Smithsons

About

American (Traditional)

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3 stars

Smithsons is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!

Location

Adress: 550 C St SW Holiday Inn, Washington, 20024

Phone: (202) 479-4000

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    No
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Harvey D.

    star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

    This place is located in the Holiday Inn on C Street near Capitol Hill.  It's a great buffet with many different food options as well it is reasonably priced.  The salad bar was kept fully stocked and had a pleasant variety of items to choose from.  I went with a large group of coworkers and we encountered no problems.  The staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean.  It can get really busy during lunchtime so I'd suggest making a reservation or getting there before noon.  It's definitely worth trying and I will surely be back.

  • Sarah F.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 25 May 2026

    Food was okay, don't get the soup of the day. The menu offers veggies with your entre. However, the asparagus is supposed to come with the crab cakes. Instead I got some kind of weird succotash.

    Also service was slower than normal, but friendly nonetheless. This place way pricey though. Wouldn't have minded paying for better quality food. But it just wasn't there.

  • Louis B.

    star star star star_border star_border 18 May 2026

    Located under the Holiday Inn at 550 C Street, one block from the North exit of L'Enfant Metro Stop, Smithsons is a good, wholesome purveyor of comfort hotel food.  You're not going to get Pheasant under Glass, Beef Wellington or Duck a l'orange, but instead will be treated to a great, reasonably priced lunch and dinner buffet and an a-la-carte selection that will suit all palates.  Very popular with the DOE, FEMA and tourist crowds.  Steady performer.

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