Alhambra
Downtown, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Alhambra is a practical downtown Washington, D.C. choice when location and easy planning matter more than a highly defined cuisine brief. Use it for central meals, business-adjacent plans, or repeat visits where convenience is the point; cross-shop Georgia Brown's, Shōtō, Isla, Rare Steakhouse & Tavern, or Mazi when the occasion needs a clearer food identity.
About Alhambra
For Alhambra in Washington, D.C. the most reliable planning details are practical ones: its posted hours and smart-casual dress code. Use it when the schedule fits, especially if you need a Washington, D.C. dining option with morning, midday, select evening hours rather than a venue chosen for a specific award, chef, cuisine, or signature dish.
Alhambra does not specify a cuisine, menu format, price point, chef, or off-premise service. That makes Alhambra best treated as a direct scheduling choice: check the day's posted window, dress smart casual, avoid building the plan around specific specialties.
Use it when timing and low friction matter more than a statement meal
Alhambra makes the clearest case when its hours match the occasion. It lists daytime hours daily, with midday windows Tuesday through Friday and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday. It is less useful if the goal is to compare by a specific cuisine, tasting format, award history, or price tier.
For another Washington, D.C. plan, compare Georgia Brown's, Shōtō, Isla, or Rare Steakhouse & Tavern by the occasion you have in mind. For another option, Mazi is also worth considering when the group is comparing practical Washington, D.C. choices.
Where it fits in a Washington, D.C. plan
Think of Alhambra as a Washington, D.C. meal slot to consider by time of day. The posted hours are Monday 7 AM–2 PM; Tuesday through Thursday 7–11 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM; Friday 7–11 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–11 PM; Saturday 7 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM; and Sunday 7 AM–2 PM. Pair it with broader planning through Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide, Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide, Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide, Our full Washington, D.C. wineries guide, Our full Washington, D.C. experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wassx-the-st-regis-washington-dc/dining/?scid=feed67b0-9a2f-4de1-8df6-114544116108
- Phone
- (202) 509-8000
Venue details
Ambiance
Approachably elegant and sophisticated, with modern décor set within the historic St. Regis hotel, soft lighting, and a calm, polished atmosphere suited to dates and business meals rather than a loud scene.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Tapas Selection
- Steak Tartare
- Mezze Trio with Persian Rice and choice of protein
- Olive Oil Cake with Pistachio Ice Cream
Planning details
Location
923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rare Steakhouse & Tavern, Notable alternative
- Georgia Brown's, Southern, $$$
- Mazi, Notable alternative
- Shōtō, Japanese, $$$
- Isla, Island / Caribbean-influenced, Island / Caribbean-influenced
Restaurant context
Alhambra is the lower-friction choice in this Washington, D.C. set: easier to plan around than Shōtō, and more useful when the priority is a central location rather than a Japanese $$$ meal. Shōtō is the stronger pick for a sharper special-occasion brief; Alhambra is better when the group needs convenience and fewer booking hurdles.
Georgia Brown's gives a clearer value signal because its Southern cooking and $$$ tier set expectations before arrival. Isla is the better choice when island or Caribbean-influenced food is the reason for going out. Alhambra works better as a flexible downtown option when the meal is built around timing, location, mixed preferences.
For a more formal, meat-focused night, Rare Steakhouse & Tavern is the cleaner match. Mazi is the closest cross-shop when the brief is simply a convenient Washington, D.C. restaurant without a strongly stated cuisine lane. Choose Alhambra when ease wins; choose the peers when cuisine, price tier, or occasion needs to do more work.
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Compare Alhambra
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | Washington, D.C. | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Rare Steakhouse & Tavern | Washington, D.C. | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Georgia Brown’s | Washington, D.C. | Southern | $$$ | No published awards |
| Mazi | Washington, D.C. | ; | ; | Michelin Guide Poland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Shōtō | Washington, D.C. | Japanese | $$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Isla | Washington, D.C. | Island / Caribbean-influenced | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Alhambra in Washington, D.C.?
Georgia Brown's, Isla, Mazi, Rare Steakhouse & Tavern, Shōtō are natural comparison points when you are weighing Alhambra against other Washington, D.C. dining options. Choose based on the occasion, timing, the details of each venue before you book.
What should I order at Alhambra?
Alhambra does not specify specific dishes, a cuisine, or a signature menu item. Plan around the posted hours instead: daytime hours are available daily, with midday windows Tuesday through Friday and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Is Alhambra good for a special occasion?
It can work for a practical Washington, D.C. occasion if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. If you want a more specific format, compare it with Mazi, Shōtō, Isla, Georgia Brown's, or Rare Steakhouse & Tavern before deciding.
What should I wear to Alhambra?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit polished and simple for the time of day you plan to visit.
How far ahead should I book Alhambra?
Alhambra does not specify a booking window. Plan ahead if you need a particular time, especially for the evening hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Is midday or evening better at Alhambra?
That depends on your schedule. Midday hours are listed Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, while evening hours are listed Tuesday through Thursday from 5–10 PM, Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Alhambra?
Treat it as a Washington, D.C. dining option where the clearest details are the hours and smart-casual dress code. It has daytime hours daily, midday hours Tuesday through Friday, evening hours on select nights.
