Jônt delivered an unforgettable experience. The service was absolutely top-notch—warm, attentive, and perfectly timed. Sitting at the counter was my favorite part; watching the chefs craft each dish was like witnessing art in motion. The music selection was a beautiful surprise and took me back to some of my favorite years, adding an extra layer of joy to the evening. This is truly a must-visit restaurant when you're in DC. Thoughtful, memorable, and world-class.
Vaea
We spent an amazing evening at Jônt. The food is amazing, the service is detail-oriented. It is truly a gem. We would recommend to anyone who wants to celebrate a special occasion!
Rebecca
Delight on repeat. Each course was an interesting and surprising take on Japanese cuisine. Several "snacks" at the beginning were my favorite. Bit sized morsels of fun, creative flavors. Service was beyond beyond. Lots of interesting presentations by different servers. I appreciated how they worked as a team in a big kitchen - while 16 people watch the entire show in a cozy hideaway tucked upstairs on 14th street. This was the most dessert courses I've ever had at a meal ever. Creative and beautiful. The pairings were interesting - shared with my dining companion, as we wanted to try lots of things, but not overdo it. We even got a gift to take home. Special night for our combined b-days. Only negative part was that the music (which was fun!) was a bit loud making it hard to hear our servers explain the food. (Which I love to hear about.)
Vede
Phenomenal experience and a blessing to spend my birthday there. The chefs and staff were all amazing. They made my wife and I feel special. I was very intimidated and nervous prior to arriving to the restaurant. However, when we entered we felt warm and welcomed. Somehow, Jont seamlessly blends luxury, perfection, energy, humility and warmth. Jont was truly a gift - I am thankful to the team for giving me an experience of a lifetime.
travis
Amazing food prepared in front of all the guess. It's both visual stimulating to watch the fire cook the food while tasting exquisite combinations of food and beverages. The non-alcoholic paring was thoughtful paired and the desert chefs table is fit for a king.
Javier
This was one of the best culinary experiences we have had in a long time and we are coming back for more, from the staff, the service , food quality and presentation this is well deserving two Michelin stars 111
AJ
I booked this for a special birthday dinner for two, and we did the early (5:30) seating on a weeknight. We walked past the place a couple of times before we realized it shares the same storefront as Bresca, where we have eaten before. Anyway. The dining experience is very intimate, as no more than 12 of you are seated around the kitchen and can watch the cooks preparing the meals. On this particularly very cold night in January, proximity to the kitchen's open fire was particularly welcoming. Delightful tasting menu, much of it seafood-based, with one surprise after another. We did the (classic) wine pairing and enjoyed the additional wine insight with each course. Service was extremely attentive without being overbearing. It was very nice to decamp to another room for dessert at the end, while the dining room/kitchen prepared for the next seating. My only beef in the whole experience was the music, which was TOO LOUD and not to our taste at all. It seems like if you are going to pay $750 per person for an experience like this, the music should not detract. Why not play Japanese-themed music (or something uniquely appropriate to the setting) at a low volume?
Angelique
Overall good food, however had a bone in my fish. The mushroom dish had a bitter taste to it. Everything else, excellent
Basilio
The best experience. Food is outstanding and just as impressive is the level of hospitality and service.
Tasha
The presentation, the details, and the service were all impeccable! They called to confirm any food allergies and dietary restrictions before dinner. I mentioned I didn't eat beef and they made sure I had an alternate dish. I also mentioned that it was our anniversary when a boomed the reservation and every person who greeted us wished us a happy anniversary. It was truly an experience 🥰.
I had such a great experience my first time at their "child" restaurant, Omo, in Orlando, that I took my first opportunity to dine at Jont - just a month after Omo. While the concept is the same, the menu was almost completely different. Some special ingredients were featured at both (eg hana-donko mushrooms), but they had different twists on the preparation at each location. Everything was beautiful, creative, surprising, and educational. All the chefs and servers were fun to engage with. Definitely will come back to both on my next opportunity.
noguchi
Everything wasn't good Two stars are impossible at that level I cooked in Tokyo 10 years ago It is not bad at the level of eating, but it is not something to be impressed with The worst part is in-store music
Rachel
An absolutely fabulous experience. Everything was top notch and the timing of courses was perfect. We were never left without a drink or waiting for food. The only thing I did not care for was that they moved us out of the kitchen to a different room for the dessert course, which is fine and understandable for timing but it was pretty cold in that room.
Sam
I have to explain this is not just a meal. This is THE MEAL. The team brings together an experience that cannot be replicated anywhere in the world. I have to say this particular visit had the best bites 2 that I've ever had in my life .
Scott
Amazing night for my wife's birthday! Services was on point and didn't skip a beat going over the food and drink pairing! Was an amazing experience and vibe! Would 1000% come back!
Jônt delivered an unforgettable experience. The service was absolutely top-notch—warm, attentive, and perfectly timed. Sitting at the counter was my favorite part; watching the chefs craft each dish was like witnessing art in motion. The music selection was a beautiful surprise and took me back to some of my favorite years, adding an extra layer of joy to the evening. This is truly a must-visit restaurant when you're in DC. Thoughtful, memorable, and world-class.
We spent an amazing evening at Jônt. The food is amazing, the service is detail-oriented. It is truly a gem. We would recommend to anyone who wants to celebrate a special occasion!
Delight on repeat. Each course was an interesting and surprising take on Japanese cuisine. Several "snacks" at the beginning were my favorite. Bit sized morsels of fun, creative flavors. Service was beyond beyond. Lots of interesting presentations by different servers. I appreciated how they worked as a team in a big kitchen - while 16 people watch the entire show in a cozy hideaway tucked upstairs on 14th street. This was the most dessert courses I've ever had at a meal ever. Creative and beautiful. The pairings were interesting - shared with my dining companion, as we wanted to try lots of things, but not overdo it. We even got a gift to take home. Special night for our combined b-days. Only negative part was that the music (which was fun!) was a bit loud making it hard to hear our servers explain the food. (Which I love to hear about.)
Phenomenal experience and a blessing to spend my birthday there. The chefs and staff were all amazing. They made my wife and I feel special. I was very intimidated and nervous prior to arriving to the restaurant. However, when we entered we felt warm and welcomed. Somehow, Jont seamlessly blends luxury, perfection, energy, humility and warmth. Jont was truly a gift - I am thankful to the team for giving me an experience of a lifetime.
Amazing food prepared in front of all the guess. It's both visual stimulating to watch the fire cook the food while tasting exquisite combinations of food and beverages. The non-alcoholic paring was thoughtful paired and the desert chefs table is fit for a king.
This was one of the best culinary experiences we have had in a long time and we are coming back for more, from the staff, the service , food quality and presentation this is well deserving two Michelin stars 111
I booked this for a special birthday dinner for two, and we did the early (5:30) seating on a weeknight. We walked past the place a couple of times before we realized it shares the same storefront as Bresca, where we have eaten before. Anyway. The dining experience is very intimate, as no more than 12 of you are seated around the kitchen and can watch the cooks preparing the meals. On this particularly very cold night in January, proximity to the kitchen's open fire was particularly welcoming. Delightful tasting menu, much of it seafood-based, with one surprise after another. We did the (classic) wine pairing and enjoyed the additional wine insight with each course. Service was extremely attentive without being overbearing. It was very nice to decamp to another room for dessert at the end, while the dining room/kitchen prepared for the next seating. My only beef in the whole experience was the music, which was TOO LOUD and not to our taste at all. It seems like if you are going to pay $750 per person for an experience like this, the music should not detract. Why not play Japanese-themed music (or something uniquely appropriate to the setting) at a low volume?
Overall good food, however had a bone in my fish. The mushroom dish had a bitter taste to it. Everything else, excellent
The best experience. Food is outstanding and just as impressive is the level of hospitality and service.
The presentation, the details, and the service were all impeccable! They called to confirm any food allergies and dietary restrictions before dinner. I mentioned I didn't eat beef and they made sure I had an alternate dish. I also mentioned that it was our anniversary when a boomed the reservation and every person who greeted us wished us a happy anniversary. It was truly an experience 🥰.
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I had such a great experience my first time at their "child" restaurant, Omo, in Orlando, that I took my first opportunity to dine at Jont - just a month after Omo. While the concept is the same, the menu was almost completely different. Some special ingredients were featured at both (eg hana-donko mushrooms), but they had different twists on the preparation at each location. Everything was beautiful, creative, surprising, and educational. All the chefs and servers were fun to engage with. Definitely will come back to both on my next opportunity.
Everything wasn't good Two stars are impossible at that level I cooked in Tokyo 10 years ago It is not bad at the level of eating, but it is not something to be impressed with The worst part is in-store music
An absolutely fabulous experience. Everything was top notch and the timing of courses was perfect. We were never left without a drink or waiting for food. The only thing I did not care for was that they moved us out of the kitchen to a different room for the dessert course, which is fine and understandable for timing but it was pretty cold in that room.
I have to explain this is not just a meal. This is THE MEAL. The team brings together an experience that cannot be replicated anywhere in the world. I have to say this particular visit had the best bites 2 that I've ever had in my life .
Amazing night for my wife's birthday! Services was on point and didn't skip a beat going over the food and drink pairing! Was an amazing experience and vibe! Would 1000% come back!
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