Michele’s

Name: Michele’s
Address: 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 758-0895
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

88 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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Inspired by Michelin Starred Chef Matt Baker's French heritage and upbringing in Houston and New Orleans, Michele’s brings the multicultural flavor profiles of the two American culinary centers to the Nation’s Capital. Explore a menu of eclectic dishes like Free-Range Chicken Prepared Three Ways, Crawfish Linguine, Hamachi Crudo Al Pastor and Bananas Foster Ice Cream Sundae.

Guests may bring in their own wine for a corkage fee, as long as it is not something that we offer. Corkage will be $50 per 750ml bottle, $100 for 1.5L. Limit two 750ml or one 1.5L per table.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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Takeout

(202) 758-0895

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 758-0895
Website
https://www.michelesdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Matt Baker

Location
1201 K St NW Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood
West Loop
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Small Tower$70.00
Grand Tower$130.00
Dressed Oysters on the Half Shell
Seaweed-Scotch Mignonette, Cucumber Snow
- Half Dozen$21.00
Razor Clam Ceviche$18.00
Piquillo Peppers, White Grapes, White Verjus, Marcona Almonds
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Lemon Vinaigrette, Green Goddess Dressing, Cocktail Sauce
Chilled Lobster "Roll" Salad$23.00
Mayo, Green Apple, Toasted Brioche, Espelette, Micro Celery
Hamachi Crudo$21.00
Tajin Crusted, Pineapple, Guajillo Dressing, Avocado Mousse, Cilantro
Tuna Tartare$18.00
Savory Granola, Strawberry, Boshi Espuma

Caviar

Chips and Dip$24.00
Trout Roe, "Ranch" Bavarois, Yukon Gold Potato Chips
Caviar and Beignets
Chive Dust, Créme Fraîche
- Baeri$80.00
- Kristal$110.00
- Ossetra Prestige$140.00

Freshly Baked Bread

Seeded Sourdough$10.00
Whipped Butter, Maldon Sea Salt
Scallion-Cilantro Brioche$12.00
Hoisin Butter
Olive-Caper Sourdough$12.00
Tuna Rillette, Eggplant-Pepper Caponata

Cheese

Cheese
Seasonal Selection of Local Artisan Cheeses, served with Seasonal Preserves
- (3)$21.00
- (5)$32.00

Charcuterie

Chicken Liver Mousse$16.00
Apricot Jam, Cornichons, Crostini
"Banh MI" Pate en Croute$18.00
Pickled Vegetables, Herb Salad
Crispy Pork Terrine$14.00
Red Onion Jam, Pickled Mustard Seeds
Newsom's Ham$14.00
Chow Chow

Vegetables

BBQ Carrots$16.00
Worcestershire, Lemon, Creole Spices
Crispy White Sweet Potatoes$14.00
Olive Caramel, Sage, Shio Kombu
Celery Root "Tatin"$16.00
Chive Blossoms, Miso-Apple Cream, Agave Glaze
Celery & Date Salad$14.00
Pecorino, Frisee, Toasted Walnuts, Maple-Grain Mustard Dressing
Potato & Black Truffle Tarte Flambee$19.00
Caramelized Onion, Puff Pastry, Crème Fraîche, Gruyere, Chives

Seafood

Grilled Lobster Tail$36.00
Winter Corn Pudding, Lobster Etoufee, Creole Butter
Roasted Trout$28.00
Grilled Cabbage, Spanish Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, Pimento Hollandaise
Fried Whole Fish$48.00
Nuoc Cham, Sauteed Greens, Steamed Rice, Herb Salad, Crispy Garlic
Crawfish Linguine$32.00
Crab Nage, Lobster Butter, Brandy, Tarragon

Meats

Pork Crepinette$34.00
Sage, Prunes, Roasted Apples, Pommes Puree, Wilted Escarole, Trotter Jus
Whole Free Range Chicken$56.00
Roasted Breast, Crispy Legs Braised Chicken Thighs, Panisse, Chicken Sabayon, Chimichurri
Grilled Ribeye$90.00
Smoked Potatoes, Gremolata, Maître'd Butter Sauce, Bordelaise
Duo of Duck$28.00
Roasted Duck Breast, Duck Pavé, Ancho Jus, Dirty Rice, Charred Onion

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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calder
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service5ambience2
Interesting food, but not enough of it, given the high prices. A cilantro brioche for $12 -- just one !!!! And it was small. Way too expensive for what you get. Bottled wine list also is pricey. Service is outstanding, however. Desserts totally delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service and ambiance were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mother came into town and I wanted to rest her to a special day and evening in D.C. and Michele’s delivered 100% on making it a special dining experience. Will absolutely be back
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michelleL
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The plates are said to be shared, but they are not delivered in a way that is suitable for sharing. TheServers were nice but the food delivery is unorganized. The portions are on the small size, hardly for one , let alone two.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the fundraiser was amazing!
MM
MichelleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great and the experience was one to remember.
GP
GPGa
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful surprise that the chef provided his signature artichoke velouté
J
Judy
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience in DC!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
The decor is really nice, and the cocktails are too. Loved the tart appetizer, the brunch was just okay. The service from my waiter was amazing, but the host was rude and ignored us while frequently checking in with other guests.
DO
DaylenO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michele’s is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining at. A few months ago, my fiancé and I went there for an engagement celebration and the food was divine. Tonight, we dined for a birthday dinner and they went above and beyond. We were able to try drinks they were testing for their summer cocktail menu, had complimentary dessert and the service was astounding. Ashley at the bar, Rachel the executive sous chef and Brian our waiter were amazing! This will always be my go to place and will always recommend to everyone to eat here.
MS
MicheleS
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Mother’s Day Brunch
DC
DCFoodLover
San Antonio
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
We were excited to try Michele's after reading great reviews. The Houston/NOLA influence was evident in everything but the service. The food was great. The only note was that the potatoes served with the roast chicken were a bit over-salted. The seating was chaotic. Our server was short, rude, didn't write anything down and came back to ask us to repeat our order several times. She abandoned us and the table next to us a quarter of the way through our meal and we never saw her again. Luckily someone from the kitchen brought out our entree - I'm guessing because they noticed no one was coming to get it. We finally flagged a manager down to get the check - got a simple apology - but no attempt to find out how the meal was or what went wrong. Perhaps dinner service is better in the restaurant than it is in the lounge, but don't offer it across both spaces if you can't execute it well. The food was good enough that I'd like to try some of the dishes we didn't get to this visit, but the service was so bad I'm not sure we'll make it back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
My waiter was horrible we kept having to ask other people to bring us things. Simple things like chips and green goddess sauce took forever to come out. We asked for our drinks first so we could have wine with dinner. They brought the wine first. I probably would not go back.
SW
SamW
Grand Rapids
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brain was a great server and the meal was outstanding.
B
Bocadc
Washington DC
79 reviews
vip
3.0
79 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Tried it for first time. Food was good but unexciting. Portions a little small. Wine lust mostly secondary tier labels. Difficult parking. Nothing remarkable so no need to go back.
l
leslieknope
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
The drinks were great. Loved the bread pudding and linguine. Ham and cheese board were great. The chicken wasn’t really done and the burrata was just ok. Oh the potato flambé thing was equally great.
MM
MarieM
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Had Easter brunch with my husband after church. The food was good and a lot of it. The desert was too sweet though and it would be nice if the pastries were fresh rather than cold like yesterday’s left overs. The staff was polite, friendly and helpful. It’s a good place to eat. I will go back there
C
Ctwo
Washington DC
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, outstanding food. Menu a bit limited and alcohol overpriced like most downtown restaurants but they provide corkage for $50 so take your own and pay $150 to drink a $100 bottle for which they would charge $300. Recommend the duck, lobster roll and potato truffle tarte flambé. Desserts are worth hanging around post dinner and while the chocolate soufflé was worth the wait, the chocolate cake was even better.
AG
AmyG
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Had some good dishes although they could use less sauce.
J
Jerseylili
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We went for desserts & cocktails & it was amazing. The cinnamon toast crunch bread pudding may have been one of the best things I ever ate. The chocolate cake & bananas foster sundae were also huge hits. Our server was also very good. I'd go back to DC just eat there again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, good food and strong cocktails.
JS
JeffS
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Entertaining clients for dinner, we sampled half of the menu. Recommend rib eye ,whole fish, celery salad
MB
MichalB
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Scallion-cilantro brioche was amazing. Razor clam ceviche and potato black truffle tart simply delicious. By The Campfire cocktail a must.
BK
BetsyK
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service!
S
Spring
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Only disappointment was grilled lobster tail. But, otherwise can't wait to return.
DC
DCer2011
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and excellent dishes. Crawfish linguine is a must have!
PC
PCat
Washington DC
121 reviews
vip
4.0
121 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is good, but there are few choices. The white sweet potatoes were excellent.
S
Shola
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner: Duck 3 ways, Lobster tail and Crawfish linguini, paired with a French 75 and Cassi Old Fashioned; Dessert: bread pudding and delicious press black coffee, Service: Attentive, accommodating and knowledgeable staff, Ambiance: Quiet; took advantage of the beautiful Spring evening by sitting by the open patio doors as the evening was warm and breezy
SD
SharifaD
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience for foodies. Outstanding and creative menu options. Superb service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Birthday, everything was just okay not excellent!!
KB
KennB
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
So disappointed. Food was not good at all. Filled with cream. Oysters had a vinaigrette that didn’t taste good and was already on every oyster. Our server pour the first glass of champagne and never came back…. Our bottle was put on the ledge behind my wife and I had to go get it and just serve ourselves. Server never came to our table to ask how things tasted, let alone pour our glasses. I have told everyone how bad it was and that they should save their money and go somewhere else.
NW
NotWoodleyPark
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific wait staff with expert cocktail recommendations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience4
Good , the liver charcuterie was very tasty , and the desert soufflé Was great too.
CG
CindyG
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
very good experience. parking may be an issue if not weekend.
N
Nick
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
High prices don't equal high flavor. Dissatisfied with the lack of flavor. No heat/peppers on the whole fish was really odd. Super bland. Waste of money honestly.
C
Christophe
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A second great experience and the food was so good! Thank you
AD
AlainD
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Table service was inconsistent; some staff did well and others not. The trout dish would have been better if it wasn't over-salted. Lastly, a busy restaurant in this location has to offer valet parking. The casual " you can park in the garage down' the street" doesn't cut it for a nice night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server, Tyler, was fantastic as were all the staff who waited on us. The food was amazing and Michele’s is definitely now on our list of fave restaurants in DC!
F
Frank
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
EP
EPet
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Over rated Service was poor, though the drinks and food were good. If you're a 20 something hipster I'm sure you could over look the abysmal service as it is geared towards that scene

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Michele’s using the Order Online button. Michele’s also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 758-0895.

Michele’s is rated 4.5 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Michele’s does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 758-0895

Other options

Order online

1201 K St NW Washington, DC 20005

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Loop
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Baker
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.michelesdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 758-0895

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Michele’s

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Crawfish Linguine

Tuna Tartare

Hamachi Crudo

Raw Bar & Chilled Seafood

Small Tower$70.00

Grand Tower$130.00

Dressed Oysters on the Half Shell

Razor Clam Ceviche$18.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Chilled Lobster "Roll" Salad$23.00

Hamachi Crudo$21.00

Tuna Tartare$18.00

Caviar

Chips and Dip$24.00

Caviar and Beignets

Freshly Baked Bread

Seeded Sourdough$10.00

Scallion-Cilantro Brioche$12.00

Olive-Caper Sourdough$12.00

Cheese

Cheese

Charcuterie

Chicken Liver Mousse$16.00

"Banh MI" Pate en Croute$18.00

Crispy Pork Terrine$14.00

Newsom's Ham$14.00

Vegetables

BBQ Carrots$16.00

Crispy White Sweet Potatoes$14.00

Celery Root "Tatin"$16.00

Celery & Date Salad$14.00

Potato & Black Truffle Tarte Flambee$19.00

Seafood

Grilled Lobster Tail$36.00

Roasted Trout$28.00

Fried Whole Fish$48.00

Crawfish Linguine$32.00

Meats

Pork Crepinette$34.00

Whole Free Range Chicken$56.00

Grilled Ribeye$90.00

Duo of Duck$28.00

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