Butterworth's

4.6 (144)

$31 to $50

French

319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

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Butterworth's

4.6

$31 to $50

French

Capitol Hill

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

A cozy full-service restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill, a short walk from the U.S. Capitol. Chefs Bart Hutchins and Matty DeFranza are in our kitchen, and our talk-of-the-city bar staff can guide you through our exquisite cocktail menu and wine list.

Our well-composed, seasonal French dishes were featured in The Washington Post's spring dining guide for 2025 and have received rave reviews from the New York Times Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and beyond.

Our full cafe and daytime service offers our house blend espresso, a handsome selection of teas, and a separate daytime food menu. There are even a few tables out front on Pennsylvania Avenue, for those who like to watch the world go by.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Sat 22:00–00:00
Contact
(202) 625-7525
Website
https://butterworths.club/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bart Hutchins
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 621-7525
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148
Area
Capitol Hill
Cross Street
Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

Foie Gras At The End Of The World: A Tasting Menu
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 6 people
27 Oct 2026 - 2 Nov 2026
Before DC votes on foie gras on November 3, Chef Bart Hutchins presents a four course send off, October 27 through November 2: Waldorf salad with koginut squash and foie snow; Soup Jean-Louis Palladin with chestnut and Asian pear; dry aged duck with vanilla jus gras and chanterelle; and a Foie Gras Twinkie with maraschino cranberry for dessert. $150 per guest, optional $50 wine pairing. Tax and gratuity not included. Foie gras features in every course, so no substitute menu is available. Menu ingredients subject to change. Card required to hold your table.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Butterworth's.

4.6

(144)

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

District of Columbia
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butterworth's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing tallow fries," "the best burgers," and "fabulous Bloody Marys." The ambiance is charming, and the venue's interior design is stunning. However, while the food is "fantastic," service issues and reservation inconsistencies may detract from the overall experience.

144 Reviews

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Christopher
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, prices weren’t too bad either. The biggest issue was the attentiveness of our server. We sat done with our food and waiting for a check for nearly 30 minutes and once we received the check it took another 15 to have them pick up my card and get it back to me
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Lawrence Gold
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time here did not disappoint. Service was attentive, cocktail was adept, food was flavorful, ambience was Victorian. Definitely a keeper!
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Paul
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Honestly, I wanted to love it. However, the bouillabaisse was just average. The sauce was a thin broth devoid of a traditional roux. No bowl was provided to dispose of my seashells and I was forced to stack them high on my bread plate. The burger and tallow fries were good. However, the wine service was atrocious. We still had nearly a glass left in our bottle and the wine steward came and whisked the bottle away and threw it in the trash at the end of the bar. When we mentioned it to the waitress they tried to give us a glass of wine (not the same kind we had originally ordered) then some random dessert we did not want. We just paid the bill and left. We are from out of town and had heard such good things about Butterworth’s. Very Disappointing.
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Erica
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on 1 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance were lovely but service was uniquely bad. I had made a 7:00pm reservation, but Butterworth’s called the afternoon before to tell me they would not honor it, and asked that I come in at 8:30 instead. When I pushed back, they said that the best they could do was 7:45. Although they kindly sent out champagne and an amuse bouche when we got there, things started to go downhill with our second drink order. It took over 30 minutes to arrive, after we reminded two separate waiters to bring it out. After all that, we were brought the wrong drinks. After correcting that order, we then ordered a third round. This came back with only one of the two drinks we ordered, which was once again, the wrong drink. This time, we didn’t bother to try to get the correct drinks. When we got the bill (which was also incorrect), I tried to mention the problem with our third round to the waiter, but he interrupted me to blame the trainees without taking any responsibility or offering an apology. I hope butterworth’s sorts out its service problems.
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Cheryl
Austin5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The tallow fries were amazing!! We had burgers, shrimp/grits, olives, and it was all good. The reservation process was a bit off. I tried to add 2 people to my party if 6 but it wouldn’t let me . When we arrived the place was almost empty and we couldn’t figure have had other friends join us. But we had a great time and drinks were good.
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Liz Gold
Atlanta12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the place almost to ourselves for Saturday lunch. Fabulous Bloody Marys, the best burgers, and great service!
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Richard
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great to have a MAGA restaurant with exceptional food.
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Dalton
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience in a beautiful venue with excellent interior design. The food was fantastic and constantly changing menu makes it always exciting!
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Andy Gold
New York City63 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot. Great food!
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Charlotte
London15 reviews
1.0
Dined on 26 May 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a table at Butterworth's for lunch on a Tuesday (not a holiday). We were Brits travelling to DC as tourists and thought it would fun to support a compatriot. How wrong we were!! Having booked online, I confirmed the table 24 hours prior (requested by the restaurant) and then turned up to find it totally closed. DC is not an easy place to just 'walk' to a new restaurant, so it ate up a lot of time travelling to somewhere else. I've never witnessed anything like this before. Absolutely terrible!
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