Cafe des Artistes / Corcoran Gallery of Art

The Café des Artistes offers an elegant atmosphere and full menu service set among the columns of the Corcoran's distinctive main atrium. Enjoy European-style waiter service and a menu featuring hot and cold entrées, salads, and desserts for lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

:: Members receive a 10% discount

View the Café menu in pdf format:
:: Brunch menu
:: Lunch menu
:: Thursday Dinner menu
:: Desserts and Drinks menu

Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power
Café Promotions

The Café introduces a new lunch menu inspired by Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power, to include new menu items and three-course Power Lunch menus.

Power Hours
Thursdays from September 18 to
December 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
(excluding October 9, Yom Kippur, and
November 27, Thanksgiving)
$25 per person

In celebration of Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power, the Corcoran’s Café des Artistes presents Power Hours on select Thursday evenings through the run of the exhibition. Enjoy two glasses of highly rated wines—national and international selections—along with a combination cheese and hors d’oeuvres platter. Admission to the exhibition is included. For reservations, please call the Café Manager at (202) 639-1786.

Bring your stamped Café receipt to the Corcoran Shop and receive 10% off the Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power catalogue. A limited number of catalogues were produced; this offer is only good while the books remain in stock.

Sunday Brunch

The Café is open for Sunday Brunch 10:30–2 p.m. serving both buffet and seated entrees. Reservations are encouraged for parties of six or more by contacting the Café Manager at (202) 639-1786.

:: Brunch menu

Prices are subject to change.
Seating is first-come first served.
Reservations recommended for parties of six or more;
please call 202.639.1786.