The Occidental

"A glamorous and decadent restaurant serving tableside martinis, Champagne, and caviar, alongside a classic midcentury American menu." - Tierney Plumb

"After a year and a half of renovations, Stephen Starr (Le Diplomate, St. Anselm) has revived The Occidental at the Willard Hotel, an opulent downtown restaurant that’s hosted DC power players since 1906. The menu features a raw bar as well as classics like prime rib and steaks alongside miso-marinated Chilean sea bass and grilled pineapple Virginia ham." - omnia saed

"After a year and a half of renovations, Stephen Starr (Le Diplomate, St. Anselm) has revived The Occidental at the Willard Hotel, an opulent downtown restaurant that’s hosted DC power players since 1906. The menu features a raw bar as well as classics like prime rib and steaks alongside miso-marinated Chilean sea bass and grilled pineapple Virginia ham. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Omnia Saed

"James Beard Award-winning hospitality magnate Stephen Starr (St. Anselm, Le Diplomate, El Presidente, Osteria Mozza, Pastis) resurrected an iconic D.C. power spot located two blocks from the White House. The Occidental, billed as Starr’s “most glamorous and decadent” D.C. restaurant to date, serves tableside martinis, Champagne, and caviar alongside a classic midcentury American menu full of prime rib and luxe lobster dishes. First opened in 1906 by the Willard hotel’s founder Henry Willard, Starr’s revival of the legendary two-story venue strives to showcase white-tablecloth hospitality at its best. The expansive, 11,000-square-foot venue, lined with portraits of famed guests like past presidents and sports stars, offers views of the Washington Monument." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"Stephen Starr revives The Occidental, a glamorous D.C. power spot with tableside martini service and a classic midcentury American menu, featuring portraits of past presidents and sports stars." - Tierney Plumb