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Breakfast
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 10:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 10:30am

Lunch
Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm

Dinner
Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Brunch
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Bar Hours
Sunday & Monday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

*limited menu available between lunch & dinner 2pm-5pm

Experiences
Spill the Tea on Saturdays and Sundays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Today's Menu

Chia & Oats Overnight Pudding

coconut & oat milk · banana · toasted almonds · mint · honey (n)

Steak & Eggs

roseda farm seven ounce new york strip · eggs your way · oven roasted tomato

Watergate Omelette

roasted mushrooms · fontina cheese · petite salad · truffle vinaigrette (v, d) choice | chicken or pork sausage · applewood smoked bacon

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

grilled chicken thigh, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, bibb lettuce, gruyère cheese, spicy mayo on rosemary focaccia (d, g)

Kingbird Burger

brioche bun, cheese, crispy onions, arugula, whiskey aïoli, fries (g, d)

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

blueberry compote, toasted almond, maple syrup (v, n, g, d) 25

Shrimp Scampi

gulf shrimp · organic semolina pasta · spring garlic · spicy breadcrumbs (sh, g, d)

Steak Frites

grilled seven ounce new york strip · fries · side salad

Pappardelle

veal bolognese · parmesan cheese · citrus pangrattato (d, g)

Osso Bucco

sixteen ounce braised lean veal shank · arugula salad

Grilled Ora King Salmon

eggplant caponata · pistachio crumble · honey glaze (n, hc)

New York Strip Steak

fourteen ounce local roseda farm dry aged new york strip steak choice of sauce | béarnaise (d) · housemade steak sauce · horseradish cream (d)

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The Cuisine

Kingbird is an all-day, modern American restaurant with globally-inspired, local ingredients. Enjoy fresh pastas, seasonal fare and the best burger in town. Just steps away from The Kennedy Center with views of the Potomac River, Kingbird is ideal for pre-theater dining.

The Design

World-renowned designer Ron Arad has created a dramatic, yet warm and inviting space, perfectly complimenting the building’s original architecture.

Fit For A King. Crafted For Dad.

Celebrate Father's Day With Us.

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Spill the Tea

‘Spill the Tea’ is the hotel’s rendition of a traditional afternoon tea with a distinctly historical spin.
Sip, savor, and mingle darling!

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Brunch

Join us along the Potomac for a weekend ritual worth waking up for.

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Beautiful restaurant, amazing food, perfect waitstaff! Our anniversary dinner was phenomenal and we were completely satisfied!

- Sally H

We had our anniversary celebration with my husband and decided to book Afternoon Tea at Kingbird restaurant. We enjoyed a good variety of delicious food and excellent service.

- Laura Marcela H