New Heights Restaurant
American restaurant · Woodley Park
2317 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Highlights
New American fare, Arts & Crafts decor, Gin Joint & Babinga bars
New American fare, Arts & Crafts decor, Gin Joint & Babinga bars
"Around since 1986, Woodley Park’s modern American staple was added to the Michelin Guide in recent years for its humble atmosphere and flavorful food. Take a seat at the bar downstairs or head up to the dining room for dishes like broccolini with black garlic Caesar dressing, rack of lamb topped with salsa verde, and crispy fried oysters with pickled cauliflower. Iranian native Namdar took over the Woodley Park restaurant in 2022 with two former Graham Georgetown colleagues. Distance from zoo: 0.5 miles." - Tierney Plumb
"A modern American restaurant in Woodley Park, D.C., known for offering a three-course inauguration dinner that recreates dishes served at past Congressional Lunches, celebrating presidential history through food." - Tierney Plumb
"Fans of contemporary American cuisine should head toward New Heights during Restaurant Week for their $65 three-course dinner menu with a wine/cocktail pairing." - MICHELIN Guide
"The stalks are briefly grilled, then paired with a black garlic Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and grilled bread rubbed with a garlic clove. The dressing is loaded with umami and the broccoli themselves are tender and not at all bitter. A clever idea." - MICHELIN Guide
"In contrast to many of the shiny new restaurants that open every year, this Woodley Park veteran under-promises and over-delivers in the best of ways. Coffee-colored carpet, a tame color scheme to match and a quiet crowd do not sound like the makings of a great dinner, but under new management, the restaurant cooks with delicious confidence. The menu covers a lot of ground but does so admirably. Broccolini with black garlic Caesar dressing, crispy fried oysters with pickled cauliflower, and tempura beach mushrooms dusted in a Moroccan spice blend are enough for a meal on their own. Rack of lamb with salsa verde or halibut with coconut broth strike familiar, satisfying chords. For dessert, the pistachio ricotta cake is a sweet finale." - Michelin Inspector
