Degrees Bistro

This restaurant is located inside the Ritz-Carlton in Georgetown. I had the ribeye steak, which was good. I also liked the old fashioned cocktail that I had. The food was decent for a hotel restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant/lounge was warm and elegant. Overall, I had a nice experience here.

The food is good, but the bar service is the true star here. Both are what you would expect from a Ritz Carlton. On the quiet side.

This mouse birthday dessert was delectable. The ambience in the restaurant at lunch is quiet, clean and refreshing. My favorite place to be is the lobby by the fireplace during the holiday. Our server, Juan, Carlos is always extremely attentive and kind.

Degrees Bistro does not have its act together. The food is inconsistent and often not available. We stayed at the Ritz Georgetown for several days and ate here everyday. For some reason, blueberry muffins are in short supply. They make them in their kitchen so it's not a vendor supply problem. The tiny chocolate croissants are heavy and greasy. The carrot bran muffin is tasteless. The first day we ate here, the pastries were better. On one of the days, one of our servers said the manager determined they did not need more pastries on a daily basis because the hotel is only at 80% occupancy. Since almost all of the tables after us asked for pastries and turned them down when they saw the selection, it's a management problem. The avocado toast is good, but needs more guacamole. They are happy to give a side dish of it when you ask. The staff is very pleasant and attentive. It's not the situation of too many cooks in the kitchen, but one too many managers.

Last Saturday we decided to stop by the Ritz Carrolton in Georgetown, Washington, DC for a cocktail; so, we went to the Hotel Livingroom / dining lounge. We graciously greeted by Edward as we entered and we were seated at the place of our choice. Edward took the time to explain the new layout and menu in precise detail. Later that afternoon, Edward introduced us to the Restaurant Chef, Victoria Montenegro and she made a few Great suggestions on some menu items that would pair well with our bottle of wine. Needless to say, the food she helped us order was fantastic and unique! One of the orders was a smoked appetizer that was beautifully presented in a wooded box.Although we have had many good experiences at this Hotel in the past; we would highly recommend the Hotel and Degrees Bistro to guests, travelers, and locals alike!Thank you, Edward and Victoria, for being so kind and providing a wonderful experience.We look forward to our next visit!Sincerely,Todd & Cristy Niefeld

4 stars for a surprisingly good hotel bar/restaurant.My wife and I stopped by Degrees Bistro, located in the Ritz Carlton Georgetown on 31st Street, to grab a bite while waiting on our Christmas tree to be wrapped up from the hotel's speciality market. We took a seat at the bar and found a very nice bar with several TVs to watch the various college football games. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday or Sunday during the fall.After grabbing one of the venue's specialty holiday drinks (spiked cocoa), we put in an order for some food. We got the tuna poke (solid), artichoke flat bread (solid), and burger (good, but not a good one to reheat). While the prices were high as expected for a Ritz Carlton, nothing was too crazy and the food was generally pretty good.Overall, Degrees Bistro was a good hotel restaurant. While it doesn't quite stack up to other full-fledged restaurants in the Georgetown area, it is definitely a great place to check out if you are looking for a snack or drink, and it is definitely an acceptable option if you are staying at the Ritz

Service is always great here. Bartenders are super nice. Typically have dinner here whenever I stay at the hotel. Had the burger the night before and it was so juicy. Today ordered the lobster ravioli. A little on the pricey side for the size but overall good.

Quiet place in Georgetown to meet up if you want a drink and/or appetizer. However, it's going to cost you some $$$. Degrees is inside the Ritz-Carlton, so I suppose it shouldn't shock that this place is going to be on the pricey side. When I first walked in, staff was friendly, asked if I had any questions, and seemed very accommodating. The decor is very elegant and relaxing. The lobby is a terrific place to just relax, chill, and feel comfortable. Degrees has several tables, a nice bar area, and several televisions. Staff in here were very friendly as well. All together, we ordered one glass of wine and shared a tuna poke nacho appetizer. The waiter completely forgot about the wine, and it did take quite awhile for the tuna nachos to come out. The waiter apologized about the long wait. The tuna poke nachos were displayed very nicely, definitely photogenic. However, it was quite small for the price of $18. Tasty, but not worth the price. The glass of wine was also $18. So with a tip and tax, wine and tuna nachos came out to over $40. What I liked most is the ambiance and quiet vibe.

Family enjoyed the octopus and the cauliflower steak. But my request for a$32 medium rare burger came back ultra-well done - dry as a desert and hard as a rock. Is it really that hard to cook a burger right nowadays? Especially for such crazy prices? AND the replacement burger took so long to come out that my family was done eating and I had lost my appetite. At least I have a burger in a box for lunch tomorrow.Update - they took the burger off the bill. So +1 to the staff for doing the right thing.

Great service and great breakfast. Pancakes were perfect and the Avacado toast was excellent. Big portions to share!