Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 7437 reviews

What Simone Drazan doesn't like about The Dabney:
We were in Washington and I made a list of restaurants and this was one of them! My husband made the reservation and I asked him to call and ask about our baby daughter and he did and got this response: you can bring your baby, but if she starts making noise you will have to leave!!! For a Michelin-starred restaurant, this response was insulting to us, before they had only said “no” to babies! Therefore, babies and c... View all feedback. What Emily Andre likes about The Dabney:
Wow. What an incredible experience. I did the tasting experience and it lived up to the hype. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and are on top of everything. And the food is exquisite. Truly a delight. I was doing little happy dances throughout the meal. And many of the courses somehow surprise you with the flavors. Some kind of magic happening in that kitchen! View all feedback.

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Google
4.6 ★ from 1232 reviews
Christina
17.01.2024 - 11:47

Hannah was a phenomenal bartender. Cocktails were executed perfectly and is what you’d expect at a 5 star spot. Cannot recommend enough. Hope Frank has a great...

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Emily
17.01.2024 - 11:47

Wow. What an incredible experience. I did the tasting experience and it lived up to the hype. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and are on top of ever...

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Christopher
17.01.2024 - 11:47

I came to DC over the summer for some sightseeing and some general celebration of my birthday. I ranked all of the restaurants in town using an algorithm/decisi...

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Nealy
17.01.2024 - 11:47

Did the bar menu which is completely separate from the seated tasting menu… it’s a wonderful experience. I’ve been several times and the bar service is some of...

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Simone
19.12.2023 - 12:08

We were in Washington and I made a list of restaurants and this was one of them! My husband made the reservation and I asked him to call and ask about our baby...

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A recent visit to a Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington left some customers feeling unwelcome, as they were told children were not allowed. One patron had a negative experience due to feeling unwell and being forced to pay for food not consumed. However, other visitors had a completely different experience, praising the cozy underground bar's ambiance and high quality service. The curated wine list, tasty small bites, and attentive staff were highlights for many guests. Overall, while some found the restaurant bordering on pretentious, most enjoyed the excellent food, service, and atmosphere, making it a popular choice for a special night out.

Sirved
4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
نسرين
21.11.2023 - 22:48

Incredible ambiance, a very intimate and romantic space tucked away under an easily overlooked narrow set of stairs. Perfect for dates. Incredible selection of...

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M
21.11.2023 - 22:48

Fantastic waitress and very sweet atmosphere. The cheeses we had were amazing if they have the ricotta on the snack menu GET IT!! It?s a very intimate and fun v...

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M
21.11.2023 - 22:48

This is a basement. Very noisy when crowded. Nothing special here. The service is good. Some local (Virginia) wines are also served here.

M
21.11.2023 - 22:48

This cozy underground bar was a delightful choice for a weekday happy hour. The decor and vibe was dimly lit, warm and comfortable. The drinks were delicious, a...

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M
21.11.2023 - 22:48

The Dabney Cellar saved our night after a sad experience at our previous destination. The cocktails are well balanced and inventive, the wine list ?takes you pl...

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Menu
4.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Talon
11.09.2017 - 06:58

I've been wanting to try the Dabney forever and I am so glad I did, the food exceeding my expectations.

Spiridon
20.10.2021 - 20:41

Even though I'm going three stars on this review, the four of us who dined at Dabney last night felt like this was the biggest disappointment of the year,

Antonette
15.01.2021 - 17:22

Having tried many of DC's most acclaimed eateries, and trying our best to visit all of the Michelin rated restaurants for dinner, The Dabney separates

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 348 reviews
LifeDoneWell
17.01.2024 - 11:47

We were so excited to get a reservation at The Dabney. We were seated just a table from the counter where the chef worked and it was perfect. The night we went...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 543 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 3807 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 1496 reviews

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