Name: The Square
Address: 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States, Washington
Telephone: +12028567000

At a glance

#170 of 233 Restaurants in Washington #4 of 6 Food courts in Washington

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.15

1.5 km from the center of Washington

Rating breakdown

5 ★56%
4 ★18%
3 ★9%
2 ★2%
1 ★15%

1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States

dcthesquare.com

+1 202-856-7000

Quick facts

What is the rating of The Square?: The Square is rated 4.0 out of 5 based on 55 reviews.
How does The Square rank in Washington?: The Square is #170 of 233 Restaurants in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Square located?: 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States — 1.5 km from the center of Washington.
How can I contact The Square?: Phone: +1 202-856-7000 · Website: dcthesquare.com

Very limited food options at this new and modern food hall in Downtown D.C. The selection wasn’t impressive either; the sushi bar only offered three rolls (really?), and Jamón Jamón, the spot I chose, was excessively expensive for the quality of food I received. On a positive note, the toilets were squeaky clean! Other than that, the overall food choices were quite disappointing.

Review to Jamón Jamón:

Expensive and tiny portions for mediocre “Spanish” food inside the newly-opened food hall in D.C. The menu options were very limited and although the service was decent, I chose the lunch meal with half a salad and a sandwich for $16 plus a hyper-expensive $4 bottle of water. It took just a bit to get my food ready and receiving it was a shocker of how mediocre the food looked. The salad didn’t feel fresh or anything special. The sandwich was a joke, felt like a school lunch sandwich. The real kick was the price. My colleagues ordered the baguette that was just as laughable. Purely, D.C. price gouging at its finest. Unless if feeling for a small snack, this is the place but even then, don’t expect great “Spanish” food.

John Smith III 2024 Aug 01

Walking around the block in the scorching heat of downtown Washington, DC I decided to venture indoors. The space is gorgeous, and heavenly lighting both natural and artificial. Truly a great space. The selection of restaurants and eatery spots are suspect at best. It you’re looking for a grab and go, they got you covered with pizza. There is a large bar area at the center with multiple televisions and a huge seating for maybe 20-30 people. A true after hours spot to grab a drink before heading home. For the average worker looking for a grab and go I’m not sure this is your kind of location. Enjoy at your own risk!

Karli Van Aalsburg 2024 Jul 02

As far as food halls go, this one has a nice selection of places to eat. Each place has its own style and feel. There is plenty of seating and space to work or chat with friends. On this visit, I tried the Market pizza.

N K 2024 May 22

I didn’t get to try the food but I saw many options. The bar that’s in the middle was a vibe, I had the “ Petion” drink because it’s made with Haitian rum and liquor, had to represent Haiti 🇭🇹. I can’t remember which one my date had but we both enjoyed our drinks, it was strong as it should 😜 the bartender was friendly and I even asked her for the recipe. She gave some tips on how to prepare drinks and a little story behind some of the drinks and the founder. There was a DJ playing good music. A fun spot to hang out on a Friday.

Sugary Sweet 2024 Apr 18

I had the tacos and an ice cream sundae and it was good, nothing memorable

Iris Peng 2023 Oct 24

specifically a review for kiyomi sushi:

what a delight to find somewhat affordable omakase in DC! this is a weekday lunch pop up by chef uchi (formerly at sushi nakazawa). a permanent store location will open later in this food hall.

7 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and 1 handroll. fish imported from japan and then shipped to new york before arriving here, so it’s not as fresh as manhattan, but the freshest you can get in DC at this price point of <$100. Total was $55 per person after tax. There were just 8 seats per session, 30 minute sessions, so there is a wait if you don’t arrive early.
While there weren’t any extremely unique fish (such as uni, eel, or scallop), the selection that was here was still a delicious dance in my mouth. My favorite was the ocean trout.
The setting is humble and no frills. So delightful to get to converse with the chef as he handcrafted the nigiri!

Hilda Kroll 2023 Sep 22

There are lots of options at this conveniently located food hall. Both times I've eaten here I've had lunch at Casa Theresa and soft serve for dessert at Junges. Not as crowded and noisy as when it first opened.

Liz Akinbiyi 2023 Sep 06

The space is very nice!

I visited for the Happy Hour, and it was great to have a conversation, grab a drink, and even grab a bite (the churro spot was open).

I enjoy a good cider, but the only cider on the menu would have been from a can, so I opted for a cocktail. I tried the rhubarb mule and found it refreshing.

I know this is just the first day it was opened, but I look forward to there being more food spots open during happy hour.

Lastly, I loved the living plant walls the surrond the Atrium bar. It is a great touch to provide chill vibes.