The Occidental

Diego was out waiter and he was amazing! Highly recommend ask for him! He even gave us some places to visit while we were down here in DC. Kairay was our sommelier provided the perfect wine pairing with our food! He was also very attentive and had a great personality! We came here twice I recommend if you want the best experience book the dining room. The lounger is very busy and they don’t have as much staff. They also have a coat check which we found out about our second time. We started with the honey biscuits! 10/10 get these biscuits you wont regret it. We did the 8oz filet mignon medium rare, potatoes, mac n cheese. The filet was cooked to perfection juicy and full of flavor we added the truffle butter to it. The mac n cheese waa my favorite side with crunchy top and tomatoes straigh

From the moment we arrived, it was clear this restaurant delivers more than just a meal — it offers a complete culinary experience. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between elegance and warmth, with soft lighting, tasteful décor, and an atmosphere that feels both intimate and sophisticated. The service was impeccable. Our server Ronald B demonstrated deep knowledge of the menu and really put efforts to make this night special for us. We were so happy to follow all his recommendations and truly enjoyed every single moment of our meal. Thank you Ronald!! A truly outstanding dining experience. Highly recommended.

Can’t go wrong with this place. Located inside the iconic Willard hotel. We had the steak tartare with caviar on top, pigs in the blanket, steak and eggs, Chinese chicken salad, French toast, and chocolate mousse. Everything we had was truly sublime. Service was good. Superb all around.

LOVED our experience at The Occidental. Truly a 5 star restaurant, hitting on both food AND service. The service was exceptional and makes this restaurant stand out even more among places that are charging high prices but not providing the experience to go along with it. You CANNOT miss the biscuits, best we’ve ever had and the honey butter is to die for. We also liked the Caesar, it was rich but light at the same time. We both had steaks which were cooked perfectly and Brussels sprouts on the side that had an amazing flavor but I wish they were a bit crispier. The pink champagne cake is SO good, rich but not heavy. Also enjoyed the hot buttered rum and the Edmont cocktail was one of the best I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back!

I booked The Occidental after seeing a video online, and from the moment we sat down until we left, the whole experience was incredible. I had originally reserved a table inside, but since the weather was perfect, the staff happily accommodated us outside. We started with a Cosmo and an espresso martini, then shared the wedge salad and lobster bisque — both were out of this world. For entrées, we had the 18 oz ribeye and the 8 oz filet mignon, both cooked perfectly. We finished with the lemon icebox dessert that our server recommended, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. From the atmosphere to the food to the service, everything was top-tier. Definitely recommend and definitely coming back.