Butterworths in Washington: photos, reviews

About

Butterworth's is a stylish and cozy spot in Southeast Washington, known for its homey old-school charm and welcoming ambiance. Garnering an impressive 4.6 rating on Google, this restaurant is a favorite among both locals and tourists. It's a perfect setting for meeting up with friends or enjoying a solo meal. The friendly staff ensures a warm, inclusive experience, embracing diversity and welcoming the LGBTQ community.

The menu offers a tantalizing array of French dishes, accompanied by a variety of indulgent offerings like house blend espressos and a beautiful selection of teas. Enjoy unique treats like Shrek pumpkin and caviar fries, paired perfectly with their selection of cocktails, wines, and beers. Whether you're in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, Butterworth's promises a delightful culinary experience.

With service available from 8 am to 3 pm and dinner from 5 pm until late, reservations are recommended to secure your spot. Available from Wednesday to Sunday, their service options include dine-in, takeaway, and reserved seating for those who prefer a bit more planning.

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Intimately, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends, Solo dining

4.6

based on 149 reviews

Google

4.6/5 149 reviews

Aitor Sagastuy Arbide

Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very special restaurant in DC. Service was great and the ambience inside is something you don't get to see everyday. Music that matches the nice style of the restaurant. Finally a place where you can taste real coffee. Totally recommended, I will come back for sure!

Eddie Schodowski

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I had an incredible time with an old friend. Butterworth’s has great cocktails, great food, and great patrons — one of whom brought in CS Lewis’s The Abolition of Man and was delighted to talk about it, another whom gave us her olives and made conversation about our Midwestern roots, and the other who insisted that we stay in touch because she saw great things ahead in our futures. The bartender, Caleb, enthusiastically interjected as he heard us discussing The Canterbury Tales as a way of decoding the female psyche. As we discussed the moral of The Wife of Bath’s Tale, the woman to our left chimed in and said, “That is SO true.” A long, joyful, meandering conversation followed, and we received advice: my friend needed to lighten up [with women], and I needed to become more mysterious. She gave us a hug before leaving. If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to bar to have a laugh, consider how we ought to live, and smile at a stranger to turn them into a friend. Thank you for the wonderful time! I hope I can come back soon. Something about this inspired me, and while I can’t put my finger on it, I know that I left a better person who has more fully lived as a result.

Joe Keller

Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

Just bad food yuppie place waste money and time /just don't go there

What is the address of Butterworths?
Butterworths is located at 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 20003, Washington, Southeast Washington, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Independence Av SE & New Jersey Av SE (582 m walk)
- Bus stop 2ND ST & E CAPITOL ST (SUPREME COURT) sb (407 m walk)
- Subway station Eastern Market (538 m walk)
- Subway station Capitol South Station (413 m walk)
How is Butterworths rated by visitors?
Butterworths has an average rating of 4.6 based on 149 reviews across platforms such as Google.

Butterworths in Washington