As first-time visitors, we were charmed by The Monocle. Our waiter(s) provided excellent service and provided the perfect pace for our meal. The food was exceptionally delicious. We shared the crab Imperial, my partner had the 16-ounce steak special, and I had the filet. We shared the scalloped potatoes and creamed spinach. Due to the excellent pace of the dinner, we were able to share the lemon pie! It was a classic meal, and we understand why The Monocle is celebrating sixty-five years! We will be back!
Carol
The food and service were outstanding! What a lovely place. The only down side was a couple with a very loud screaming baby, that kept up the noise for far too long. I always wonder why people bring babies to restaurants like this.
Everything was top-notch! The dishes were delicious, the ambiance was amazing, and the service was absolutely impeccable. Huge thanks to the staff for doing such a fantastic job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Google User
Cozy atmosphere with fresh dishes that looked and tasted great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BurtandI
Fantastic dinner with outstanding service!! The chicken and salmon were seasoned and cooked to perfection! Our waiter was a wealth of knowledge about all the Senators' pictures on the walls- especially Olympia Snow and Susan Collins from Maine. It is only 4/10ths of a mile from the U. S.Capital. Great place for dinner after a late Capital tour! Enjoy!
Mark
Have been going to The Monocle for lunch and dinner, literally, for decades, since 1976. If you work on Capitol Hill, it is the perfect place for business and personal meals. The hosts and wait staff are unfailingly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food is great and I cannot recommend The Monocle too highly.
We were ignored for 15 minutes after we were seated. A waiter only came to our table after he saw me walk to the stand and pick up menus. When he arrived he said he thought we had already been waited on. The obtuse trend continued. The only bright spot was the food. Great salmon! Won't go back.
The Monocle is DC through and through. A wonderful place to meet colleagues and feel as if you are a regular.
First time at The Monocle, and I will definitely be back. Excellent service, top notch really. The crab appetizer, the bisque and my NY steak were all fantastic.
Excellent service, great food, wonderful ambience, that summarizes our experience at The Monocle.
I was very impressed. This is an OLD DC staple that gets overlooked, so this was my first experience with The Monocle. WOW! Do they make you feel important. The staff perfectly times the event/meal, allowing time for drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Our food was DELICIOUS. The rockfish specials was probably the best rockfish that I had AND the potatoes OMG!! The own was also amazingly personable and so kind. He gives off the vibes of a real Maître d' from a time past. I highly recommend The Monocle and will be returning.
My husband and I came for a wee date night when in DC for a conference. It was amazing, the decor and ambiance, the service, the food! My husband had the rib eye and I had the hanger steak and they were both amazing. The potatoes gratin were AMAZING! Then the desserts! The pineapple cheesecake and the chocolate panna cotta were SO good. No complaints at all. Nothing negative to say!
Wonderful experience with friendly and professional service and, of course, delicious meals!
Delicious meal! Service was friendly and efficient. We were having dinner before the theater and everything was prompt and well presented.
As first-time visitors, we were charmed by The Monocle. Our waiter(s) provided excellent service and provided the perfect pace for our meal. The food was exceptionally delicious. We shared the crab Imperial, my partner had the 16-ounce steak special, and I had the filet. We shared the scalloped potatoes and creamed spinach. Due to the excellent pace of the dinner, we were able to share the lemon pie! It was a classic meal, and we understand why The Monocle is celebrating sixty-five years! We will be back!
The food and service were outstanding! What a lovely place. The only down side was a couple with a very loud screaming baby, that kept up the noise for far too long. I always wonder why people bring babies to restaurants like this.
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was top-notch!
The dishes were delicious, the ambiance was amazing, and the service was absolutely impeccable.
Huge thanks to the staff for doing such a fantastic job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy atmosphere with fresh dishes that looked and tasted great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic dinner with outstanding service!! The chicken and salmon were seasoned and cooked to perfection! Our waiter was a wealth of knowledge about all the Senators' pictures on the walls- especially Olympia Snow and Susan Collins from Maine. It is only 4/10ths of a mile from the U. S.Capital. Great place for dinner after a late Capital tour! Enjoy!
Have been going to The Monocle for lunch and dinner, literally, for decades, since 1976. If you work on Capitol Hill, it is the perfect place for business and personal meals. The hosts and wait staff are unfailingly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food is great and I cannot recommend The Monocle too highly.
They have great calves liver. Bless 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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