Spring dining in downtown DC just leveled up.
A Century of Style on 16th Street
The St. Regis Washington, DC, marks 100 years of quiet luxury just two blocks from the White House. Alhambra, the hotel’s modern Mediterranean restaurant, is celebrating with a refreshed lineup. Two debuts anchor the season.
The Alhambra Veranda opens daily from 11:00 a.m. through close. A new Wellness Brunch joins the weekend rotation. Together, these additions extend the property’s reputation for refined hospitality. They also focus on what today’s DC diner wants: convivial outdoor seating, nutrient-dense plates, and Spanish-Mediterranean flavors that fit both working lunches and late-evening tapas crawls.
Reservations are now bookable on OpenTable, and the timing could not be better for DC’s outdoor dining season.
Alhambra Veranda Opens for Outdoor Season
The new al fresco terrace was built for shared plates and golden-hour spritzes. Cold selections include a rich steak tartare on toasted brioche with roasted garlic aioli, as well as a tapas board of marinated olives, Marcona almonds, artisanal cheeses, and cured ham. The Alhambra Trio features house-made hummus, eggplant mousse, and labneh with warm flatbread.
A Spanish omelet montadito, layered with chorizo and Catalan tomato bread, makes a heartier opener. Hot dishes deepen the spread. Iberico ham croquettes arrive drizzled in truffle honey. Roasted chicken croquettes land with garlic aioli. Blistered shishito peppers are finished with Manchego, and shrimp al ajillo is brightened by toasted garlic and grilled dates.
Above all, the menu was designed to share, perfect for slow afternoons among DC regulars and hotel guests alike!
Wellness Brunch Meets Mediterranean Comfort
GLP-1-friendly dining has reshaped how DC eats, and Alhambra’s new Wellness Brunch answers the demand with polish.
The avo-poach toast layers multigrain bread with heirloom tomatoes, grilled asparagus, arugula, and a parmesan cloud. This protein-and-fiber anchor satisfies without weighing diners down. An organic acai bowl is finished with homemade granola, chia seeds, and coconut flakes. Steel-cut cinnamon and date oatmeal delivers slow-burning energy.
A green smoothie blends avocado, celery, apple, and spinach. Pea protein or collagen add-ons help guests target specific macros.
Brunch classics still hold the table: the croque madame sandwich, watermelon panzanella, and the St. Regis omelet with Maryland crab and caviar. Still, the wellness lineup is the headline DC’s health-minded brunch crowd has quietly been waiting for.
RAMMYS Honors and Chef Jason Galbao
The timing is fitting. Alhambra’s expansion comes as the property is honored with The RAMMYS Milestone Award for 100 years at one of Washington’s most iconic addresses. Executive Chef Jason Galbao is also named a semifinalist for Chef of the Year at The RAMMYS 2026. Both recognitions reinforce a rare track record in DC—generational heritage paired with current relevance.
The Washington Lobbyist champions the chefs, hoteliers, and operators shaping DC’s food and hospitality scene, and Alhambra’s new season is exactly the kind of story our readers should follow.
Book a Veranda table, sample the Wellness Brunch, or settle in for an evening tapas spread — and tell Alhambra that The Washington Lobbyist sent you!
The St. Regis Washington, DC | 923 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 | (202) 638-2626 | Average room rate starting from approximately $386 per night.
