Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
The Henri
100Pearl PointsCentral D.C. Easy
About The Henri
The Henri is a practical downtown Washington, D.C. pick for business lunch, date night, or a central dinner plan near Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Choose it for scheduling ease and location; compare first if cuisine type, named dishes, or a defined price tier are the deciding factors.
For a meal in Washington, D.C. the useful question is whether The Henri's verified basics fit the plan. The confirmed schedule supports weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner, a Sunday closure.
This is a practical listing based on the verified details available: hours and a business-casual dress code. The available information does not support a verdict on specific cuisine, signature dishes, chef credentials, price tier, awards, seating, or service format, so the safest decision frame is scheduling and fit.
A Washington, D.C. choice for occasions that need low friction
The strongest confirmed case is the schedule. The Henri is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 4 to 9 PM, Saturday from 4 to 9 PM, closed Sunday. That makes it easier to consider for weekday lunch, weekday dinner, or a planned Saturday evening.
For a special occasion, treat it as a measured choice rather than a claim-driven one. If the celebration depends on a known cuisine style, a specific signature dish, a published accolade, or a clearly stated price tier, compare it carefully before committing. If the occasion is about finding a Washington, D.C. restaurant with business-casual dress and verified operating hours that match the plan, the case is clearer.
Who should choose it, who should compare first
Choose The Henri when its weekday lunch, weekday dinner, or Saturday dinner hours fit your schedule. Solo diners can consider it for lunch or an early dinner, though the available details do not confirm counter seating, bar seating, or any solo-specific setup.
Compare first if your decision depends on factors not verified here, such as cuisine, menu format, price, or a specific style of room. Other named options to review include Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, Tosca, La Grande Boucherie DC, OLIO E PIÙ, and Proper 21.
Bottom line: consider The Henri when the verified hours and business-casual dress code fit the occasion. Look elsewhere or check directly when the decision hinges on named dishes, chef credentials, dietary accommodations, service format, or a clearly stated price tier, because those details are not verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to The Henri in Washington, D.C.?
Other options to compare include Tosca, La Grande Boucherie DC, Proper 21, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, OLIO E PIÙ. Compare current menus, hours, dress expectations, booking details directly before deciding.
Is The Henri good for solo dining?
The verified hours make it possible to consider The Henri for a weekday lunch, weekday dinner, or early Saturday dinner in Washington, D.C. However, the available details do not confirm counter seating, bar seating, or any solo-specific setup.
What should a first-timer know about The Henri?
Plan around the confirmed hours: The Henri is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 4 to 9 PM, Saturday from 4 to 9 PM, closed Sunday. The verified dress code is business casual.
Does The Henri handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details before you go.
How far ahead should I book The Henri?
Booking lead time is not verified here. If timing matters, check The Henri's official channels and compare availability with options such as Tosca, La Grande Boucherie DC, Proper 21, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, OLIO E PIÙ.
What should I order at The Henri?
No specific signature dish or menu recommendation is verified here. Review the current menu through the venue's official channels before deciding what to order.
Location
1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Washington DC, United States
Compare The Henri
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| The Henri | Washington, D.C. | , |
| Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken | Washington, D.C. | Fried Chicken/Donuts |
| Proper 21 | Washington, D.C. | , |
| Tosca | Washington, D.C. | , |
| La Grande Boucherie DC | Washington, D.C. | , |
| OLIO E PIÙ | Washington, D.C. | , |
How The Henri Washington, D.C. compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken/Donuts, Fried Chicken/Donuts
- Proper 21, Notable alternative
- Tosca, Notable alternative
- La Grande Boucherie DC, Notable alternative
- OLIO E PIÙ, Notable alternative
How It Compares
The Henri is the better fit when the group needs a central, occasion-capable restaurant near Pennsylvania Avenue NW and wants the planning to be easy. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is a lower-commitment alternative for fried chicken and donuts, so use it for speed and casual value rather than a sit-down business meal or date.
For a more formal downtown dinner, Tosca is the sharper comparison; pick it when the evening needs a more established dining-room feel. Proper 21 is better for a social plan where the room matters as much as the food and the group does not need a quiet occasion format.
La Grande Boucherie DC and OLIO E PIÙ are the stronger cross-shops when diners want a more clearly signaled European-style meal. The Henri makes more sense when location, timing, a polished central D.C. setting carry the decision.
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