The Occidental

“The service, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, everything was perfect.”

Gina Strumpf (Wedding Artist)★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Perfection in D.C. — A Must-Visit Historic Gem! My husband and I just returned from a short wedding weekend trip to Washington, D.C., and we loved The Occidental so much that we ended up dining here three separate times! From breakfast to a late-night dinner after our wedding event, every single meal was absolutely flawless. We spent our meals out on the patio, which is just gorgeous, beautifully styled, and offers a perfect atmosphere for dining right in the heart of the city. Beyond the incredible food and ambiance, what truly made our experience unforgettable was the hospi

MargoRita 777★★★★

We visited this restaurant for the first time as a group of four, just to see what it’s all about. The interior is absolutely beautiful — definitely the highlight of the experience. The atmosphere is elegant and very well designed. Service, however, was a bit mixed. The staff clearly tries, but at times it came across as somewhat pretentious. We also felt a bit of pressure when ordering. One of us wasn’t very hungry and only wanted to order an appetizer, which seemed to surprise the staff. They kept coming back and asking if we were ready to order more, which started to feel a bit pushy and un

Carmel McDonagh★★★★★

We sat at the bar for some wine and ordered multiple apps from the dinner menu. Sea Bream Ceviche - fantastic flavors. Avocado with crab meat with a charcoal crumb situation on the outside - delicious - don't miss it! Shrimp Louie salad - we split it and it was delectable. Always a great place to visit. (Bartender was also lovely - forgot her name!)

P Van★★★

I had high hopes for this place and was extremely underwhelmed. If I was to revisit, I would only come back for cocktails and dessert. I recently visited the Occidental for my weekly date night and the atmosphere was great. I would highly recommend sitting out on the patio or on the top floor. My service started off great but slowly decline throughout the courses of our meal. By the time the main course was delivered our server became too busy with other tables and did not check back in. For appetizers, we had the biscuits and the shrimp cocktail. The biscuits were delicious. For the