Currently serving on our beautiful 9th floor, Top of the Hay, offering iconic views of the White House and other historic DC landmarks.
Experiences
Afternoon Tea
$55.00 per personMultiple dates available
Available Exclusively at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday, this indulgent experience includes and extensive tea selection and a tiered tray showcasing savory and sweet confections. Presented in one of the city's most beautiful settings overlooking the White House. $55.00 per person, $75.00 per person with a glass of Taittinger, $35.00 per child 4-12 years (exclusive of tax and gratuity)
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Bagel & Lox
House Sliced Chesapeake Smokehouse Smoked Salmon, Soft Poached Egg, Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Potatoes
2 reviews
Oatmeal Soufflé
Toasted Georgia Pecans, Wild Berry Sauce (allow 20 minutes)
2 reviews
Creekstone Farm Strip Steak
Anna Potatoes, Asian Turnips, Green Peppercorn Sauce
3 reviews
Delicious food, great service, fantastic view! Great for a romantic brunch or dinner. There are options for vegans which I was ecstatic to see! Parking is also available for a reasonable fee...be sure to tell the concierge that you dined here.
Attentive staff , great place for business breakfast or lunch
Great food, service and incredible views of the White House
We love this spot. When we need a dose of civilization this is where we turn.
Not enough choices on menu
Awesome experience and best view of the whitehouse!
Great experience and the view is amazing. Great service and food. Really enjoyed it!
Celebrating my wife’s birthday. Beautiful evening. Perfect in all areas.
Superb food and staff. Awesome view. They were respectful of my time constraints.
Superb in every way.
This is truly a gem in DC. Food, ambience and of course, the view are all exquisite. I also want to commend the hotel receptionist, restaurant host and server for their wonderful service.
Our server was Maachi and he was absolutely phenomenal making our engagement incredibly memorable! The servers and the food are out of the world. No words come close to expressing how amazing this experience was! For anyone living or visiting DC, this is an absolute must visit and eat even stay!!
The Lafayette Restaurant never disappoints - from the soups and salads to the entrees and desserts. The service is superb and you can't beat the view from the 9th floor!
If time is an issue, try a Pear Martini in the cocktail lounge with their cheese and charcuterie boards. Yum!
Amazing views from the patio. So quiet and peaceful. A great way to start the morning.
Everyone was so great! View is amazing! Definitely a great place to try!
I would highly recommend the afternoon tea. The staff are always so welcoming and make the experience pleasant.
Wonderful service, delicious food and the best view in the city!
Un restaurante que ofrece un alto nivel gastronómico y una vista excepcional
Couldn't have had a better meal. The service was excellent. The staff could not have been more attentive. I give it 5 stars
Beautiful atmosphere and early on a Saturday morning was perfect. If you are looking to get the view but not spend as much as dinner, breakfast is the way to go. Wonderful lattes, yummy green juice, and great breakfast options. The view was perfect for my friends first time in DC.
Great experience and view of the city. Although menu is very short, it is worth visiting.
It was a formidable experience. Asked my then girlfriend to marry me ( n she said yes).
We had the best waiter ever ( his name was Emmanuel). Will definitely came there again.
Another amazing brunch at the Hay Adam’s. Currently, all of the dining is on the top floor and the view of the White House is unmatched. Top notch service, had a wonderful time. Will be back next Sunday in fact! Easy 5 stars.
I had a time of my life there. Place is extremely gorgeous and all the staff is very professional. I ordered salmon and it’s was amazing.
Would definitely come back
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to see you back again soon.
Dinner was delicious, Service was amazing and to top it off the views of the White House were unmatched. One of the best meals I've had in the city
Dear Pman22, Our staff is thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dinner. The views are certainly amazing! Hope to see you back again soon.
We celebrated my husband’s birthday and it was the most beautiful and elegant restaurant for that!
Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your special day!
Exceptional experience, staff obviously tries very hard to satisfy their diners. Giovanni was a jewel!
The food was phenomenal. The service was excellent and friendly. The price was very reasonable for the quality of the food and service. They were offering seating on the 9th floor (usually reserved for private parties) due to Coronavirus (very spacious with doors that open onto the terrace). It was a special treat to have the awesome view added in!
The view and dessert were fantastic. Efrain was great with suggestions and excellent service. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Thank you.
Great food and service combined with an amazing view.
Dining at the Hay is always something special, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They have really got it right with regard to a staff that understands service that does't feel done by rote.
My only complaint, and it is a big one...the prospect of diners (most) arriving in jeans and wilderness boots for a Saturday night dinner is unacceptable. Not in what would otherwise be an elegant affair, and not at these prices. DC restaurants are going to either have to make and enforce a dress code, or expect absolutely everything to go downhill.
Went here to send off a friend before she moved away from DC. It was the perfect spot! Exceptional service and food and the view is absolutely priceless. At every level, in every way, it felt special. Thank you, thank you!
Food and atmosphere were super! The prices were very fair, especially for its great location in DC. Staff were attentive but not hovering.
Wow! Just fantastic view and superb proficient service! Will highly recommend and be back again!
Beautiful and elegant. Food was delicious, wait staff was perfect. If you want a very nice dinner - this is by far the best place to go. It has a beautiful view of the White House too!
Absolutely fabulous staff! Very friendly and welcoming. Food and drinks were delicious. Would recommend the sea bass at dinner. The bakery items at breakfast are all good choices, too.
Dining room was beautiful. It was on the 9th floor with a view overlooking the White House. The food was phenomenal. We had the filet. We had excellent service as well, our waiters made our anniversary very special and romantic. Highly recommend.
This is the perfect place for a fancy dinner in a quiet, romantic place. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful -- my partner and I felt like we were on the Titanic!
They have moved it to the 9th floor event space for covid... which is where their promo pics are taken. So you get the headline view of the white house. It was about as perfect as could be.
An Unforgettable Brunch Experience. A room with a view.
FAQs
Lafayette Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1225 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.