The Monocle Restaurant

American restaurant · The Capitol Grounds

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"A Capitol Hill institution since 1960, the Monocle is a known political hangout. Because it's a stone's throw from the Hart and Dirksen Senate buildings, don't be surprised to see politicians eating and drinking there." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

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107 D St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Get directions

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