Tabard Inn

Name: Tabard Inn
Address: 1739 N St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 331-8528
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2607 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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We're happy you're coming! Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our newly-refreshed fireplace lounge. Please bring your own drinks.

With a commitment to sourcing ingredients of the highest quality, Chef Cliff Wharton creates a daily menu based on what is local, fresh, and seasonal to bring inspired dishes to your table in an eclectic and historical setting. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.
• As you likely know, all DC restaurants and banquet facilities must comply with Mayor Bowser’s vaccination mandate, effective January 15th. To enter the Tabard Inn's Dining Rooms, all persons must display proof of vaccination. We’re striving to make compliance as seamless as possible. Please allow time by having your vaccination card ready along with a Photo ID or a COVID-19 verification app (e.g., VaxYes, Clear, Excelsior, MyIR). Many Thanks!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 May 2022

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8:30 pm

Booked 44 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 331-8528
Website
http://www.tabardinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Cliff Wharton
Private party facilities
Our charming venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies, elegant receptions, festive rehearsal dinners, unique corporate events and memorable parties. Our private event spaces can accommodate both social and corporate groups for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Daniel Bushey: (202) 463-7909

Location
1739 N St NW Washington, DC 20036
Area
Dupont Circle
Cross Street
18th St
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
By Metro- Dupont Circle is the closet Metro stop. Exit to the south from the station and walk one block along 19th Street to N Street. Turn left on N Street, cross Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street, and continue on N Street. The Tabard Inn is located on the left mid-block between 18th and 17th Streets.
Entertainment
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, the Tabard is brightened by the sounds of jazz bassist Victor Dvoskin and other acclaimed local jazz musicians.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Tabard Shrimp & GritsUSD 18.00
blackened north carolina shrimp, tasso ham, poached egg, gouda grits
Corned Beef HashUSD 17.00
onion, red pepper, brussels sprouts, poached egg, sweet potatoes, béarnaise
Cream Cheese & Chives Scrambled EggsUSD 14.00
home fries, house made biscuit, applewood smoked bacon
Eggs BenedictUSD 16.00
english muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise, home fries; Choice of: spinach or virginia ham
Tabard OmeletUSD 16.00
Swiss cheese, spinach, home fries, house-made biscuit; Choice of egg whites
Chicken & Churro WafflesUSD 17.00
fried chicken thighs, spiced bacon, chipotle maple syrup
Chocolate Chip PancakesUSD 12.00
chocolate chips, maple syrup, whipped cream

To Begin

Add to your salad: fried chicken $6; fried oysters $10; blackened shrimp $10

BurrataUSD 16.00
fried green tomatoes, shaved vegetables, garlic-herb vinaigrette, red wine
Mary's BerriesUSD 12.00
Wisconsin ricotta, fresh berries, citrus zest, granola & honey
Oxtail SoupUSD 9.00
bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, scallions
LumpiaUSD 12.00
pork, shrimp, vegetable, black pepper-garlic dipping sauce
Kale Butternut Squash SaladUSD 13.00
quinoa, candied cashews, apples, goat cheese, dried cranberries, orange-Dijon dressing
Grilled & Chilled Vegetable of the DayUSD 12.00
local grilled & chilled vegetables, balsamic herb vinaigrette
Duck Confit SaladUSD 16.00
spinach, frisee, red beets, bacon, candied walnuts, blue cheese, balsamic dressing
Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
romaine, anchovies, croutons, aged parmesan, poached egg

Tabard Sandwiches

Brisket BurgerUSD 19.00
caramelized onions, mushrooms, bacon, cheddar, lemon aioli, whole-grain mustard, chipotle ketchup
Po' BoyUSD 15.00
fried oysters, lettuce, pickles, come back sauce, french fries
Tabard Hot Dog, Cup of ChiliUSD 13.00
Stachowski's all beef hot dog, house made relish & sauerkraut, new england bun, route 11 dill chips
Gruyere Grilled Cheese & Oxtail SoupUSD 14.00
bacon, house-made Pullman loaf

Tabard Entrees

ScallopsUSD 24.00
ginger butternut squash puree, bacon bok choy, wasabi aioli, sweet soy
Duck BreastUSD 28.00
parsnip puree, grilled scallions, pickled spiced cucumber, hoisin black pepper glaze
PancitUSD 20.00
rice noodles, shrimp, chicken, pork, vegetables, lemon soy
Market Fish
ask your server for today's preparation
- M/P
Flank & ShrimpUSD 25.00
Yukon-rutabaga mash, grilled onions, sautéed squash, garlic demi, spiced chili sauce
7 Hills Beef ChiliUSD 20.00
scallions, sour cream, cheddar, house-made cornbread

Sides

SpinachUSD 5.00
French FriesUSD 5.00
BaconUSD 6.00
Gouda GritsUSD 5.00
Brussels SproutsUSD 5.00
Bacon, Sweet Soy, Yuzu Cream

What 2,607 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
District of Columbia
Contemporary American

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quartet
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
I rarely think about the tabard Inn for a business lunch but I am glad I did. we ate outside . it was perfect . everyone was happy and we could hear ourselves talk
r
richardw
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, service attentive and no unbearable noise.
BS
BarbaraS
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Requested an outdoor table (which was unavailable upon arrival) and both hostess and restaurant manager went out of their way to make our wait comfortable. Great food, service and ambiance. Will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
The cream cheese and chive scrambled eggs were melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
PE
PETE
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. I had the veal chop entree and I would recommend it to anybody who likes veal. It was thick, tender, and perfectly grilled.
BB
BarbaraB
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
The outdoor area is lovely and they had fans going to create a breeze. The drinks were excellent. The salads and the burrita were the best course. They were all good. The grouper was delicious but the vegetables with it were lukewarm and not in a very exciting sauce. The duck was a bit tough. Overall a lovely evening.
j
jocelyng
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food1service5ambience4
Sad decline of what was once one of DC’s most excellent restaurants. The food was so bad that we were embarrassed to have brought friends from California—and at a high price. Gone are all the things that made it good. The quality of ingredients was not only inferior but the cooking was far below subpar—for example very expensive, nonlocal fish that was not particularly fresh and poorly prepared, duck that was tough, gray, gamey and coated in sweet sauce on a cloyingly sweet mash, and a Caesar salad that was dreadful in both appearance and taste: two white mounds with literally no green visible. The cooking was just bad. Also gone was the great wine list…why no California wines? They used to have many. Even the bread was bad—vapid, stale white bread inferior to a basic supermarket loaf. The Tabard used to serve bread that rivaled any European bakery in the city: meals began with a basket of French, whole grain, olive and focaccia all baked fresh that day in the Tabard kitchen. The only decent thing was dessert, which was still not the caliber of the previous pastry chef. Honestly, we were sorry we went. Such a shame! Not to mention expensive.
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quartet
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
The tabard Inn is a hidden treasure in DC the food is delicious. you can actually hear your own conversations and there is no loud music blasting to distract from enjoying the evening i it has. Become fairly pricey but it is perfect for a special occasion
LS
LuisS
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is still the perfect brunch spot in DC after all these years!
NG
NealG
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a relaxing old fashioned ambience. That said, the noise level requires that you have to speak loudly to be heard by your dinner partner. Since everyone has to do that it is self defeating.
HB
HanselB
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service1ambience4
I am a repeat customer of the Tabard Inn ... love the look/feel the food and drinks are typically great .... but this time had a pretty disappointing experience: The Manhattan cocktail was served watered down with sugar water... And that was a pleasure compared to the raspy attitude of the host and server who we found our selves in an argument with on several occasions just over very common requests ...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
It was overpriced. The staff at the front seemed rather frustrated that we were there. While the history of the restaurant brought us in as well as the previous reviews, we were not impressed. Would not visit again.
BD
BD20
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
We understand that prices in restaurants have gone up significantly. We did however expect that the Tabard Inn, though raising prices significantly, would not disappoint us with poor quality food and preparation at any price. We are longtime fans of the restaurant having ben there many times. But we will now be avoiding it, sorry to say.
MK
MichaelK
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience4
Overpriced dinner options. And the Tabatd no longer has great bread. Breakfast is great. Dinner--not so much.
D
Downtown
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner last night. The wait staff were very gracious even though short-handed. My first to Tabard was in the early 70's. Hard to believe it has never lost its charm. The restaurant just keeps getting better and better. And, outside is lovely.
LB
LadyBrit
Washington DC
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed the entire experience, excellent food, drinks, and ambience. Thanks to the staff and I yes, would highly recommend the Tabard Inn.
WL
WhitLee
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and ambiance. Always a favorite
MD
MaryaliceD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
My partner and I went to Tabard Inn to celebrate our Anniversary. From beginning to end, we were met with mediocrity and negligence. Our Hostess had promised us complimentary drinks that afternoon when we checked in, yet when we arrived for our 7:45 dinner reservation she didn’t even recognize us and proceeded to seat us at the smallest table, which was against the wall and near all the foot traffic, although there were several other two tops more graciously located that were never utilized. The drinks were weak and the oysters were not fresh and contained inordinate remnants of shell and ice. The steak was predominantly fat and the chicken was over cooked. Most notably the potatoes that arrived with our steak entree were spoiled and inedible. I have worked in the service industry for years as a bartender and server and I understand and respect the effort it takes to produce a quality experience. At this price point and in our major city it feels deflating and unethical to serve spoiling, overcooked food and watered down drinks. We were expecting a phenomenal experience and left dinner wishing we had chosen a different establishment to celebrate this momentous occasion.
k
katherinep
Birmingham
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always
y
younggotribe
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Step back in time and escape to a quiet little corner of DC in a wonderful space that is simultaneously historic and funky. What a terrific place.
CW
CathrynW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very positive experience at Tabard Inn. The hostess facilitated our wish for an outdoor table, the waiter was professional and pleasant, and the four of us all thought the food was excellent and the prices fair.
EM
ErinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing place as always. Would have loved to sit in the patio, but still a nice dining experience inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent ambience and service. Service staff are very well trained, courteous and attentive. Food was fine, with the exception of shrimp slightly overcooked. Recommend patio seating. Very nice.
DP
DonaP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
LOVED our server, beautiful Ethiopian woman who's been there SEVEN YEARS! Dont miss the Veal, its pricey but a real treat !! Appreciated the portion size of it ! Also cocktails are awesome and clean- not too sugary or frilly - raspberry rhubarb tart not to be missed !
RW
RichardW
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited Tabard Inn on my daughter’s recommendation. Drove here from Annapolis. Tabard Inn did not disappoint. Everything was fantastic. Well worth the drive.
KB
KimberlyB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Service is slow. Waiters not attentive. Food good.
KB
KB2021
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were outstanding. I was delighted to find a duck salad and entree! They were delicious. My guests had the soft shell crab. For dessert we had crème brûlée and rhubarb tart.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The server was polite and that made up for the lack of diversity in the menu for vegetarians and/or vegans.
KS
KathrynS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved staying there! Staff was super nice and friendly and helpful when I had questions. The breakfast was delicious and reasonable priced!! If I ever visit DC again I will stay there again!! 🙂
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gigi was an excellent server, ambiance was perfect!
DA
DavidA
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall4food3service2ambience3
Neither food nor service was up to the usual standards, but the prices had certainly increased substantially.
MP
MichaelP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Quite reasonably priced breakfast fare given its location and charm. Everything was excellent but the donuts deserve special mention. I appreciated the post of excellent coffee which stayed hot through four cups. The dining room of the Tabard though unlike the bar is a little spartan and looks just like a basement.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The restaurant was not what I expected however it was a very good experience. We enjoyed it very much. Food was great
L
Lyhdining
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The outdoor seating was covered and protected by brick walls on the sides. It was a good dining experience with excellent service.
HS
HenryS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I have always loved it. food is always good, service is always good and it's just so darn cozy. Thanks for a great Mother's Day!
EB
EdBou
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The Tabard Inn is our Mother's Day tradition. Love eating in the garden and the food is consistently good. Always a relaxing experience
M
Marty
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
All food excellent but I must especially praise my appetizer of calamari and octopus, the duck breast, halibut, and pork chops.
AB
AniB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Salad was delicious. Fish was perfectly cook. Wish they would have a more interesting selection of desserts..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. We went for brunch on Saturday. 2 of us had breakfast and 2 had lunch . Food was great . Would definitely recommend !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my husband band four friends for brunch. I have never been there before. It is an adorable little restaurant with great service and food. What a nice surprise. We will definitely be back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Tabard Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tabard Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 331-8528.

Tabard Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 2607 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.