Stages at One Washington

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.

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

This is the place for exquisite dining in New England. Stunning presentation and layers upon layers of flavor. The collection of courses are like movements in a symphony in the way they relate to one another and combine to develop the entire meal. Sitting in the kitchen, watching Chef Hennessey and his team prepare and explain the courses brings another level of enjoyment. They'll gladly talk through every aspect of the ingredients, processes, and concepts. If you love food and all that goes into world-class dishes, you must go to Stages.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Aerated Brie

Late Post: I always enjoy a unique and fun dinning experience and found this restaurant when I visited NH in early March. I tried a few unique dining experiences in the past and this was one of the memorable dinning experiences I had.Each meal is very creative and deliciously crafted.The dinning room (kitchen) with 6 guest seating. It’s truly fun watching the chef cooking. It feels more like you having a private chef in your house.First, when you come into the restaurant (but it doesn’t feel like a restaurant in a good way) you sit in “the living room”with other guests and enjoy a drink and appetizers, then, when the dinner is ready you finally walk into the chef’s kitchen.At the end of the course meal they provided each guest a giveaway bag. There were the tonight’s menu, honey and chocolate truffles in the bag. The chocolate truffles were amazing as well.I only wish chef had a little more time for interaction with us after dinner. He was already preparing meals for next guests while we were still sitting at the table.Overall, I highly recommend if you look for a unique and amazing dinning experience in NH.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Incredible experience from head to toe. Chef couldn’t have been nicer and the food was a journey of the pallet. Know what you’re singing up for, but if you like this style then you will love it.We’ll be back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time dinning at Stages. Everything was amazing nice selection of MocktailsGreat date night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is amazing, layered flavors, uses a lot of mushroom for umami and seafood, pekoe crab, scallops, etc. Only regret is would like more seasonal variation in menu to make repeat dinners more exciting.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mushroom and Beets, Scallops in Spicy Sauce

In one word, Stages is AMAZING!If you appreciate a perfectly crafted experience for your evening out, this is the place for you. From the moment you walk into the living room/entry area, you are transported to a sophisticated yet relaxed environment where each course will excite your senses.Appetizers and drinks while seated on the comfortable and retro couches is followed by a multicourse extravaganza at the intimate kitchen table overlooking the artists as they prepare the meal.Mocktail menu is on point! The best non-alcoholic beverages I have had.Don't worry about deciding what you want to eat, they make all of the decisions for you. All you need to bring is an open mind and a healthy appetite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet with Columbia River Sturgeon Caviar, Chowder Sort Of, Cookies and Foamed Milk for Final Desert, Scallop and Oyster, Mushroom and Beets, Aerated Brie