P.J. Clarke's DC

4.1 (1103)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1600 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Romantic

K Street, the road to the White House, is also the proud home to P.J. Clarke’s—the storied American Saloon with a history that dates back to the late 1800s. The original P.J. Clarke’s in Manhattan has stood beneath rows of skyscrapers for nearly 130 years, collecting famous and infamous regulars. Appreciated for the convivial ambiance and classic fare, P.J. Clarke’s is the quintessential American Saloon.
In our nation’s capitol, the story continues as oak and mosaic floors, red leather banquets and walls lined with eccentric portraits and nostalgic photos contribute to a reassuring familiarity that is classic P.J.s, but also construe a distinct Washington sensibility. Seasoned bartenders make favorite classic cocktails the right way; dexterous shuckers ply the freshest shellfish at a marble topped Raw Bar; and the old-school, convivial dining room welcomes government A-listers, students and their families and visitors to our capitol.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Website
http://www.pjclarkes.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luis Zelaya
Catering
Please contact Gigi at gigi@pjclarkes.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Gigi for all private event inquiries at gigi@pjclarkes.com

Location
1600 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th / K Street NW
Parking details
None
Public transit
Farragut North / Farragut West / McPhearson
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

DC Brau's The Public, Washington, D.C. 6.0 ABV$8.00
Strong malt with hints of candied orange peel & grapefruit
Right Proper Raised by Wolves, Washington, D.C. 5.0 ABV$8.00
Juicy body with notes of lush tropical, citrus & stone fruits
Atlas Bullpen Pilsner, Washington, D.C. 4.7 ABV$8.00
Light, crisp, & refreshing with floral & earthy hop notes
New Belgium Fat Tire Ale, Colorado 5.2 ABV$8.00
Fresh herbal hop profile & a touch of fruity yeast
3 Stars Southern Belle Brown, Washington, D.C. 8.7 ABV$8.00
Rich malt flavors, brewed with toasted pecans
Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager, Virginia 5.2 ABV$8.00
Smooth, medium-bodied, semi-sweet
Stella Artois, Belgium 5.0 ABV$8.00
Well-balanced lager with crisp hops & dry finish
Guinness, Ireland 4.2 ABV$9.00
Classic stout hailing from Dublin

Bottles & Cans

Port City Optimal Wit, Virginia 5.0 ABV$9.00
Crisp & refreshing, with hints of coriander & orange peel
Imperial S'mores Double Milk Stout, Illinois 8.2 ABV$9.00
Robust malts & a ton of flavor smoothed out by milk sugar
Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Sour, New York 5.6 ABV$9.00
Sour ale aged on cherries, tart & sweet
Bell's Two Hearted IPA Michigan 7.0 ABV$9.00
Easy-drinking with pine & grapefruit hops
Boulevard Tank 7 Ale, Missouri 8.5 ABV$9.00
Fruity aromatics & grapefruit-hoppy notes, dry finish
Budweiser, Missouri$8.00
Bud Light, Missouri$8.00
Coors Light, Colorado$8.00
Miller Lite, Missouri$8.00
Michelob Ultra, Missouri$8.00
Corona, Mexico$8.00
Heineken, Netherlands$8.00
Clausthaler, Germany$8.00
Magners Irish Cider, Ireland$8.00
Pfanner Hard Cider, Austria$8.00

Cocktails

Classics

Perfect Manhattan
Bulleit Rye, Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters, Sweet & Dry Vermouth, Amarena Cherry
Amber Negroni
Bombay Gin, Aperol, Sweet Vermouth, Orange
St. Germain Fizz
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Mint, Lime Juice, Prosecco
Kentucky Mule
Maker's Mark, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime Juice
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Stoli Raspberry, Pama Pomegranate, Fresh Lime Juice, Cranberry, Orange
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Touch of Red Grapefruit Juice

Barmans' Jumbo Bloody Mary

Barmans' Jumbo Bloody Mary$17.00
Famous Since 1884

Current

Queen's Gambit
Butterfly Flower-Infused Gin, St. Germain, White Cranberry, Fresh Lemon
The Reviver
Botanist Gin, Lillet Blanc, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice
Smoked Sidecar
House Smoke-Infused Buffalo Trace, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Burnt Lemon Peel
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
El Jimador Tequila, Triple Sec, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Lemon & Lime
Handsome
Absolut Pear Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower, Fresh Lime Juice
Maple Cranberry Bourbon Smash
Knob Creek Maple, Domaine de Canton Ginger, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cranberry, Orange & Mint
El Jefe Espresso Martini
El Jimador Tequila, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Godiva White Chocolate, Xoxolatl Bitters

Seasonal

Frosé - Frozen Rosé Cocktail$16.00
Casamigos Blanco, Meyer's Dark Rum, Bluecoat Gin, Aperol

Whiskey

Two Fingers Neat, Served with Still Water

Bourbon

Basil Hayden, Clermont, KY
Spice, tea, hint of peppermint & honey
Angel's Envy, Louisville, KY
Finished in port wine barrels, notes of ripe fruit & maple syrup
District Made One Eight, Washington, D.C.
Atypically dry to balance buttery sugar & bold spice
Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY
Brown sugar, spice, with notes of toffee & anise
Widow Jane 10 Yr, Brooklyn, NY
Notes of orange, maple, cherry, & almond
Blanton's, Frankfort, KY
Caramel & butterscotch sweetness, notes of citrus & oak
Four Roses Small Batch, Lawrenceburg, KY
Rich & mellow, ripened red berries, dried spice
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Woodford County, KY
Full-bodied mix of vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, fruit & spices
Knob Creek, Clermont, KY
Rounded & smooth, with complex citrus & cocoa

Rye

Michter's 10 Louisville, KY
Single barrel, limited production, notes of vanilla & toffee
WhistlePig 10 Yr, Vermont
Sweet with hints of caramel, vanilla, & mint
Redemption, Bardstown, KY
Dark spice with light floral & citrus notes
Angel's Envy, Louisville, KY
Finished in rum casks, sweet gingerbread & molasses flavors

Gin

Battle Standard Navy Strength, Manassas, VA
Bold & vibrant notes of juniper, citrus, & cinnamon
Bluecoat, Philadelphia, PA
Dry, sweet aromatics, smooth with a bright finish
The Botanist, Islay, Scotland
Cool mint, juniper, notes of citrus & sweet spices
Plymouth, Plymouth, England
Smooth, creamy & full bodied, with a slight sweetness

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at P.J. Clarke's DC.

4.1

(1103)

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
2.2Value

Noise • Energetic

1,103 Reviews

MC
MeghanC
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
OpenTable did not get my reservation to PJ Clarks were they did not have it at all. The air conditioning was broken and it was hot so we sat outside and of course they waited more than 15 four minutes to even bring us a glass of water.
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599GTB Gold
New York City37 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter and fish and chips.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the second I walked in the host to the servers were accommodating. The bartender Jim was also exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant for dinner. It was one of the best dinner experiences I’ve had during my time in DC.
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BrittneyB
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was excellent! Great menu and atmosphere. Recommend the steak and frites.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Atlanta38 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious entrees and exceptional service.
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Bryan Gold
Los Angeles13 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 3, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible experience. Ordered Vichyssoise soup for an appetizer and it had turned sour (spoiled cream), which didn’t seem to surprise our server. I had one spoonful then sent it back. The server (who did not visit our table at all initially for almost 15 minutes) said our sandwiches were coming right out (lobster roll and club), as there wasn’t time for another appetizer. I had no problem with that and waited for our sandwiches to be forthcoming. 20 minutes later the server said “oh, I held your order do you can order another appetizer.” You have got to be kidding me? I said politely “just bring out the sandwiches”. When they arrived, the lobster roll was so chewy I had to use a knife snd fork to cut each piece of lobster into M&M size bites to get it down. My friends club was extremely dry. So he asked for a side of Mayo and another Coke….20 min later neither came. We were now over an hour and 15 min dealing with this abc waited and waited for the server to come to our table. I finally went to the bar area where he was watching a game and I said I need my check please. He brought the check over and said proudly he had taken the Coke off the bill (that never arrived), in addition to the soup. When he saw me examining the bill, he quickly grabbed it out of my hand and “realized” the soup had not been removed. All in all it was an awful experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone working in the restaurant was so friendly and the food was delicious
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ElayneO Gold
Washington DC36 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
When there are two people for lunch and you order the same thing, should there be a noticeable difference in the amount and presentation of the food? I ask this question because it was very clear that my order was subpar to the person siting at the exact same table with me. Our nationality is not the same and I would like to think that this is not the reason for the difference but what else can I think? What is your opinion? Signed Not sure I will eat here again
P.J. Clarke's DCResponded on May 4, 2022
We are very sorry to hear that your experience with us fell short - we have spoken with our head chef to make sure he reviews all specifications with the kitchen so that this does not happen again. We do not discriminate and value all of our guests equally - unfortunately mistakes can happen even with the best of kitchens. We hope you enjoyed your experience otherwise and that you'll give us another chance to do better. Sincerely, The PJ's Team
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BigTen Gold
Washington DC9 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 22, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced, small portions, little flavor. For the money spent, we could have had the best meal at Clydes.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything good but our waiter was a little bit lost
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Website
http://www.pjclarkes.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luis Zelaya
Catering
Please contact Gigi at gigi@pjclarkes.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Gigi for all private event inquiries at gigi@pjclarkes.com

Location
1600 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th / K Street NW
Parking details
None
Public transit
Farragut North / Farragut West / McPhearson
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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By the Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco, Montelliana, Veneto$13.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Zenato delle Venezie, Italy$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Durand, Loire Valley$13.00

Chardonnay, Barnard Griffin, Washington$14.00

Gavi, Villa Sparina, Piedmonte$14.00

Rosé

Rosé, Prophecy, France$14.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Hahn, California$14.00

Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de Grange, Rhone$14.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Dante, California$14.00

Malbec, Bodega Estancia 'Kadabra' Mendoza$12.00

Tempranillo, Hacienda Lopez de Haro, Rioja$16.00

Beer & Cider

Draft Beer

DC Brau's The Public, Washington, D.C. 6.0 ABV$8.00

Right Proper Raised by Wolves, Washington, D.C. 5.0 ABV$8.00

Atlas Bullpen Pilsner, Washington, D.C. 4.7 ABV$8.00

New Belgium Fat Tire Ale, Colorado 5.2 ABV$8.00

3 Stars Southern Belle Brown, Washington, D.C. 8.7 ABV$8.00

Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager, Virginia 5.2 ABV$8.00

Stella Artois, Belgium 5.0 ABV$8.00

Guinness, Ireland 4.2 ABV$9.00

Bottles & Cans

Port City Optimal Wit, Virginia 5.0 ABV$9.00

Imperial S'mores Double Milk Stout, Illinois 8.2 ABV$9.00

Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Sour, New York 5.6 ABV$9.00

Bell's Two Hearted IPA Michigan 7.0 ABV$9.00

Boulevard Tank 7 Ale, Missouri 8.5 ABV$9.00

Budweiser, Missouri$8.00

Bud Light, Missouri$8.00

Coors Light, Colorado$8.00

Miller Lite, Missouri$8.00

Michelob Ultra, Missouri$8.00

Corona, Mexico$8.00

Heineken, Netherlands$8.00

Clausthaler, Germany$8.00

Magners Irish Cider, Ireland$8.00

Pfanner Hard Cider, Austria$8.00

Cocktails

Classics

Perfect Manhattan

Amber Negroni

St. Germain Fizz

Kentucky Mule

Pomegranate Cosmopolitan

Aperol Spritz

Barmans' Jumbo Bloody Mary

Barmans' Jumbo Bloody Mary$17.00

Current

Queen's Gambit

The Reviver

Smoked Sidecar

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Handsome

Maple Cranberry Bourbon Smash

El Jefe Espresso Martini

Seasonal

Frosé - Frozen Rosé Cocktail$16.00

Whiskey

Bourbon

Basil Hayden, Clermont, KY

Angel's Envy, Louisville, KY

District Made One Eight, Washington, D.C.

Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY

Widow Jane 10 Yr, Brooklyn, NY

Blanton's, Frankfort, KY

Four Roses Small Batch, Lawrenceburg, KY

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Woodford County, KY

Knob Creek, Clermont, KY

Rye

Michter's 10 Louisville, KY