The Lafayette

Restaurant · Downtown

The Lafayette

Restaurant · Downtown

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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

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Nestled in the Hay-Adams, The Lafayette dazzles with its elegant décor and fine American cuisine, ensuring a truly memorable dining experience.  

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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Get directions

hayadams.com
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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Get directions

+1 202 638 2570
hayadams.com
@hayadamshotel

$100+ · Menu

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Feb 26, 2025

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"Tucked inside the sophisticated Hay-Adams Hotel, the Lafayette celebrates the cherry blossom season with themed three-course lunch and dinner menus with wine pairings (March 20 to April 16). And on March 19, March 26, and April 2, a cherry blossom-themed high tea will also be available." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Eater Staff

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"Dine (Almost) at the White House Up a few steps from the Hay-Adams’s lobby is the hotel’s elegant restaurant, the Lafayette, a windowed dining room dressed to the nines with gleaming silverware and crystal chandeliers, fresh flowers, and crisp white tablecloths. The windows overlook Lafayette Square and the White House beyond and, because the room’s elevated above the street, the view confers a strong sense of place without allowing the visual noise of the cars and pedestrians outside. The menu, featuring a refined American cuisine closely tied to the season, outshines even the elegant surroundings. At some hotel restaurants with culinary ambitions, breakfast tastes like an afterthought, but the Lafayette offers diverse and tasty options, making it a favorite for breakfast meetings. Lunch standouts include Maryland crab cakes, Cobb salad, and gnocchi while the dinner star is a classic Dover sole. Service strikes the tasteful balance between warmth and formality."

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Jay Z (ZJ)

Google
The Lafayette is a truly exceptional dining experience. The elegant ambiance perfectly complements the exquisite menu, featuring beautifully presented dishes that are bursting with flavor. The service is attentive and knowledgeable, making you feel truly valued as a guest. I particularly loved the seasonal offerings and the classic desserts. Whether for a special occasion or a casual night out, The Lafayette delivers an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

dbrlsr08

Google
Expectations were exceeded… Both food and service were impeccable…. A must for an exquisite fine dining experience….

Tetra Grammaton

Google
Simply put, this place is amazing. The food is wonderful, the staff arebamazing and the location is the best. The appetizers were unique (I had the grilled octopus 🐙) and excellent. I recommend the filet for dinner. Drinks were phenomenal. If you want classic and elegant this is the place.

Brian “CoFii” Adams

Google
Absolutely superb top to bottom Pro: - beef tartar (Absolutely winner dish) - environment - live piano - service - wine/champagne selection - view - china/decorations - you can sit before your dinner reservation and have drinks Con: - Price (while close to fair, slightly overpriced) An Absolutely wonderful evening, with a great experience! 👍

Robert Lobue

Google
I thought the food and generally the service was excellent, couple of things that I would have expected from a Michelin rated restaurant would be that they would have scraped off the table, remove the wine glass that you weren't using, and then turned over the table faster. Dirty plates stayed on the table for quite some time. Friendliness was never an issue but having over 60% empty tables at 6:30 on a Friday night seems a bit off. Recommend the Filet!

Russell Black

Google
The Hay-Adams has become one of my favorite hotels. The staff is amazing, the hotel is quaint and brings that old-historical charm. The Lafayette restaurant at the Hay-Adams, exemplifies its elegance and luxury in fine dining. I was very fortunate to have Giovanni as our server multiple times at the Lafayette. We even were able to meet the sous chef and question him on some of the amazingly delicious dishes he constructed. The pictures don’t do the taste justice. You will have to experience it for your self.

Jax Mom

Google
I’m giving this a four because the service was so amazing! The food was okay. I didn’t like the dessert. The attire is not street friendly, please be sure to at least wear business casual. The staff is so AWESOME. I ordered tea which was better than the St. Regis. My experience has been amazing when it come to service. BREAKFAST: Pancakes were solid, chicken sausage was okay but next time I will order bacon, eggs were awesome! Three diners for breakfast came to $110. Ordered, two of the Hay Yard Eggs, one coffee, one tea, and pancakes. It was much better than the midday snack! The service is so good!!!

Laura C

Google
Second time back in DC for a weekend and we are in Hay Adams again after 10 years. The food never disappoints and in fact everything was superb! Rack of lamb and Crab gnocchi were excellent. You have to order the soufflé! The ambiance was fine dining yet the wait staff are so warm and pleasant! We stayed for a 3 hour dinner and it was a beautiful and elegant experience