Tail Up Goat
Permanently Closed
Mediterranean bistro with Caribbean-inspired drinks & creative fare
Mediterranean bistro with Caribbean-inspired drinks & creative fare
"Closing on Saturday, December 20 after nearly a decade, this Michelin-starred favorite debuted in 2016 with a Mediterranean-influenced menu and earned its star when the D.C. Michelin Guide launched in 2017, maintaining it ever since. Chef Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler will keep the secluded space and convert it to a counter-service concept they say makes more sense in this economic climate, aiming for a spring 2026 opening of Rye Bunny. Until then, a swan-song $135-per-person prix fixe (or a la carte) menu is available." - Tierney Plumb
"After nearly a decade, this Michelin-starred Adams Morgan favorite is closing on Saturday, December 20, with owners chef Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler choosing not to cut PTO, health insurance, or core values just to stay profitable after deciding the restaurant wasn’t financially sustainable under their model. Debuted in 2016 and awarded a star when the D.C. Michelin Guide launched in 2017, it has maintained that status, and the team took a final bow at last month’s Northeast Michelin Guide ceremony in Philly. Longtime regulars have been returning for one last dinner, and swan-song seats are available for a $135-per-person prix fixe or a la carte menu; a la carte returned a year ago to test the waters for what’s next, and the group is proud of the food they’ve put out this past year." - Tierney Plumb
"Adams Morgan’s Tail Up Goat will automatically exit the Michelin-starred list after closing in December this year." - Emily Venezky
"When three forward-thinking restaurateurs combine their talents, the result is bound to be an easygoing haven, where the food, drinks, and hospitality mesh effortlessly. Fittingly, the mood here is buzzy, but don’t be fooled by the casual vibe, as this kitchen team is serious. Start with an assortment of snacks, including a crudité of radishes and wax beans with white miso dip, or a crisp tart shell filled with creamy eggplant and serrano pepper apricot relish. Mains offer a refined take on Americana classics, like steak and potatoes with a seared strip steak and a crunchy potato pavé with a dusting of green onion powder. To finish, consider the rather un-French version of baba au rhum, featuring apricot honey, toasted marshmallow, and vanilla gelato." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A long-running, Michelin-recognized neighborhood restaurant is staging a celebratory dinner series through its remaining months before an announced year-end closure, hosting rotating local and national chefs in multi-course collaborations and offering tickets and rolling reservation links via its booking partner to spotlight the community it built over nearly a decade." - Emily Venezky
