Degrees Bar & Lounge

Never had dinner there - seems too expensive in comparison to other places in the same area. However, it is on of the best places for desserts and drinks. I always enjoy the chocolate trio with a martini on a comfy sofa (the interior is also very eye-pleasing).

My girlfriend and I met at Degrees recently on a blustery night to toast the Holidays in style. In the Ritz Carlton, Georgetown.  Puttin' on the Ritz. That's right, I was in heaven even while realizing that most likely I will never  be able to afford to stay the night here, or eat more than an appetizer or two, or drink a single cocktail. Degrees is divine for the grand fireplace tended to by the butler, complimentary roasted s'mores brought hot  to your table should you be lucky enough to be in the lobby evenings between  6:30 & 7. Friendly service in an elegant, yet intimate setting.  Sure, the cheapest wine by the glass is $13 and the butternut squash soup is too sweet for my taste and our gallant server w/ the indiscernible  Euro accent  was MIA for quite some time that recent evening.

I still love it here. Classy while at the same time relaxed-kids and dogs fit right in on those comfy sofas or milling about the lobby. The most beautiful, fresh flowers and the roaring fire. A perfect spot for celebrating or just hanging out and reading w/a pot of tea, a glass of wine, or some light, lemony, crisp calamari. Good  for people-watching, and  tucked away in the old industrial section of Georgetown close to the canal. Degrees feels very exclusive, and I plan on visiting as much as I can as long as I'm in DC. Because I'm worth it.

I wasn't here for long, only for about an hour on a Tuesday night.  The bartender was helpful, and there were plenty of seats.  Nice environment of course, but you're at the Ritz so why wouldn't it be?