Stages at One Washington

If this has been on your list for a while like mine, stop hesitating and go. The dishes were perfectly balanced and artfully prepared. Local and foraged ingredients shined through creative presentation and flavor pairings. The passion the chef and his team have is so evident, and it was a joy to get to see the entire preparation with the open kitchen. One of the best meals we've ever had. We really enjoyed the dialogue with the chef around foraging local ingredients and how he used them in his food. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The 9 course tasting menu was a delightful experience. Excellent quality for the money. Food was inventive and delicious. I've had Michelin star experiences that weren't as excellent as this. Cocktails and wine selection were also excellent. The chef and sommieler were wonderful to interact with. We would absolutely do this again if in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food. Combinations of flavor and texture I wouldn't think of in a million years but it all works

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely experience in the living room portion of the restaurant with a fantastic service from the wizard/sommelier Bernadette. The food was delicious and the atmosphere very comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

From the moment we walked in, I knew this was going to be a special experience-but nothing prepared me for just how extraordinary it was.
When you walk in, you are welcomed like a friend. The atmosphere of the cozy living room was warm and intimate with the kind of energy that makes you feel that you are in for something special , and you are. The cool music and vibe sets the tone for the evening.

Shortly you are invited into the open kitchen where Chef Hennessey and Chef Li create their dishes right in front of you. Watching them work with such skill and attention to detail is watching art unfold.

The food is beyond exceptional. Each dish was a masterpiece-beautifully plated, with layers of flavors that were thoughtful, surprising, and perfectly balanced. Every bite made me pause, smile, and admire the genius.
Each course was presented by Chef Hennessy or Chef Yi explaining the ingredients used in the preparation. It is story telling through food shared in an intimate setting where you are part of the journey.

The wine pairings elevated the night even further. Bernadette James, the Sommelier was perfect-warm and immensely knowledgeable, and the pairings were spot on .

Stages isn't just exceptionally fine dining.
It's the kind of experience that stays with you long after the last bite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We chose Stages in Dover for our anniversary dinner, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the cozy and intimate set the perfect tone for a special evening.

The highlight of the night was the tuna dish which was without question the best thing I've ever eaten. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and it's the kind of dish that lingers in your memory.

Each course was beautifully complemented by a thoughtful wine pairing enhancing the experience without ever overwhelming the food.

Loved it & can't recommend it enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! Calling it a restaurant actually feels like its doing it a disservice: it is a full-fledged experience. The owner/executive chef wasn't there last night when we went, and I can't imagine it could get any better than it did with the sous chef and sommelier. Each small plate was better than the last, and there was such an ease and calmness of the chef as she prepared each course that was beautiful to watch. Each course was inventive and flavorful in a way that played games with your palate long after the last bite. We chose cocktail pairings and each one was perfect, all evoking childhood (lemonade stand, beach days, climbing in trees). The presentation was masterful but not overly fussy. We felt completely at home there and made some friends along the way. We retreated to the Living Room after dinner with a friend and can see ourselves coming there often. We love that all the drinks start as zero proof and you can add liquor—our friend who doesn't drink felt so included and loved each drink she tried. Chef said the menu tends to change seasonally, so I think that means we'll be making reservations each quarter to see what they come up with next! This is the perfect spot for a special occasion, and we can't wait to be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Chef and his team have created something wonderful. The ambience as soon as you walk in is comforting and swanky at the same time.
The food is meant to be small dishes and they are full of flavor. We did the wine pairing with the food and the sommelier knocked it out of the park.
Let me get back to this food, and then tell you everything was cooked perfection it was. I can tell the Chef and his team had fun created the layers of flavors to their dishes.
Now their menu changes with the season so not everyone is going to get the same stuff. I would happily come back here to try Chef's creation. Bravo Zulu, I haven't had this much happiness when eating in a very long time.

Stages is nothing short of phenomenal. Going into this dinner, I had high expectations due to the great reviews and my experience working 6+ years in luxury hospitality. Stages was the best tasting style meal I have had in years. The entire experience was excellent, from cocktails and starters in the Living Room, to the service and wine pairings, and every single dish in the tasting. The flavors and methods used in the dishes require preparation methods that are not only time consuming and difficult, but are equally creative and intriguing. The results are dishes that are as beautiful in appearance as they are wonderful to eat. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. When you visit, do yourself the favor of paying attention to every detail of the space, as the interior has been meticulously laid out and appointed to match the intrigue and luxurious quality of the food and drinks served within.

I would have given it a 10/10 if I could. This is such a unique and tasteful food experience. For my first time being here, I am looking forward to coming back. The depth of flavors was fantastic and the wine pairings were special.

Truly incredible experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have to say in all my years of dining out this was hands down the worst experience I’ve ever had. They started our dinner an hour late. I couldn’t tell you what any of the food we ate was other than it all tasted like rotten fish, seaweed, and tree bark. The portions were extremely small and had the absolute worst flavor I have ever tasted. There wasn’t a piece of chicken or beef to be seen anywhere. The chef had absolutely no personality and was impossible to understand the few times she actually spoke. I’m in shock this place has the reviews it does. You literally couldn’t pay me to go back here. I would’ve got up and left if we weren’t with a group. Nobody liked the food which says something when you have 6 people with very different tastes. Please don’t waste your time and money at this “restaurant”. If you could leave a negative amount of stars this place would take the cake but the cake would be filled tree bark and rotten fish with a nice dirty ocean foam on top…

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Amazing local ingredients, treated with a masterful hand.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Duck Preparation, Beets & Braised Cabbage, Calamari, Mushroom and Beets, Aerated Brie

Shared the kitchen table with another foursome on our 51st wedding anniversary. Breathing in the smells while watching the chef and staff perform their magic was a real treat. Each taste was a question of what was done to make the exquisite flavors combine so well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seated at a comfortable couch in the living room, we waited in luxury for our group to be called back. Everything is meticulous and expertly crafted. Conversation with the Chef was the final spice added to a phenomenal evening. 2.5 hours we will happily repeat many times over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5