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Tuna & watermelon bite - so good!!!
Acai Bowl
Beef Tartare
Short rib and mushrooms
Tuna Carpaccio
Capuchino
Filet Mignon with black truffle
Chocolate Bonsai
Tenderloin and au gratin potatoes with carrots and asparagus
The Lafayette American Restaurant ·$$$$

The Lafayette Room in the Hay-Adams Hotel overlooks Lafayette Square and the White House. Businessmen, politicians, lobbyists and lawyers frequent this favorite haunt. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can visit any time of day. On Sundays you can take a leisurely break whilst filling up on delectable food at the brunch.

Website: hayadams.com

Phone: (202) 638-6600

Closed now

  • Wed 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

800 16th St NW Washington, DC 20006 ·145.11 mi

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Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Accessible

Reviews

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4.5 176 reviews
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Colin D. 10/21/26

Great food, service, and ambiance. Everything you'd expect from a high class establishment with the added benefit of a well balanced menu and excellent downtown views.

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Janine R. 08/01/24

Beautiful dining area reminiscent of times past. The wait staff is on point and the food is delicious. The poached eggs were perfect. The only negative were the many gnats and mosquitoes in the...

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W Y. 04/25/26

We came during lunch time and my daughter really wanted pancakes and they made it happen. We were also really underdressed but they were super nice and courteous.

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Haley R. 10/29/25

Romantic date night spot with live piano player on Thursdays. Excited to see foie gras on the menu. The mashed potatoes were super creamy and flavorful. The scallops were cooked perfectly, but I...

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Hannah H. 12/25/23

About a 1-1.5: Not sure what happened, but The Lafayette is not the same. We loved coming here for holiday brunches, especially for Christmas, but the spread and the set-up are just not what they...

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