Sequoia Restaurant Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
145 reviews
98% recommend it
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Rose Sent on 05/06/2024the most beautiful venue in DC
Sequoia was the perfect venue for our DC wedding. You have floor to ceiling glass windows that give you the perfect backdrop with the Potomac River, Kennedy Center behind you. The natural lighting is beautiful. And boy, is the food AMAZING. We have been for dinner before which is excellent as is, but wow, the wedding food is amazing. Many of our guests commented it was the best food they've ever had, let alone at a wedding. From the cocktail hour appetizers, to the delicious filet and seabass for guests, as well as a gelato station, we left stuffed. The service is also impeccable. The staff here clearly knows how to do large events. Sequoia should be booked every weekend for a wedding or major event because they are clearly THE best hands down. Not just as a venue, but for catering/food as well. Their staff including Michelle, who was our main point of contact, are SO easy to work with. -
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Emily F. Sent on 07/26/2024Beautiful DC venue
Sequoia was a great venue for my June 22 wedding. We ended up with 142 guests and the size and space felt good. Everyone has raved about all our food and how beautiful the space was. We did the duet entree (filet & sea bass) and they were perfect. All our appetizers (chicken tacos, beef sliders, tuna tartare, brie and apricot pastry. vegan potstickers) were delicious and guests loved them. The staff at Sequoia were incredibly professional and did great.
Our photos of the ceremony are gorgeous with all the natural light. I did not want a typical ballroom where I would need to pay for a ton of florals/decorations and Sequoia was absolutely perfect for that! I barely had to add anything extra because the space itsmf is already gorgeous. The view of the river is also spectacular. We got lovely sunset photos on the boardwalk. Lila was incredibly responsive and flexible. I loved working with her! We were incredibly happy with our venue selection and I cannot imagine any other location for my wedding. I would recommend Sequoia to any bride in the DC area! -
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Sarah R. Sent on 11/07/2023
Sequoia's the Complete Package!
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at Sequoia in mid-October and could not have been happier with our experience! Lila, Sequoia's Private Event Manager, was a delight to work with and was our point of contact from day one. Throughout the planning process, Lila and her team were incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful. Lila was present for our tasting and final walkthrough, and even provided us with an extensive list of vendors, from which we chose our fabulous band 24K.
As for the venue, Sequoia was a fantastic space for our ceremony and reception. For our wedding, we had access to the full dining room, indoor balcony, and a portion of the outdoor balcony, which provided more than enough room for our 140 guests, band, and a large dance floor. The floor-to-ceiling windows provided tons of natural light and made it feel like we were at an outdoor venue without having to worry about the possibility of bad weather. The views of the Kennedy Center, Potomac River, and Georgetown were breathtaking, particularly at night, and made a beautiful backdrop for our pictures. The dining room chandeliers also made great additions to our photographs.
We had a cocktail reception with several hor d'oeuvres and a seated dinner. For both, we got to choose from a large variety of food and drink options, which were prepared by Sequoia's in-house catering team. All of the food was delicious, and several guests told us that it was one of the highlights of the wedding.
All-in-all, Sequoia was everything we were looking for and more! Excellent staff, delicious food, and a beautiful and timeless space. We would highly recommend to anyone. -
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Sharon S. Sent on 09/06/2023Sequoia DC What a venue!!!! Great for weddings!
This is on the Georgetown waterfront, and the location and space is stunning, modern, and romantic. It's fresh, and spacious and can be converted for any size wedding.
To work with Lila Dougly the Private Events Director, was the best experience in the entire wedding process. Her vast knowledge of weddings and the venue made it easy to navigate the needs of the bride and the family. She had genuine concern for the brides wishes and feelings about the experience. We were treated like royalty when we visited the event space, and any questions or concerns we had were handled promptly and carefully. She was there for all meetings and the day of the event. I cannot say enough about her professionalism and her kind character.
We had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at the restaurant. The timing for all of these were perfect. The wait staff was excellent, flawless execution. The food was excellent, well beyond typical wedding food. We had a full bar, signature drinks, hors d'oeuvres for the cocktail hour, salad, main course, and as we danced into the evening, dessert bar and espresso martinis. Everything was wonderful. The staff also helped with the set up, and the room looked amazing. We had an evening wedding, the venue over looks the Potomac and the Kennedy Center, beautiful views! They were able to accommodate a live band and DJ, and live music for the ceremony and the cocktail hour.
If you're looking for modern elegance, smooth planning process, great food and drinks, this is it. Thank you, Lila and thank you Sequoia! -
Ben M. Sent on 11/03/2022
A Perfect Night
We knew Sequoia was the spot for us the second we walked in, the space is absolutely gorgeous. Lila was our point of contact and she was an absolute pleasure to work with, her team was very responsive and helped make our day very special. Ruben and Lila managed multiple vendors and put on a seamless ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, along with a team of high quality servers and bartenders! All our guests were blown away with the quality of the food and drinks. If you are looking for a truly beautiful venue on the Georgetown waterfront where everything is taken care of by an exceptional group of people, please look no further than Sequoia! Additionally, the complimentary suite at the Watergate was stunning. They were also able to seamlessly manage a wide range of guests with allergies and dietary preferences. -
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Rebecca B. Sent on 09/25/2022Anticipated Every Need
Tatum, Ruben, and the whole Seqouia staff ensured that we had the wedding of our dreams! They went above and beyond, accommodating numerous changes, running our rehearsal, rapidly answering dozens of emails, and on our wedding day they made sure that I (bride) never had an empty glass of wine! The whole event went seemlessly and our guests wanted for nothing. Seqouia anticipated problems before they could affect anyone, like light in their eyes during the ceremony. There was never a line at the bar, though there was competition to snag glasses of one of our 2 signature drinks (a Seqouia creation) because it was so popular!!! -
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Caroline D. Sent on 01/22/2023Sequoia is a fantastic venue with great food
We loved having our wedding at Sequoia--the night was perfect and the planning process was so organized and easy. Tatum is amazing and super responsive and easy to work with. They were great about allergies and dietary restrictions, and all the food was delicious! A lot of our guests said it was the best food they've had at a wedding (appetizers were AMAZING--especially the pork belly sliders!). We had 135 guests and the cocktail hour space seemed like it would be very tight with more people, but there was plenty of room downstairs for dinner and dancing so I could see the space working well with a larger event too. Everything is wheelchair accessible except the mezzanine where we did cocktail hour. -
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Deven Sent on 09/12/2022Gorgeous location, professional staff and amazing food
Working with Lila and the team at Sequoia was wonderful. From our first walkthrough to our tasting to the big day, the service was exceptional. The food is REALLY why we said yes...virtually everyone said it was the best wedding food they'd had. Because the space is so full of light and elegant, we did not feel the need to go big on decor/flowers/linens etc. Could not recommend this venue more. Get on the waitlist!
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Lydia G. Sent on 07/31/2022Beautiful venue, with outstanding service!
When checking out potential venues for our wedding, my then-fiancé-now-husband and I had just a few requirements in mind (indoor, modern, with lots of windows). But Sequoia immediately blew every expectation we had out of the water. It's obviously an absolutely stunning place for an event, with lovely views of the Georgetown waterfront, and the food is outstanding. But the most incredible thing about our Sequoia experience was easily the service. Tatum, the Director of Catering, was always attentive to our every little question (and we had a lot of them), and we always felt valued and supported throughout the planning process. We feel very lucky to have gotten married here, and would absolutely recommend Sequoia to any couple checking out venues in the DC area. -
Joanna C. Sent on 08/17/2022
Beautiful Venue and Amazing Staff!
I would highly recommend Sequoia for a wedding. I got married in June 2020 and worked with Lila, the catering manager. She is amazing and I can’t say enough good things about the whole experience. Lila knew all the answers to my questions down to the tiniest detail and always responded very quickly, even on the day of my wedding. She honestly made my wedding day so much easier because I knew I could trust that her and that she would make sure everything at Sequoia ran smoothly. The manager for Sequoia, Ruben was also very helpful and so accommodating at our food tasting and wedding day. The food was amazing, everyone talked about how delicious the food was compared to other wedding and how good the portions were. No one had to wait at the bar for drinks, the staff was super friendly and attentive of all our guests. The restaurant itself is so beautiful, all the windows and lighting makes for very pretty pictures and view for guests. I am so happy I had my wedding reception at Sequoia! -
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Teresa Sent on 01/18/2022We wanted for nothing!
Book Sequoia DC! It was the perfect venue for our wedding reception, for 150 guests, and our vendors’ conveniences and requirements. Lila Dougly, Sequoia’s Catering Sales Manager, is the definition of professional and thorough and a pleasure to work with. Once our vendors were all contracted, Lila worked with them directly, informing them of the terms we all agreed on and Sequoia’s requirements. There was no ambiguity as to what we were expecting or their delivery. The food (outstanding surf and turf), bar (open), indoor and outdoor setting overlooking the Potomac, was special for everyone. To Sequoia’s entire staff, thank you! You were there, it happened, never were we wanting!
As the Mother of the Bride, I have relived and retold many stories about our daughter’s marriage. It was one of the happiest weekends of our lives. The wedding ceremony was held at Dahlgren Chapel, on Georgetown Campus, and the reception was at Sequoia DC in November 2021. At the end of each retelling I close with, “I would not change a thing.” I must give credit where credit is due.
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Elisabeth L. Sent on 01/01/2022
Great reception venue, still pinching myself
Sequoia made us feel special from the first time we sat down with Lila, before we had committed to having our reception there. After that reception, we looked at very few other options and decided on Sequoia very quickly, and I am so glad we did. The process was wonderful and easy, and our reception was the most fun evening of my life. Everyone we worked with was unbelievably professional and just wanted to make our experience the best possible.
The food was incredible, I can still close my eyes and taste it. My husband and I look forward to going back every year for our anniversary.
The setting is magical, and the dance floor was bumping all night. There is not one thing I would have changed about that day, and I am forever grateful to everyone at Sequoia for making it our perfect day! -
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Marsha H. Sent on 10/11/2021Fabulous Rehearsal Dinner
We hosted a rehearsal dinner, followed by desserts and drinks for additional guests, at the Sequoia restaurant. What a pleasure it was to work with Lila Dougly, Catering Sales Manager. Lila made the process easy and enjoyable! What could have been difficult was not! Lila made sure to assist in numerous ways, and went above and beyond to make our event memorable and perfect. From the beauty of the venue, to the drinks, food, service….our experience was over the top! -
Nicole G. Sent on 10/13/2021
Delightful
We hosted our September 2021 wedding at sequoia in their state room. The room was exquisite with gorgeous chandeliers, but also still intimate. The food was outstanding. Everyone loved it! Service was great. Very professional. They made my husband and I feel very comfortable! Highly recommend! -
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Regina B. Sent on 08/08/2021Greatest night ever - thanks to Sequoia and Tatum!
Tatum and Sequoia were incredible to work with while planning our reception during the pandemic. Tatum was EXTREMELY flexible and understanding with constant changes to guest count & DC regulations, and she made sure we had the most amazing day. The food and venue were absolutely incredible, and our guests haven't stopped talking about how perfect the evening was. Thank you all again!
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