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Harlot DC Lounge & Restaurant

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Glamorous, late-night restaurant offering comfort foods, cocktails & wine, plus weekend drag brunch. People often mention good, time, order, drinks, brunch, pretty, birthday, server, enjoyed,


Address

2001 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Website

harlotdc.com

Contact

(202) 986-7159

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.60 (456 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) time (10) order (9) drinks (9) brunch (8) pretty (7) birthday (6) server (6) enjoyed (6)
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  • 2/5 Vocalbeast A. 1 year ago on Google
    It saddens me to have to give this place such a low rating. I’ve passed this place many times on Sunday and wondered how their brunch was. I took a friend for her birthday, and I was very disappointed. Firstly, their website stressed the important of being on-time, however, we waited in line and didn’t get in until after our reservation time. The line was cramped and people also were being allowed to just walk in the front of the line because their party had already been waiting...causing a further delay for us to give our contact into and do the temperature checks. The server was anything but pleasant. She kept forgetting our order, and got an attitude when I ask for a manager considering after well over an hour my food had not arrived. Both dishes were done incorrect, but more importantly my own which came finally well after my friend finished eating hers. I ordered a MW steak which came out WellDone, and fried hard eggs that came out over easy. When the first plate came out...like I said well before the second plate but still about an hour after the order was placed, the server made a guess that it belong to my friend. We order the same thing with a few differences. Here had an item on it that I specifically told the waitress I was allergic to. The manager on duty was polite and attempted his best to resolve it, but unfortunately his efforts feel extremely short. I was totally dissatisfied and turned off by the experience. The food I received came as they were transitioning into their next phase of dinning, clearly exceeding two hours. We stayed to finish our drinks we purchased, paid for the bill, and continued on to another spot nearby so I could eat. I thought about giving them another shot because the decor is amazing and the music was right on time...however this is not a solo or duo type place. You need a group of 4 or more to get seating that won’t be by the bathroom or in an area where staff including management can stand. I dealt with three guys above 6 feet who worked there including security standing right by me so they could watch the game. Clearly violating the six feet rule. I asked if they could move and they ignored me until I asked a staff member to ask them. This caused people to but my table trying to pass them and my person. I love football, but also like being in good health. I can’t recommend this place for food, but it def attracts a nice young adult crowd where the majority are pretty well put together if you’re looking to network.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 nakea f. 2 years ago on Google
    BEAUTIFUL PLACE!! I would never recommend! Everything was nasty to me and my friends. None of us enjoyed our food! And the service was terrible! Banana pudding taste like the box and not in a we hooked it up kind of way but straight bland and almost chalky. Steak and eggs was nasty eggs bland, shrimp and grits nasty, bread pudding was like someone messed up baking and just served it eggs Benedict w salmon nasty They didn’t bring condiments and the server would walk away so fast and be gone for so long. AND TO TOP IT OFF MY FRUIT WAS NOT RIPE IT WAS ROTTEN! not to mention I ordered fresh fruit with yogurt and honey, I wasn’t informed when I ordered that they had ran out of yogurt! Oh and my salad didn’t come w the croutons either but I seen them on other salads. Very dissatisfied, and we paid a pretty penny too. I would suggest you all hire more staff on your really busy time of the year or whatever I think if you had more staff a lot of this would’ve been avoided. Also I love my Hispanic people but it’s difficult to get help from them when I can’t communicate w them so the server needed to come back but I couldn’t find her. Very frustrating!
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 TeQuila C. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is cute. Like IG worthy but that’s it lol Went here for brunch on Sunday, of course, and it was just OK. No valet parking. They take reservations but I think b/c EVERYBODY has been here it was not packed at all. Suitable for all ages (21-50). The food was subpar. Bottle service was a joke to me. They have hookah, electric, which was very different than your standard coal option. It’s a set menu for brunch. $35 for a appetizer, entree, and dessert. You can order Mimosas by the glass or opt for the “bottle service”(6 mini bottles of champagne) with a complimentary juice. If you want extra juice it’s $10. Don’t let the camera guy fool you. It’s $20 a photo. They do have a DJ but they seemed inexperienced. I’m glad I went b/c it was so hyped. But I’m wouldn’t return.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vonda M. 1 year ago on Google
    July 2022 Drag Show Brunch. Everyone should purchase a ticket and attend the drag brunch. Great time. Fun. Exciting mc/host. Great performers. Gorgeous outfits. Nice music. Delicious food. Tasty drinks.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tikesha R. 2 years ago on Google
    Belly was the best server ever she made our experience so great! The food was good the music was good. Me and my friends really enjoyed ourselves….. Thank you Bellly ❤️❤️
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeanea W. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place after Howard's homecoming. Love the decor and the music that was joined by an actual live musician was really cool. We sat at the bar and had drinks and appetizers. Now it could've been cause I was super hungry but those Buffalo cauliflower were so amazing I had to order it twice just to post a picture on here cause I ate it so fast lol. My cousin had the fried salmon which was also good. The bar did need some more help but that's everywhere right now. They should also sanitize their hands more often, especially when they are grabbing people's straws by the same side we drinks from 🤢
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Briana “Bre” W. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice and chic lounge. The decor is amazing and the seafood mac n' cheese is delish. Plus, the drinks were on point whenever they arrived. The downside, the wait staff was a little slow. Overall, it was a great time and we were celebrating a birthday so if you're thinking about a birthday gathering this is a great place to start. They also serve smokeless hookah (that's the first time we had heard of it but we liked it) that you have to order from the hookah girl.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krimsun 6. 8 months ago on Google
    I came to my very first Drag Brunch and it was so much fun! The food was buffet style so I'm not sure if it's their regular menu but if so, it was so good! The chicken and waffles, the shrimp and grits and the yogurt were fantastic. The drag show was GREAT! We had such a good time, highly recommend. Just a note if you book on Eventbrite for the drag brunch, it's just a portion and it is $30 additional at the door and it's CASH ONLY. That was not in the fine print.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 devin m. 1 year ago on Google
    Let me start off by saying the DJ was good. Everything else was terrible. The food mediocre at best, my shrimp and grits were missing the sausage. The main dish wanted to be warm! The desert selections were horrible there was no MIMOSAS!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tiffany W. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been wanting to visit this spot and it is definitely a move if you are looking to have a good time. My friend and I dropped in around 9pm and it was a very small crowd when we got there. The waitress was great and everything came out pretty quickly. I had eaten a little earlier so I decided to get the salmon nuggets and they were bomb. My friend got a salad and added chicken and he said it was pretty good. Drinks were definitely on point, I had a Flirtini. DJ probably started around 10 and by that time the place was pretty crowded. Food, drinks, DJ, hookah, dancing, what more do you need? This is not a typical restaurant on a Saturday night, definitely turns into a movie the later it gets.😉 Crowd is pretty young the later it gets.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alicia B. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere. The food not so much. Our waiter was super sweet and nice. This more of a vibe, smoke hookah spot and a light meal like wings. Not a really Brunch ,due to the food being just ok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aivy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall a 10/10, I was SHOOK about how delicious the food was. We came here for dinner & drinks and the aesthetics of this place are to diiiiieeee for. ✨️ Meatballs: spicy & flavourful I really loved these! 10/10 ✨️ Crispy shrimp: SO GOOD, we all really enjoyed these 10/10 (100% need to order this!!) ✨️Chicken skewers: Well cooked, also really good 9/10 ✨️ Calamari: Classic, tempura- more like 9/10 ✨️ Jerk seafood pasta: I had high hopes for this, missing something idk what but felt like it was missing a little pizzazz compared to the rest 8/10 ✨️ Whole chicken: Cooked PERFECT, flavour was on point too 10/10 ✨️ Snapper: Guys, you gotta order this. Unique presentation of the whole fish, sauce was delish and cooked well. Overall my fav dish 10/10 Sangria was great and drinks overall all a 10/10! Will definitely be back here. - Insta @ SpicyAivy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey w. 7 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed an AWESOME experience at HarlotDC celebrating my daughter's 38th birthday! The last time I was there...it was Bohemian Caverns. Great food! Great service and super FUN vibe!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aiysha A. 5 months ago on Google
    Our server was amazing but the manager and the food were awful. I had the prefix brunch with the barely bottomless mimosas and it was the worst experience ever. Everything was disgusting. The lamb chops were half done and when I asked for something else I was told by the manager that since the lamb chops are expensive I can’t change my order. After they brought out the lamb chops ( literally over cooked now ) I then asked to be excluded from the prefix brunch and pay for my items individually. The manager told me no she would not honor my request and dismissed me. The “ dessert” was HALF a slice of cheesecake. The birthday girl was so disappointed and I don’t blame her. The worst spot in dc for brunch ever and I stand on that. Everyone I know told me to stay away and now I see why ! Extremely disappointed.

  • 2/5 Rebecca R. 5 months ago on Google
    Don't go here. Seriously not worth the money or stress. Oh and the card you give to put on file, yeah they secretly make a copy of your ID and credit card in a high traffic area with ppl constantly walking by. Super suspicious so we're still looking into it. Food was pretty good. Server was polite but would go MIA so we had to go find her a few times and they were out of like 5 things on the menu.

  • 3/5 Curtrice D. 1 year ago on Google
    The buffalo cauliflower and salmon nuggets are good. The Snapper was good. The Jerk Lobster & Shrimp pasta had a good flavor but lacking on the seafood.

  • 5/5 Lora M. 10 months ago on Google
    Girls Night!!! Went out with my ladies for a birthday celebration and we had a blast ! We enjoyed bottle services, food and drinks. I enjoyed EVERYTHING!! The dj was on point as well and had the crowd going.

  • 5/5 R. A. Brown, J. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this spot on a Saturday evening and decided to pop in for a drink. I’m so glad I did. Sat at the bar and watched the game. The bartenders were friendly, the Strawberry Sidecar was really good, and the music was on point. I’ll be back for the food.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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