Yaz R.
12/13/2025
Wowowow! This place is incredible! Absolutely packed on a Saturday, huge inside and so beautiful. Service was the only downfall, it was soooo slow we were waiting to order forever. The food was...
The Occidental
$$$
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(83)
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1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
The Occidental Restaurant, founded in 1906, has long known as the "second most famous address on Pennsylvania Avenue." The high profile, destination restaurant is located around the corner from the White House and steps from local theaters. The Occidental's menu emphasizes a lighter cooking style and intense, bold flavors and includes a wide variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, a number of entrees and side dishes and a full compliment of desserts. The facility also has an extensive wine cellar. The Occidental has received many awards for its food and wine offerings and has been recognized by the Washington Post newspaper and Wine and Spirits, Where, Washingtonian and Esquire magazines. The Occidental Restaurant is located in Washington, D.C.
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4.5(83)
Christy A.
11/21/2025
I visited The Occidental for an early dinner while in D.C. for an executive co-location meeting, and the experience fell short of the restaurant's reputation. Our server, Diane, was attentive at...
Sav T.
11/21/2025
We came here for lunch to celebrate a graduation event nearby and it's always been on our list in DC. But we left disenchanted. The food execution and service was poor at best. From serving our...
Heather E.
1/4/2026
My wife and I came here for our last night in DC date night. We LOVED it. The restaurant is gorgeous and elegant. We got an excellent bottle of white wine, shared the lobster bisque, Caesar salad...
Emily P.
12/7/2025
Hands down this place has been revived to its former political hotspot glory. Food is decent, but you really go here for the vibes and to see and be seen! Drinks are expensive but the interiors...
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