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Tabard Inn Restaurant

1739 N St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-2801
202-331-8528
Ranked #34 of 1,328 restaurants in Washington DC
4.0 of 5 stars 237 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 36 AUD
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Dupont Circle
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middleton, wisconsin
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We attended a small wedding at the Tabard Inn and found the food and service to be very good. The private room was a lovely location for the wedding. More

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Marina del Rey
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

In D.C. For a meeting this week, we were lucky to get a reservation for lunch at this very popular spot. I had soft shell crab with spinach fritters in a lovely sauce and my husband had an oyster po boy with sweet potato fries and a tasty tartar sauce. The food was excellent, our server was delightful, and the... More

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Falls Church
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is my favorite restaurant for special occasions! I am never disappointed in the food! The chef has a new menu each week, so you will always have new delights to choose from. Just reading the menu opens a wonderful food encycopedia of food terms. My husband asks what is " Oolong broth, dolcetto jus, gribiche sauce?". Sometimes I know... More

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Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is one you should keep on tap for out-of-town visitors expecting something upscale but a bit different. Check it out beforehand to work out where it is and whether/where to park. Excellent food, excellent wines, very good service considering that it is usually pretty full. More

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Pittsburgh
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This was my second time at the Tabard Inn. Both times the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The bread in the bread basket was so tasty too. I think there were three or four different kinds, one was with olives, one was a dark kind with walnuts and raisins and then there was at least one more kind. I... More

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Santa Cruz, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Stumbled in without resevation for brunch and after a short wait was seated in the bar area. Had fabulous Smoked Salmon and homemade bagels. It was so good we came back for dinner and again for lunch. Each time the service and food was wonderful. Highly recommend this restaurant More

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Marion, North Carolina
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Lots of cozy rooms with different decorations, including a fireplace if you have to wait. We had scheduled a mother-daughter late brunch and went directly to our table. We shared the asparagus fritta and the savory quiche and both were delicious. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The Tabard Inn serves up delicious classic food in a very welcoming atmosphere. You can simply tell that the ingredients they start with are of good quality and the results are delicious. If you go here for brunch, make sure to make reservations as the restaurant gets filled up quite quickly. People in DC just know that the Tabard Inn... More

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Palm Springs, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We had breakfast here. My first reaction is you need to schedule a few hours because the service is at a snails pace. I would say that the potatoes were the best item on my plate.The remainder of the food was good. The restaurant seemed very clean but again the long wait really took away from any other benefit here. More

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Washington, DC
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Lots of cozy little rooms, great food, wonderful weekend brunches draw a big crowd. Make sure you make reservations in advance! More

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