The Occidental

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1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1 (202) 241-8000
https://theoccidentaldc.com
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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Catherine M.
11/17/2025

Absolutely fantastic, from the vibes to the service, I would come back here in a heartbeat. Each of the three floors had its own vibe - downstairs has the large round tables, the bar floor is...

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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...

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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...

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Ruby H.
11/28/2025

UPDATE: My favorite restaurant in all of DC. My fiance took me here after our engagement and they were wonderful to us. We sat on the second floor. The ambiance and lighting were incredible and...

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Shane S.
11/11/2025

The place is worth visiting just to see the absolutely stunning architecture of the building. They do a great job highlighting the historic atmosphere. Certainly a special occasion or date night...

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