Rehearsal Dinner: Sequoia

Looking for a venue with a view? What’s better than the view of the Potomac River at  Sequoia in Georgetown for your rehearsal dinner. — Vicky

Venue: Sequoia

Food & Drink: The restaurant recently overhauled its menu and culinary staff, bringing in a new chef from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The new menu is more refined, focusing on modern American cuisine.

Private Dining Options: Sequoia has 3 options for private dining. The private State Room seats up to 100 without a dance floor or 75 with a dance floor, and has its own bar and outdoor terrace. The semi private Mezzanine overlooks the main dining room can seat up to 32  or 40 for a standing reception. Your third option is the Main Dining Room which will seat up to 250 without a dance floor or 200 with a dance floor and includes access to the Mezzanine Level and a semi private outdoor terrace. Their sample menus ranged from $45-$95 but please contact them for your updated, customized menu. The restaurant would also be a wonderful choice for an intimate wedding.

Transit & Parking: There is a parking garage under the restaurant. The closest Metro rail stop is Foggy Bottom.

Advantages:

• Expansive view of the Potomac River
• Private and semi-private options
• A good option if your reception is at Halcyon House, House of Sweden, Four Seasons, Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center, and Dumbarton House.
• Your guests can wander around Georgetown before or after dinner.
• Close to a variety of bars and other restaurants for a Welcome Party

Challenges:

• The closest Metro rail stop is Foggy Bottom, which is a bit of a walk.
• Friday rush hour can be a nightmare in Georgetown