Award-winning

The Pembroke

4.5

1924 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Situated in the bustling heart of Dupont Circle is The Pembroke, a sophisticated dining destination. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, The Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema described the experience as “cut from a different cloth." The Pembroke’s stunning design by Martin Brudnizki features plush velvet coral-toned banquettes around glossy marble tables, cream-paneled walls with playful artwork, and boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood, while a seasonal terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall. The marble-topped bar is a bright and airy nod to cocktail bars of the 1950s and features classic drinks with a twist and a selection of fine wines. Reserve your table today to see how “The Pembroke makes Dupont Circle a destination again.”

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 448-4302
Website
https://thepembrokedc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christian Welch
Private party facilities
For large parties (7+) and semi-private events, please email Pembroke_Inquiries@doylecollection.com.

Location
1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
19th and Dupont Circle
Parking details
Valet parking is located at 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW (Dupont Circle hotel driveway)
Public transit
The Pembroke is conveniently located two blocks from the Dupont Circle Red Line metro station. When exiting the station, please proceed through the Q street exit. At the top of the station's escalator, turn right. Walk east down Q street two blocks and the restaurant will be on your right on 19 street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Supper - Community Table
$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us on Sunday, December 1, for our next Sunday Supper! On the first Sunday of each month, The Pembroke offers two community table seatings (5 pm and 7 pm). Parties who book this option will be seated with fellow diners, creating a warm atmosphere to form new connections. This month, Chef Derwin Echevarria brings authentic Puerto Rican flavors to The Pembroke with a family-style, multi-course menu inspired by his childhood and using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Savor traditional dishes like green plantain soup, crispy skin lechon, sweet treats like crème brûlée de coquito and sweet plantain budin. Book this option for the community table. $60 per adult and $30 per child.
Sunday Supper - Standard Table
$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us on Sunday, December 1, for the next event in our Sunday Supper series! This month, Sous Chef Derwin Echevarria brings authentic Puerto Rican flavors to The Pembroke with a family-style, multi-course menu inspired by his childhood and using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Savor traditional dishes like green plantain soup, crispy skin lechon, and sweet treats like crème brûlée de coquito and sweet plantain budin. Book this option for a standard experience at a private table and connect with your friends and family over a delicious, shared meal. $60 per adult and $30 per child.
Christmas Eve All-Day 4-Course Menu
$130.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Join us this Christmas Eve for a festive culinary experience filled with joy and indulgence. Executive Chef Christian Welch has crafted a decadent menu reimagining holiday classics with sophisticated flavors. Enjoy a Raw Bar, artisan cheese, and charcuterie to start, followed by options like Seared Scallops or Lobster Bisque. For your main course, choose dishes like Aged Duck Breast, Short Rib Wellington, or Roasted Turbot. Children’s favorites include Roasted Chicken Breast and The Pembroke Smash Burger. End the evening with desserts like Mont Blanc or Sticky Toffee Pudding. $130 per adult, $55 for children, not including tax and gratuity. Celebrate the season with us!

Popular dishes

Levain Bread$10.00
Grilled loaf, chives, flaky salt, beurre de baratte
Pumpkin Soup$16.00
Roasted pumpkin, fried sage, spiced creme fraiche
Burrata$22.00
Oil-cured tomatoes, riviera olives, tomato vinaigrette, sourdough toast, crispy basil
Beef Tartare$27.00
Caperberries, Calabrian chile oil, pickled onions, chives, Parmesan, egg yolk, sourdough bread
Octopus $29.00
Crushed new potatoes, Castelvetrano salsa verde, burnt chili oil, lemon
Head On Prawn$24.00
Prawn butter, confit garlic, grilled lemon, salmoriglio
Dungeness Crab Imperial $26.00
Dukes, savora, chives, roe, brown butter, eggs, dill, grilled bread
Bone Marrow$23.00
Porcini butter, garlic-chili relish, grilled bread

Farm Fresh Salads

Radicchios$20.00
Citrus, soft herbs, aged goat cheese, sourdough crumble, Italian vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce$20.00
Butter lettuce, red gem, red watercress, basil, shaved fennel, radishes, pickled Fresno chilies, toasted pistachios, fennel pollen, robiola vinaigrette
Kale Caesar$20.00
Baby and Tuscan kale, shaved fennel, radishes, sourdough croutons, Parmesan, Parmesan dressing

Homemade Pastas

Cavatelli$32.00
Lamb bolognese, sherry, Parmesan
Rigatoni$24.00
Vodka sauce, sheep's milk ricotta, Parmesan, basil
Fusili Calabresi$24.00
Pesto genovese, burrata, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan
Mafalde$24.00
Parmigiano fandueca, four pepper blend, garlic-herb crumb, egg yolk, Parmigiano

Entrées

Half Lobster $57.00
Tonnarelli, piperade, spicy tomato, potato crumbs
Branzino$40.00
Escarole, tomato vinaigrette, fennel pollen, oregano, arugula
Swordfish$47.00
Clams, tomato, capers, escarole, bottarga, parsley emulsion
Green Circle Chicken$39.00
Fennel pollen, fried rosemary, confit garlic, chicken jus, salmoriglio
Bone-In Heritage Pork Chop$45.00
Nduja sausage-stuffed savory cabbage, chili oil
Australian Wagyu Striploin$85.00
Porcini butter, gremolata, grilled Jimmy Nardello peppers, arugula

On the Side

Grilled Broccolini$14.00
Garlic aioli, lemon zest, garlic breadcrumbs, bottarga, Italian vinaigrette
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Pickled golden raisins, mint, lemon vinaigrette
Roasted Carrots$12.00
Grilled carrots, bagna cauda, dill, citrus, espelette pepper
Romano Beans$12.00
Shallot vinaigrette, nepatula, preserved lemon, Calabrian chile
Crispy Potatoes$10.00
Garlic oil, espelette pepper, rosemary, Parmesan

What 1,924 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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The Pembroke dazzles with its "spectacular food, service and setting." Guests rave about "excellent service" and a "beautiful ambiance" reminiscent of Paris. With dishes like tuna tartare and ribeye, the inventive menu impresses. Ideal for brunch or special occasions, The Pembroke is a DC dining gem, despite occasional pricing concerns.

1,924 Reviews

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Brent
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, a repeat visit is in my future. Just as good and the bar on the other side of the building.
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Jodi
Philadelphia
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good good and good service. Had a great Thanksgiving meal!
The PembrokeResponded today
Dear Jodi, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great Thanksgiving meal with us and enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful experiences in the future. Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Angela
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner. The seafood spread was plentiful and fresh, they were putting fresh seafood out about every 5 minutes. All 3 courses were perfectly cooked apart from the octopus which my friend found to be a little on the salty side, she loved the pasta and sauce that came with it. I had the prime filet and it lived up to the definition “melt in your mouth tender”. The service was perfect, Daniel Penda who attended to us was friendly, attentive, and always had a smile on. Everyone else was very friendly and we had several people check on us at appropriate times to see that we were having a lovely dinner. I definitely would recommend for a special occasion or fancy dinner. The ambiance at The Pembroke is perfect for that.
The PembrokeResponded today
Dear Angela, Thank you for sharing your experience and for celebrating Thanksgiving with us! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the plentiful seafood spread and perfectly cooked courses, especially the prime filet. It’s also wonderful to know that Daniel Penda and our team provided attentive and friendly service, making your evening extra special. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you found the ambiance perfect for a special occasion. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience. Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Jane
Washington DC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. I don’t think I’ve ever had salmon cooked as well as I did here, and the steak was cooked perfectly too. The service was very good, and overall it was a great experience. We would definitely come back.
The PembrokeResponded today
Dear Jane, Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the perfectly cooked salmon and steak. It’s wonderful to know our service added to your great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit! Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Robert
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful service! Our server was kind and knowledgeable.
The PembrokeResponded today
Dear Robert, Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and found your server to be kind and knowledgeable. It’s great to know we could make your evening a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Connie
Tampa
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was as fabulous as the food................
The PembrokeResponded 2 days ago
Dear Connie, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to our team. We look forward to your next visit! Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Karen
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our table was next to the bar which is not usually my favorite spot for dinner, however this was a perfect spot as our server was the bar tender. Dashawn was our bar tender and server and he made the night fun and special. Food was delicious, we all had a different pasta dish. Drinks were excellent. Dashawn even made an original rum drink that we all loved. Could not have asked for a better experience.
The PembrokeResponded on November 20, 2024
Dear Karen, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dashawn made your experience memorable and that you enjoyed the food and drinks. It’s great to know that the bar setting worked out for you, and we’re glad Dashawn’s personal touch added to your evening. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Francesco
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went there for our daughter's birthday. Ambience is very elegant, food was mediocre, most food was burned or overcooked. We asked for a birthday mini cake and all we got were 3 beignes. Nobody even bothered to wish our daughter Happy Birthday. After this mini cake, they swiftly brought us the check, without asking if we would like to see the dessert menu or if we cared for coffee or anything else. They added around 20% service charge to the bill. For this reason we decided not to leave any tip. Overall, this restaurant offers a nice ambiance, mediocre food, inattentive service and is definitely overpriced. Not recommended
The PembrokeResponded on November 20, 2024
Dear Francesco, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your daughter's birthday celebration did not meet expectations. We strive to create memorable experiences, and it's disappointing to learn that we fell short in several areas during your visit. We appreciate your comments about the ambiance, and we will take your feedback seriously to ensure improvements in both food quality and service. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to make things right. Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Paula
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had high hopes for a good meal at the Pembroke. Servers were nice enough but did not go into any detail at all on the menu which I would expect for this highly rated restaurant. Overall, food was just okay, not memorable. I had the branzino and had a very rough first bite with a ton of fish bones in it - almost choked. I mentioned this to the waiter when he came by towards the end of the meal and he made no apology or recovery attempt, just said " that fish is known to have a lot of bones in it, some have more than others". Even if I lived in DC I would not go back to this restaurant.
The PembrokeResponded 2 days ago
Dear Paula, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We deeply regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the menu explanations and your interaction with the server are concerning, especially regarding the branzino. This does not reflect the high standards we strive to maintain. Please accept our sincere apologies for the lack of attentiveness and the discomfort caused. Your feedback will be shared with our team to ensure better training and improvement in service recovery. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to provide the quality experience you deserve. Warm regards, Pembroke team
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Deanna
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal! We only had a short time for dinner as we were headed to a concert. The staff was extremely attentive, served courses at a perfect pace so we were timely but didn’t feel rushed. Food was delicious and plentiful. And it is SO nice to eat in a restaurant where you don’t have to shout to be heard. We carried on our conversation at normal speaking levels and didn’t hear from those at tables near us. Convenient location and definitely will be back.
The PembrokeResponded on November 20, 2024
Dear Deanna, Thank you for sharing such a positive review! We’re delighted to hear that we could provide a great meal and experience, especially with your time constraints. It’s wonderful that our attentive staff and peaceful ambiance made your evening even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Pembroke team
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FAQs

The Pembroke is rated 4.5 stars by 1924 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
19th and Dupont Circle
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is located at 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW (Dupont Circle hotel driveway)
Public transit
The Pembroke is conveniently located two blocks from the Dupont Circle Red Line metro station. When exiting the station, please proceed through the Q street exit. At the top of the station's escalator, turn right. Walk east down Q street two blocks and the restaurant will be on your right on 19 street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christian Welch
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thepembrokedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 448-4302
Private party facilities
For large parties (7+) and semi-private events, please email Pembroke_Inquiries@doylecollection.com.

The Pembroke

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Sunday Supper - Community Table

Sunday Supper - Standard Table

Christmas Eve All-Day 4-Course Menu

Ora King Salmon

Brioche French Toast

Smash Burger

Starters

Levain Bread$10.00

Pumpkin Soup$16.00

Burrata$22.00

Beef Tartare$27.00

Octopus $29.00

Head On Prawn$24.00

Dungeness Crab Imperial $26.00

Bone Marrow$23.00

Farm Fresh Salads

Radicchios$20.00

Butter Lettuce$20.00

Kale Caesar$20.00

Homemade Pastas

Cavatelli$32.00

Rigatoni$24.00

Fusili Calabresi$24.00

Mafalde$24.00

Entrées

Half Lobster $57.00

Branzino$40.00

Swordfish$47.00

Green Circle Chicken$39.00

Bone-In Heritage Pork Chop$45.00

Australian Wagyu Striploin$85.00

On the Side

Grilled Broccolini$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Roasted Carrots$12.00

Romano Beans$12.00

Crispy Potatoes$10.00

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