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The Continent DC, Washington, DC

The Continent DC

4.2 (306)
$50 and over
African
1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-3544

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The Continent DC

4.2
$50 and over
African
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • 6th Annual All White Affair

    $800.00 per party

    Prepaid

    2 - 6 people

    Jul 17, 2026 only
    Abe Wossen, Danny Davis, and Dee Haile invite you to the 6th Annual All White Affair at The Continent DC. Celebrate one of the DMV's premier summer events with an unforgettable night of music, luxury, and premium bottle service. Dress in your finest all-white attire and enjoy an elevated nightlife experience from 9pm until 3am. Reservation Details Reservations are for Bottle Service Tables Only. Two-bottle minimum required per table. Bottle Package – $800 All-Inclusive Choose Any Two: Don Julio Reposado Hennessy VSOP Casamigos Reposado Glenfiddich 12 Veuve Clicquot Moët Rosé Tito's Jameson Premium Bottle Pricing Ace of Spades – $1,000 Dom Pérignon – $650 Clase Azul – $650 Don Julio 1942 – $650 Macallan 15 – $650 Hibiki – $500 Glenfiddich 15 – $450 Angel's Envy Barrel Select – $400 Balvenie 12 – $400 Macallan 12 – $350 Don Julio Reposado – $300 Hennessy VSOP – $300 Casamigos Reposado – $300 Glenfiddich 12 – $300 Veuve Clicquot – $300 Moët Rosé – $300 Tito's – $300 Johnnie Walker Black – $300 Jameson – $300 Ketel One – $250 Grey Goose – $250 Johnnie Walker Gold – $400 Dress Code: All White Attire Required. Reserve your table early. Availability is limited. Guests must be 21+ with a valid government-issued ID.
    6th Annual All White Affair Photo

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What 306 people are saying

The Continent DC 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continent DC offers a charming atmosphere "with a really good vibe" and serves "amazing food." Guests rave about the "exceptional" red snapper and delicious jollof rice. The service can be hit or miss; however, many appreciate the "wonderful" servers. It's a "beautifully decorated" spot ideal for group gatherings.
306 Reviews
  1. LaPatsy Gold

    Charlotte10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service! The waiter knew before asking. He allowed us to take our time and gave great suggestions! Food came out in timely manner. Great display of smoke old fashioned. Will visit again.

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  2. Abiola

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality has been steadily declining since the first time I was there. It was so bad that I had to tell the manager after my meal of jollof and red stew.

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  3. Kemi Gold

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 1, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality of food has declined over the past year. Suya isn’t spicy anymore and the pepper soup taste very grainy and mushy. Used to love this place. Will not be back

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  4. Tamara

    Baltimore2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was incredibly slow. Took over an hour for drinks and food to arrive to table. I went to the bar to pay for my bill because there was minimal to no service. The server couldn’t even find a manager.

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  5. Tejona

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Continent several times and yesterday was by far the worst experience ever! It was my birthday and graduation celebration and I completely hated it! To start off, the brunch price on the website (40$) was not the price we were told we had to pay (60$). That alone was annoying. Whatever price is displayed online should reflect in person! Our server Shiane, was not a great server. She did not ensure if we needed things in a timely manner, when we brought issues to her attention she appeared to not care. There was no syrup for our French toast sticks. We were told the restaurant doesn’t supply any when that’s a lie. I was previously at brunch for Memorial Day weekend where I had syrup with my breakfast. There was no sympathy or anything! We were given our check before our 3 course meal was given. Other waiters had to attend to us because our waitress wasn’t available. This was a complete disaster of a celebration and completely an unacceptable experience! I was completely embarrassed in front of my guests!

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  6. David

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in, we knew this was going to be a great experience. The atmosphere is lovely with a really good vibe! The service was amazing and the food was so delicious. We tried several dishes and all of us enjoyed them. We will definitely be back!

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  7. SteveJ Gold

    Nashville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 13, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the worst dining experiences we’ve had in a long time.

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  8. Lumumba

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good We had the red sapper and suya

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  9. April

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an average experience. We arrived just after it opened. The forgot to add the plantain to all of our dishes (3) even though it was included. The jollof rice was lukewarm warm. And there was only 1 server waiting 3 the three tables when it opened so it took a minute to get the basics such as beverages etc

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  10. Josephine Gold

    New York City22 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’m not sure what happened to The Continent but it’s no longer the same place.
    The Continent DCResponded on June 2, 2026
    Hello Josephine, Our sincere apologies for the experience. The Continent DC is dedicated to upholding our side of the bargain. It will help if you give us some details to help better understand where we need to improve. Thank you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Downtown

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A photo of The Continent DC restaurant

The Continent DC

4.2
$50 and over
African
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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