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Boqueria - Penn Quarter, Washington, DC

Boqueria - Penn Quarter

4.5 (584)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space steps from DC's Chinatown, Capital One Arena, and near the National Mall.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour or lunch with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 10 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax and gratuity).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 552-3268
  • Website
    http://www.boqueriarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com
  • Location
    777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    H and 9th Streets
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Boqueria - Penn Quarter's menu was last updated on 01/02/2022.

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What 584 people are saying

Boqueria - Penn Quarter 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boqueria - Penn Quarter is celebrated for its "delicious food," featuring standout dishes like "patatas bravas" and "paella." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere and service," with a lively crowd at happy hour. While some experiences varied, many patrons found it a "regular go-to" and highly recommend it for tapas lovers.

584 Reviews

  1. Donna VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and outstanding service! I will definitely be back.

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  2. Rob VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This spot is a local favorite for me—cute, a bit pricey, but tasty tapas and solid happy hours. So why 3 stars, and why 2 for service? I usually sit at the bar, but this time I was meeting older friends and we wanted a table. Despite plenty of open seats—including bar tables—the hostess told me there’d be a 45-minute wait because everything was reserved. I took a bar seat while waiting and checked OpenTable, where I found a reservation available in 15 minutes. When I showed the hostess, she scoffed, insisting that only she knew when tables would open. Meanwhile, several empty tables remained. My friends arrived, we decided to stay, and ordered drinks. Before the bartender even finished pouring, another hostess led us to a table, saying they had gone “out of their way” to accommodate us—right next to empty bar tables, which remained open all night. Frustratingly unnecessary. On top of that, despite having Toast terminals, they refused to take Apple Pay due to “security concerns.” Good thing I happened to have my physical wallet. Overall, a neighborhood spot I like, but the service left me shaking my head. Delicious tuna, patatas bravas, Brussels sprouts, gambas, mushroom croquettes, and paella if you're really hungry. Now, if only the reception side of things matched the quality of the food!

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  3. Ted

    Washington DC23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foods are a little bit too salty for our taste. Services are very good.

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  4. Aud

    Washington DC16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Let’s start with the drinks. While the names were inviting, the drinks themselves were uninspired & mediocre in taste. There are some menu items that were really good e.g the white anchovies, most others were just ok. The pintxos de bistec was severely overcooked. Socarrat is non evident in the paella Mariscos.

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  5. Kevin

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for making our annual Mother's Day brunch fantastic as always. We'll do our best to stop by during the year and patronize.

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  6. debra VIP

    Washington DC200 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good sangria. The lamb kebabs were great as were the beef and chorizo kebabs

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  7. Susan

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great prices and wine list / service was also great!

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  8. sandra VIP

    Dallas19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was outstanding. Service great. Really really loud.

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  9. Suzanne VIP

    Sydney6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food as always - best meatballs around! Great atmosphere and service. A regular go to, would highly recommend

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  10. Matt

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, quiet and relaxing. All the servers seemed brand new and a little confused but they were genuine so we didn’t care and had a great time.

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Boqueria - Penn Quarter is rated 4.5 stars by 584 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Boqueria - Penn Quarter

777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4501

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    H and 9th Streets
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boqueriarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 552-3268
  • Private party facilities
    Host your birthday, corporate event, holiday party, shower or wedding with us! We have a variety of areas, menus and bar packages to make your event unique and memorable. Visit our website for more info. https://boqueriarestaurant.com
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