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Spotted Zebra, Washington, DC

Spotted Zebra

3.8
3.8
13 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

WE ARE THE SPOTTED ZEBRA
Many ask about our name, well it is whimsical, and one might say esoteric, and derives from a misquote by a prominent former US Senator from Tennessee, who confidently proclaimed, "A zebra does not change its spots". In this new DC hot-SPOT, we shine a tongue-in-cheek SPOT-light on the contradictory, and often irreverent and humorous words from politics. They are weaved into the names of dishes and cocktails and found on the top of tables, the bar, and people's minds.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    William Taylor
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    H Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking, complimentary up to 2 hours. Use Washington Marriott at Metro Center parking service, 775 12th Street NW.
  • Public transit
    Spotted Zebra is located on 12th and H St. NW. Easily accessible via the Red Line to Metro Center as well as by a number of different bus lines. Main entrance from lobby of Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 12th & G.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13 people are saying

Spotted Zebra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spotted Zebra, nestled inside a Marriott hotel, offers "very good food" with standout dishes like the "fabulous" Brussels sprouts and brisket sandwich. Though some view it as a high-end cafeteria with inconsistent service, others highlight the "great" food and service, praising staff like Andre and Andrew for their attentiveness.

13 Reviews
  1. Aaron VIP

    Orlando45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger was great! The Brussel sprouts were fabulous!

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  2. ava

    Washington DC17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Cafeteria style hotel restaurant. Definitely do not need reservations, order at counter or QR code. Slow service. Food was fine. Cute bar area but not worth another trip back

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  3. Susan

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great. Ambiance was just OK. It reminded me of a diner.

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  4. Nicole VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family ate here on New Year’s Eve and we had a great time. Andre was our waiter and he was great. Everything we ordered was well received. We would definitely visit this restaurant again if we are in DC again.

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  5. Tomas VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was average, not what I expected Typical hotel restaurant served by F&B

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  6. Rachel VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a high-end cafeteria type restaurant inside of a hotel. The prices were VERY high for the quality and ambiance. The restaurant was empty while we were there for lunch and the servers got 2 of the 4 items we ordered quite wrong, although the manager worked hard to get the order corrected and amounts refunded/credited.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty packed for the night and they struggled to keep up service, but food was pretty good and the bar was solid. They also did not have my reservation in the system

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  8. Rajesh

    Washington DC14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is inside a Mariott hotel. So a slightly upscale place but very good food.

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  9. Tatiana

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was trying to find as closest as possible place to National Theatre. This place is new and it was not as obviously visible from the street but otherwise we enjoyed it. The brisket sandwich was delicious. Our service was fast and attentive by Andrew.

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  10. CORZANN COZE VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice bartenders and waitstaff and security officers

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FAQs

Spotted Zebra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 824-6112.

Spotted Zebra is rated 3.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Spotted Zebra

775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross street
    H Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking, complimentary up to 2 hours. Use Washington Marriott at Metro Center parking service, 775 12th Street NW.
  • Public transit
    Spotted Zebra is located on 12th and H St. NW. Easily accessible via the Red Line to Metro Center as well as by a number of different bus lines. Main entrance from lobby of Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 12th & G.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Taylor
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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