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    Oyster Oyster

    4.6 (128 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndVegetarian, Wine Bars
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Ken A.

    I will not bore anyone with my pedestrian take on this inventive preparation of food. We knew it would be good, but it left us, happy, amazed, full, and with a new respect for the possibilities of a vegan diet. The wine pairing, the menu paper, the service, the stories, the seating arrangement: everything was special. Thank you.

    Cathy B.

    7/15/26: obsessed with the food and the restaurant's mission. my fave bite is the celery root. my second fave is the bread with marigold butter. we did the 7 courses with juice pairings at the chef's counter. highly rec going all out here! the people are all so COOL, all caps. very fun to talk to everyone and each chef that came by was very informative about their dish. i love the service and the kindness here so very much. will definitely be back!

    Victoria M.

    Where to even start! I've been to this restaurant a few times, and each time it is consistently exceptional. The food, service, ambiance...everything is always perfect. The creative and reuse touches are so unique and add to the restaurants overall message of focusing on local and using what is available. The way that each course reuses a prior element and yet tastes so unique and different speaks volumes about the OO authenticity. Each bite is an adventure and at the end, you're ready to begin again. What's most appreciated is that this isn't a large establishment, so you feel very seen, taken care of, and in an intimate environment. When booking you have the option of sitting at the chefs counter or at a table. I've only done the latter, but the first could be fun. They also have an optional wine pairing (alcoholic and non alcoholic). This is a great restaurant and will definitely be returning.

    Katelyn L.

    Truly- one of the best meals I've ever had. They do excellent work with vegan and local ingredients. The staff are also incredibly knowledgeable and excited to tell you about dishes. The environment itself is small and intimate but make for a wonderful experience. If you can splurge, I'd highly recommend doing the wine or juice pairing. We did wine and were so happy with the flavors and stories of each bottle. I can't wait to return already!

    Amanda H.

    I wanted to love it but I thought it was an average meal. There was a lot of sustainability and fully utilizing ingredients but nothing wow-ed me. I also did not enjoy the beverage pairing. Some were too sour or salty for me to enjoy.

    Ben C.

    Food was good but why are we still doing the 22% service charge in 2026. With minimum wage rises paused and no tax on tips, this is like a 30% service charge with base priced also rising. Especially on wine, where there's no service beyond screwing a top and pouring? I asked them to remove it so I could add a more reasonable 18%. They refused.....

    Welcoming broth
    Danielle K.

    My boyfriend and I went to Oyster Oyster for his birthday, as I'd always wanted to try it, and he was willing. It's a small, sleek restaurant in Shaw, and we got a bit of street theatre as we looked out over 8th Street. Oyster Oyster is a vegetable-forward, largely vegan restaurant. Although they do serve oysters and honey, the tasting menu can easily be made vegan. Oyster Oyster is about sustainability and strives to be a zero-waste restaurant. The food items are largely sourced from farms in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and the menu changes seasonally, with occasional tweaks during the season. Some of their plates are made from upcycled wine bottles. At the end of service, you get a list of what foods you ate, printed on a page that you can plant. We began with a rich mushroom-garlic welcoming broth. From there, we had three small bites of a corn masa with a creamy center, a tomato with seaweed and sesame, and a lion's mane mushroom wrapped in kohlrabi. The next dish was a new potato "salad" that looked more like a potato cake with celery root, mushrooms, and potato skin vinaigrette, followed by a honeynut squash with peanut, farro, and hen of the woods mushrooms. This also came with a dome of bread and marigold butter. (Leftover bread is ground up and cooked into the next day's bread.) I wasn't a fan of the final savory dish, eggplant dumplings, but that's just me. Dessert was corn "froyo" with popped sorghum and gooseberries. And as a final treat, we got a baby fig and sesame-mushroom fudge. Since it was my boyfriend's birthday, they brought over a dish of mushroom-shaped stones for him to select as a gift. I will definitely be back, but maybe when they change their seasonal menu.

    Jenny T.

    I treated myself to a solo date at Oyster Oyster. My reservation was right at opening and was seated upon arrival. Prior to my reservation, the restaurant reached out to ask about my dietary restrictions. Oyster Oyster is mostly vegetarian, but they also serve oysters. They wanted to know if I wanted full vegetarian or to have an oyster. Food: I opted for a full vegetarian experience. It was quite delicious. I only wished I was served more mushrooms. It was about 8 courses, with each course being a few bites. Service: Service was excellent. I was sat at the kitchen counter, where I could watch the chefs make each of their courses. The servers were all friendly and knowledgeable about each course. TL;DR - Great vegetarian experience with great service. Wish there was more served mushrooms.

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    Erika T.

    A wonderful vegetarian Michelin experience that left us both full and satisfied. I was excited that my partner was able to snag a reservation at Oyster Oyster especially as we're kicking off our year with a meat-free and dry January. The restaurant recently rolled out their late winter menu exploring ferments and we were wowed by every dish. My favorites were the main course-- loved the lions mane mushroom-- and the mochi dessert. We had the kombucha to drink. Service was wonderful and personable. 10/10 experience!

    Welcome broth
    Christine D.

    *Note: I am reviewing Oyster Oyster having attended a special tasting experience here - Trés Veg - which featured Latin American cuisine and corn. Oyster Oyster is a lovely, small restaurant in Shaw. As noted above, the menu when I went was different than their normal one, but I still feel I got a glimpse into their approach to food and service. The service was outstanding - courteous and helpful and attentive without feeling like too much. As for the food, it was fresh and clearly made with care. The welcome broth was outstanding and set the bar for the rest of the meal. The flavors were deep and well-developed, especially in the mole. I can't wait to return to try their more "traditional" menu!

    Sara N.

    An experience you wish to relive over and over and over and over and....you get the point. There's a reason this place is being spotlighted throughout the Nation. Oyster Oyster is intentional about all things - their ingredients, their wines, their guests needs. My experience started 2 days prior to my reservation when the chef called to triple check all my allergies, walking me through the dishes. First time for that! After an incredible dinner, my experience ended with a jar full of little charm mushrooms and selecting one for good health. The littlest things go a long way, and that's something stuffy Michelin Star restaurants forget - not Oyster, Oyster!

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    Joshua K.

    An outstanding Michelin star restaurant and the ideal of what a Michelin star restaurant should be-outstanding, above-and-beyond service from the moment my friend and I arrived until we left, great ambiance, innovative food, presentation, and plating, and phenomenal food taste. Oyster Oyster changes its menu seasonally, so my friend and I had the fall menu served between late September and late December (see picture below). Highlights included the harvest salad (one of the five best salads I've ever had), the celeriac taco, the sweet potato dumplings, and the poached quince. Although expensive (everything prepaid online), Oyster Oyster was worth every dollar. I highly recommend for your next very special occasion!

    Milov P.

    Solid three (yelp) star fine dining in DC. The kitchen demonstrates solid technique. However, front of the house fails to deliver. Service was disjointed and the sommelier particularly disappointed. Space is small and casual. For a date night go with a later seating, restaurant has a wall of windows with no curtains and is rather bright. Once we were seated, we were handed a drink menu with no explanation of the options. This was the first time my wife and I chose to split a wine pairing as we had cocktail reservations after dinner. Unfortunately the pours were consistently uneven -- my wife's glass consistently had less to the point where it became a running joke with each course. The final pour was most glaring, with both of us receiving less than half a typical serving. One of many small misses that added up to an overall mediocre experience -- it just didn't quite quench our thirst . Worth a try, but there are definitely better options nearby, especially for vegetarians and vegans.

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    Ask the Community - Oyster Oyster

    Is there a wine list so you can order it by the glass? Or a cocktail list? Or is the full wine pairing the only option?

    they have a by the glass list, non alcholic and full wine bottle list. no cocktails

    Do I need to get some subway before I go, i.e. how many plates are part of the tasting and how full will I feel afterwards?

    The plates are on the small side but there are quite a few courses. They also do a great bread midway through- I think you will leave full- I would not eat beforehand.

    How long does the whole experience for the tasting menu normally take?

    It depends if you do the wine pairings. I did not and the whole experience was around 1.5 hours or so. I imagine it would be around 2 hours if you wanted the wine.

    Is there a bar here which we can walk-in to enjoy the food without reservation?

    Nope - all reserved tables serving a tasting menu, no a la carte

    What is the dress code?

    Casual.

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    4.3(150 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Not to be confused with Free State Distillery in Upper Marlboro (though many also call it Arthur…read moreWheeler Spirits haha), this place is located just off of the main street in chinatown, and it's surprisingly lowkey. It's a basement bar with a bit of a dive vibe, but it's hard to ignore the nautical, blue crab theme throughout. Turns out that one of the owners is a Marylander, which is cool to see reflected in the decor in a place in dc, even though it is next door. They have a happy hour and they have a great variety of drinks in general. It's bring-your-own-food (BYOF) and there are a bunch of delicious looking Asian spots nearby, including upstairs. It didn't start getting crowded until closer to 10, which, as I said, is surprising for this part of town to me. Everywhere in Chinatown is not going to be packed and busy, and this place is here to remind you of that. Stop by if you're looking for a more chill vibe. Staff are pretty cool.

    Free State is perfect for a chill bar in the Downtown area. It's exactly the kind of place you want…read moreto share a few drinks and be able to hear the person in front of you. I had a delicious orange crush drink and my friend had a sangria. The bartenders are extremely chill and nice; they only come up when you need it which is nice for good conversation. I'll easily be back when I want to catch up with friends without a speaker blaring in our ears. Great place to introduce to more people!

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    la Betty

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    3.6(49 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Stopped by this wine bar for dinner on a weekday and was able to walk in. I'd heard good things…read moreabout the drinks here but wasn't sure if there would be good dinner food.. and I was pleasantly surprised! Loved the moody vibe of the wine bar, it felt very cool, cozy and sophisticated. We sat in a booth under a red light so unfortunately my food picture turned out super red. Friends loved the selection of orange wine, and we ordered mcbetty truffle fries, shrimp scampi, honey whipped goat cheese, shishito peppers, and caesar salad for 4 people. Highlights were definitely the shrimp scampi with focaccia and fries, with the goat cheese on bread as a close third. A little pricy for the portions but honestly impressed with the variety of flavors and quality of the food. Service was ok, food came out a little slower than expected. I had really hoped to pick up some pastries (miss those baked joint cupcakes!) but seems like they don't sell them in evening. I'll have to come back for brunch/lunch to get some!

    Great vibe inside, but not super impressed with the experience at la Betty. The interior space is…read morecozy and cool, but it lacks a lot of the warmth of what I love about a restaurant. You seat yourself and order at the bar, servers will bring you your food as it's ready. The food was good, but portions were tiny. The whole menu is labeled as shareable, but the butter beans literally had maybe 15 beans with toothpicks to share... the fries were pretty good, but for $12 for just a bowl of fries, I would expect exceptional. I liked the chili crisp salmon, but it didn't blow me away, and the portion size for $18 was so small. I did think the Parker house rolls were fantastic, and they came out piping hot, which was delightful. The mocktail option was also excellent! I really wish they would reconsider only having Baked and Wired pastries available in the morning- you only have one rotating cake option available for dessert, and it would've been nice to be able to enjoy more. I did not think the service experience here merited an automatic, unchangeable 20% gratuity. There's very minimal service- you are just brought your food and a water carafe. And while everything on the menu looked and tasted good, the tiny portions for items labeled as shareable didn't feel quite right. A fun place to stop in for a glass of wine, but I didn't love the experience enough to be eager to return.

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    Maxwell Park

    Maxwell Park

    4.4(150 reviews)
    0.1 miShaw, Downtown
    $$

    This place has been here forever, and I have walked by it so many times. A friend finally invited…read moreme out and it was such a blast! Every wine I tried was something totally new. They were on the tail end of their winter menu, and the sparkling wine that my friend was super excited about was phased out. But I just told the staff what kind of wine I was in the mood for and they chose something wonderful for me. I took pictures of the bottles, I'll track those down and post them later. I'm glad I managed to find red and white wines that I enjoyed. I also noticed that they had a crunchwrap on their menu and I had to try it. It was smaller than I thought, but the flavors going on?? Spectacular. There will also these dumplings... SWEET POTATO DUMPLINGS! And they had sage and candied walnuts. Ultimately they tasted more like a dessert, but I was obsessed with those and loved how unique they were. I'd return here, there's just too much good stuff to try! Can get pricey if you want to try a lot of wines, though.

    I only give one stars to places I won't return to. Someone said a year ago the portion sizes were…read morelaughable and I found out last night nothing changed. One meat and one cheese is $7 each. I don't eat much and felt like a snack. When I got my cheeseboard, I got 1 slice of cheese and 3 thin slices of meat. Not even full slices, they were shaved and tapered off at the end. They charged me $18. I guarantee the entire block of cheese was probably $7-9. I eat a lot of charcuterie and that was by far the smallest portion I've ever received. I didn't feel for wine after that. They have a very small cozy place that's probably more enjoyable buzzed off wine. Maybe the review would've been outstanding if I came for wine. But if the quality and service doesn't match on the other items on the menu ... just remove them

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    Baan Siam

    Baan Siam

    4.5(731 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    This meal was absolutely delicious! While in DC for a nearby convention, my friends and I were…read morecraving Thai food and came across this restaurant, and I'm so glad we did! The service was great, and the restaurant itself was really pretty and had such a nice atmosphere. We all got the mango frozen cocktails, and they were AMAZING; so refreshing, and honestly the perfect pairing with the food. Everyone in our group ordered something different, and everything we tried was so good. I got the Thai vermicelli, and it was absolutely delicious! I also got to try some of my friends' dishes, and everything was flavorful and really well done. I'm usually pretty nitpicky when it comes to coconut curry sauces, but it was so perfectly balanced and flavorful. It was easily some of the best Thai food I've had in the DMV (honestly!). No complaints whatsoever. I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in the area! :)

    Amazing Thai food at this restaurant. Got the green mango Salad, chicken wings, khao soi, and beef…read morecurry. The mango salad was delicious, I could eat that all day. The khao soi had good flavor, and it came with rice. The chicken wings were for my son, he said they were the best wings he's ever had. The beef curry had good flavor, but the beef was a bit overcooked. Service was a little bit of a miss. When the waiter first came, he asked us for our food order. However, we wanted to order drinks first. I was able to order my cocktail, however, the waiter left before anyone else at my table could speak to order a beverage. Food came out very quickly. This is not the type of place where you would want to enjoy drinks and food over a period of time. However, if you are super hungry, your food will definitely get to you quickly. Restaurant was crowded, but not super loud. Overall, I would come back for the food, I just wish that I could have more time to enjoy my restaurant experience.

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    Amelie - Mussels

    Amelie

    4.2(97 reviews)
    0.5 miLogan Circle, Downtown

    What a delightful brunch! I met coworkers here and was able to share some appetizers and more. We…read moreagreed to share escargot and this goat cheese ball. We received two lovely bags of bread... I will say, I thought there was more in the bags than there actually was, but I loved that presentation haha. I decided to branch out from brunch norms and get this Manhattan ... The Ba'Nanhattan. The notes were very nutty and it had dried bananas in it, I loved it! I tried my coworker's cucumber drink, and as someone who does not like cucumbers, I couldn't deny how refreshing and summery that was. I was on the fence about a couple of entrees, but I decide to get the BECC... Bacon egg & cheese croissant. WHEW! That thing was so flaky and every ingredient was simply delicious. I was the only one at the table that didn't get potatoes with my entree... I went for the fruit instead. Little did I know that it was going to be all melons. I only started liking watermelon last year, and that was fine, but the cantaloupe?? I still don't like it. I could have asked to swap out but I didn't want to be difficult. And I didn't ask what kind of fruit it was, so that is on me. After this brunch experience, I'll be curious to come on other occasions. Happy hour, dinner.... I usually don't go for French food, but I liked what I had and I would definitely return.

    Very loud inside. Not great for an intimate date night but def check them out. The bread basket…read morecomes out in a sack and is full to the brim. Make sure to ask for butter because they don't automatically give it to you. Me and my friend shared these items: - Artichokes: 8/10. Good but nothing memorable. $14. - Cauliflower: 10/10. My favorite dish of the night! The sauce pairs excellent with the toasted cauliflower. I basically licked the plate. $14. - Steak Frites: 7/10. Decent. We ordered medium rare and should have gotten medium. It was a little chewy and could have used seasoning. Not worth $39 imo.

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    Ugly Duckling - Orange wine

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    4.6(13 reviews)
    0.1 miShaw

    A new fave! This place is located in the perfect location, right across from Ivy and Coney and…read moreDacha, in a nice newer building. The whole vibe is immaculate, with dark walls, dim lighting, and a great playlist, which all sets a very welcoming atmosphere. They have one of the best happy hours in town. M-F until 7, you can get incredible deals. You can get chicken or BLT sliders for $3.50 apiece, and reduced priced stuffed mushrooms, too. The $5 whipped feta comes with a big side of potato chips. These are small bites, but for very small prices. Food specials on a happy hour menu always get me excited. The chicken sliders were the consensus fave and will definitely be our go to. The drink deals are even better, though. I had a delicious old fashioned for just $7, and for round 2, the preparadas up is amazing. It is a bright red draft milk punch that is a little sweet, a little tart, with gin, lime, a touch of spice, and a sour candy garnish. Very fun, but very delicious, too. And it packs a punch. Plenty of other options are discounted, too. If you are reading this during the government shutdown, they have additional shutdown deals (available for everyone, all day), so it's almost like all day happy hour. Don't miss it!

    Ugly Duckling is a lovely little wine bar with plenty of window seats. I visited for a short 30…read moreminutes during Happy Hour but during my visit I had a great experience. I enjoyed their happy hour rosé and how spacious it was inside. Beyond that I also loved how kind the bartender was. Because I was staying in a hotel nearby, he gave me helpful and thorough recommendations on his favorite local places to eat. If ever I'm staying in this area again, I'd be sure to pop in here for a drink or two. Would definitely recommend it to others.

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    Mandu

    3.9(938 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but service was still smooth and swift. I wouldn't…read moresay the Korean food is particularly authentic, but it was a decent American twist on Korean cuisine and still tasty. The tteokbokki came with additional vegetables and mushrooms, and their banchan were quite good. The mandu was meaty which I appreciated too. I wouldn't come back because I didn't feel the value was quite there (very pricey) but it was still an enjoyable meal overall. The ambiance was nothing special, and I do wish the bathroom had been cleaner.

    This is our first time visiting Washington DC, and we haven't found many great dining options near…read moreour hotel. We discovered this spot on Yelp. The moment the banchan (Korean side dishes) arrived and we took our first bites, we knew we'd stumbled upon an outstanding Korean restaurant. Every side dish is prepared authentically and tastes fantastic. Our first main dish to come out was kimchi fried rice with beef. While it isn't made using a fully traditional Korean method, it was absolutely delicious -- easily the best kimchi fried rice I've had in the past few years. We also ordered their signature pork and potato stew. It was excellent; the chili flavour was smooth, and every ingredient was wonderfully seasoned. Our server was incredibly polite and friendly, and we were happy to leave a tip for them. We plan to come back tomorrow evening, but unfortunately, our server told us they might not be working then. This Korean restaurant is highly recommended. If you're staying nearby or travelling in Washington DC, I'd strongly suggest stopping by to enjoy their wonderful Korean food.

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    Root & Vine

    Root & Vine

    3.4(19 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Alem is an excellent server. Very professional and engaging. When I come back to this restaurant, I…read morewill definitely ask for her.

    Arrived late this evening dropped bages and hustled down for supper before close…read more Nice folks, nice location in main lobby of the Westin... Now the review.. where on God's green earth in this day and age does an establishment that sells a hamburger NOT have an extra patty option??? The server was a good dude but told me each patty was an uncharted for an entire burger meal... my order is no bun, no fries, no salad and no fruit.... why the heck would I agree to 25 bucks for a patty as an add on... Ill pay the first hit as a matter of menu price but... not the same for just another patty.. I don't know what sort of vodoo happened here but the good staff figured it out and I got a couple of patties extra without the terrible fee... I did pay extra and thats great. Cant say ill come here again because without a standard approach, I cant say ill get the same price... standards matter. I get it Get on board please... this is not the stone age and we have technology... its also a very very common thing for extra protein.. This is not typical and id guess that less than 2% of the placedls I eat cant figure this out... DC was not a place I'd think would be stuck. Won't be eating here again for this week's stay simply because I dont want to have to wrangle the meal each time ... I just would like to eat and go.. Thank you for figuring it out late at night This is more for management... you got good food and good folks.. fix your POS please.

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