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The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC, Washington, DC

The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

4.7 (1307)
$30 and under
Spanish
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-2501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
Set in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., this Bazaar is the culmination of a 30-year dream for Chef José Andrés. Drawing inspiration from this iconic location, which first opened in 1899, the decor is crafted as an ode to the grand architecture, befitting of the avant-garde and Americana-infused delights within.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 868-5088
  • Website
    https://www.thebazaar.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Bazaar can accommodate up to 300 guests for elevated gatherings, seated dinners, and cocktail receptions. Our group and events packages include creative cocktails, wines, beer, and spirits, along with chef-driven plates. Full buyouts of The Bazaar can incorporate chef stations and displays.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 868-5088
  • Location
    1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-2501
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    Waldorf Astoria hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue between 11th and 12th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Federal Triangle or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,307 people are saying

The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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The Bazaar by José Andrés in DC offers an "outstanding culinary experience" with an "incredible setting" and "creative" dishes. The restaurant's ambiance is "gorgeous," and the service is often "attentive" and "friendly." While some find prices high, the "tasting menu" and "unique" tapas-style dishes make it "a memorable dining experience."
1,307 Reviews

  1. Beth

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really good time. The food and the service were great.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Beth, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC and that you enjoyed our food and service. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Deborah

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us ordered a lot of things. Here are some hints. Conch fritters were really good but the croquetta de congrejo (crab fritters ) were spectacular. Same with the onion soup and she crab soup. While both were good, the crab soup was the better. I didn't try the jamon but it looked lovely. My friend like the taste of the philly cheese steak but it was messy to eat. Everything about the lobster rolls was wonderful, including the rolls themselves. The leeks were ok but the eggplant was amazing. My friend loved the crab louis cone but it really was tiny. Finally, I didn't taste the key lime pie but my friends really liked it. The wait staff was well trained and described each dish as it was delivered so we understood what we were eating. There are two options for tasting menus, but whole table has to order it. We were more than full with the items we ordered. The evening was a pricey treat but worth every penny and we all agreed we would do it again.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Deborah, Thank you for your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your meals at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. It's great to know that our conch fritters, croquetta de congrejo, onion soup, and lobster rolls hit the mark for you. We're also glad that you enjoyed the eggplant and the crab louis cone. We appreciate your feedback on the key lime pie, and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We're sorry to hear that some of the dishes were a bit small for some of your party. We're always aiming for perfect, and we're sorry we fell short this time. We're glad that you found the evening to be a treat and that you enjoyed the whole table ordering our tasting menus. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  3. James

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our dinner was interesting, but not spectacular as we expected. One of our two person party had to wait 15 minutes for his salad/entree AFTER the other person was served. There is "near the bar" table seating on the main level, which is where we were seated without asking for our preference. Our dining was contaminated by F-bombs coming from the three diners at the table so close to us. Disgusting! As we were leaving, we saw there was table seating on a mezzanine up the stairs just above us. We asked the host about that area and he said it was for dinner seating only. I replied that I would have appreciated being given a choice of seating (90% of tables were open) since we had to listen to extremely foul language from the downstairs table next to us. He shrugged.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Hello James, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. We're glad to hear that you found our food interesting, but we're sorry to hear about the delay in service and the foul language. We strive to provide a comfortable dining environment for all our guests, and we apologize if we fell short in this instance. We also appreciate your feedback about the seating arrangement. We will certainly address these issues with our team to ensure a better dining experience for our guests in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience. The Management Team

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  4. John

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. For over $600, for two people, the service was disappointing.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. It's great to know that our pricing matches our quality. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive for excellence and your comments will help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable experience.

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  5. Margaret VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area181 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely dinner at a Jose Andres restaurant. The menu is unusual and the servers offer great guidance in making your selections. Everything was delicious! The prices match the upscale ambiance, but it’s a great choice for a special occasion
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Margaret, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had another lovely dinner at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC and that you appreciated our unique menu. We're also delighted that our team's guidance contributed to your dining experience. We strive to provide a great experience and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on the food and pricing and we'll continue to work on improving them. We look forward to welcoming you back for another special occasion soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Kavita VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic - José is a class act! We loved our special dinner.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Kavita, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC! It's wonderful to know that our dinner was a special treat for you and your family. We always aim to provide excellent service and delicious food, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

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  7. Brian

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food if you like smaller inventive bites. It’s a fun place to try a bunch of things and the drinks are great. Wine list is extensive and many decently priced options as well. My only gripe is that I’ve been here a few times and each time i get kind of a crappy table. This time was more in the bar area and it’s not like I was a walk up. I had mentioned it was for a birthday on the reservation and I make reservations a month in advance. It’s a cool space overall but not all the tables are equal. Some are really close together. Some of way off in a corner behind a beam. Service is just ok but maybe this last time had to do with us sitting basically at a bar table. But each time has been a bit rushed. We tend to order slowly as you could get 5 dishes out at once. Order a drink and a couple plates. Repeat a few times as you want for Gauranteed pacing of your plates.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Brian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, and that we're considered a fun spot to try a bunch of things. We're sorry to hear about your seating experience and the rushed service, and we'll definitely take your feedback into consideration as we strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to serve you again soon for a better experience.

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  8. Mark

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    For the price point, I expect service to be flawless and nearly invisible and each dish to be great. Bazaar didn’t quite have it down. While our team of servers was kind and enthusiastic, they seated us where they had to keep asking us to hand them dishes and glasses, and weren’t there when we needed them. The food was hit and miss. A couple great dishes, a couple okay ones (for instance, the boneless wings were very chicken-y, not very flavorful). And the timing for the courses was all over the place, sometimes showing up too fast, sometimes we’d finished our wine pairing long before a dish arrived. Finally, the desserts were all explained to us, but few of them tasted like they had the promised ingredients. So, all in all, my family had a very good time and the food and ambience were decent, but for over $1200 for a dinner for four, I expect a whole lot better.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Mark! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and the food at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. We apologize for the service issues you experienced. We strive for impeccable service and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We're also sorry to hear that some of our desserts didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to see you and your family again soon for a better experience!

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  9. Barbara VIP

    Fort Lauderdale46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Food is delicious. We had the set menu for lunch and it was perfect.

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  10. ANNETTE

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great! A bit pricey. First time in the Old Post Office since it was remodeled from the food court days. It was nice.
    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, ANNETTE! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience dining with us at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. We're glad you enjoyed the food and felt it was worth the price. We're always striving to provide the best value to our customers, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal!

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-2501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waldorf Astoria hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue between 11th and 12th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Federal Triangle or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thebazaar.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Phone number
    (202) 868-5088
  • Private party facilities
    The Bazaar can accommodate up to 300 guests for elevated gatherings, seated dinners, and cocktail receptions. Our group and events packages include creative cocktails, wines, beer, and spirits, along with chef-driven plates. Full buyouts of The Bazaar can incorporate chef stations and displays.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 868-5088

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