minibar
Restaurant · Downtown ·
Avant-garde tasting menu with inventive dishes and theatrical presentations
Avant-garde tasting menu with inventive dishes and theatrical presentations
"Offering a highly experimental dinner just minutes from the National Mall, this Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurant features a 12-seat chef’s counter that delivers an avant-garde tasting experience in Washington, D.C." - Julia Eskins
"World-famous and awarded Two MICHELIN Stars by our Inspectors, this “culinary oasis” reflects Chef José Andrés’s three decades of technique-driven culinary innovation and never stops delighting and surprising diners." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A single door, with a host to match, marks the entrance to this culinary laboratory that goes far beyond its tiny name. Dinner begins in the lounge with a fun, brainy cocktail before moving to the main room where guests settle in at a curved counter built around a stainless-steel workspace. Through a series of small bites and courses, whimsy and surprise are driving forces of inspiration. From chicharron with avocado to cauliflower with caviar, nothing is ever quite what it seems. The fun is carried through to the very end. A recent riff on mango sticky rice was a playful delight followed by the signature, crowd-pleasing fried ice cream donut. Along the edges of the room, sharply suited servers ensure a seamless, sincere experience." - The MICHELIN Guide
"In Washington, D.C., I note that minibar by José Andrés has earned two Michelin stars, underscoring the group's high culinary credentials." - Rachel Chang
"At Minibar in Penn Quarter, you’re treated like some monarch who couldn't possibly push in their own leather chair. The tasting menu won't be cheap, but the polished service and inventive food warrant the $325 price tag. You'll sit at a communal kitchen table with 11 other people and watch the chefs plate elaborate little waffles with ribeye. They might even hand-feed you a sesame tart wafting with liquid nitrogen." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed, mekita rivas, allison robicelli
