Minibar by Jose Andres 2 ★ ★ 4.8
Minibar by Jose Andres in Washington DC is the chef's two-Michelin-star 12-seat counter on E Street, a 20-course modernist tasting menu pulled across a single quiet evening.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Washington DC.
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Pineapple and Pearls 2 ★ ★ 4.8
Pineapple and Pearls in Washington DC is Aaron Silverman's Michelin two-star tasting-menu room on Capitol Hill's 8th Street, an all-inclusive ticket covering food, wine and tip.
Jont 2 ★ ★ 4.8
Jont in Washington DC is Ryan Ratino's Michelin two-star tasting-menu counter above 14th Street, a 24-seat sister of Bresca with Japanese technique and a wood-charcoal hearth.
Bresca 1 ★ ★ 4.6
Bresca in Washington DC is Ryan Ratino's Michelin-star 14th Street dining room above the boutique scene, a 60-seat space with a beekeeping rooftop and a four-course tasting menu.
The Dabney 1 ★ ★ 4.6
The Dabney in Washington DC is Jeremiah Langhorne's Michelin-star Blagden Alley dining room in Shaw, a Mid-Atlantic wood-hearth kitchen built around regional produce and the 12-foot fire.
Tail Up Goat 1 ★ ★ 4.7
Tail Up Goat in Washington DC is Bill Jensen, Jill Tyler and Jon Sybert's Adams Morgan Mediterranean Michelin-star room on Adams Mill, with deep house-baked breads and a tasting menu.
Kinship 1 ★ ★ 4.6
Kinship in Washington DC is Eric Ziebold and Celia Laurent's Michelin-star Shaw dining room on 7th Street, a quiet modernist kitchen with a chef from the French Laundry.
Albi 1 ★ ★ 4.7
Albi in Washington DC is Michael Rafidi's Michelin-star Navy Yard Levantine wood-fire dining room on 4th Street SE, a James Beard winner running a separate Yellow Door tasting menu.
Rose's Luxury 1 ★ ★ 4.7
Rose's Luxury in Washington DC is Aaron Silverman's Michelin-star Capitol Hill rowhouse on 8th Street, the line-out-the-door Barracks Row room that codified DC's casual fine dining.
Imperfecto 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Imperfecto in Washington DC is Enrique Limardo's Michelin-star West End dining room on 23rd Street, a Latin-Mediterranean kitchen anchored by Venezuelan technique and a wood-fire grill.
Annabelle ★ 4.5
Annabelle in Washington DC is Frank Ruta's elegant Dupont Circle dining room on Florida Avenue, the Knightsbridge Group's most polished kitchen with a French foundation.
Plume ★ 4.5
Plume in Washington DC is the Forbes Five-Star dining room at the Jefferson Hotel on 16th Street, a Monticello-inspired prix-fixe room overlooking the courtyard with a serious wine list.
Fine Dining in Washington DC, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Washington DC?
Peak food season in Washington DC is year-round.
What time do people eat in Washington DC?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Washington DC?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Washington DC?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Washington DC rewards trust.