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Unconventional Diner

4.7(9,886)
Restaurant

About

Unconventional Diner blends soulful comfort food with refined technique in an industrial-chic setting. Dishes like blueberry-lavender pancakes and inventive meatloaf offer a fresh take on familiar flavors, ideal for relaxed business breakfasts or casual client lunches.

The venue features indoor and outdoor seating with a lively yet approachable atmosphere. Craft cocktails and seasonal desserts round out the experience, making it a smart choice for small group gatherings or informal meetings in downtown DC.

Best for

  • Casual client lunches with elevated comfort food
  • Small group dinners with inventive, soulful dishes
  • Relaxed team breakfasts or brunches

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Soulful comfort with haute technique
Culinary Innovation
Soulful comfort with haute technique
Chef David Deshaies crafts inspired dishes that blend familiar comfort food with imaginative twists, like blueberry-lavender pancakes and pot-pie poppers, elevating the diner experience beyond expectations.
Industrial-chic bistro with indoor and outdoor seating
Atmosphere
Industrial-chic bistro with indoor and outdoor seating
The venue offers a stylish industrial-chic setting with options to dine inside or outside on a sunny day, creating a relaxed yet upscale environment suitable for business gatherings.
Craft cocktails complement elevated comfort fare
Drinks Program
Craft cocktails complement elevated comfort fare
A well-curated cocktail menu pairs seamlessly with the inventive diner-inspired dishes, enhancing the overall culinary experience for guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 9,886 reviews