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Dauphine's Bar - Dauphine’s, Washington, DC
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Dauphine’s

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4.5
4.5
1453 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-1707

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 758-3785
  • Website
    http://www.dauphinesdc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Douglas Alexander
  • Private party facilities
    Dauphine's hosts a variety of events from business dinners, corporate networking events, casual happy hours to more personal celebrations such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, and birthday celebrations. We have the ability to offer both indoor and outdoor events year round! Inquire at events@dauphinesdc.com.
  • Location
    1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-1707
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    15th and L St NW Washington, DC
  • Parking details
    Garage parking is available at Midtown Center, 1100 15th St NW. The entrance is at L St between 15th & 16th St located on the left side. Additional garages are available within walking distance as well as metered street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dauphine's Sunday Live Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday for a Big Easy inspired brunch experience with Live Jazz, our Michelin recognized New Orleans inspired brunch menu, creative brunch cocktails, and don't forget the beignets and chicory coffee! *Band starts at 11am and plays until 3pm
    Dauphine's Sunday Live Jazz Brunch Photo

  • Crawfish Boil

    Apr 3, 2025 - May 25, 2025
    It’s officially Crawfish Season at Dauphine’s! To celebrate this delicious seasonal seafood, Chef Douglas Alexander is serving up his Crawfish Boil, complete with red potatoes, corn on the cob, and a fresh baguette. You can also add our house-made chaurice sausage for an extra kick. This special will be available on Saturdays only, from April 12th through May 24th. All Crawfish Boil reservations will be booked OUTDOORS in our covered Breezeway dining room, giving you the perfect spot to enjoy a fun, hands-on meal. Choose from a 1.5lb or 3lb tray of the Crawfish Boil, and get ready for a flavorful experience! Your entire table doesn’t need to participate in the special—simply place your order with your server upon arrival. Guests are also welcome to join us at the outdoor bar, where a limited number of Crawfish Boils will be available starting at 4PM, Saturdays only. Book your reservation today and get ready to dig in!
    Crawfish Boil Photo

Menu

Dauphine’s's menu was last updated 2023-04-23.

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What 1,453 people are saying

Dauphine’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dauphine's in Washington, DC, offers an enticing blend of New Orleans Creole cuisine with a modern twist. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "great service," and "wonderful atmosphere," with standout dishes like catfish and grits, and oysters. The live jazz brunch is a "must-experience," enhancing the vibrant dining scene.

1,453 Reviews

  1. Edward VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After our order was taken, the waiter returned to inform two members of my party they were out of the entree they had picked.

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  2. Kevin VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food (oysters Dauphine, chicken stuffed with crayfish, side of braised collards) might have been better if it weren’t all lukewarm when served. I had serious concerns about food safety. Kudos to Iñigo (the floor manager) for responding appropriately to the issue, but he could not be expected to fix the problem alone (not sure if it was in the kitchen or delayed expediting to the table). Staff other than Iñigo seemed unable to comprehend or respond to a legitimate customer complaint.

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  3. Katie

    Tulsa10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good but the crab cake and breads we ordered were very ordinary and tasted like they had been under a heat lamp for quite awhile.

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  4. Barbara VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal! It was a special occasion with our daughter home from college for the weekend, so we wanted a special place for dinner. She -- and we -- loved everything, from the artisanal cocktails to the yummy bread basket to the delicious fried artichokes, and our respective entrees. The wait staff was attentive without being intrusive, and we just about licked our plates clean. The ambience is wonderful, with decor that is eye-catching and eclectic.

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  5. Kenneth

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Mikala; good vibe; fantastic smoked catfish spread; the briny oysters were awesome; decent tequila section.

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  6. Madeleine VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very friendly, and the food super delicicous.

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  7. Stephane

    France2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good dinner ! Very nice staff. Nice wine list. Missing fresh sides

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  8. latanya VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was excellent with the exception of the oyster po boy. The bread was extra hard, and the oysters were overly breaded with no seasoning. I was very disappointed with this choice.

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  9. Tiara VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing, server was terrible. Could’ve been a cultural barrier but he just seemed frustrated, moved quickly, and lacked customer service.

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  10. Tessie VIP

    Washington DC80 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were excited to go back. The food was as good as we remembered. The service was extremely poor. It was not even the server’s fault. It is a management issue - putting people out there in front of customers who have not been trained well. More than 20 minutes had passed before the server came back to tell us a main dish’s we had ordered was not available. And that was the least of it. We will not be back.

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Dauphine’s is rated 4.5 stars by 1453 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dauphine’s

1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-1707

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    15th and L St NW Washington, DC
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Garage parking is available at Midtown Center, 1100 15th St NW. The entrance is at L St between 15th & 16th St located on the left side. Additional garages are available within walking distance as well as metered street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Douglas Alexander
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dauphinesdc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 758-3785
  • Private party facilities
    Dauphine's hosts a variety of events from business dinners, corporate networking events, casual happy hours to more personal celebrations such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, and birthday celebrations. We have the ability to offer both indoor and outdoor events year round! Inquire at events@dauphinesdc.com.

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