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Mon, Dec 19 2005 at 11:40 PM

DC Restaurant Week - Jan 2006

Posted by Jason, Dec 19, 2005

For info about the most recent DC Restaurant Week go here.

Update: The following restaurants have confirmed with me that they're extending the Restaurant Week special another week.

Sea Catch Restaurant - through the 21st
CABANAS - menu available at dcseafood.com
Nick's Riverside Grille - menu available at dcseafood.com
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place - menu available at dcseafood.com
Butterfield 9 - menu available at dcseafood.com
Sam & Harry's
The Caucus Room Sorry, I added these two as a mistake. They are not extending.
Dino - Through the 19th
21P - Extending for Dinner only.

If anyone out there knows of other DC restaurants that are extending Restaurant Week, please leave a comment, and I will add it to the list. I am still getting responses from restaurants that I've emailed and I will add them as they come in as well.

DC Restaurant Week is scheduled for January 9th - 15th. As usual, lunch will be $20.06 and dinner is $30.06. I think this time, I'm not going to bother listing ALL of the participating restaurants here since you can see the complete list of restaurants at the washington.org web site.

I'm going to call or email as many of them as possible and as I get information from them I'll fill in the list below with their offerings. Usually, I'm not done until the week before, because many restaurants don't finalize their menus until then.

Some tips:
1) Make a reservation early.

2) Make sure you confirm with the restaurant when you make the reservation that they are participating in Restaurant Week. Some restaurants only participate for lunch or dinner so double check when you make a reservation for lunch of dinner.

3) Stick with restaurant that offers their regular, full or partial menu. Lot's of restaurants will only offer a "special" menu that isn't anything they normally serve, which completely defeats the purpose of Restaurant Week. This gets you in the door, and then you order off their real menu.

4) If OpenTable shows that a restaurant is completely booked, it doesn't mean that the restaurant doesn't have any reservations left. Call the restaurant directly to double check.

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1789
Dinner
Like in past Restaurant Weeks, 1789 is offering a three course menu from their full menu. There will be an upcharge for the lamb and steak. Jackets are required for men. No jumpsuits or jeans for ladies.
1226 36th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-1789

21P
Lunch and Dinner
21P will be offering their whole menu for Restaurant Week, as well as a special tasting menu. They also plan to extend their Restaurant Week offering to the following week.
2100 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 223-3824

701 Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
701 offers a special menu for Restaurant Week. You can find there menu in the events section of their web site.
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 393-0701

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Acadiana
Lunch and Dinner
Acadiana belongs to the same group of restaurants as Ceiba, DC Coast and TenPehn. They will follow suit with the rest of that groups restaurants by offering an extensive menu. Acadiana's menu can be found here.
901 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 408-8848

Ardeo/Bardeo
Dinner
This Restaurant Week, Ardeo and Bardeo are offering their entire menu. ~~I need to confirm if they're doing the same this time.~~ You can read about my trips to Bardeo back in Sept 2004.
3309-3311 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6750

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Bistro Bis
Lunch and Dinner
Hotel George
Bisto Bis and it's sister restaurant Vidalia offer a very extensive menu for Restaurant Week. You can find the menus for lunch and dinner here.Their menus aren't posted on their web site yet, but when they are, they'll be here.
15 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 661-2700

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Ceiba Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
Ceiba, TenPehn and DC Coast always offer a good majority of their menu during Restaurant Week. My first time eating at Ceiba was during Restaurant Week in August 2004 and my wife and I had a very good meal there. Ceiba's web site can be found here.
701 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-3983

Chef Geoff's
Lunch and Dinner
Read about my experience at Chef Geoff's. Chef Geoff's, in the past, has offered their full menu. Check out their latest menu on their web site: www.chefgeoff.com.
3201 New Mexico Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 464-4461

Chef Geoff's Downtown
Lunch and Dinner
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 237-7800

Circle Bistro
Lunch and Dinner
Read about my trips to Circle Bistro here.
One Washington Circle Hotel
One Washington Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293-5390

Clydes - Georgetown
Dinner
House or Caesar Salad, Crab Cake Dinner & and glass of Clyde's house wine
3236 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-9180

Clyde's of Gallery Place
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch: House or Caesar Salad, Crab Cake Lunch Entree and glass of Clyde's wine
Dinner: House or Caesar Salad, Crab Cake Dinner Entree and glass of Clyde's wine
707 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 349-3700

Corduroy
Lunch and Dinner
Corduroy is always a great choice for Restaurant Week since they offer their full menu and their food is some of the best in D.C.
You can also expect a small surcharge for some of the more expensive items on the menu, like the Sunnyside Farms Strip Steak. You can read what I wrote about Corduroy In April. I also went to Corduroy last Restaurant Week in January, and now it's one of my favorite restaurants.
1201 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 589-0699

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DC Coast
Lunch and Dinner
DCCoast works very similar to Ceiba and Tenpehn. They all offer a very large subset of their menus. Check out their menu at DCCoast.com. If you can order the whole crispy striped bass, I'd recommend it. 1401 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 216-5988

Dino
Lunch and Dinner
Dean emailed me Dino's menu. Here's what Dino will be offering:
First course: Any dish up to $12.00.
Cheese plate will be Dino's selection, not ala carte.
Second course: Any dish - no upcharges or restrictions
Dessert: Any dessert - no upcharges or restrictions
You'll also have your choice of two wine pairings for $10 and $15.
3435 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-2966

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Galileo
Lunch and Dinner
Last Restaurant Week, Galileo's full menu was available and you were able to design a 3-course menu from it. I haven't received confirmation on what they are offering this Restaurant Week. Honestly though, you should take advantage of the half-price dinner special that's going on right now. Check out the Galileo web site at www.galileodc.com.
1110 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-7191

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Hanks Oyster Bar
Dinner
Thanks to Jamie for providing this to me today.
Small Plates
Choose one
Half Dozen Oysters on the half shell
Seafood Ceviche
New England Clam Chowder
Fried Oysters
Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari
Wild Salmon Cake with Romesco

Large Plates
Choose one
Oyster Po’ Boy
Seafood Pasta with Salad on top
Romesco Roasted White Tuna
Chili Crusted Rockfish
Garlic Steamed Johnnny Blue Mussels

Special Entrees
Monday -> Braised Short Ribs
Tuesday -> Mom’s Meatloaf
Wednesday -> Smothered Pork Chop
Thursday -> Grilled Lamb Steak
Friday -> Grilled Flatiron Steak
Saturday -> Blue Cheese Crusted Sirloin
Sunday -> Citrus Roasted Chicken

Dessert
Warm Berry Crisp

1624 Q STREET, NW
Washington, DC
202.462.HANK (4265)

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IndeBlue
Lunch and Dinner
Menu's for IndeBlue's Restaurant Week offering can be found here.
707 G St, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 333-2538

Indique
Lunch and Dinner
Indique is a wonderful Indian restaurant by the Uptown theater in Clevelan Park. I've eaten there many times and I always enjoy it. They will be having their full menu available as well as a special addition.
3512-14 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC
(202) 244-6600

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Mie n Yu
Lunch and Dinner
The only thing I've ever had at Mie n Yu is a really bad martini, but I don't know anything about their food.
Lunch menu here. Dinner menu here.
3125 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-6122

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Notti Bianche - GWU Inn
Lunch and Dinner
Last Restaurant Week, Notti Bianche offered their full menu with some upcharges for certain items. They also offered a discounted wine pairing menu.
824 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 298-8085

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Old Ebbitt Grill
Dinner
House or Caesar Salad, Crab Cake Dinner & and glass of Ebbitt house wine
675 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 347-4800

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Red Sage
Lunch and Dinner
Red Sage usually offers their full menu for Restaurant Week. I've only eaten at the Red Sage Cafe and not the much nicer full restaurant downstairs. (You can read what I've written about Red Sage Cafe or check out the Red Sage web site at www.redsage.com for the latest menus.)
605 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-4444

Rasika
Lunch and Dinner
Rasika is offering a special selection from their menu for Restaurant Week. Both their lunch and dinner menu contain some of the less adventurous dishes from their regular menu. Read about my recent trip to Rasika. You can see what Rasika is offering on their web site's events section. Just buy some Dramamine before you visit it.
633 D Street NW
Washington, DC
(202) 637-1222

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Tosca Ristorante
Lunch and Dinner
Tosca is offering their full menu with upcharges for certain items like the foie gras and veal. It can be found here. I ate at Tosca before and had a great time.
1112 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 367-1990

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Vidalia
Lunch and Dinner
Vidalia usually offers their full menu for Restaurant Week. Their menus can me found at their web site. I tried Vidialia last Restaurant Week and it was pretty damn good.
1990 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-1990

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Zengo
Lunch and Dinner
Zengo has their menu for Restaurant Week online here.
781 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-2929

Zola
Lunch and Dinner
Zola's full menu was be available for lunch and dinner last Restaurant Week. For the latest menu, check out Zola's web site at www.zoladc.com.
800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 654-0999

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Jason,

DCist posted that RW would start on the 6th. Can you confirm that the first weekend will not be part of the week?

Thanks!

Posted by: Phil | Dec 20, 2005 at 08:45 AM

Yes. Confirmed. Check the Washington Convention and Tourism web site at http://www.washington.org/restaurantwk/

Posted by: Jason | Dec 20, 2005 at 09:27 AM

Galileo's full menu was definitely not available when I ate there during the last Rest. Week, and what was available was average at best. The soft shell crab dish was maybe "semi-soft", as it tasted like an over cooked blue crab.

Posted by: Charlie | Dec 20, 2005 at 10:30 AM

Hmm, I was told by people at Galileo that it was available. I'll confirm for this Restaurant Week.

Posted by: Jason | Dec 20, 2005 at 10:34 AM

I cannot seem to find Galileo on any RW list. Can you confirm that will be included? I would love to try it.

Posted by: Amy | Dec 20, 2005 at 02:19 PM

Check the link about to the washington.org site. It's listed there.

Posted by: Jason | Dec 20, 2005 at 02:25 PM

I enjoyed Red Sage when I went. The red velvet cake I got for dessert was by far the best part. It was moist and rich and oh so delicious! I'm still obsessed with it.

Posted by: AsianMistress | Dec 21, 2005 at 11:14 PM

I had been on the i Ricchi website a while ago (wish they'd change their recipe of the month as it's been on there for months) and noted under their events they already noted the start of restaurant week, so I made all my reservations about 2 weeks ago to get a jump start, since I waited too long the last time, and a few were already booked. My husband and I have reservations at Tosca, Galileo, Vadalia, DC Coast, Corduroy (a repeat from the last Restaurant Week because it was just TOO good), and Chef Geoff's. My question is on the two locations of Chef Geoff', are there different menus? I think we are going to the downtown one. Do you have a personal preference if you have been to both?

Posted by: Cheryl T | Dec 22, 2005 at 12:11 PM

i just reserved a time for 1789. i heard it was a romantic spot, but do you think it's too stuffy for a pair or 23 year olds? i'm not even sure if he owns a "sports coat", haha. any recommendations from that menu?

Posted by: VP of Dior | Dec 22, 2005 at 12:27 PM

I updated today with Dino and 21P.

Reservations are filling up quick. I tried to make a reservation at 1789 this morning, and it was completely booked. Oh well.

Posted by: Jason | Dec 23, 2005 at 02:08 PM

Another update. I added links to Mie n Yu's menu.

Posted by: Jason | Dec 25, 2005 at 01:26 PM

VP of Dior: 1789 sticks all RW dinners up in the "condo" room...i believe they refer to it as the F. Scott Fitzgerald room but it is a tacky combination of cream, melon and teal (if i recall correctly) colors. the food is terrific but you will not have the full cozy experience as you get when dining regularly...plus the servers can be pompous, but, for the deal, it is definitely worth checking out. our first experience was a couple of years ago during RW and i am taking a friend who's never been this year.

Posted by: holly | Dec 27, 2005 at 04:40 PM

I made some updates today.

Hanks Oyster Bar
Clydes
Old Ebbitt Grill
1789
Tosca
Indique
IndeBlu

Posted by: Jason | Jan 04, 2006 at 06:48 PM

anyone know if Oceanaire is doing their full menu? I've been talking about their crabcakes to my hubby for a while and would love to take him there if they're included!

Posted by: kris | Jan 05, 2006 at 11:06 AM

just thought folks might like to know the first reservation ceiba has available is at 10:30pm on friday and saturday night and 9:45pm during the week.

Posted by: jennifer | Jan 05, 2006 at 11:23 AM

I see you added Indebleu but in the comments you talk about Mie n Yu. is the menu link for both restaurants???

Posted by: holly | Jan 05, 2006 at 12:34 PM

I called Indebleu today and they said they're extending RW to the following week.

Posted by: R | Jan 05, 2006 at 01:10 PM

Sorry Holly. That was a mistake. I forgot to fill in the details correctly.

Posted by: Jason | Jan 05, 2006 at 01:45 PM

According to the website, Dino is usually only open for lunch Fri-Sun. Do you know if this is the case for Restaurant Week as well?

Posted by: Ryan | Jan 05, 2006 at 03:44 PM

One of our reservations is at Cafe 15, and I'm wondering if that's a mistake. Someone just called to confirm our reservation and asked if we were coming for Restaurant week or the regular menu. I answered and asked if that was a problem. Her reply "Not really, but I think the portions are going to be small"
She also said there would be a choice of 2 appetizers, 3 entrees and 2 desserts.

Posted by: Amy | Jan 05, 2006 at 08:02 PM

Amy, I'll be interested in hearing what it's like if you go. Even though I have an Alsatian parent, I cancelled my reservations at Cafe 15 for two reasons. First, I read somewhere that in a previous RW, entree choices were limited to one salmon and one chicken dish (reminds me of a wedding). When I called two days ago to ensure that a non-land animal eater would have something, I was told, "Yes, and our regular menu would still be available." The tone of the response made me apprehensive. I cancelled and made a late lunch reservation to try Ceiba instead. You might call Cafe 15 and ask if they know what entrees will be served on the RW menu. Good luck!

Posted by: Jason W | Jan 06, 2006 at 08:38 AM

Has anyone been to (or heard anything about) the Morrison Clark restaurant in the past two years or so? Their restaurant week menu looks great to me, but no one comments on the place.

Posted by: Jason W | Jan 06, 2006 at 08:41 AM

I haven't been to Cafe 15 during RW, but the food and service there are generally very good. I've had salmon, chicken, salads and excellent desserts and always enjoyed myself there.

Posted by: Phil | Jan 06, 2006 at 09:25 AM

I see no mention of The Caucus Room, any opinions? I am new to the area and don't have a gauge for what I should aim for during RW. Help?!

Posted by: Kim | Jan 06, 2006 at 12:02 PM

Any thoughts on Filomena? Their menu will be ready some time over the weekend, but the dinner menu as a whole looks pretty appetizing.

Posted by: Nic | Jan 06, 2006 at 05:01 PM

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