Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer

Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Melody VIP

   Houston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrate a special birthday for my husband. This was our first visit and our family was so very impressed!
   

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   Kelly

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Cool location. Hip/trendy decor. Lovely hostess. Very good server. Bread/butter excellent. Wine was very overpriced and a weak poor. I'd rather Cavit at $10 a glass, then a $26 Pinot Noir. Soft Shell Crab entre was delish, as was the burger & fries. $150.00 for two entres, one glass of wine and one coke. I don't mind paying for a nice dinner, but this was a tad too pricey. P.s. I was told that you don't serve Lasagne. Why?
   

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   Viktoriya VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great, would come again , love the food and service
   

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   Michelle

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Too loud to hear the server who was constantly upselling us so we ended up spending more money than we needed to and had far too much food.
   

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   Amelia

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful addition to DC - all of the Keith McNally magic. Fabulous atmosphere, great crowd, exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, delicious food, perfect cocktails and a fantastic playlist.
   

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   Stuart VIP

   Baltimore31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was outstanding!! Service was occasionally a bit lacking --- it was a challenge to get a refill on water, or another cocktail (!!!). On the whole, a fun and enjoyable night!
   

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   ColtonS

   Washington DC2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The noise was too loud to speak and hear at a table for 5. Water was hard to get ahold of and the food was good for appetizers but the main courses were sub par. I’d sit at the bar with one other person next time but for a nice dinner this isn’t the spot
   

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   Michele

   Washington DC7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Loved the ambiance of the restaurant and the service was great. We both ordered the steak frites and were not impressed, the steak lacked flavor. We also felt rushed, one of the wait staff was taking the bread and butter away while my daughter was still eating it.
   

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   Erin

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I felt like we were taken to a different place and time, except for all the other diners. The staff was fantastically professional. I love impeccable service from the second you step in to everything in between.
   

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    Melodie

    Charleston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We chose Minetta for my BD dinner and loved it! Started upstairs at Lucy Mercer Lounge for cocktails. Quieter atmosphere w/cool vibe, signature martinis suggested by great bartender, Crystal. Sat at bar next to 2 gents who were also celebrating a BD -- FUN! Dinner downstairs in livelier energy. Great food (coq au vin, duck). Superb, friendly waitstaff. Comfortable speakeasy feel. Pricey, but it's DC. We'll happily return when we visit the city again!!
    

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