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Kramers

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1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States

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Mon8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4.54,779 reviews
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Emese L. 
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2 years ago

If you want to dine with rats, this is the perfect place Otherwise avoid at all costs!! Tuesday evening, while we were INSIDE, a large rat ran across the ledge by the tables, in the restaurant, and down some stairs in the corner. Told the staff on hand; none seemed phased, adding insult to injury. No token apology, no offer of some compensation. Enough said. Kramers is an institution, dear to my heart (I've been coming there from out of town since the late 70s). Very sad to sink to this level of complacency. BTW, the food ... read more

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Allen Q. 
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2 years ago

I was unfortunately pretty unimpressed with Kramers when my friends and I came to celebrate a birthday. We had a reservation and were seated immediately, and our waitress was very lovely and attentive. Unfortunately, the quality of the food let us down. I had the gochujang tuna tartare, and the flavors were good, but a lot of the pieces of tuna seemed like they were from a less than ideal cut of the fish - many were very chewy and borderline inedible. The flavor was good and I enjoyed the crispy rice and shishito peppers. G... read more

Business response:

Hello Allen, this is disappointing to hear. Please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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Brodie M. 
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3 years ago

Legit do not order drinks from the bar. They legit water them down all the way. Also in general food was ok but overall sounds good on paper but taste bad. 

Business response:

Hello Brodie, every drink is measured and uses exact measurements. It would helpful to receive more information about the drinks and food items you ordered. Please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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Chase P. 
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3 years ago

The atmosphere and the food was great! Definitely a great portion of food and it was delicious. However, the wait staff was very rude and disrespectful. Our waiter, after approaching our table for the first time, did not introduce himself or say hi; he just said "drinks?" He never spoke and was very rude when we asked for accommodations on our orders. When we asked to split the check in the end, he sighed and professed his annoyance about having to split the check in the system. 

Business response:

Hello Chase, we are glad that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss your experience with our waitstaff. 

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Kelly K. 
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3 years ago

I'm local and I thought I'd deviate from my usual favorite bookstores in the area and take a look in Kramers. Sad to say I found the young staff to be mildly hostile and unfriendly. I don't think they really seem to get the spirit of bookstores. This place is run more strictly than a luxury goods store or something. There are absolutely no seating areas and the staff will scold you in .02 seconds for loitering if they find you leaning on a stool by the register while trying to decide which travel guide to buy for an upcoming... read more

Business response:

Hello Kelly, please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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Saeed E. 
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3 years ago

Service was slow and food was of low quality. The salad was not fresh and the avocado toast was mediocre. This used to be a good place with good food, but unfortunately, no more! 

Business response:

Hello Saeed, please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss this. 

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Daniel S. 
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3 years ago

I've tried this place a few times over the last 3 years, most recently for brunch a few days ago. I want to like it, but every time we have the same problem. The service here is absolutely terrible, even when they aren't close to full. This last time, our table got a round of drinks and put our orders in, and then we didn't see our waiter for over 30 minutes. Someone else brought out 3 of our 4 dishes, which were all cold, and we incorrectly assumed they'd be back shortly with the 4th. After I was already finished eating my ... read more

Business response:

Hello Daniel, please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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Elizabeth H. 
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3 years ago

I had such high hopes only to be totally disappointed. My partner and I came to try out kramer's for a late afternoon lunch. We asked to be seated outside and we're placed on the patio in a shaded area. We asked to be moved to a sunnier table but we're told we could not be moved because those tables were for 3-4 people. Of course we understand the need for the business... but the hostess proceeded to seat not one, but three other 2 persons parties. And I would understand if it was peak time... but we were eating at 3:30... ... read more

Business response:

Hello Elizabeth, please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss this. 

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C P. 
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3 years ago

Have been here a few times (during the pandemic too) and had the most unappetizing meal ever today. Ordered the Butternut Squash soup (had the consistency and taste of jarred baby food and was cold in some parts) also had the avocado toast- , very "meh"- needed salt or something (only pepper grinders on the table).. My wife ordered a Bloody Mary with a celery slice that was obviously old (brown internally on one side and a weird white ((possibly mold)) on the other end )- This place has been good in the past- but todays expe... read more

Business response:

Hello, please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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How is Kramers rated?

Kramers has a 4.5 star rating with 4,779 reviews. 

When is Kramers open?

Kramers is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.