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Smokey Rack of Lamb - New Heights, Washington, DC

New Heights

4.7 (1599)
$31 to $50
American
2317 Calvert St. NW, Washington, DC 20008

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New Heights

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Woodley Park

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
New Heights Restaurant, led by Michelin-nominated Chef Jose Molina, offers an unparalleled dining experience where contemporary elegance meets classic flavors. Nestled in the heart of the city, our menu showcases the finest local ingredients, artfully crafted under Chef Molina’s celebrated culinary expertise. From farm-fresh produce to sustainably sourced seafood, each dish is a testament to his dedication to innovation and flavor, perfectly complemented by an extensive selection of wines and craft cocktails. Whether you're joining us for a sophisticated dinner, or a private event, New Heights is where Chef Molina's award-worthy creations elevate every occasion. Experience the art of dining above the ordinary—where each meal truly reaches new heights.

** Please note that our historic building does not have an elevator and that our Dining Room is only accessible by staircase **

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 17:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Molina
  • Catering
    Modern American Cuisine by chef Jose Molina. Available on request.
  • Private party facilities
    Create a perfectly curated and seamless experience at New Heights. With an expansive dining room capable of seating up to 85 guests in various configurations, an intimate bar, and an al fresco dining, New Heights is the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion, big or small!
  • Area
    Woodley Park
  • Cross street
    Connecticut Avenue
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Woodley Park Zoo Metro (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • 🦃 THANKSGIVING AT NEW HEIGHTS 🦃

    1 - 12 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    REGULAR A-LA-CARTE MENU WILL BE AVAILABLE. Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at New Heights Restaurant, where our inviting family atmosphere and classic flavors make the holiday extra special. Skip the hassle of cooking at home and let us serve you a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Special. Regular menu will also be available. 🦃 Thanksgiving Dinner Special - $55 Per Person: Sliced White & Dark Meat Turkey House-Made Gravy House-Made Meat Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Charred Broccolini Brussel Sprouts with Apples House-Made Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Cheesecake Come enjoy and let us do the rest!
    🦃 THANKSGIVING AT NEW HEIGHTS 🦃 photo
  • 🦃 Thanksgiving To Go Kits 🦃

    USD 55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Multiple times
    *FOR 2 OR MORE GUESTS ONLY* Elevate your holiday celebration this year with our Thanksgiving To-Go Kits, delivering the essence of our New Heights menu directly to your doorstep! Each To-Go Kit is thoughtfully prepared by our Executive Chef with the same attention to detail and premium ingredients that define our restaurant experience. EACH THANKSGIVING KIT CONTAINS: Sliced White & Dark Meat Turkey House-Made Gravy Meat Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Charred Broccolini Brussel Sprouts with Apples House-Made Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Cheesecake Place your order today and let us handle the Thanksgiving preparations this year while you focus on creating lasting memories with family and friends!
    🦃 Thanksgiving To Go Kits 🦃 photo
  • 50% OFF WINE BOTTLES WEDNESDAYS

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    ALL WINE BOTTLES ARE 50% OFF ON WEDNESDAYS AT NEW HEIGHTS! 🍷🌟 Wine-lovers, rejoice!
    50% OFF WINE BOTTLES WEDNESDAYS photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at New Heights.

4.7

4.7
(1599)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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New Heights offers a "fantastic service" experience with standout dishes like pistachio ricotta cake and oysters. Patrons enjoy the "quiet atmosphere" and "reasonably priced" menu, including unique options like broccolini Caesar salad. Frequent praise highlights the professional and friendly staff, making it a "delightful local establishment" worth revisiting.
1,599 Reviews
  1. Carl Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat along the Connecticut Avenue corridor.

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  2. Catherine Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    After having a wonderful dinner supported with great service there last week, I went back this week to try the Happy Hour deal on $1 oysters. The oysters were fresh and excellent, and the service was again outstanding. My friend is ready to go back next week :-)

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  3. Catherine Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I took two french guests to NH and they loved it. The food was outstanding and so was the service. We ordered Grilled octopus and shrimp for appetizers. Branzino, filet mignon, lamb and wagyu hamburger. All, except for the hamburger, were outstanding. The hamburger was way below subpar. The service was one of the best I have ever had in DC thanks to our thoughtful Ukranian waitress. Noise level was OK. I already made a reservation to return. I will recommend this to friends and family.

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  4. Donna

    St. Louis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the perfect DC date night at New Heights with white tablecloths, martinis and Sinatra background music. We enjoyed the ceviche and grilled broccolini Caesar as starters. For mains, my rack of lamb was presented with a smoke dome, very cool presentation and nice flavor burst. His tenderloin medallions were perfectly seasoned and tender. Staff was attentive but not oversolicitous, just right. New Heights delivers a lovely ambience conducive to adult conversations. Bonus, lovely moonlit walk from the UCorridor across the Rock Creek parkway.

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  5. carole

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kateryna and Vladimir are amazing - fantastic service to accompany great food

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  6. Phil Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From reception to leaving (and leaving my credit card in the check presenter which led to a call from our server to notify me five minutes after leaving - thank you Jhanna! - everything was excellent. Cocktails, wine and of course the food and service. Lucky to have this in the neighborhood.

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  7. Hannah

    Virginia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal—loved the crab cake and pistachio ricotta cake, especially. Nice atmosphere—tablecloths, but relaxed. Reasonably priced for a DC restaurant! Professional and friendly service. Will definitely return.

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  8. Bek

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    absolutely incredible food and service. the oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had. the paella, halibut and lamb were just. so. good. the pistachio cake was the perfect ending. highly recommend!

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  9. Mathieu Gold

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service I have ever had!! Food was well priced and felt homie!

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  10. John

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Magnificent! Our adult son loves to try Michelin recommeded restaurants when out of town. Now, I understand why. Fabulous dinner and even better service!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 17:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Molina
  • Catering
    Modern American Cuisine by chef Jose Molina. Available on request.
  • Private party facilities
    Create a perfectly curated and seamless experience at New Heights. With an expansive dining room capable of seating up to 85 guests in various configurations, an intimate bar, and an al fresco dining, New Heights is the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion, big or small!
  • Area
    Woodley Park
  • Cross street
    Connecticut Avenue
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Woodley Park Zoo Metro (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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FAQs

Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm. Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Thursday is a favourite for the $1 oyster special, and Wednesday draws guests for half‑price wine, both nights are popular for those deals.

Yes, guests report anniversary dinners, a quiet, conversation‑friendly dining room, and attentive service, making New Heights a solid choice for a special evening.

New Heights feels warm and quietly elegant, a lively, comfortable bar downstairs and a bright, windowed upstairs dining room that’s easy for conversation.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Expect New Heights to fill up for special events and ticketed dinners, while the upstairs dining room is frequently quiet and easy for conversation.

Portions are often described as generous, several diners say servings were substantial and they left comfortably full.

Yes, families are welcomed: reviewers note staff were wonderful with a toddler, the team accommodated a table of eight with young children, and children’s meals were served promptly.

For a lively start, head to New Heights’ downstairs bar during happy hour (Tue–Sat, 5:00–7:00 pm); for a quieter, conversation-friendly evening choose the upstairs dining room for dinner service (Tue–Sat, 5:00–10:00 pm).

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New Heights

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Woodley Park

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
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