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   Mary

   Miami

   13 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2022

   overall2food5service4ambience3

   Tried to call restaurant multiple times. Could never get through. There is a full service bar but they didn’t have club soda for mixed drinks.

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   CatherineF

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall3food2service4ambience1

   Ambience was exceedingly average and the food was nothing special. The prices would indicate something far nicer. Our server was perfectly lovely. We went here for a business meeting and the client we brought expressed how unimpressed he was… ouch!

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3. KC

   KarinC

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   We never had a server approach us until we asked for service ourselves. The server was foreign and did not know the job nor the menu. I asked her to write down our order since she did not bring a note pad and pen. She came back after 40 minutes saying that there was a mistake and that our order was never put in or processed in the kitchen. She asked me what our order was again and I had to write it down for her on her own notepad. We were charged for a meal we never ordered. A disaster!!! Worst Mothers Day Brunch ever!

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   CA2DC

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall3food3service2ambience2

   Overall we had a mixed experience at Le Sel. We ate in the front room and it definitely had a casual cafe vibe. Our server was super sweet, but unfortunately the service was super slow. 3 out of 4 of us enjoyed our meals. They weren't anything amazing, but solid. The other issue was the price point. Given the atmosphere, service and the food, what we paid (brunch - 2 adults, 2 kids - approx $400) seemed quite high. The customer experience suffers when you're jamming as many people as possible into a restaurant, when the kitchen and wait staff can't handle it.

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   SamZ

   Baltimore

   48 reviews

   2.0

   48 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2022

   overall2food3service2ambience3

   I selected in Open Table website “outdoors” seating. When we arrived and parked for $29 in valet, we learned there is no outdoor seating. We stayed because at 8pm on a busy Friday evening, the restaurant was nearly empty so less Covid risky. The quality of the dining relative to the price explained why. Le Sel had a 4.6 out of 5.0 rating in Open Table. This is misinformation that misdirected the out of towners like us. We will find other ways to choose dining spots in the future.

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   DrewP

   Orlando

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on April 24, 2022

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   Place was empty, took a long time to get our food, get our bill, and then they said the credit card machine was broken. Was a pain

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I had an amazing and peaceful moments breakfast. The waiter was impressive.

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   Jerm

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2022

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   A lot of potential, but they are highly disorganized and slow. The restaurant was barely 1/4 full and they still took a very long time to seat, serve us, bring drinks, etc. Food was a bit over salted, but was generally good.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on April 15, 2022

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   Seems that management is no longer interested in making this a restaurant for locals. Went last year and everything was wonderful. This time not so much. I know it’s been hard in restaurants to find good staff but this experience was not good. Was a Friday night and no manger to be seen. Most of the clientele was families that seemed to be visiting from out of town. Probably staying at the hotel. Food was fine. Not extraordinary like had before but good with nice presentation. The service was just not there. Unfortunately that impacts the ambience too. No mood lighting or candles on the table. No background music. It’s too bad cause it’s a lovely space and could have been a great restaurant but just doesn’t seem to have anyone caring. Very much like what you would find in any standard hotel restaurant. Kimpton used to do really good with their restaurants but I think they lost that focus after joining IHG. Would not really recommend this restaurant.

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    Eric

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    Absolutely superb food. Every dish was outstanding. Top-rank food, from the escargots and mussels to the steak and fish. Clearly a great chef in charge. Just delicious. Service was decent. Slow, but not terribly slow. Nice servers, who did a very good job, but it seemed understaffed and it took a while to give our orders. The price was a bit high for this kind of restaurant. $250 for four with tip, with only three alcoholic drinks ordered. No bottles of wine ordered. Two courses for three of us, one course for one. I think they may be pricing it for hotel guests from out of town/out of the country. The food was worth it, but the ambience is not quite up to $65 pp. No table cloths, and parts of the room look more like a coffee shop, which I gather it is in the morning. We would go back for the food. Truly outstanding.

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    IHaveADistinctiveName

    Austin

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    My wife and I wanted to have a nice date and celebrate some success I’ve had. I ordered a bottle of champagne. They had no stopper and the manager told me to drink faster. $125 bottle of champagne and I’m supposed to chug? Irresponsible as a safety measure and disrespectful to me as a customer wanting to enjoy something. Also, weirdly, she said wine stoppers were $6-7 and were "not something we give away." In which universe is a wine stopper supposed to complimentary? Food was under seasoned. Just a terrible experience and I’ll never return. We later went to La Chaumiere in Georgetown and it was much better in every respect.

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12. GG

    GregG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Food was just ok, service was slow and we needed to repeat our drink and food orders on several occasions. Value is not very good.

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    BrianM

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Menu didn’t match what was on line. Drink and appetizer was very good.main course was good. My server did a very nice job, was attentive.

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    Pegg

    Austin

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Shrimp appetizer was outstanding. Shrimp were cooked perfectly and were succulent and flavorful. Be aware that if you ask for bread that there is a charge, but it was a beautiful baguette slightly toasted and warm. Just delicious. I would order it again.

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    susano

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was very helpful and attended us well, even though we reserved a table through Open Table (and had confirmation email) and they ended up having no record of our reservation (! some glitch in the system!?) We were seated in the 'outdoor' area, but was enclosed and toasty warm! Food and service was terrific, and views were beautiful, with waterfront and city lights. Highly recommend

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16. MC

    MikeC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Could use more ambiance like dimming lighting, table clothes, nicer chairs, etc., that would typically come with a restaurant with this type of food, wine and price point.

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    Kari

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday experience for my wife, staying at the Kimpton hotel and had reservations for Le Sel. Food was amazing and the service just as great. Great wine list, starters and entrees. Can’t wait to come back.

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    KateandMoe

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I can’t say enough about this place. I truly love it. Excellent food. Excellent service. Cecilio at the bar is a genius with his cocktails, wine pairings, and overall care for his guests. I felt appreciated and cared for. I can’t wait to enjoy Le Sel again on my next visit to D.C. They’re are quickly becoming our home away from home.

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19. IC

    IfunanyaC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing for a reasonable price. The appetizer was bomb

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really like the pork belly, crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside. Good beer choices.

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21. AC

    AdoraC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great ambiance! Spacious and quiet. The food was tasty. The Escargot was served piping hot, which was perfect. The filet mignonette and mushrooms were great. I also loved the platter of artisan French seasonal cheeses with castelvetrano olives. Service was quick, which is always a plus.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible service and food.

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    debraT

    Naples

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    This felt like a somewhat typical hotel restaurant. It wasn't special or outstanding, just okay.

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    Hungry

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was tremendous. We were staying at the Banneker and decided to make our friends come to us so we didn't have to travel around the city in the cold. The escargot and prawns were great starters and done to perfection. The scallops were perfectly cooked - seared on the exterior and rare on the interior. My roquefort crusted filet was cooked to perfection - and encasing meat in cheese is a great idea. The house cocktails were also on point - just enough of a departure from the classics to be new but close enough to know you were drinking something similar. We also used the restaurant for breakfast and the omelettes that we had were outstanding.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    They offered reservations and the establishment was closed. Showed up to the restaurant after making a reservation on open table to be told the restaurant is closed until Tuesday. Very disappointed!!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quiet night, Christmas eve so not super crowded, but awesome food and even better service! Loved the escargots!

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    GaryM

    Orlando

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Really great meal, would recommend if in the area

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28. DF

    DeneiseF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, impeccable service

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    MJMdc

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    The adjoining bar is very loud and we had to move tables because we couldn't hear each other. Slow and inattentive service, but a very good meal. Rather unattractive furnishings. But if you just want some reliable, well-prepared food, the tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the salads and desserts were outstanding.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing ambiance, food and service! Highly recommend!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is located in the Kimpton hotel. The menu is small but The food is very good. Will need to try their brunch

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    gattoem

    Orlando

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and properly prepared food at the right temperatures. Cocktails and wine were perfect matches to the dining.

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33. EM

    EMSR

    Kansas City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoyed our experience at Le Sel. Everyone was very friendly and a special thanks to our waiter Mychalle (sp?). He is awesome. Their menu is limited right now but they only opened in June. We're sure it grow. Wine choices were also limited nut what we had was quite good (we are CA wine snobs) So check it out.

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34. MM

    MarieM

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Don’t go to Le Sel if you live in Maryland or Virginia. They have no parking. It’s also another basic hotel lobby restaurant. They attempted to serve us dinner on a tiny coffee table. The wait staff is indifferent and the decor is nonexistent. We did not stay and definitely will never go back. This is not the first time I have booked one of open table recommendations and each time it has been a disappointment.

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35. YR

    YvonnickR

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Didn’t stay since it was taking 45 minutes to get any assistance and care .. we had to walk out .. very disappointed

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36. ER

    EliR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Mediocre food with terrible service. Completely understaffed.

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37. IA

    IAKA

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Excellent experience. The pork belly was one of the best things I’ve eaten recently. The value for the quality is superb as well; I was kind of shocked when the check came out. Highly recommended.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and incredible service!

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    jessicat

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Very good food and excellent service. Harsh lighting and too many hard surfaces make for a less than comfortable ambiance. Tablecloths and turning off the overhead lights at the very least would make a great improvement.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2021

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    Restaurant seemed understaffed and servers were nice but didn’t appear to be well trained, especially for a restaurant at this price point. Food was good but nothing to write home about. I had the pork belly, which was flavorful, but the salad it came with was inedible and I’m not usually a picky eater. It took at least 15 minutes to get our bottle of wine and my husband asked for bread two times and we never got any. Will not be recommending or returning.

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