Loved our dinner at Rooster & Owl. A fun place for dinner, good vibes in the dining room, and great service. They started by bringing rolls to the table and these were delicious - perfectly baked, lightly sweet, still warm, with high quality butter. For our first course we had with the kampachi and brussels sprouts casesar. The caesar was very well done and I loved the cheddar in the salad. We then had the autumn mushrooms, potato gnocchi, and panzanella. The panzanella is one of the most inventive plays on a panzanella that we've seen and it was very successfully done. We then had the pappardelle and country fried steak. The country fried steak was quite good - not something you see on menus that often but I appreciated the creativity and it was delicious. Perfectly fried on the outside, with the meat inside still moist. To finish we had the apple financier and the chocolate cremeux - both a nice way to end the meal. One point of feedback is that the wine list is not very extensive. We ended up getting cocktails/glasses of wine, but would have gotten a bottle of wine had there been a better list. Similarly, they don't have an espresso machine - would have liked to extend the meal by getting an espresso at the end. read more

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Stopped in over the weekend and had a very good meal at R&O. Loved the little restaurant, format, price, and our server was awesome as well. $65 for the four course meal, affordable pairings, and add-on plates are $10. Only reason for 4 stars is that there were definite standout dishes, but also dishes that were good but not spectacular (probably wouldn't order again). To start - the pineapple buns were amazing. Very similar to a type of bread that Filipinos eat so this was a perfect start for me. Fluffy, just a little sweet, perfectly spreadable butter. For the first set of dishes, we tried the bbq carrots, kanpachi crudo, and the pear noodles with brussels. These were all highlights of the meal. Delicious, interesting, great flavor and execution. If all dishes were on this standard the meal would easily be a 5. For the next menu group, we tried them all. Favorite was the butternut squash risotto, super creamy and rich and topped with maitakes was perfect. The rest were pretty good, but none I would order again - shiitake larb, pierogis, and spanish octopus. The larb was a bit sweet for me and I didn't get enough mushroom flavor from it. The pierogis had little flavor outside of the potato filling. The octopus dish was ok, but the flavor was overwhelmingly porky from the crispy prosciutto, and it felt like it was missing something. For the "mains", again we tried all four. The braised short rib was one of my favorite dishes of the night - perfectly tender shortrib, delicious fish sauce caramel, broccolini to help cut through the richness. The chickpea stew was also a very flavorful, hearty dish. The cod I enjoyed, but the potatoes felt disconnected from the rest of the dish and I really only like the fish. The pappardelle fell flat for me - felt like a small portion, pasta wasn't the best and there wasn't enough mushroom flavor in this dish. For desserts, we had the brie custard and the mille feuille. The custard was good, could've been more savory/cheesy (I love cheese desserts), but it was good. The mille feuille had a lot going on, from banana filling to coffee crust to coconut ice cream. It didn't feel composed, and the pastry itself wasn't executed that well - the texture was a bit off, not crispy/flaky layers but more cake-like and didn't break well. They change the menu's semi-frequently so we'll definitely be back, they're making some great dishes at R&O and I'm excited to see how they progress. read more

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Casual dining with fine dining's properness! This Michelin 1-star restaurant is cozy and comforting. The food was excellent as expected, and the service was even better. Rosy's gives you free stuff and Rooster & Owl pays attention to you and your needs. My friend and I shared 9 dishes. All were good. Rich and tasteful. Modern. A hint of Asian cuisine in western settings is underlaid. We both agree that Chawanmushi was a nice surprise -- full of Unagi -- and Octopus ceviche was indeed the star. For dessert, I highly recommend Cheesecake. It's perfect. The short rib was the only one we felt underwhelming. Overall, this is a good place where you would NOT worry about anything from the menu. I wish there were more tartness here and there and less saltiness. (I can't stop drinking water after the dinner.) Lovely place to take your beloved ones for one winter night. read more

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Amazing service and creative food. First of all, I was eating with a friend who has a plethora of allergies, so I had emailed ahead with a list to give the kitchen a heads up. Understanding that she probably wouldn't be able to eat most of what was on the menu I wanted to let staff know up front. When we arrived for our reservation our server had a custom marked menu just for her indicating what she could and could not eat and what could be modified. It was absolutely incredible service, and to our surprise, with modifications, she could eat 75% of the offerings. How allergies are handled has always been a test of a restaurants standard, and Rooster and Owl went above and beyond. The food. The food was delicious to say the least. The chefs certainly play around with unusual applications of ingredients and flavor combos. I really like the crudo as well as the posset. Both were just incredible to eat and had wonderful textures and flavors. We also ordered old fashioneds off the cocktail menu and were blow away by the execution. My drink of choice is usually a martini, but I couldn't help but order and old fashioned after tasting the one my friend had ordered. read more

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A++ FOOD AND SERVICE. The Manager, Ralph, was amazing from beginning to end. And I mean amazing, welcoming, warm and friendly. Our Main Server and all who assisted him were TOP NOTCH. They described in wonderful detail each dish. I just don't have enough glowing words to describe the beautiful experience from beginning to end. I mean really really nice!!! Its been a long time since I have enjoyed everything about a meal from place, people and food ------. Really-- you have to experience for yourself !!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

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Great dinner. Excellent service, delicious appetizers, cocktails, and meal. Favorite plates: - fried chicken - scallops Least favorite: - eggplant - watermelon - dessert with sorbet Overall, great value. Venue doesn't seem super fancy as a michelin restaurant, but very impressed by the service and quality/speed of the food. read more

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A friend recommended Rooster & Owl to me and told me it was a 10/10 experience. I truly have to agree. Everything was so delicious and beautifully presented. The service was amazing, attentive, prompt. And i loved how knowledgable they are about the menu. Also a cute handwritten birthday card made it even more special. Honestly I could've closed my eyes and chose something random on the menu and I'm confident I would've enjoyed it. read more

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The service here is great! Very attentive servers and made our experience here feel more special than a typical dine in experience. Each dish was delightful and unique with an Asian twist. Drinks were decent, very strong which I won't complain about lol. My party of five got the $85 tasting menu. Instead of each person getting their own dish at each course, they brought out all the dishes at each course and put them in the middle to make it a family style meal. Portions are TINY and I left the restaurant still hungry. read more

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Update- came a second time a year later for my partners birthday and this time the food exceeded my expectations. read more

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Temperance is how Rooster & Owl wins. The owners have the humility to know where they win and to not overdo it. Rather than expect 100 people, they seat 50. Instead of hiding away in an alley to attract hipsters, they are on the ground floor of a new apartment building. The design is simple with appropriately placed books and frames without going overboard. Rooster & Owl knows what they are good at without becoming overconfident. My wife and I went for a Friday night dinner to celebrate our anniversary. They didn't know we were there to celebrate, but they still made us feel very special. Throughout the evening, they brought out warm bread with incredible butter, an extra cocktail, and housemade gummy robots (so quirky that it works) on the house. I am sure they do this to everyone thus elevating the customer experience. The menu is 4-courses and pre-fix at $65 per person. Add a beverage pairing with each course for an extra $35. Although some of the dishes weren't bold in flavor or ingredients, each dish was really good and well balanced. The menu rotates seasonally so it may not be the same, but here's what we loved: 1) Burrata, 2) Dan dan squash, 3) NY strip steak, and 4) Ravioli. We ordered two non-chocolate desserts and they were out of this world. One had milk tea ice cream and the other was brie based, but so good. The drinks were solid. The beverage pairing came with a cider, an ale, a wine, and a cocktail and each paired perfectly with the course. My wife ordered their version of a negroni and an old fashioned and both were amazing. The entire experience was top notch from the food to service to atmosphere. We'll be back for sure! read more

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Tried everything. Good advice from server. Flavors uniquely matched. Drinks also were excellent. With four of us, we're able to order all of the menu choices. read more

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I've visited this place multiple times for dinner, and each visit has left me absolutely delighted. This past weekend my wife and I sat at the bar trying some new cocktails and a few dishes. Chef Yuan works wonders, brilliantly combining flavors that you could never have imagined. Plus, the ability to choose your own courses adds an exciting touch to the whole experience! (FYI I had to reupload the images from my dinner experiences since something happened to my previous Yelp reviews.) read more

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Phenomenal food experience. I always judge my fine dining experiences by a simple question "was it worth the price"? And Rooster and Owl resoundingly was. I went with a group of four which is perfect because it allowed us to order every dish off the menu. I'm still thinking about the Kampachi, lobster autumn roll, duck breast, and goat cheese cheesecake. Service is what you expect, just amazing in every way. A very special night with friends and a meal I won't forget! read more

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I regrettably did not capture any of the dishes via my camera, but that's only because I was devouring them so quickly. Everything was phenomenal! A special shout-out goes to the dessert team. The goat cheese cheesecake and earl grey panna cotta were unbelievable. I've never tasted desserts so heavenly and complementary. My favorite dishes of the night were the Galette, foie gras "Bahn Mi", and Braised Lamb. read more

Absolutely incredible meal. I went to Rooster & Owl with two friends last night with very high expectations. Everywhere I turned it was being written up with glowing reviews and I don't know about you, but in the past when that has happened, I've been disappointed. Well, Rooster & Owl is incredible! One friend tried a cocktail and then we each had a glass of wine. The red I had was perfect with the food - dry, not sweet and light. We started out with the Pineapple Buns which were a sweet, delicious way to start the meal. *First course* Carrots - The BBQ flavor was strong on the carrots but good. The most intriguing part of the dish was the cornbread ice cream. It was interesting for sure and there was definitely a need to cut the heat from the carrots but I never would have picked ice cream. Barlett Pear - This looked like a pasta dish when it came out and our server described it as a play on a Caesar salad with a touch of miso. The flavors were out of this world on this dish and I loved it. Kanapachi - This was such a light, simple and elegant dish but just packed with flavor. I convinced my friends to go for the fish and I'm glad we did. *Second Course* Parisian Gnocchi - These melted in your mouth. I would pop one in and it would literally just melt away into deliciousness. I could have eaten a giant bowl of these. Scallops - The scallops were cooked perfectly and the flavors of the butternut squash and cranberry were holiday-esque but not overpowering. Duck Dirty Rice - SO GOOD! This dish was warm, with all the flavors combined together in the best way possible. It was like take out food elevated! *Third Course* Cavatelli - I love mushrooms and this dish was a quintessential mushroom pasta dish that hit the spot. Chickpea Stew - This dish was a combination of around 20 spices (from our server) and just hit every flavor of Greek/Mediterranean food that I love so much. The lamb was tender and it was served with bread for dipping into the complex broth. Icelandic Cod - Ahhh this was so good! The sauce served with it and the fried capers, it was just perfection and my two friends (who don't eat a ton of fish) said that if they had fish like this, they would eat it every day. *To Finish* Brie Custard - This was....interesting. It missed the mark for me and one friend but our third friend loved it. It was just such an interesting combination of flavors and I thought I would like it because I was comparing it to the goat cheese cheesecake from Cork but it was just not my favorite. Gooey Butter Cake - I could have eaten 5 of these. Chocolate Mousse - I loved that this wasn't just dark chocolate as I'm a milk chocolate fan and it was light and hit the spot. They finish the meal with rose gummies which were a fun touch and also tasty.I left feeling so satisfied but not squeezed into my pants, which is the perfect way to leave a meal in my opinion. I would go back in a heartbeat to try the other dishes on the menu and have some repeats as well. Thank you Rooster & Owl! read more

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We've been here twice - it's great! Expensive, but worth it. We've have 17 different dishes, and they legitimately all were excellent. Almost everything would be a standout anywhere else. The barbecue carrots the first time are one of my favorite dishes anywhere ever. Bring them back! Cocktails (and mock tails) have been universally excellent. (If I were to be nitpicky, I wouldn't mind if they were a little less hands on with the service? Just leave the share plates and the cutlery, and let us reuse them rather than clearing them five times and wiping the table five times). read more

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Enjoyed the dining experience, but probably won't be back. Everything from the decor to service was impeccable. However, I am giving four stars simply because I wasn't blown away by the food. For the most part, the dishes were tasty but some plates were on the small side. We started off with the complimentary pineapple buns which was absolutely delicious. Warm and fluffy with a flakey outer crust. Next was our first course dishes which were the bbq styled carrots with corn bread ice cream and the hamachi tataki. The carrots dish had a fun contrast between the tangy & spicy Carolina bbq flavor of the carrots and the sweet & creamy corn bread ice cream with actual toasted corn bread crumbles. The hamachi tataki was very fresh and melted in your mouth. It was garnished with diced mangos, a couple thinly sliced jalapeños for a kick, and a green-stemmed veggie. Our second course dishes were the gnocchi and squid salad. The gnocchi was tossed with bits of poached lobster in a sauce that I could've happily drowned in. This was probably my favorite non-dessert dish. The squid salad, while very tasty, I did not care for the almonds. I feel the crunchy texture was not needed when the squid already had a nice chew to it. Still very good flavors nevertheless. For our third course dishes, we chose the spring lamb and the branzino, as well as the halibut as an additional dish for an extra $10. The lamb was cooked a perfect medium, what looked to be puréed carrots, and a nice drizzle of jus surrounding the plate. It was also not gamey which I appreciated. As for the branzino, I enjoyed the texture and the fact that it was grilled with a crispy skin but it had a slight bitterness similar to that of mackerel. It did pair well with the dressed watercress and stewed tomatoes though. The halibut was soft but not like fresh steamed. The flavor was just okay for me however the coconut curry sauce was very nice. Our last course for desserts were the chess pie and the white peaches. This was probably my favorite as I have a massive sweet tooth. The chess pie was good. Not super decadent but was tasty along with the bourbon ice cream. Now the white peaches? Oh man! This was my favorite out of all the dishes. The delicately soft white peaches was topped off with a toasted sugary layer similar to that of crème brûlée but first soaked in a lime posset that I could've easily chugged down as a drink. Also topped off with a cucumber mint granita that was so fresh and paired nicely with the rest of the dessert. It was simply a masterpiece. TL;DR: Food was tasty, but wasn't blown away except for a couple dishes. Excellent service and enjoyable overall dining experience. Glad we stopped by to have a meal, but probably won't be back. read more

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I so badly wanted to give R&O a 5. My fiancee certainly did. But with such a hot restaurant (clearly from ither reviews), I had to be nitpicky. My rating: 4.5 stars. Service, interior, presentation: Spectacular. Most of the food was absolutely phenomenal but a couple missed the mark. The BBQ carrots alone were good but still a bit strong. The flavor overpowered all the other appetizers. And the rabbit stew was a bit bland. The foie gras was overly fatty and not de-veined. I'm sure it was intentionally prepared that way but it wasn't a highlight. What I absolutely love about this place is the format of the menu. It is a 4 course "pre fixe" meal but you can choose your adventure. There are 4 groups from appetizer, small plate, large, dessert with 4 options in each you can choose from. Best part is you can add a 2nd, 3rd, 4th dish to any of your 4 options for an adsitional $10. I love this format where I am able to order a variety of the menu without breaking an arm and a leg. The meal wasn't cheap but it certainly could've been much more. Meh.. after writing my review, I convinced myself this place is closer to a 5 than a 4 haha. read more

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This is really a 3.5 star review--4.5/5 stars for the service and 2/2.5 stars for the food. We came here for our anniversary and they tried to make it special--they gave us a hand signed card and a small glass of champagne each. The service was also deserving of their Michelin star--new utensils with each course, clearing the table of crumbs between courses, helpful and attentive waiter who timed the courses perfectly, never letting the water glass get low, etc. Now onto the food, most courses were pretty good, or good, but some were meh. It's a prix fixe menu for $85 for four courses, and you can choose to split all courses like we did (so we ordered two dishes from each course and shared those). Note, the portions are very small. They recommended adding a course for $10 (which apparently most people do), but honestly, nothing caught our eye so we thought we'd go through and order another round if anything was particularly good. The really good: scallop crudo, striped bass, braised lamb. The scallop crudo was excellent, with tender scallops marinated in a delicious sauce. The striped bass was perfectly cooked with a crispy skin and flaky meat. The braised lamb was so tender you could cut into it with a spoon. The good: gnocchi and carrots. The gnocchi was quite delicious and the ikura really added flavor. The carrots were good but not as good--the flavoring was excellent but I guess I expected more from the consistency. The meh: the larb, hummingbird cake, chocolate cremeux, and pineapple buns. The larb was not good and overly greasy (and came with three leaves of lettuce, which wasn't enough, would it have hurt to add another leaf?). The hummingbird cake was okay but way too sugary (and still would not have been anything to write home about if it was less sugary). The chocolate cremeux was interesting but also too sugary--this may be a personal preference though and if you like sugary desserts, you might like this since the texture was unique. The pineapple buns, which come at the beginning of the meal, were honestly a lesser version of the buns you can get in NYC Chinatown for $1.50 each. The crackle at the top was oddly hard, and not fall apart in your mouth crumbly like the tops of pineapple buns usually are. The drinks were not good. They have six cocktails on the menu and we tried three. Two (red bird and red eye from Tokyo) were way too sugary. The old fashioned was fine, nothing to write home about. The wine selection looked interesting, though nothing caught my eye, and the beer selection is quite poor. All in all, I would not come here again. I really disliked having four small courses and adding a course for $10 (the waiter did push this as "you get another course at a Michelin starred restaurant for $10!" but that just seemed gimmicky particularly since we probably would've needed three sets of the menu to be actually full). That would have been fine had the courses been amazing and worthy of the price tag, but I did not think it was, with just a few courses being good. It was also loud inside--they have a small space and there are a lot of tables jammed in there, so you can barely hear each other. read more

Certainly a dining experience. A prefix menu with four courses. You're likely to find at least one dish here that you have never heard of. The staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I was actually very impressed by the breakdown of each dish. I think the price is high especially for the portion size. read more

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Celebrated our anniversary here. Service was excellent as expected of a Michelin star restaurant. I love that there was only one bartender cranking out the drinks, cocktail consistency 10/10. Stand out dishes: Branzino: totally worth the 10 dollar supplement because we wanted to try more dishes. Fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce underneath it was just delightful Hamachi tataki: sashimi? Sign me up. Carrots with cornbread ice cream: one of their signature dishes, tangy bbq with a fun cornbread ice cream. Risotto with morsel, asparagus: surprisingly delicious Not the cheapest meal but not super expensive. A one star? Sure everything was prepared well. Service was great. A must try? Nope. Coming back? Probably not. Corkage fee of 35 is reasonable. Be sure to bring your own wine if that's your thing. Street parking nearby. read more

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My partner and I went to Rooster & Owl to celebrate our 8-year anniversary, and we could not possibly have asked for a better experience. The menu is a four-course prix-fixe for $75, which was very reasonable for the amount of food, inventiveness, and quality of the ingredients used in each dish. My partner and I each chose different courses so that we could really get a feel for what the chefs at Rooster & Owl were capable of. First Course: He got the octopus ceviche dressed in a passionfruit vinaigrette, and I ordered the pear frisée with serrano ham and a maple vinaigrette. The octopus in the ceviche was perfect--not too chewy and had great flavor. The pear frisée, however, was my favorite. Second Course: He ordered the chawanmushi (texturally like a custard), and I ordered the scallion pancake. I cannot eat eggs, so I did not personally taste the chawanmushi, but my partner loved it and said that all the flavors married well together and that it was like nothing he had had before. I did not really care for the scallion pancake, and it was probably my least favorite part of the meal. The pancakes were tough and dry, making the dish hard to eat. I would pass on those next time. Third Course: My partner ordered the branzino, and I chose Steak Diane. The branzino was perfectly cooked with a nice layer of crispy atop fork-tender meat. Although a much "safer" choice, the steak was sheer perfection. Fourth Course: Dessert was by far my favorite course. The flavor pairings were exciting and out of the box, definitely something I would be unable to recreate at home. My partner ordered the pistachio dacquoise with strawberries and a generous quenelle of basil ice cream. I am skeptical when desserts contain herbs; I have often found that they are overpowering, too savory, or perfumey. However, I could eat this basil ice cream all day. It paired beautifully with the pistachio dacquoise and nicely contrasted with the sweetness of the strawberries. I ordered the coconut croquette with pickled mango. I never expected that pickled mango would actually work in a dessert, but WOW! I love how this dish played with contrasting textures and flavor--the acidity of the mango with the sweet, crispy coconut croquette contrasted with the creaminess of the ice cream was so inventive and interesting. All in all, Rooster & Owl made for a memorable anniversary. Their food is refined, inventive, and, for the quality, we felt that it was very reasonably priced. The service was also impeccable. I would absolutely go back! read more

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Something changed for the better since my review 4 years ago... Run, don't walk to Rooster & Owl! Phenomenal food, service, and EXPERIENCE that is very worthy of their Michelin Star. Our server was very good at engaging with his tables making everyone feel welcome. The entire staff worked as a team to ensure drinks were always refilled, table always clean, etc. Recommend sharing as all the dishes have something to offer. The 'Bahn Mi' and bass were the favorites of the evening but honestly everything was great. We left feeling full and appreciated that you get what you pay for here, which isn't always the case at other Michelin Star restaurants. read more

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Easily one of the best meals I've had all year. Let's set the scene. $75 per person for four courses, with the option of adding on a "date night dranks" package for 1 bottle of wine and 2 cocktails for something like ~$65-$75. Or you can go straight to the cocktails or drinks menu as you normally would. Before I go straight into describing which dishes were life changing, picture the type of meal where every dish leaves your jaw dropped, you're savoring each bite, and you're wishing every meal could be this delicious. Think the kind of meal that melds ingredients so well and so unexpectedly, but it works, and they transport you to past times or memories in your life. That ratatouille-type scene where the critic is reminded of smelling his mom making his favorite meal, if you will. Incredible. Go with someone you're willing to share food with, so that way you can try two of each category. To start, we had: Ricotta toast: I almost said no to this one because the others sounded so incredible but this was... impeccable. The softest bread, perfect balance of not-too-salty ricotta with pickled kumquats and sunflower seeds. Pear frisée: so so good. An incredible melding of salty Serrano ham with shavings of manchego, pear shavings so thin you can't even see them at first, and candied pecans, over a small bed of salad. Next course: Grilled mackerel: it should be illegal to serve mackerel that doesn't live up to this one. I mean, maybe the best cooked and spiced and thought-out piece of mackerel I've ever had. The SKIN. It was so crispy yet the fish was PERFECT. I'm screaming now and I probably screamed at the table as well. Get this. Duck confit Katsu: wow wow wow. This dish actually transported me back to a meal I had often when I was younger and living in the south. While it's not southern based, the ingredients and texture of the dish could take you there. I found this dish amazingly tasty, and it's really impressive to eat something and have that transport you to somewhere else. Mains: Gnocchi: this dish left us speechless. More speechless than the others. Saucy, creamy, perfectly cooked, lovely with the walnuts and kale. Short rib: the most tender short rib I've ever had? I mean, how do they do it??? Paired so beautifully with a broccoli purée/sauce and peanuts. This was one of my favorites of the night. Dessert: Poached pear: I have to say this was my least favorite dish of the night (the only one I didn't love). It was a bit too dry and ginger-y for my tastes, but if you love ginger, this might be for you! Triple cream cheesecake: my kind of dessert. Decadent yet not too heavy. Creamy, fluffy, and a wonderful strawberry sorbet on the side. I was absolutely blown away by this meal, the chefs, everything. I can't wait to come back. read more

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For what it was, it was just ok. Paid for sommelier pairing, and asked the waiter where it was from. He spout out some BS, as I saw the origin in the side of the bottle. For that price I don't want to get BS'ed. I was underwhelmed, if your picking a star for DC, go with Maydan for the same price and tasting menu concept. There is no way this place keeps there star the next go around, so get it while you can, or they need to get a lot better from here. read more

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Totally overhyped. I was really excited about this place and snagged a last minute table after someone canceled. The wait staff were really great, and the best part of the meal were the pineapple buns at the very beginning; yet even those were not that amazing as they were cold, and didn't have the crumbly top that is the best part of the traditional pineapple bun. For the first part of the tasting menu, we had the bbq carrots and the tuna. Both were pretty good, although the tuna to toasted rice ratio was a little off (mostly rice, very few pieces of tuna). After that, we then proceeded to wait 45 minutes for our next course. Not sure why it took so long, but the pacing was really off. Halfway through that, we were accidentally given the table next to our's food; so tantalizing. We then had the smallest scallops in the world, cut in half to make it seem like there were more pieces, bathed in a spicy sauce that did not at all go with the delicate scallops. We also had the Parisian gnocchi, which we did like. For our mains, we had a soggy half quail on a bed of bright orange watery cheddar grits and the tagliatelle, with good noodles, but not a lot of flavor (what exactly was it supposed to taste like? The three shiitake slices that I found in the dish?). For dessert, we had the brie custard, which had an impercetably light flavor, and came with a variant of Ritz crackers in a stick form. The cold soggy donut was equally unappetizing, saved perhaps only by the pretty good coffee ice cream that came with it. Overall, this place was not worth the $100/person ($65 Plus drinks) price tag. Probably should have gotten ramen instead. 3 star food, minus 1 star for the weird pacing and poor value. read more

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I don't know how these guys do it, both service and food 5 out of 5 Much more to say, had dinner on Wednesday at Rooster and Owl and then Thursday went to Elli's Bird, and let me tell you, the staff there and the food same, just amazing. My compliments and the most sincere admiration to owner and managers, and all team. It takes a lot to get to such results, all persons serving us we're definitely the most welcoming and friendly, and somehow in a very natural way, you know we felt like we were visiting some old friends. Such a pleasant feeling. The food, well, it was four of us, and we just order all the items in the menu, this way we tried everything! All outstanding, delicious and beautifully plated! Loved it and recommending it to all my friends and here for anyone looking for a great place. We were so much enjoying everything that I forgot to focus on some good photos, so attaching what I have, just believe my word, it was very good!!! read more

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I'd revoke their Michelin star. Overall food was good but not great. Portions were a bit on the small side. Menu prices were reasonable. Service was far below expectations. Wait staff forgot about drink orders twice and did not keep water/soft drinks refilled without being asked. Time between courses was much too long, 15-20 minutes (from clearing and resetting table to placing next dish) instead of expected 3-5 minutes. Not exaggerating here, they tell you they have a strict 2 hour table time limit, but for the four course menu took over two hours (and we are fast eaters). Check was also fumbled. First they included an entire additional four course menu with supplements on our bill, then when I called them on it they added a "mandatory" 22% gratuity that wasn't on the first check. We paid it politely, but will not be returning. read more

Extremely disappointing. Here is why: 1. A party if 6 has to sign a contract with the minimum price you will spend. Six people. Not 12. Not 20. Six. 2. The portions are small. We ordered every item on the menu, plus 2 of some, and still went to pizza after. 3. The service is performative and disingenuous. 4. The food is good/fine, but not nearly worth the price of over $400 per couple that we paid to, again, order pizza at another establishment. 5. We were rushed. I couldn't believe it, but after signing a literal contract that included a minimum price per person (that exceeded their normal tasting menu option) it was announced that there was another party coming and we had 4 to 10 minutes to clear the table. We then had to pound our drinks and quickly eat our food. Not great for an establishment that costs this much money. Overrated. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere; it's not worth it. read more

This place is really 4.5 but had to round down cause I can't say it's a full 5 Pros: - Service was great. Everyone there was polite, attentive and gave off a good vibe. - Covered patio area was nice especially with the great weather last night. - Course 1, 2 and 4 were really good! Flavors and combinations worked extremely well. - Their old fashioned was really good. Cons: - Course 3 was just ok. Nothing special about the main course. We had the steak dish and branzino. Course 3 is what held this review back from getting a full 5 . This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

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This is literally the best Asian fusion place I've been to. The chef really put in a lot of thoughts on adding Asian flavors into modern western cuisine. They started with pineapple bread and it was like dinner roll but had the flavor of Cantonese pineapple Bao in it. Scallops crudo were super refreshing. "banh mi" was incredible. I've rarely had good fois gras these days and it was absolutely amazing. The main course I got was kimchi bouillabaisse and it was awesome. I don't often find snapper cooked well and this was the exception. The seafood with kimchi flavors was perfect. The dessert I got was okay. Panna cotta was weirdly dry for some reason but the flavors were good. Service was awesome too. Everyone was super friendly and my water glass was always full (and I drank a lot). The restaurant space was not spectacular honestly but it was modern and comfortable. Overall, highly recommend it and Michelin star well deserved. read more

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My partner and I wanted to like this place, but left disappointed. We ordered 12 plates and we found that 3/12 were very salty (vegetable gratin, short rib, and the "cacio e Pepe" to which the "cacio" honestly didn't taste great). Some of the food were excellent like the mushrooms and coconut espuma. Notably, we were eating our 2nd course when the waiter brought out our 3rd course too - we had 5 dishes at one point. Naturally, some of the food got cold and not the best experience. I wish they timed our courses better. Very minor thing I also noticed was that the plating wasn't as clean as I expected in a Michelin restaurant with smudged lines, sauce drippings on the plate rim, etc. I wanted to like the restaurant, but our experience was mediocre mostly due to the saltiness level of several dishes. We also thought some of the main proteins like the short rib and sea bass were too simple and could be made at home/typical restaurant quality. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the ability to order additional plates hence we had 12. read more

No, they do not serve roosters & owls... don't be silly! It is named after the husband and wife team, the Tangs, who had opposite works schedules, but always got together for food. The small plates we tried were all humble dishes, but made with elevated flavors which we very much appreciated. We really liked their Pho étouffée which was a mix of Cajun and Vietnamese. Their chicken was tender with a crisp outside accompanied by roulade, parsnip, and wild mushrooms which made it a sensational dish. The pot roast tasted like Thanksgiving; who wouldn't like that? Lastly, our favorite to finish was the hazelnut praline mousseline with brown butter and dark chocolate as the symphony of flavors were truly irresistible. Rooster & Owl, we applaud you! read more

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Wow - that is the best way to describe my meals here! Long story short: randomly found 2 reservations here on Resy on a Friday and Saturday that I was visiting and coming here for two meals in a row, not mad at it at all! We tried quite a few of the options because, the prix fix is 4 courses for $75 but you can always order an additional plate(s) for $10 each. First course: 1. BBQ carrots: WOW - cannot believe the creativity of this dish. The bbq carrots were tangy, vinegary, spicy, and sweet. The cornbread ice cream helps to balance the kick from the bbq carrots. So good ordered this both nights 2. Watermelon poke: how is this dish made out of watermelon? Kai, our server told us that they compressed the watermelon and it truly took on the texture of tuna. We thought this was a really great poke dish, but thought the heat overpowered the other flavors 3. Hamachi tataki: is it bad I started drinking the sauce? Really enjoyed how fresh and light this dish is. One of my favorite versions when compared to some of the higher end sushi restaurants in Atlanta Second course: 1. Squid salad: the textures of this dish were amazing, the squid was cooked perfectly and loved the almonds to balance the texture. There were so many complex flavors to this, umami and herbaceous. A little salty for my taste, but a highlight for A 2. Squash blossom: this was definitely surprisingly delicious, crunchy from the fried blossom, creamy and savory goat cheese, with a sweet and spicy peach compote with Calabrian peppers Third course: 1. Spring lamb: one of our favorite dishes from the night, absolutely delicious sous vide lamb that was extremely tender and almost melt in your mouth. I loved the mix of the umami from the jus and sweetness from the sweet potatoes, ordered this both nights 2. Halibut: this was the most beautiful dish of the night, very striking to have the salmon roe on top of a light halibut and Thai coconut curry. The curry was absolutely spectacular, a great combination and a must try dish! 3. Branzino: this was perfectly cooked and the accompanying tomatoes were my favorite part of the dish. This was more of a safe dish, and not as creative as the other dishes, but still very delicious Fourth course: 1. Custard Brie: I couldn't stop eating this! So creative in that they made shortbread cookies out of pulverized ritz crackers, and the creamy Brie with walnuts and golden raisins made for a perfect sweet and savory cheese board dish 2. Candy bar: if you're a chocolate lover, this is the dish for you! It is a fun combination with a hazelnut and peanut butter, snickers vibe. The dark chocolate sorbet helped cut through the sweetness of the bar and I could definitely eat a pint of it alone 3. Yuzu pana cotta: wow, this is definitely extremely creative with the basil jelee and the chocolate coated corn flakes - very herbaceous, not your usual dessert, definitely worth a try! Both of my servers, Kai and John were amazing! Overall, the service was impeccable, and the food spectacular and creative. Highly recommend! read more

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We went here last week for my fiancé's birthday and it was a treat! The atmosphere was casual yet sophisticated. We were greeted and taken right to our table. Drinks: my fiancé chose to go with the wine that complemented each course and he enjoyed trying different wines and learning about each of them. Our main waiter was also very knowledgeable about the different wines. I went with the Red Bird cocktail and it was delicious! Very showy, not too sweet, with a wonderful foam on top. Before you start they give you a hong kong roll and butter. It was wonderful and I could have eaten a whole dozen of just that! Course 1: We started with the burrata, scallop crudo, and BBQ carrots. While all were good, scallops were low on our rating. Very citrusy and light. Next was the BBQ carrots. Taste was amazing but not necessarily unique. Still amazing. The burrata was *chef's kiss*. We loved the salty-ness and crunch of the pistachios, the basil oil, and the pop of the ground cherries. As a note, here we added an extra course 1 for $10 Course 2: Here we tried the bahn mi ($10 upgrade charge) and the gnocchi - the bahn mi was the star of this course! Great flavor and the perfect combination. The gnocchi were also delicious, but I didn't know ikura was fish roe. I would have asked without since I'm not a fan of roe. Still delicious, just had to eat around the roe, which also felt like a waste. Course 3: This was the main course. We tried the braised lamb and kimchi bouillabaisse and both were good! The lamb was tender and the tabouli underneath was delicious with sweet notes from the toasted almond. The bouillabaisse had a nice variety of seafood and a beautiful rice puff on top. Course 4: Dessert really sealed the deal! The hummingbird cake had a nice spiced note and the ice cream paired perfectly. The cheesecake was also divine and the perfect way to end the meal! My fiancé even got a signed card and additional small dessert treat for his birthday! read more

Outstanding covid delivery. We started with the ricotta toast, scallion pancake, and pineapple bread. The ricotta toast is a must order--crazy good, light, and flavorful. The sauce on the scallion pancake was really good, but otherwise the dish was my least memorable of the night. I was skeptical about the pineapple bread--the first bite I had was just of the bottom part and it seemed pretty normal. But then, my next bite included the glaze on top and I'm a believer. The entrees--short ribs and potato gnocchi with mushrooms--were both homer und. This was probably the most tender, melt in your mouth short rib I've ever had. My husband had to talk me into ordering the gnocchi, but wow--the sauce and mushrooms were *really* good. The chocolate torte exceeded expectations. It was incredibly moist and rich, in the best way. We'll absolutely be ordering again and look forward to dining in person posh pandemic. read more

Rooster & Owl - Pineapple bread, Ricotta Toast, Scallion Pancake - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I got to enjoy the tasting menu here while taking my mom out for a birthday dinner. We had to sit outside to get a reservation on the earlier side, but the heaters and enclosed area made the cold evening feel cozy and pleasant. With four people and 4 options per course, we got to try everything on the menu, and had a blast working through each course. The highlights from our night included the brussels sprouts salad, foie gras, pappardelle, and the chocolate cremeux! The service throughout the night was impeccable and they even threw in a little birthday surprise for my mom which was a great touch. Overall it was a fantastic dining experience! read more

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Food is ok This is what we ate: The pineapple buns were good but my taste buds remember a much more decadent bun with butter. The service was spotty throughout our dining time. Somehow my tiny bubbles got lost twice in the strong trade winds. Pet peeve: when the dishes, utensils and napkins are just stacked at your table. Makes you feel at home setting the table. *Watermelon poke red onion, avocado, cucumber Refreshing and well composed. *Hamachi Tataki with green mango, serrano, leche de tigre. The hamachi was overwhelmed by the serrano pepper and the other competing ingredients that you really did not taste the richness of hamachi. *Shiitake Larb Thai curry, honeycrisp, little gem This dish was a little bland considering the curry. The honeycrisp apple brought to it a good subtle sweetness and texture. *Squash blossoms with goat cheese, 'nduja, peaches. Nicely fried. Overdone with the peaches you couldn't taste the savory 'nduja. *Risotto with braised morels, grilled asparagus, parmesan There was a remnant of a morel in the risotto which you could not taste the goodness of. Most of all how do you share it. This is a work in progress as a true risotto takes time and patience. *Branzino with a watercress salad, stewed tomatoes, toasted nori vinaigrette Perfectly filleted and cooked. Delicious tender watercress well dressed. *Spring Lamb cumin carrot, wild mushrooms, Banyuls jus Cooked a perfect medium rare. *Strawberry upside down cake, almond, buttermilk, fennel pollen Scrumptious! Mahalo & aloha. read more

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Wonderful staff and delicious plates! We came here for our anniversary and they were very kind. They created an orange mocktail for us since we don't drink alcohol. The tasting menu is $75 per person and includes 4 dishes total which includes dessert. We loved the fluke tartare and octopus dish. The chawanmushi I and grilled mackerel were amazing too. The short rib was well flavored but a little dry but the duck was cooked well. Their desserts were average. The cheesecake was the best option. Their pineapple bun bread is complimentary and absolutely delicious! Overall, I definitely recommend the restaurant! It's small and you should get reservations ahead of time, but a lovely experience of American Asian fusion. read more

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Good food! All of the Four course meal is tasty. My favorite is the steak tartare. Service is excellent read more

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