I’ve been twice and already can’t wait to come back. Each course is impeccable. I loved their beautiful Shucking Peas dish with kohlrabi and peanuts. I enjoyed being served by at least 5 chefs and servers and sitting at the counter was fun. This is the kind of vegetarian cuisine that wows me with every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie Michelle
Worst Michelin Star meal of my life. The main course was inedible. One note. Fried. I had to send it back and was not offered anything to substitute. Nice concept. Horrid waste of money.
Food: 1
Mikaela Simon
We dined at Oyster Oyster this past week for the third time and were sorely disappointed. We had nothing but amazing experiences our first two visits, but this menu and wine pairing were truly lackluster. It was immediately apparent to us that there had been a shift in personnel here since our last experiences.
The first two courses were good, but it all went downhill from there. The Hmong rice was flavorless and one-note with no depth of flavor. The roasted asparagus “entree” felt like something I could’ve made for myself at home. The dessert was good but nothing stand-out like we’ve had in the past. We’ve never left this restaurant feeling hungry until this visit.
The wine pairings were also thoughtless and boring, particularly compared to the wines we’ve had at Oyster Oyster historically. Our past two visits we had very unique wines from regions we had never tried wine from (for example, we had our first ever orange wine here and a sparkling red wine that we loved!) but this pairing included a champagne, two whites from italy, a red, and a dessert wine that I didn’t even drink because it was so bad. It was no surprise at all when we received the email the next day with wine pairings that the beverage manager had changed since our last two visits. This was very apparent during the meal.
If we had not dined here before this experience we would not come back after this. The cost of this meal ($575 for two people) warrants an incredible meal and we just did not have that this time.
Edited to add: the service was great, as always. Nathan was attentive and personable and we had zero complaints with the service received.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Aditya Karandikar
Had a phenomenal experience here, would highly recommend. Awesome to see vegetarian food represented on the Michelin scene.
Nathan Brand
The attention to detail and care at Oyster Oyster is unmatched. Servers were very knowledgeable on every course/pairing and each one tasted incredible. The commitment to sustainability is impressive. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maritza
I sat at the bar for 20 minutes. Not one time was I offered any water, the bartender looked at me twice and continued doing what she was doing and didn’t flinch to attend me. I was planning on having a couple of drinks and maybe even my favorite chowder but it’s like they don’t care. Ruined my whole day honestly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Dom Liberatore
Sat at the counter for the meal and could not have had a better experience. Food was delicious and inventive. The staff were top notch and very talkative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fred Phillips
Creative, delicious food, served by a very attentive and enthusiastic staff. Great experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
joshua kahn
Fantastic restaurant. So yummy. Amazing that it’s sustainable.
This restaurant truly delivers on its promise of an elevated experience using vegetables and sustainable practices. Every dish transformed the ingredients bringing out the depth of his flavors introducing ones you would never expect. They execute their service with calm efficiency, and every seat is close to the action with their intimate setting and open kitchen. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to chat about the food and the inspiration behind it. And you can’t be at the price that they can offer since the menu doesn’t have any meat cost. They have to cover. I was told the menu changes, both seasonally and by the availability of certain ingredients so this is a place where you can come and not have any repeats. Well deserving of both star and green star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex De Bruyne
Some fantastic and clever vegan options taking influence from a variety of global cooking styles while painstakingly limiting to locally sourced ingredients. Service was incredible, and the atmosphere was surprisingly casual. Some particularly strong mushroom options and one oyster on offer for those wanting it. Maybe bc it was winter, I found the menu very homey and hardy without an over reliance on showmanship or crazy techniques and processes - at least in comparison to a lot of modern fine dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jan Kwak
Cozy little Michelin star restaurant in the inner suburbs of DC. The vegetarian tasting menu was fabulous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Noam Emerson-Fleming
Deserves it's star and then some. Excellent, excellent restaurant.
I’ve been twice and already can’t wait to come back. Each course is impeccable. I loved their beautiful Shucking Peas dish with kohlrabi and peanuts. I enjoyed being served by at least 5 chefs and servers and sitting at the counter was fun. This is the kind of vegetarian cuisine that wows me with every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst Michelin Star meal of my life. The main course was inedible. One note. Fried. I had to send it back and was not offered anything to substitute. Nice concept. Horrid waste of money.
Food: 1
We dined at Oyster Oyster this past week for the third time and were sorely disappointed. We had nothing but amazing experiences our first two visits, but this menu and wine pairing were truly lackluster. It was immediately apparent to us that there had been a shift in personnel here since our last experiences.
The first two courses were good, but it all went downhill from there. The Hmong rice was flavorless and one-note with no depth of flavor. The roasted asparagus “entree” felt like something I could’ve made for myself at home. The dessert was good but nothing stand-out like we’ve had in the past. We’ve never left this restaurant feeling hungry until this visit.
The wine pairings were also thoughtless and boring, particularly compared to the wines we’ve had at Oyster Oyster historically. Our past two visits we had very unique wines from regions we had never tried wine from (for example, we had our first ever orange wine here and a sparkling red wine that we loved!) but this pairing included a champagne, two whites from italy, a red, and a dessert wine that I didn’t even drink because it was so bad. It was no surprise at all when we received the email the next day with wine pairings that the beverage manager had changed since our last two visits. This was very apparent during the meal.
If we had not dined here before this experience we would not come back after this. The cost of this meal ($575 for two people) warrants an incredible meal and we just did not have that this time.
Edited to add: the service was great, as always. Nathan was attentive and personable and we had zero complaints with the service received.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Had a phenomenal experience here, would highly recommend. Awesome to see vegetarian food represented on the Michelin scene.
The attention to detail and care at Oyster Oyster is unmatched. Servers were very knowledgeable on every course/pairing and each one tasted incredible. The commitment to sustainability is impressive. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I sat at the bar for 20 minutes. Not one time was I offered any water, the bartender looked at me twice and continued doing what she was doing and didn’t flinch to attend me. I was planning on having a couple of drinks and maybe even my favorite chowder but it’s like they don’t care. Ruined my whole day honestly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sat at the counter for the meal and could not have had a better experience. Food was delicious and inventive. The staff were top notch and very talkative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Creative, delicious food, served by a very attentive and enthusiastic staff. Great experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic restaurant. So yummy. Amazing that it’s sustainable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Celery Root, Fresh Oysters
An exceptionally well prepared meal with impeccable service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food. Good vegetarian menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant truly delivers on its promise of an elevated experience using vegetables and sustainable practices. Every dish transformed the ingredients bringing out the depth of his flavors introducing ones you would never expect. They execute their service with calm efficiency, and every seat is close to the action with their intimate setting and open kitchen. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to chat about the food and the inspiration behind it. And you can’t be at the price that they can offer since the menu doesn’t have any meat cost. They have to cover. I was told the menu changes, both seasonally and by the availability of certain ingredients so this is a place where you can come and not have any repeats. Well deserving of both star and green star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some fantastic and clever vegan options taking influence from a variety of global cooking styles while painstakingly limiting to locally sourced ingredients. Service was incredible, and the atmosphere was surprisingly casual. Some particularly strong mushroom options and one oyster on offer for those wanting it. Maybe bc it was winter, I found the menu very homey and hardy without an over reliance on showmanship or crazy techniques and processes - at least in comparison to a lot of modern fine dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy little Michelin star restaurant in the inner suburbs of DC. The vegetarian tasting menu was fabulous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Deserves it's star and then some. Excellent, excellent restaurant.
Dietary restrictions: Great for allergies
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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