The Tavern at The Henley Park

service is consistently above par. similar to a place in denver i loved.

Was staying at the Marriott across the street and needed a place for dinner within walking distance. We walked into this cozy quaint little hotel lobby and was told where the "restaurant" was. I say that because it hardly felt like such. It was about 10 tables nicely set in this little room off the side of the tiny bar. We walked in. NO ONE there. No people dining, no wait staff. Felt turned off. The bartender sat us and wow we were pleasantly surprised. Service was a little slow as he was also tending the bar but the food selection was nicer then I expected. I had salmon with cheese risotto that was delicious. Someone else at my table said it was the best pork chop of their life. WOW! This place is so underrated. We almost walked out but so glad we didn't. If you don't mind quiet and intimacy this place is the perfect hole in the wall.

Nobody knows about this place hence lack of reviews. It's an old school, very plush yet affordable (for DC) restaurant inside the Henley Park Hotel. Lot of mirrors and plush furniture. The bar area is nice and has a grand piano. Maybe they have events there, but they don't advertise much. Google doesn't even shows this as a 'restaurant or cafe' when searching the area. We went for brunch on a Saturday because a friend was staying in the hotel. Very nice experience all around. I highly recommend. Really, it's a hidden gem. Impress your friends or co-workers by taking them there since it's so well hidden and unassuming. Open table allows for reservations to be made here, but I don't think they are ever crowded.