All Michelin-Star Restaurants Participating in DC Restaurant Week

If you’re like me, you are always looking for the best value when choosing which restaurants to go to during the DC Restaurant Week. I want to try a restaurant that I wouldn’t be able to afford without the Restaurant Week deal, or at least one where it’s a large savings from their normal menu prices.

What’s the point of paying $65 for a meal that normally costs $60?

Put on by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, the DC Restaurant Week features restaurants in Washington DC and its suburbs. Running from August 24-30, participating restaurants can offer brunch/lunch for $25 or $35, and dinner for $40, $55, or $65. Each restaurant chooses which meals and price point they are offering, and some restaurants opt to extend the Restaurant Week pricing.

Below is a list of all of Michelin-starred restaurants in DC confirmed to be part of Winter Restaurant Week, along with what they’re offering.

Note that this list does not include all Michelin-rated restaurants, and leaves out Bib Gourmand and Michelin Guide restaurants.

1. Bresca

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Contemporary French
• Price:
  • Dinner $65
  • Upgrade to a 4-course menu ($95) or seasonal tasting menu ($155)
• Restaurant Week Dates: July 29–August 31
• Website: brescadc.com
• Address: 1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to sample Bresca’s refined French cuisine, with a menu featuring seasonal starters, signature entrées like Brioche Stuffed Chicken and Dry-Aged Strip Sirloin, and Basque Cheesecake for dessert. Optional luxury add-ons are also available if you’re looking to try more on their menu.

2. Mita

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Latin American
• Price:
  • Dinner $65
  • Special 3-course prix fixe menu
• Restaurant Week Dates: Available all August
• Website: mitadc.com
• Address: 804 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Mita’s menu features the restaurant’s vegetable-forward take on Latin American food through a special three-course meal created by Chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora. If you’ve been wanting to see how a Michelin-starred restaurant makes vegetables the star of the meal, this is a great chance to try it.

3. The Dabney

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Contemporary American (Mid-Atlantic)
• Price:
  • Dinner: $65
• Restaurant Week Dates: August 25–29
• Website: thedabney.com
• Address: 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC

The Dabney focuses on seasonal Mid-Atlantic cuisine using ingredients from local farms and fisheries. It’s a great pick if you want a meal that highlights the best of the region.

4. Elcielo Restaurant

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Modern Colombian
• Price:
  • Dinner $65
  • Three-course prix fixe menu inspired by the restaurant’s signature Taste Me experience
• Restaurant Week Dates:  August 1–30
• Website: elcielo.com.co
• Address: 1280 4th St NE, Washington DC

The menu includes choices like Tuna Tartare or Beef Tartare to start, Duck Breast with Colombian-style Atollado Rice or Yucca Gnocchi for your main, and Flan or Mucholate for dessert. You can also upgrade to Lobster, Bison, or Wagyu for an extra charge.

5. Rooster & Owl

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Contemporary American
• Price:
  • Dinner $65
  • Three-course prix fixe menu (menu details coming soon)
• Restaurant Week Dates: August 24–30
• Website: roosterowl.com
• Address: 2436 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Rooster & Owl offers a seasonal tasting menu built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients and contemporary American flavors.

Also Participating: Bib Gourmand Restaurants

If the Michelin-starred restaurants are fully booked (or you just don’t want to spend as much), don’t overlook the Bib Gourmand restaurants. They’re recognized by the Michelin Guide for offering some of the best value in the city, and many of them have excellent Restaurant Week menus too.

Bib Gourmand restaurants participating in DC Restaurant Week:

• Oyamel
• Zaytinya
• L’Ardente
• Unconventional Diner
• Laos in Town
• Residents Cafe & Bar
• Amparo Fondita
• Daru
• Ivy City Smokehouse
• Ellē
• Sababa

A Rare Opportunity to Experience Michelin Dining for Less

These Michelin-starred restaurants are not only recognized for their culinary excellence but also are participating in a highly accessible event that draws both locals and tourists. With prices ranging from $25 to $65 per meal, diners can enjoy a premium experience without the usual high price tag.

In addition to the Restaurant Week fixed prices, some offer an optional menu that is higher priced than the Restaurant Week deal, but lower than their normal price. I generally recommend choosing this option if you can. You get a more inventive menu, and it usually includes more courses for you to a taste a wider range of their cooking artistry.

Be sure to book early where possible, as availability is limited at some venues.