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The Smith Penn Quarter - The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C, Washington, DC

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5
4.5
3949 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Private party contact
    Events Department: (917) 277-4984
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    9th Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 3,949 people are saying

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith – Penn Quarter is a vibrant spot in Washington, D.C., celebrated for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the brunch options, with standout dishes like steak and eggs and ricotta gnocchi described as "ambrosia." The atmosphere is lively, though often "very loud," making it a fun, trendy choice for gatherings.

3,949 Reviews
  1. Brett

    Phoenix15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice place in Penn Quarter. When you walk inside, the ambiance is great and the decor is industrial subway tile and lighting. The inside is boisterous and loud, but you can sit outside for a little less noise. The food was great and our server was even better. Very friendly and responsive. Definitely recommend.

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  2. Dana

    Fort Lauderdale9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food - wonderful service from Jaiho! Highly recommend The Smith.

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  3. Meridith

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angel was our server and he was amazing! Great service, great wine and food suggestions. He even brought the food out for our children so they would be occupied. Highly recommend the arancini and branzino!!

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  4. Christopher VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hosts were very accommodating for our two groups. Food was great. Service was excellent. Can’t wait to come back.

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  5. Kris VIP

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yummy cucumber and pea shoot 🫛 salad with mint! Great calamari dish with feta! Excellent cocktails too.

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  6. Marica

    Central Texas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food - fresh and delicious! Kids said they felt like they were sitting in a Parisian cafe. Great vibe!

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  7. Barbara

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The Smith has a great ambience and the food is outstanding. The service was absolutely the WORSTE I have experienced in many years. We were there on Easter Sunday and it was very busy. However waiting 20/30 minutes to be acknowledged, then not being able to locate the waitress, and another 20/30 minutes to have re-orders refilled is unacceptable.

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  8. Steve VIP

    New Orleans50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and even better service! Must go if around Center City…

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  9. Julie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food , shrimp scampi was so good and so is the French Dip.

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  10. Jimmy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful place for brunch, especially if you have tickets to an afternoon matinee at the theater! 

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FAQs

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 868-4900.

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C is rated 4.5 stars by 3949 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today
Google Map for The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Private party contact
    Events Department: (917) 277-4984
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