Hotel Washington Sky Terrace Louge
515 15th Street NW
Washington
202.638.5900
http://www.hotelwashington.com/
Nick and I had dinner at the Sky Terrace Lounge in Hotel Washington for our two-year anniversary last week. The Sky Terrace at Hotel Washington is a popular destination for tourists.
When we arrived at our destination on the rooftop level of the hotel, we joined the line of others waiting for a seat that shows a spectacular view of the Washington Capital and Monument. Nick and I didn’t really have to wait too long before someone walked us to our table. We were soon seated at a small wobbly two-top among a mass of out-of-towners. After wiping off the damp chairs and stuffing a wad of beverage napkins under one of the table’s legs (to stop it from wobbling), we were able to sit peacefully and enjoy the beautiful view.
I’ve heard that the Sky Terrace is a great spot for sipping on cocktails while chatting with friends. I would have to agree on that. I was enjoying myself very much after my Grey Goose martini arrived (I asked for dirty, but they forgot the olive juice). After perusing through the menu however, I’d have to say their food is nothing to brag about. The menu consisted of unoriginal salads, sandwiches and hamburgers.
Nick and I ordered tortillas with picante sauce for our appetizer. So basically we had chips and salsa… There were a few other interesting looking items on the starter list however, such as chicken satay, hummus, and Bloody Mary shrimp. I think I’ll probably give those a try during my next visit.
For my entrée, I order the bourbon Teryaki chicken sandwich. The little piece of bland chicken that was hidden between an oversized bun was overcooked and in desperate need of some moisture. My sandwich was so dry that I had to take a sip of my martini after each bite to help it go down. Nick was a little bit luckier with his dish. He ordered the Mediterranean steak sandwich that was served in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, feta cheese and yogurt. I liked the combined flavors of feta and yogurt in his sandwich.
We decided to skip on the dessert. I did order some Sambuca however, just so Nick and I could enjoy the best part of the restaurant a little longer – the view.
While the food and service were really not the highlighting points of the Sky Terrace, it is still a nice place to go if you have great company and want a basic burger with a fancy view.
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