Pineapple and Pearls
Fine dining restaurant · Capitol Hill
715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Highlights
Two-Michelin-starred restaurant with imaginative tasting menus & parties
Two-Michelin-starred restaurant with imaginative tasting menus & parties
"With balloons on the ceilings, disco balls, an absinthe tower, and even a soft serve ice cream machine, this two-Michelin-starred Capitol Hill hot spot throws a party every night. It’s a splurge at $350 per person, but for a place that serves walnut lobster, stacks of funfetti pancakes with edible butter candles, and caviar sundaes with gummy bear toppings plucked from a crystal lazy Susan, sometimes you just have to go all in." - Claudia Rosenbaum
"The second restaurant endeavor of acclaimed chef/owner Aaron Silverman has made a big splash on the national food scene, being awarded two Michelin stars shortly after opening. If you're lucky enough to snag a table for the all-inclusive evening service, you'll be spoiled by the 8-10 course prix fix that's as inventive as it is delicious — but definitely at a price reserved for special occasions. Book reservations well in advance, or keep an eye on @lastminutedinnerplans on Instagram for day-of openings. For a more low-key taste of the Pineapple and Pearls experience, reservations are also available for the Patio, with a menu of light snacks and cocktails. Photo credit: Kate Warren" - Polygraph
"The luxe sundae station at chef Aaron Silverman’s two-Michelin-starred Capitol Hill showpiece is worth its $150-per-person price tag. The wild smorgasbord is a sweet compilation of caviar, colorful gummy bears, foie gras fat-infused cookies. amaretto-soaked truffle ice cream, umami-fied whipped cream, and of course, sprinkles." - Tierney Plumb
"Pineapple & Pearls throws a party in their dining room every night, and for $325 a head, you can be part of it. The food is great (which it should be for this price), but we’re most impressed by the staff, who dance and sing along to the Wash-FM-style playlist while chatting with you and your friends. Telling you exactly what happens during dinner at Pineapple & Pearls would be like spoiling the ending to The Menu, though you might end up with a similar take-home item. The choose your own adventure options on the four course tasting menu rotate, but if they have Marco’s gnocchi, get it. It’s the most pillowy, delicious version we’ve ever had. If you want to secure Friday night or weekend reservations at Pineapple & Pearls, book as soon as reservations open at noon the first of the preceding month. Reserving slots for later days is possible, but booking in advance ensures the best outcome, especially for special occasions." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed, mekita rivas, allison robicelli
"Some dinners require you to bring the entertainment, but at Pineapple & Pearls dinner is the entertainment. The Capitol Hill American restaurant offers a $350 tasting menu tailor-made for the high rollers in your life. The four-course choose-your-own-adventure menu comes with a bunch of surprises. We won’t ruin it, but one thing Pineapple & Pearls does is give you an experience. You’ll enter the dining room by walking through a pink curtain and disco ball archway (where there’s an activity before you’re seated). The food is great, but it’s really about the party that the staff is throwing. Sing along to Wash-FM style jams and enjoy the show in the kitchen while you’re served delicious bites like Marco’s gnocchi, the most pillowy, delicious version of the pasta we’ve ever had. If you want to secure Friday night or weekend reservations at Pineapple & Pearls, book as soon as reservations open at noon the first of the preceding month. Reserving slots for later days is possible, but booking in advance ensures the best outcome, especially for special occasions." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed
