Dauphine's

“The bread selection is a must try - all very delicious! Besides that we all like the Tuna - tastes fresh and light. The baked Alaska was sold out so maybe better book it first. Tried the Beignet and they were very good.”

“Had a great brunch experience with our group of 10! Made reservations and were seated immediately. From baked oysters, gumbo, assorted bread and raw oysters as appetizers to steak & eggs, chicken waffles and crab cakes as entrees; the food flavoring was decadent and divine. The food was very well seasoned. We also ordered the beignets and pineapple cake for dessert. Service was fast and very efficient.”

“Dauphine's is a wonderful New Orleans restaurant in the heart of D.C. It is beautifully decorated with seating on the floor, in the bar, or way up high in the balcony. We started with the Bread Service, Fried Boudin Balls, and Potato. I highly recommend the Fried Boudin Balls. Our table ordered the Grilled Yellowfin Tuna, Blackened Catfish Creole, Baked Stuffed Shells, the Roast Beef Po Boy, and Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo. All dishes were very, very good. Typical of D.C.-area restaurants, the drinks were expensive. The restaurant was incredibly loud but I loved the vibrant ambience. This is a restaurant you go to for fun, not to talk business.”

“I stopped by Dauphine's after a long day at a professional development workshop. I wasn't looking for a full meal, just a place to relax and grab a bite, and the bar seemed like a good fit. I enjoyed the open-air feel of the bar area while still being connected to the restaurant. I ordered the chicken gumbo with potato salad. The gumbo was okay, but it didn't really stand out to me. The potato salad, however, was outstanding and easily the highlight of the meal. What really made the visit enjoyable was the service. The bartender was attentive, friendly, and professional, even after a group of younger guests arrived and kept them busy with a constant stream of requests. I appreciated how well they handled everything while making sure everyone was taken care of. While the food was a mixed bag for me, I'd definitely come back because of the service and would be interested in trying something different from the menu next time. If you're on Instagram, feel free to follow my travel and food adventures at @mikeisoutside.”

“We visited Dauphine’s for our wedding anniversary, and while the food and service were largely impressive, management’s staffing choices held the evening back from perfection. The savory dishes were exceptional. The bread service and boudin balls were delicious starters, followed by a perfectly cooked catfish Creole and a rabbit tagliatelle that was expertly al dente. For dessert, the carrot toffee pudding special offered a great salty-sweet balance. Our server, Adrian, was the highlight of the night. He provided excellent service despite being put in an impossible position by management as the only server for the entire upstairs area. While it was Easter Sunday and understandably busy, leaving one person to juggle that many tables is unacceptable. This lack of support led to significant wait times, especially when trying to order dessert. The experience was capped off by a few misses: the bourbon slush was underwhelming, and the beignets were disappointing—dense and chewy rather than light and airy. Adrian deserves a raise for his hard work, but management needs to staff appropriately so the service can match the high quality of the kitchen. A solid 4 stars for a lovely anniversary meal that just needed better pacing.”