Anonymous
Post 12/15/2020 13:09     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Anonymous wrote:Nobu, Bourbon Steak, Ris would be my top 3 in DC.


Oh, come on. Top three in a 4 block radius, maybe.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2020 12:53     Subject: Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Sushi Nakazawa (1 Michelin Star) is also up there.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2020 12:06     Subject: Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Any favorite tasting menus that you loved!
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2020 00:04     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Anonymous wrote:Punjab Grill, amazing setting, experience, food.

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/punjab-grill-washington-dc-restaurant


The vegan goat biryani was amazing. And I am a carnivore. (They also have plenty of meat on the menu. )
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 23:36     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Anonymous wrote:Masseria


The food there is excellent but it's definitely more casual in terms of dress (although not sure if that's what OP meant by fancy). We did the full tasting menu at the chef's counter which was a 3 hour event and everything was great and service was very attentive. I think it was probably $600 for 2 so fancy prices for sure.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 23:30     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
This thread is reminding me of so many birthday meals and anniversaries and celebration nights pre-Covid. So grateful for the memories. I can't wait to get a reservation and a babysitter the second we can! I think Fiola might be top of our list as we haven't been yet.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 23:29     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Masseria


+1


Masseria is so good. I don’t hear it talked about nearly as often as other places.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 23:23     Subject: Fanciest restaurant in DC?
I’ve been almost all the places mentioned so far and Black Salt is my favorite. If you love seafood it’s just, great.

Rasika is also a nice experience.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 23:19     Subject: Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Anonymous wrote:Two that don’t have dress codes, but are terrific:

Fiola and Fiola Mare
Blacksalt



I forgot about Fiola and Fiola Mare! I prefer Fiola Mare of the two. Ask for a table overlooking the river. Lovely at sunset.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 21:54     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Corduroy
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 21:46     Subject: Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Komi is really nice too.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 21:44     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Punjab Grill, amazing setting, experience, food.

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/punjab-grill-washington-dc-restaurant
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 21:35     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Anonymous wrote:I suggested Masseria above and stand by it for culinary experience, but want to add that for dining experience, The Dabney is hands down my favorite. We've been there five times or so over the years and never regret it as a choice for a special meal. They don't forget anything when it comes to service. Everything is seamless. I feel so taken care of. People say that about Inn at Little Washington, but I find it a little stuffy. Dabney is a modern place but they have put a lot of effort and thought into the dining experience and they nail it every time.

The food is also excellent!


I like the Dabney as well. Even their takeout is good while most fine dinning places’ takeout are just sad and wilted.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 21:28     Subject: Re:Fanciest restaurant in DC?
I suggested Masseria above and stand by it for culinary experience, but want to add that for dining experience, The Dabney is hands down my favorite. We've been there five times or so over the years and never regret it as a choice for a special meal. They don't forget anything when it comes to service. Everything is seamless. I feel so taken care of. People say that about Inn at Little Washington, but I find it a little stuffy. Dabney is a modern place but they have put a lot of effort and thought into the dining experience and they nail it every time.

The food is also excellent!
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2020 21:23     Subject: Fanciest restaurant in DC?
Marcels, Dabney, Bourbon Steak, El Cielo, Minibar, Inn at Little Washington, Masseria, Fiola and Mare, Cut, and Charleston if willing to go to Baltimore