minibar by José Andrés 855 E Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

"What an amazing experience! Parking nearby and other garages for DC. They open right at 5 pm so if you have a reservation, you won't be able to enter until then. There are 2 entrances, the minibar entrance and the barmini entrance. We ended up at the barmini entrance but someone walked us over to the correct one. Once we entered into the sitting area, we were greeted and they took our jackets. We sat and relaxed for a couple minutes before being sat at the Chef's counter. They start you off with some bubbly and have a book for you to sign for the evening you're there. The Chef's will work and put finishing touches right in front of you and you can ask any questions you'd like. Honestly, there's a good bit of the Michelin restaurants where there's a handful of items I didn't like but I loved every course at minibar. This was easily my favorite 2 star Michelin I've been to. Each course was delicious and you get a little treat to take home as well."

"I’m glad I experienced Minibar once, but tbh, I was a little bit let down by the overall experience. The food was chef’s kiss fantastic. But that is expected at a two-star Michelin. What brought the experience down for me was that the service from our main server was extremelyyy pretentious, from correcting our pronunciation of “shirako” (lol) to denying the woman sitting next to me an espresso martini three times because it wouldn’t pair well with what was upcoming (she requested it multiple times because she was very tired and he wouldn’t do it). The vibe just wasn’t for me. This does not mean you should not try Minibar- if you don’t mind doing the gymnastics necessary to get in, I wouldn’t steer you away. I just have enjoyed my experiences at Jônt much more (the espresso martini woman actually recommended Jônt to us and we are now big fans, so I’m also passing this recommendation along)."

"Loved it. Their take on toad in the hole, with tofu toast, egg, white truffle and caviar instead of bacon, and a maple foam, was one of the better dishes I’ve ever had. The mocktails were also very, very good."

"This was a 30 course Epicurean masterpiece. Minibar only sits 15 people in a seating; however, I counted 14 staff in the kitchen. This is so much more than just a meal--it is a show. An experience as to how far you can push what a dinner is. It's such a sensory overload it's actually hard to keep track what you're eating and what you're drinking. I had the truffle service and cocktails and my partner had the wine pairing. This was by far the most expensive meal with my life and I have no regrets. Dinner for 2 was $850.00. you need to buy your tickets at noon on the first day of the month that they go on sale. They sell out incredibly quick. The ticket includes tip. Adding wine pairing was $215.00 and truffle service was $150.00. cocktails are approximately $20 each and represent a good deal. If you are an absolute food snob on the perpetual search for the ultimate dinner experience this is definitely for you."

"Sensational experience! Food is better at other starred restaurants but the performance of it all was amazing! One Macha drink was so overwhelming, it really took away from the delicate flavors in the next 3-4 dishes. Presentation and service was top notch. We did have to get McDonald's after because we left pretty hungry. Other, similar places send you home with a burger or pasta dish in case you are still hungry after."