I'm conflicted. The food was delicious and service was good, but was it worth the price? Not sure. I left very full, as I had the squash soup and rich Mac & Cheese. So that was good. My husband had the tempura veggies on top of soba noodles. My drink -- the Cheshire Cat (gin and lavender) was not worth it though. It was $15, and tasted like shampoo. My husband's limeade with mint and cucumber was much better. I wish I'd ordered that. The food was fresh and delicious, plus if you're a vegetarian -- there are a lot of options here. Actually, I think most people with dietary restrictions would enjoy Equinox. They seem to cater to those on plant based diets, so a lot of their food seems like it could be made vegan or gluten free if you tell your server. If you're looking for an upscale vegetarian restaurant, this is your place. If you're just looking for an upscale restaurant, I'm not sure this is for you. read more

A friend of mine suggested since she's been multiple times & it just so happened to be restaurant week! Meaning: 3 course meal for only $35. A perfect time to try a new restaurant. Cute, small restaurant. I was able to find parking nearby, but they also have valet parking available. Unfortunately we didn't make reservations (didn't know it was needed) so we had to wait 30 minutes. They couldn't really give us a wait time so that was kind of a bummer while we stood in the small walkway in the way of other customers and wait staff. Finally, the bar cleared up for us all to have a seat and then a table 15 minutes after. Beautiful, relaxed ambience with a coat check included. There's a small fireplace, but they also have a candle and real flowers on the table. The food was delicious! I enjoyed all 3 courses of shrimp & grits, salmon with potatoes & beans, and the apple streusel tart. Only have metal straws available (#savetheturtles) and they give a new set of silverware with every course. My only true complaint is that the food wasn't as hot as I would've preferred. It was room temperature or slightly below so it took away some of the pizzazz. Our waiter Randy was great! 4.5 rounded down to 4 stars. read more

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Had a great dinner in the back with a family and the service was great. Wine was on one wall, and large Indian display on the next, wait staff was attentive and nice. Would come back. Have seen high profile people here. Great fresh food. read more

Equinox on 19th - Salmon dinner - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We made reservations to dine at this place as it was highly recommended by one of our friends. I was very excited to try this place as its advertised to be vegetarian/vegan friendly. We were there around 6:30 PM on a Saturday evening, and were promptly seated. The restaurant has a nice vibe to it. It has some outdoor seating, and a covered section which allows you to gaze at the busy street outside. We sat in the covered area, and loved it. Our server was very polite and made recommendations as well. There is a tasting menu for $75 (both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians). But we chose not to take that, and order from the menu. This is what I ordered: - Spiced Eggplant Chips: SO GOOD!!! I have never had eggplant chips, and I must say I absolutely loved this. It comes with an eggplant based spread. Definitely a must-have (even if you are not a vegetarian). - Truffled Risotto Fritters: Delicious!!! I am personally not a fan of risotto, but this was really good. - Spinach Bucatini with Confit of Cherry Tomatoes: SO SO GOOD!!! Our waiter recommended this and I am so glad he did. This pasta was so well seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I love that its not a huge portion. Its perfect size, where you are able to finish it and still feel full. We were way too full to order any desserts, but I do look forward to coming back and trying their other vegetarian and dessert options. If you are a vegetarian, don't hesitate and go try this place. There are tons of options, and delicious ones. read more

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Fell short of expectation for a special occasion plant-based Sunday brunch. To start, the advertised soup was not available. Although the substitute was tasty it was not what we had in mind and was served lukewarm. Our table was skipped over for the main meal and tried to serve us our pancakes. Had a 15 minute lull after finishing the salad and watched a party of 2 who was seated 15 minutes after us enjoy their main course. When main course finally served not even hot. Did add a birthday candle to the spice cake that was appreciated. Automatic 18% tip added to the $46 per person brunch. Didn't see anywhere that this was the procedure and put off by it. Maybe it's a local thing? We always tip 20% though so I guess their loss, not ours. Hate to give vegan minded restaurants anything but a 5 star but this experience was lacking. read more

Equinox on 19th - Starting with soup that's not Roasted Fennel and Tomato Bisque and bread with olive tapenade and a fig spread. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I would say this is a very mediocre meal for DC standards. It's conveniently located very close to the White House which is probably what drives up the price. I found that the options were drastically limited in terms of what you could eat. I ended up getting a whitefish dish which was fine. My friend ended up getting a steak which was not cooked to her liking. They also tack on an automatic gratuity of 20% which I hate. And they don't even give you the option to tip as you would like. On top of this the service was extremely slow so I wouldn't have given 20%, but whatever parking is not hard to find in this area especially on the street. If I was in the area I don't think I would come back here. read more

Decided to try Equinox as a restaurant week meal pre-show, so went early right as they opened for the 5:30 seating. We were seated quickly and served quickly. We told them we had to be out by 7 for a show and it was not a problem, I think they had us out of there by 6:40, so we appreciated the expedited service (though didn't feel rushed). Bread service was skimpy; the pieces were small, and there wasn't enough slices for the 6 of us. When we asked for more, instead of bringing a new plate with a fresh full supply, they simply put down one more small plate with 2 tiny slices on it. Felt a bit cheap/skimpy. For my app, I went with the corn soup. The portion was pretty decent and the corn flavor was mild and pleasant. I also tried my husband's fried squash blossom appetizer; these were nicely fried, but it was weird that they were hollow? Usually squash blossoms are stuffed and then fried...these felt like they were missing something because they were empty inside. For my main, I got the BBQ grilled salmon; this was nicely cooked and had a good BBQ flavor. It was served atop a corn/black eyed pea salad/succotash of sorts which paired nicely with the BBQ flavor profile. The portion was pretty solid. I also tried my husband's skirt steak, which was very flavorful. A bit overcooked for something requested as "medium rare," but I still liked it. For dessert, I got the chocolate caramel tart. It was definitely more caramel-y than I expected, but that was not a problem to me. The crust was a bit hard to break and took two hands. I liked the restaurant space itself; lots of natural light and greenery, and tables were spaced out decently so it didn't feel crowded. Noise level was quiet (though it was early and not crowded when we were there). On the whole, this was a solid meal and I didn't have any major complaints (minus the skimpy bread situation), but I'm giving it 3 stars because it didn't really "wow" me in any way. It was fine, but not exceptional or super memorable, and I wouldn't rush back to eat there again when there's 128371208 other places in DC to try first. read more

Very impressed with vegan selection. Must go spot for vegan tourists and locals. Nice for date night but not overly fancy. Everything is fresh and good size portions. read more

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Going to a place with a full vegan menu is the greatest feeling. You don't have to do the relay between server and chef to ensure that your food doesn't contain ingredients you want to avoid, and every dish is prepared as a feature and not a consolation "vegan item" on the menu. The Sunday Brunch at Equinox is typically THE place to be for a meal that delights every sense. The menu is fixed and all you can eat. Each course is meant to take you on a trip around the world. We enjoyed everything from the Cauliflower Soup, to the Double Chocolate Brownies at the end. If you are looking to experience the Sunday Brunch, be sure to arrive early and I recommend making reservations. Check the website a couple of days before to see the menu, which is different each week. read more

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We went to dinner here on a trip to DC. We had the sea bass, ny strip steak and the lamb everything was so delicious! Highly recommend this place, customer service was great! read more

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Hands down best meal I've had in a long time. Excellent food and service with an inviting atmosphere. Excellent vegetarian options and served the best eggplant I've ever eaten. Would highly recommend for any foodie. read more

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Enticing vegan brunch, fun to try! I'm typically not a fan of breakfast buffet as the food is lukewarm especially towards end of brunch. I was impressed that dishes were being refilled with fresh trays even at the tail-end of brunch. The $35/person deal is worth it given the bevy of creative dishes to sample from. Some of these dishes are offered a la carte for dinner and much more expensive, so brunch is a pretty good deal! My favorite brunch dishes: - Apple stuffed pancakes: I loved watching the cute mini pancakes being made on a griddle. A thick decadent coat of Nutella (it's vegan!) made the pancakes divine. - Pesto portobello mushroom: The mushrooms were grilled to perfection and coated with fresh pesto. - Orzo Buddha Bowl: Very simple dish with orzo, roasted squash, pepitas, and light dressing that truly packs a punch. Orzo is one of the most difficult pastas to make. The al dente -pasta, crunchiness of the pepitas elevated by the rich flavor of the squash is why I had at least 3 servings! - Whoopie Pumpkin Pie: Delicious! I love the rich vanilla buttercream frosting oozing out between 2 pumpkin cakes. There wasn't a crumb left. - Truffle Mac & Cheese (NOT part of buffet): I highly recommend paying extra for it. It's so rich and delightfully decadent. Some brunch misses - Truffle Tuscan Bean Soup, Resiling and Dijon Fondue, Collard and Chick Pea Grits: None of these were bad dishes per say, I just wasn't a big fan of them. - Cauliflower Tempura: Not bad, but doesn't really fit the theme of brunch and didn't complement the other dishes. - Just Scramble Sandwich: The bread was really stiff. The "Egg Scramble" itself was really good and impressive. It fooled me into thinking that I was eating eggs! Maybe some vegan scrambled eggs would have worked better. - I wish there was more fresh fluffy bread and traditional breakfast pastries like croissants, danishes, or muffins and less cupcakes and brownies. The $45 mimosa deal is a bit steep. While it was nice to have my own bottle of champagne and my glass refilled by attentive servers, I probably wouldn't get it again. It would have been nice to have some sort of brunch and mimosa deal. The service is outstanding! Both our waiters were really friendly and attentive. I can't count how many times they cleared our plates and mimosa glasses they refilled - all with a smile on their face. Overall, I enjoyed the vegan brunch and recommend it for vegans, vegetarians and meat-lovers. My husband who loves his hearty meat dishes devoured the vegan brunch with 3 plates. The menu changes seasonally and I look forward to coming back! read more

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As a DC vegan, Equinox's Sunday Vegan brunch has been on my bucket list for more than a year. The fixed price and vegan-ness of it often led to my friends choosing alternatives, but this past weekend we finally got around to trying it. Overall, I absolutely think it's worth trying out if you're a local, or a visiting vegan. It fills a nice hole in terms of a good brunch option near the mall (why is there no reasonable food near the mall?). I've been to Equinox twice before for restaurant weeks because I think their food and service is a steal for the restaurant week price. They also do a good job pairing plant-based, vegan (but still interesting and delicious) food with standard meat/dairy options so there are always multiple choices for everyone at the table. Their brunch is more focused, with everything being vegan (except possibly some of the things you can order for the table not included in the price, we didn't explore so I can't be sure they aren't also vegan). The hostess and service was stellar. They are always exceptionally attentive. It wasn't crowded and we snagged a last minute reservation. I've heard holidays can fill, but otherwise it's nice to know it's not something you need a month of planning to go to. The food is arranged very beautifully in a buffet. Everything seemed fresh and quickly refilled. A few things never had more than a couple out, probably because of the number of tables. They emphasize attentiveness to food waste and sustainability which I LOVE so I'd guess the food is kept at whatever level they believe they can serve and I really respect that transparency and practice. The food itself had a good balance of savory/sweet. There were some inventive dishes (a pear jam stuffed French toast, a dog salad, JUST egg scramble) and some more common dishes (granola, hummus). As with most buffets, not everything was great. But there were enough stand outs that we went back for seconds. My favorites were the JUST egg scramble (a mung bean faux egg) and an arugula fig salad. Overall the food was stellar. The only reason for four stars versus five is that I thought the desserts were overall quite bad. My friend and I shared one of each and they were all either very sweet or flavorless. Oh well. I'm excited to use this brunch as a birthday/holiday/special occasion destination and hope to continue to see the menu evolve (or the desserts improve). read more

Equinox on 19th - Brunch's dessert selection and tea - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I decided to contact the Luxury Card Concierge to find a new restaurant while in Washington DC. They recommended the Equinox Restaurant and booked me for 6:45pm. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the appetizers, Cranberry walnut bread with olive oil, and the main entrees. Everything was fresh and liven my taste buds. The cocktails were very good as well. I enjoyed our server, Didier D, who was very detailed, professional and engaging. I definitely understand why they have an average of 3.8 out of 3,000 reviews. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED when you visit Washington DC. ENJOY!!! read more

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Had a great (takeout) restaurant week experience at Equinox. Ordered the soft shell crab, pork tenderloin and snap peas, and added a tomato focaccia appetizer. The crab dish stole the show, perfectly fried and served with a delicious and bright tasting salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons and melon. Pork was also juicy, did not suffer from transit, and served with two delicious sauces/purées. Recommended. read more

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The food here is great! I dined here for my cousins birthday. We did their vegan brunch. We showed up a little early so we waited at the bar. I ordered the Mediterranean latte, it has tahini in it. It was amazing! We were seated in the front side of the restaurant, we were a big group of 15. It was a bit tedious getting to the buffet due to the closeness of the tables. Once we got to the buffet line there were several options to choose from, noodles, jams, just egg, french toast (my fav), and more! Everything was delicious. Only thing it took a bit of time for the food to replenish in the buffet. Mimosas were ordered for the table and you can choose from different juices, orange, pom, grapefruit...ect. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. read more

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We absolutely love Equinox! We have been there for both their 100% vegan brunch tasting menu, their a la carte dinner menu, and their Thanksgiving dinner tasting menu. I love that their dinner menus offer at least 2 plant-based offerings in each section (appetizer, main, dessert), so my sweetie and I can get 2 different meals and share. The staff are warm, friendly, efficient, and competent. read more

This was the most amazing brunch. We were visiting Virginia and it was suggested we attend the all vegan brunch at Equinox. It was a short train ride. There were a variety of food...pasta dish, just egg with vegetables, bread pudding, granola with almoNd milk, vegetables and much more. They put the food out in small amounts which ensures that the food is fresh and hot. They could not get keep the granola full as there was always a line to get the cereal. The non-vegan enjoyed the meal just as much as the one vegan. There are also a couple of a la carte meals you can order in addition to the buffet menu. The Chef was friendly and came out throughout our dining to greet guests. This location is walking distance to the White House. read more

Equinox on 19th - Menu - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A find! We'll be back every time we are in WDC. The Equinox served soft-shelled crab and I ordered it. I don't usually like the dish but just knew their chef would do it justice. He did. The beet salad was superb as well. In time of pandemic, we sat inside beside an open window with excellent ventilation. Patio dining was also a choice. Georgi guided us through our meal professionally with recommendations and flawless service. read more

Equinox on 19th - Beet salad - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a beautiful restaurant with a very attentive staff. The brunch is reasonably affordable. The menu for this week was a little subpar. There were 8 courses and I liked 4 1/5 of them. The bread spread was nothing special but the gazpacho they served was delicious. The next two salad courses were also very good (a bulgar salad topped with cherries and a English cucumber and beet salad). The next three courses were a stuffed French toast rolled in granola, an "egg" frittata, and spinach pasta (as in pasta made with spinach) with pesto. I only enjoyed the French toast but with the caveat that it was definitely more just toast slices with jam in-between them. The egg frittata was very sweet and I didn't finish it. The spinach pasta was also sweet and there wasn't a hint of pesto. The last course had five desserts. I only liked the blueberry crumble. Everything else was either nothing special or just not good. Especially the fudgy brownie. All that said, everything else about the restaurant was really good and I want to give it another try for dinner or a different brunch menu. read more

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Been a number of years since I had eaten at the restaurant. Food was still amazing. We went for Sunday brunch which is plant-based but honesty someone who eats meat would not miss it... the flavors were amazing. 4 courses with 8 dishes to share family style at the table. read more

We went for brunch for my Mom's 80th birthday, it's a tasting menu. All items were delicious, my favorite were the curry dish and French toast. Also loved the palmier cookies, haven't had those since going vegan. They also have a nice mock tail menu. read more

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We had a forgettable meal here. It's too bad. The restaurant week menu had some great offerings but it just came out tasting ho-hum. The eggplant appetizer tasted like a soggy hodgepodge and the steak was a chewy fatty cut of meat. The desserts were dry. There were two things that went great here; the salmon dish which was smoky and flaky and wonderful; and the housemade ice cream which was super tasty. Overall the ambiance inside the restaurant feels like a good spot for the silver haired foodie..which is fine by the way. Just know that before you try showing up in a hipster date night outfit and hot red lipstick. ooops. read more

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Ok so I actually haven't been there for a little while but wow was it good! My friend and I flew to DC for my birthday and at the time we were vegan and there were so many great options for us to choose from! read more

Equinox on 19th - Birthday Dessert - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Would like have been able to give a rave review last night. Sadly, we were seated for our 7:30 reservation without menus and just had water. We waited about 15-20 mins when a waiter finally looked over and, said he'd be with us shortly. We continued to wait when we decided it would be best to come again another night. We left without anyone even asking us why we were leaving? Just cleared the table as we left . Maybe next time! read more

Sunday funday! This place says that it is closed on Sundays but they actually have vegan brunch! Came here with my fiance, we did do a reservation and got a table in the sun room it was so cute. It is buffet style with some options being only by request (i.e. truffle mac and cheese). We started off with mimosas! Delicious champagne, deff hit me quickly haha. Food was amazing, everything was delicious. I really enjoyed the stuffed french toast and scrramble "eggs". The hot sauce with it was just perfect. I would recommend this to anyone not just vegans. But being vegan I was extremely happy with my meal and so was my vegetarian fianceé. Dessert was also really great. I was able to take what I couldn't finish home. I really enjoyed the valentines day cupcake and raspberry tart. We also met the chef who was very kind and welcoming. Deff go here ! read more

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Absolutely blown away by the Plant-based/vegan Brunch buffet offered on Sunday mornings! As someone with no restrictions to my diet, I found all the options to be so intriguing. Roman, our server, invited us to the brunch buffet table. As our first time at Equinox, he explained that all the food is prepared in small batches to ensure quality. Throughout our meal, Roman and the rest of the servers kept our water glasses full. The buffet food is listed on the menu (and on the line) to show ingredients of each. They also have keys to show which are nut-free and gluten-free. We also looked at the drink menu and ordered the hot caramel latte and the rosemary cider. My favorite dish from the buffet was the yellow tahini grits. I love grits - but these were next level! We also really enjoyed the farfalle veggie Bolognese and the tempura cauliflower. The buffet aspect allows you to try all the various options. I ate until I could not eat anymore! Unfortunately, I didn't leave any room for dessert. They do have an assortment of desserts - from cookies to cannoli. I would recommend making a reservation and going when they open (10:30AM on Sunday's) as the place draws in a lot of people. No matter your dietary preferences, this place is a special treat in the city. read more

Equinox on 19th - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This review is for their vegan brunch. I'd heard really good things so was pretty psyched to try it. The food: some great, some alright. Some highlights for me were the pineapple gazpacho, pad Thai, asparagus, lentil dip, and stuffed walnut French toast. Lower points: most of the desserts, the (dry) pancakes, and the salad (which was missing grilled avocado, although was okay otherwise). The food sitting out generally looked picked over and wasn't refilled as often as it could to keep it fresh. The service: slow. It took something like 15+ minutes to get coffee at the end of our meal. Another long while to get the check. We were busy chatting so not too big of a deal. The ambiance: nice but nothing to write home about. Overall good experience if you're vegan (lots of choice!!) but there likely is better vegan food around town. read more

Absolutely love their vegan brunch. Everything tasted amazing and drinks are good; service is excellent read more

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I'm so sorry...we used to LOVE coming to the vegan brunch before the pandemic. I came back with a friend a few weeks ago and it's totally changed. No longer a great buffet...you get a set menu. And the food is nowhere near as good as before! We didn't eat anything we particularly liked. Service was odd, too. Not very attentive. Hope things improve to somewhere near pre-pandemic level, as that was a wonderful indulgence. read more

Best brunch I've ever been to. The fact that it's an all vegan brunch couldn't make it anymore perfect. My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary , the staff went above and beyond to make our day a lot more special than we had anticipated. I think we almost forgot about the anniversary and focus more on our experience at the place. All the staff were so pleasant; every single person there. The food was absolutely great!!!! I'm a great cook.... I couldn't find anything to complain about. The food is seasoned for the Gods!!!! Best food I'd had all year tbh. I will definitely be going back here again, and telling all my friends and family about it. Tip: make reservations before going. I heard they get booked out a lot. read more

Equinox on 19th - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Everything was great from the service to the food. The pre fixe plant based brunch was excellent. The dishes looked and tasted great. Even the timing between each course was perfect as it allowed for time to breathe in between each item without feeling overwhelmed. I'd definitely encourage everyone to order a pitcher and enjoy the experience. Everything was good from the sweet corn soup to the griddle cakes but I really enjoyed the tomato rigatoni. I was tempted to place a separate order of it to go. read more

My review is solely based on the food & not the service. The service was beautiful and I enjoyed the ambiance. It was five of us and We enjoyed the fritters and fried artichokes but everything else was quite underwhelming. Honestly I thought the entrees lacked flavor. We got the Sea Bass which was ok but the sauce was mediocre. We got the creme mushroom pasta and the soft shell crab past which again lacked flavor. Would not go back simply because it's a pretty penny and you could get better tasting food but the service is definitely wonderful and the drinks taste delicious! read more

Came here for bf's bday brunch! Sunday brunch is all you can eat vegan with drinks separate from the brunch price of $35. When we went on November 25, they were doing a special "Truffle Trash" brunch to raise awareness of environmental issues like waste. Since we just couldn't miss out on such an exciting opportunity, we ordered the latkes and a Truffle Sour, which were additional costs. Yes! Truffle Sour! It was so amazing, and had just enough of a hint of truffle that it was perfect. The latkes were also out of this world, and the chef himself (Todd Gray) came out to check on us as we devoured these specialty menu items! The chef also came out another time to wish my bf a Happy Birthday, which was awesome! He got a pic with him as well. It was so nice to see a chef out and about, meeting diners. He seemed like he really cared about his guests and it was clear he put love into the food. The vegan brunch was really yummy! While some things had a bit of a "fake" taste, overall I was really impressed with the selections. There was a variety of bread, along with a multitude of both sweet and savory dips to try with all the dishes. There was an "apple pancake station" which hosted mini pancakes and its fixings. One of my favorites was the veggie tempura with a lot of delicious cauliflower. There was also yummy mushroom pasta, grits, and a great garlicky soup! The dessert station is where the brunch really shined - there was such an impressive selection of everything from lemon tarts to thumbprint cookies! Excellent way to top off a fabulously unique DC brunch! read more

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A solid choice for power dining in the District. Exciting it is not, but it's a place where you can get some good beef beef, some wine, a beautifully plated dessert, hot bread, pay three dollar signs and not feel ripped off. I tried: + Risotto Balls: As a fan of deep fried carbs, I give this two sold thumbs up. Way, way, way better than the (understandably different) version at Taylor Gourmet. + Parsnip Veloute: Velvety and rich, this was the perfect soup to warm me up from the cold winter that was going on outside. + Braised Short Ribs: Fork tender and not a disappointment. + Pumpkin Pot au Creme: We ordered this as dessert to share for four people and I'm pretty sure a more seasoned waiter would have suggested a more share friendly alternative. Nonetheless, not-too-sweet and definitely Instagram worthy. read more

Equinox on 19th - Short rib - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I would give more than 5 stars if possible. We had such a great experience, we came in a little late around 9 pm, it was not busy at all. The service was fantastic, I liked that the were explicitly pointing out their plant based dishes and asked about any dietary restrictions. As a starter I got the heart of palm cakes, great taste and so pretty arranged on the plate. My main course was the risotto - it tasted great, just a bit too oily for me but that's just personal preference I guess. Absolutely recommend going here and I hope to come back soon to DC and try all other dishes read more

Equinox on 19th - Risotto - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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As one of the first tables of the evening, we had a lovely windowside table with shade from the sun and a sound buffer from passing traffic. Originally intending to just have a simple selection of entrees and apps, we found that we couldn't resist the enticement of the thoughtfully structured chef's tasting-- a great value for well-executed food. Some tasty wine ordered, we were off to a perfectly cooked sampling around the menu. One slice of table bread each was appreciated because we were busting at the seams by the end of the meal. Plush and crusty, the delicious carbs were just warm enough to woo the EVOO and olive tapenade offered. Amuse bouche of crab salad was a little rich, garnished with wee greens to lighten the palate against the crunchy toast rounds. Southern she crab bisque upped the ante by edging the line towards chowder before getting put in its place with the proper amount of sherry, and was served with two airy spice crackers that couldn't even dent the creaminess of the soup. Grouper dish was flaky tender with a crispy skin, on a bed of sweet peas with some toasted farro, scant lardons, and a little sauce to segue into the next taste. Semolina spaghetti was the perfect al dente, twirled with a hearty sausage ragout, a hint of roasted sweet peppers, and a few shavings of parm beneath a shaving of white truffle. The duck was beautifully rendered, and the burrata puree hinted yogurt notes that played well against the cherry chutney even though we got slightly different veg than the menu had stated. We finished the series with a mini chocolate bundht cake with a port macerated cherry, a quenelle of basil gelato, artfully piped maple ganache, and a similarly shaped tuille. Still hungry? No problem, a salted chocolate cluster of almond slivers and a biscotti dotted with dehydrated fruits arrive with the cheque (a caffeinated beverage would be accompany it wondrously, I'm sure). Fantastic service from Jeff S, he was charming and attentive throughout our meal and made us feel special for our celebration without any embarrassing singing. We finished eating 10 minutes later than we'd hoped, but I saw the staff put forth the effort to ensure we had an exquisitely delicious AND expeditiously paced birthday dinner. In seasonal absence of the short rib other Yelpers have raved about, we'd happily be back to try the warm rosemary gougères, truffled risotto fritters, caramelized Parisian gnocchi with sungold tomatoes, Equinox truffled macaroni and cheese, Tuscarora fried green tomatoes with caramelized onions, mission fig semifreddo, sweet summer corn creme brulee, and Rappahannock blackberry tart. read more

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I found equinox through airbnb experience. My server Jeffrey was very kind and helpful. I arrived around 5:40 and left around 8:30 (tables were filling around 7:30/8). My vegan tasting consisted of (and I decided on the 5 course wine pairing): Bread and Tapenade - the olive oil was delicious! Tuscan Baby Kale and Blood Orange Salad bite - I enjoyed the bite but the most memorable thing about it was the blood orange! It added the perfect finish. (1) Truffled Cannellini Soup - the soup was good, I loved the fried onions and brussel sprout toppings for a perfect crunch. Chardonnay, Edna Valley, CA 2017 (2) *Silky Pappardelle - omg this is just as titled. Silky, buttery, delicious. Enjoyed this dish very much. (Todd stopped by and grated the black truffle). Pinot Grigio, Paso Robles, CA 2016 (3) Roasted Hearts of Palm - I am not a fan of hearts of palm, but I really loved the fried broccolini topping. Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 2017 (4) Winter Vegetable Tempura - I loved everything. Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2015 (5) Agave Apple Cake - instead of the apple cake, I substituted for carrot cake (I love carrot cake). Typically carrot cake has nuts and grated carrots, this was strictly carrot cake (perfect) with pineapple compote and a side of vanilla ginger ice cream. Moscato D'Asti, Italy 2017 Coffee - delicious! I highly recommend trying the vegan or market tasting menu. read more

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Excellent dining option in downtown DC close to the White House. Fine dining with a quaint comfortable dining room with comfortable seating. Excellent service! We made a night of it, arrived about 6:00 and left around 10:00. We started with drinks and appetizers for a ladies night out. We ordered one of each of their creative appetizers and they all tasted great! My favorite was the warm focaccia, it was thick and the bread had a very full hearty "fresh from the oven" warm bread with the toppings of tomatoes, onions and fontina cheese baked in which provided enough moisture to keep it soft! Excellent! We also ordered the Truffled Risotto Fritters with Sweet Garlic Crème Fraîche which looked like small fried hush puppies, but they were filled with risotto, also very good. Next was the Artichokes "Alla Romana" with Italian Parsley and Red Pepper Aioli. I've never had fried artichokes, but these were also very good, crispy and flavorful. My least favorite was the Sumac Spiced Eggplant Frites with Green Tahini, Sumac, Pickled Mustard Seeds. These were OK, kind of bland, so perhaps some type of drizzle or extra seasoning in the batter may have helped. For my entree we ordered the Roasted Creekstone Farm Beef Striploin served with Potato Gratin, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Spring Onions. We split the entree and they happily provided it split on two plates for sharing. Excellent service with a great attention to detail. It's fairly pricey, but a great option for dinner and drinks in the center of DC. read more

Still sitting at the table, great service, great food, see notes on pictures for critiques. We ate all vegetarian. Got wine, finished with four moscatos and some Jelly's with a candle. read more

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