Kingbird

Our stay at the Watergate has been absolutely top tier. The service has been thoroughly excellent from the doormen to the front desk to the restaurant staff. Speaking of the hotel restaurant- Kingbird - I think it may be hiding one of the best chefs in DC. I don't know where they got this guy, but I sure hope they keep him. Incredible food.

We had afternoon tea here on a Saturday. Overall delightful experience. Loved the retro vibe at the Watergate and it was a great afternoon spent with girlfriends. You have to book in advance for between 1-2pm. You also pay in advance to reserve your spot, which was convenient. We came for a friends birthday and while the restaurant was relatively empty at 1PM on a Saturday, there were quite a few tables having tea. Wonderful and diverse tea options and everything tasted fabulous. The sandwiches were delicious and.wd loved the tea and scones! We wished we had a whole tray of scones and biscuits. There were a lot of desserts, which were all delicious and beautiful, but we really loved the spreads and wished there were a few more savory items in place of a few of the desserts. Overall really delightful experience and the staff were friendly and attentive.

We had a wonderful meal. The pasta and risotto was fresh, tasty and delicious. Our wine was perfect. My only gripe was the party next to us was having fun and talking/laughing loudly. There aren't any baffles on the ceiling to mitigate noise so it was like an echo chamber. My wife was up against the wall with a short wall in between us and them so her experience wasn't as bad. Our server Omar was wonderful also.

Dinner at the famous Watergate Hotel. Of course one would think this could be memorable. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. The same is not true for the bar. Daniel, the bartender, was great. His mastery of the cocktails was amazing. So if you're in the area and looking for a tasty libation pay a visit, and tell Daniel that Jason and I sent you.

Visiting DC, visiting places off the beaten path, we noticed the Watergate Hotel had a restaurant, The Kingbird. Having the shrimp cocktail, Pennsylvania Golden Chicken, and the Deconstructed Lemon Tart, which was the highlight of the meal, we left feeling satisfied. Staff was nice, and prices were what you'd expect from DC.

Update: Return visit one year later in August 2023 and the staff at Kingbird outdid themselves. Due to a rainstorm we were initially unable to enjoy the rooftop bar so our large party descended upon the Kingbird bar instead. The cocktails and service were terrific. We even received some champagne to welcome our guest of honour. Once seated for dinner, the service continued to be impeccable and food delicious. What a special place. Christina, our server, was excellent. Also, the bartender was so kind as to offer up a complimentary bottle of champagne when he noticed that we were gathering to celebrate a special family member. August 2022: Dinner service was terrific. Lump crab salad hit the spot. Very comfy seating. Nice midcentury vibe. Loved the mocktail too!