Summer Sunday Suppers: Simple Menus for Relaxed Family Dinners

The Quill at The Jefferson, D.C. eases the heat of summer with a series of traditional Sunday suppers. The menu at this Washington, D.C. restaurant features classic and seasonal dishes such as quiche Lorraine, crispy soft-shell crab with spicy avocado mousse, and a crisp funnel cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream. A three-course prix fixe dinner with a glass of wine is available Sundays from 5–10 p.m. for $35 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

For guests who wish to linger overnight, the hotel offers a carefully restored boutique experience in a historic building that has stood at the corner of 16th and M streets since 1923. The Jefferson provides a range of beautifully appointed guestrooms and distinctive specialty suites. Room features vary by accommodation and may include luxurious touches such as deep soaking tubs carved from hand-cut Italian stone and marble.

The collection of suites includes the expansive top-floor Thomas Jefferson suite, which offers views of the Washington Monument, a cozy gas fireplace, and a grand salon with walnut parquet flooring—an ideal setting for relaxed evenings. The Martha Jefferson suite is designed for intimate comfort, with three Juliet balconies, a gas fireplace, a canopied king-size bed, and a private dining room well suited to morning room-service tea.

Whether visiting for a leisurely Sunday supper or staying overnight to enjoy the hotel’s refined ambiance and attention to detail, The Quill and The Jefferson deliver a blend of classic dining and elegant accommodations, reflecting the building’s longstanding presence in the city and its commitment to thoughtful hospitality.