I have not been there since they reopened, but the Park Hyatt had a nice Sunday brunch. You basically ordered off the menu for eggs, etc and went to the buffet for all of the other good stuff. It might still be worth a look, although I know they have changed up the restaurant a bit since re-opening.

gleff said If Norma's in NY is your reference point you're going to be generally disappointed in DC options.

After looking up Norma's, I can definitely say I never had a breakfast/brunch in DC like their website reads. I half jokingly/half seriously want to say the Original Pancake House would come closest in DC (in terms of food selection/type, obviously not the quality/originality)! In any event, I know where I am having brunch during my next NYC trip!

If you are looking for the DC vibe, then OE Grill is where to go.

I actually HATE Kramerbooks/Afterwords for brunch. It's a nice concept and the food is decent, but I've been there about five times for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and every single time the service was truly awful - and I'm generally pretty laid back. I think it's because there are too many people and too few servers, but I've waited over 1/2 hour after ordering before even getting a first cup of coffee, after repeated requests/reminders, food arriving lukewarm, etc., etc.

For something a little different, Cafe Atlantico's latino dim sum brunch is interesting. It is essentially a tasting menu with tapas-sized portions. Most of the dishes work, a few don't, but all are unusual and they have great cocktails.

I'm not a fan of Sequoia at all. Every time I have gone the food was mediocre (somewhat bland and uninspired actually), and the service was BAD. Oh, but the view is +++.

Ended up doing Sequoia for the view and location in Georgetown. Food and service were indeed mediocre.

Did Georgia Brown's as well. Not sure about their brunch. It's $34. You start off with a buffet, then you order an entree as well. The buffet has everything so it's a filling enough meal by itself. But it's nothing special.

The server recommeded we just fill up on the buffet, then get the entrees to go. This is what we did. It was nice to have dinner already ready that way, but having a nice meal sit in plastic for a few hours until it's microwaved kind of ruins it. Though the gumbo keeps really well.

Not sure if I'd go back. $34 is too much to skip the buffet and just get the entrees. On the other hand doing what we did gave us two meals, but the second lost a lot after sitting in a plastic container all day.

Normandie Farm in Potomac, MD is where I like to take visiting out-of-town relatives. Their buffet is large enough that everyone can find something they like.

http://www.popovers.com/

This place has been open since 1931 (I believe their claim to fame is that they invented the popover) so it's more traditional than hip... but I generally find that works better for my older relatives! At $24/adult, it's more reasonably priced than some of the other area Power Brunches. The staff has also been very accommodating when I've held meetings over brunch with a group of 8 - 10 people.

I've visited Cashion's Eat Place several times for brunch and just wish they had a menu with more breakfast-y selections. The atmosphere is neighborhood-y and light so I'll sometimes go there with younger friends. I just have to remember to be in more of a lunch mindset next time I go!