minibar
Restaurant · Downtown
855 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Highlights
Minibar by José Andrés is a two-Michelin-starred, intimate 12-seat culinary theater serving inventive, whimsical multi-course tasting menus that dazzle all senses.
Minibar by José Andrés is a two-Michelin-starred, intimate 12-seat culinary theater serving inventive, whimsical multi-course tasting menus that dazzle all senses.
"An incredible dining experience showcasing the most creative minds in the culinary world." - Michael He
"A contemporary restaurant with a playful menu full of technical expertise, offering whimsical dishes like a watermelon 'margarita' and creative presentations." - Kevin Chau
"A restaurant in Washington DC known for its caviar-and-beet blinis." - Annick Weber
"This whimsical tiny kitchen, known for super inventive dishes and being a hard reservation to snag, has maintained two-star status after closing for a short while during the pandemic. Sitting around an intimate 12-seat chef’s counter, diners watch the super technical construction of over 20 bite-sized courses ($350 per person) that can mimic everything from “mussels” to intricate “leaves”. Next-door barmini serves equally artistic culinary cocktails." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Verdict: It doesn’t matter that you have the biggest presentation of your life happening at the exact moment reservations open up. Stroll in a few minutes late with your Minibar By José Andrés spot booked, and you’ll already feel like a winner. At $325 per person, dinner here isn't cheap. But we’d gladly spend our own money (or anyone else’s) to be one of a dozen people sitting around the kitchen table here, especially for an anniversary or birthday dinner that gets talked about for years to come." - omnia saed
