Unforgetable!

My wife and I were in DC on vacation and had been refered to The Oval Room for dinner.It was by far the best restaurant experience we have ever had.The staff was extremely polite and knowledgable in describing every dish that was presented.We enjoyed the tasting menu and every dish was flawless in presentation and flavor.The food, service and price make any visit to this restaurant one you'll never forget.I know that every time we sit down to eat, anywhere, we will be thinking of The Oval Room and what we are missing.Thanks to Tony and the wonderful staff for making our visit unforgetable.You can be sure we will be there on our next trip to the DC area.

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This is the place for you if you like to be treated like someone special. Its a fine dining experience that should be shared with the ones you love. The staff is very knowlegable of whats on the menu and the food is superb. My first experience with having my salmon poached. This is one of the many things The Oval Room is noted for. Only a few restuarants have the qaulifications to poach your food. The Oval Room makes going out to eat an experience worth going back to. The food is delicious, the price is right, the location is great and who knows who you may see. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

WOW!

This restaurant and their staff are unbelievable. I have heard many good things about the Oval Room and my first visit there was one to remember. I was greeted at the door by two gentlemen who politefully showed us to our table. After being handed a wine list and menu, I came to realize the caliber of restaurant I was dealing with. You will not be disappointed.

Restaurant Week Review

My partner and I had dinner at the Oval Room as part of DC's Restaurant Week. Like most of the higher-end restaurants during Restaurant Week, the Oval Room was at what looked to be near-full capacity, but we didn't have to wait for our table. We always make it a point to try as many restaurants as possible during Restaurant Week and my partner absolutely fell in love with this place - he particularly loved the warm atmosphere and the friendly, prompt, intelligent service. We have found that some restaurants scale back their food and service to accommodate the larger crowds during Restaurant Week, but this was not the case at the Oval Room. It was busy, but not rushed and our service was very intimate given how busy Restaurant Week can be.

Distinguished Service at the Oval Room

OK so here's the deal on the Oval Room. I spent some time reading all the reviews I could find before putting fingers to keyboard to write my personal review of this DC gem. This was my first experience at OR and I'm happy to report that not only was the food superior in craft and presentation, but unlike many DC (in-town) fine-dining establishments, the OR has premier service to match the high quality kitchen detail. From the moment the maitre d' met us at the front door and brought us to our window table (quiet Conn. Ave. view), I was very pleased with the prompt, thorough service. The wait staff is knowledgeable on many fronts and our server easily paired wine selections with our dinner choices. 4 out of 4 and 5 if I could.

Can't Wait for Valentine's Day Next Year!

Thought I'd try a new venue for Valentines Day this year. Chose the Oval Room based on a fellow-attorney's ardent recommendation. I don't know how I missed this place in the past. Food, brilliant (I had the Grouper and my wife, the lobster); service, world-class. My wife can be difficult but I'm thrilled to know a year in advance where we'll be having dinner 14 February 2010!

Best of Washington, D.C.!

My husband and I rang in the New Year at The Oval Room Lafayette Square. We were escorted by a friendly host, who turned out to be the sommelier, to our very romantic table tucked away in a corner and next to the window. Beautiful!! The wait staff was impeccably attentive; constantly topping off our glasses of water, the sommelier was knowledgeable across all origins of wines. I was completely blown away by the tasting menu. We did a wine pairing with a five- course menu and everything was delicious. The amount of food was perfect so that you didn't get too full during course number three. The Crispy Lobster was my personal favorite. Best service I have ever received in a restaurant and the food was AMAZING. Cheers to The Oval Room!

A Wonderful New Year’s Eve Experience!

We celebrated New Year’s Eve at The Oval Room last night and loved it. The ambiance is sophisticated and has a lot of charm. Great for intimate dinners and romance! Impressive wine list too. Our server recommended a wonderful half-bottle of white wine that went beautifully with our first course. The impeccable service definitely met all my expectations. I would highly recommend The Oval Room for anyone looking to have a true culinary experience. Happy New Year!!!

SPECTACULAR!

Comfortable, elegant dining room--professional, charming staff--stunning, delicious food--It shouldn't exist in one restaurant but it does at The Oval Room! Lobster with young coconut/lemongrass broth is a gorgeously executed combination of flavors & textures. The wine list is excellent! We were encouraged to explore a bit with the sommelier's guidance...Highly Recommended!