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The Delegate

4.3 (204)
$31 to $50
American
901 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

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The Delegate

4.3
$31 to $50
American
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Monday- Sunday 7am-10pm
Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner
Indoor and Delivery Dining
Featuring Chef Driven Menus, Weekend Brunch and Local Craft Cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Thames
  • Catering
    Entrust The Delegate to help coordinate the catering for your next event! Enjoy your Delegate favorites at your home, office or special event with our catering selections. We pack everything fresh for pick up or delivery! Email Samantha@thompsonrestaurants.com for more information.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate gatherings, corporate events, memorable weddings and more, The Delegate at the Marriott Courtyard offers a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces for your event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    9th Street & L St
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at the Court Yard and Residence Inn Washington Downtown/ Convention Center
  • Public transit
    The Delegate can be accessed via the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center stop on the GREEN and YELLOW lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Delegate.

4.3

4.3
(204)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

204 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a great restaurant. The food was delicious. It was fast and they were very friendly/attentive.

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  2. Mo

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Large group, servers very kind, seemed short staffed

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  3. Mark

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Just a hotel restaurant. Food was ok but overpriced.

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  4. Jenifer Gold

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Location (convention center) was only surpassed by food! Delicious! Great presentation.

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  5. Leanne Gold

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eva was simply amazing - so helpful and polite, and couldn’t do enough for us.

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  6. Dr. Scott Gold

    Washington DC30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 30, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine for lunch on a Monday, but nothing really special. Service was very slow, they forgot to put in our orders, and the kitchen was slow to get the food on the table. This compounded the waiting time; the service staff never approached the table even once. I realize this was due to the convention crowd, but based on the location, they should be prepared for a perpetual lunch rush. Do not plan to return, kind of regret my generous tip, and I suggest that if there is a convention in town, other options are far better.

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  7. Crystal

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 3, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was bland, subpar. The server, Alexa was great.

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  8. Buffie Gold

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fine, service was fine. Overall average experience but close to convention center.

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  9. Bradley

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Just a hotel lobby bar. Food was basic, service was good.

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  10. Daniel

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Don't order the chicken and waffles. The chicken was dry and tough. The flatbreads were "fine". With so many original places in that neighborhood, I would skip over to other places. If you are staying at the Marriott, it's adequate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Thames
  • Catering
    Entrust The Delegate to help coordinate the catering for your next event! Enjoy your Delegate favorites at your home, office or special event with our catering selections. We pack everything fresh for pick up or delivery! Email Samantha@thompsonrestaurants.com for more information.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate gatherings, corporate events, memorable weddings and more, The Delegate at the Marriott Courtyard offers a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces for your event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    9th Street & L St
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at the Court Yard and Residence Inn Washington Downtown/ Convention Center
  • Public transit
    The Delegate can be accessed via the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center stop on the GREEN and YELLOW lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Delegate gets noticeably busy during convention-driven service and lunch rushes, while other visits, including some bar times, can be quite quiet and relaxed.

The Delegate feels modern and comfortable, an open lobby bar and full dining room give it a lively hotel‑lobby energy, with a rear dining area that reviewers note is a quieter option away from lobby noise.

Casual dress is the guide at The Delegate, casual, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

The Delegate is especially pleasant for a calm breakfast or weekday lunch, guests praised the breakfast and said lunch wasn’t too busy even during conventions; for a livelier, value-focused visit try the Monday–Friday happy hour (4–6 pm).

For drinks, weekdays are ideal, guests report a Monday–Friday happy hour (4–6 pm); for a brunch visit the restaurant highlights weekend brunch and serves brunch daily from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Portions at The Delegate tend to be hearty, several guests described servings as “amazing” or “filling enough for two, ” and breakfast dishes like omelets and big bowls of oatmeal were noted as generous.

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The Delegate

4.3
$31 to $50
American
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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