The Continent DC
Washington, DC · West African restaurant
- Address
- The Continent DC, 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Phone
- (202) 978-1320
- Website
- www.thecontinentdc.com
- Status
- Open · Closes 3 AM · Reopens 12 PM
The Continent DC is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About The Continent DC
The Continent DC is the premier upscale West African dining experience located in the heart of Washington, DC, just five minutes from the White House. We deeply value our guests who take time out of their busy schedules to visit us and are committed... More
Hours
| Friday | 12 PM–3 AM |
Customer Reviews
Late review from visit in April. We visited for an early dinner…right before the big dinner surge. I loved the atmosphere & our server was very attentive. I ordered the shrimp appetizer & snapper for main course. The shrimp was tasty. My snapper wasn’t bad but I wouldn’t order it again, I would try something different next time. The music was nice & not too loud. Our server recommended that we come back for happy hour. Overall, a good experience.
My partner and I came on Valentine’s Day which fell on a Saturday this year. Packed is an understatement. We made a reservation and waited an additional 15 minutes to be seated. No biggie. Happens all the time. What was a biggie was the near 45 minutes it took to have our orders taken. We came in at 9:15, checked in, and departed at 12:00 AM because of the waiting. I was sleepy and not even that hungry anymore by the time the main course came (around 11) Context: So the Valentines’ menu was set, so everyone had the same few choices of food (which were all delicious btw) so all we needed was for someone to come and take our order. However I witnessed two tables which were seated 20 minutes after us have their orders taken first. Now the staff were lovely, even with the stress of the busy ni
Sunday Brunch Buffet The brunch buffet offered a wide variety of options, particularly appealing if you enjoy a blend of West African and American cuisine. The ambiance was clean, stylish, and inviting, complemented by a well-kept bar area. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Parking on Sundays is convenient, with both street and garage options available. The garage fee was $13, but it provided a sense of security for the vehicle. I sampled a range of dishes for variety. I didn't care for the tilapia, the spice-grilled chicken, or the rice, which I found a bit too dry for my taste. However, the chicken red stew and the catfish were standout items, and all of the American offerings were delicious--especially the salad, cold grilled shrimp, carved turkey breast, and made
The Continent Restaurant in DC is hands down one of the best late-night spots in the city. The wings are absolutely amazing… flavorful and addictive. Pair that with top-tier hookah and excellent bottle service, and you’ve got the perfect vibe every single time. The atmosphere is always on point, the staff makes you feel like a VIP, and the fact that they’re open late makes it even better. Whether you’re coming to chill, celebrate, or just enjoy great food and drinks, this place never disappoints. I’ll be here every weekend and during the week The Continent is officially my go-to spot in DC!
Went here on a Saturday night to try the food and it was PACKED. The hostess found room for my wife and I which was so nice. My wife and I ordered a couple dishes. The food was for the most part delicious. The prawn and fish were so good. The goat was good too, but it was kind of chewy. Thing I did not like was that they charges us $9 for "still" water (saratoga bottled water) and never refilled our glasses for us?? They could have at least left the bottle at our table! Also out server never checked in on us once but we still got charged a 20% gratuity. These kind of ruined the experience. In addition, it was way too loud in there with the DJ, they should decide if they want a club vibe or a restaurant vibe, can't have both. The prices are very high, $22 for one tiger shrimp is too much. I
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