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Michelin-Star Restaurants for DC Restaurant Week

Michelin-Star Restaurants for DC Restaurant Week

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Restaurant Week is one of the best times to experience Michelin-starred dining without paying Michelin-star prices. This list includes every Michelin-starred restaurant participating in DC Summer Restaurant Week 2026 on August 24-30, so you can make the most of the limited-time prix-fixe menus.
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BRESCA

Restaurant· Cardozo
A Parisian-inspired bistro known for refined French cooking with Mid-Atlantic ingredients.

📍 Neighborhood: 14th St.
🍽️ Cuisine: Contemporary French
🍷 Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Available

Restaurant Week Menu:
  • Dinner $65
  • Upgrade to a 4-course menu ($95) or seasonal tasting menu ($155)

Menu Highlights:
  • Starter choices like Watermelon Gazpacho or Burrata & Green Tomato
  • Entrée options include Brioche Stuffed Chicken or Dry-Aged Strip Sirloin
  • Finish with Basque Cheesecake
  • Optional add-ons: Kaluga caviar, foie gras terrine, honey rolls

Restaurant Week dates: July 29–August 31
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MITA

Restaurant· Northwest Washington
A vegetable-forward restaurant where Chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora reimagine the bold flavors of Latin America through creative, seasonal dishes.

📍 Neighborhood: Shaw
🍽️ Cuisine: Latin American (Vegetable-forward)
🍷 Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Available

Restaurant Week Menu:
  • Dinner $65
  • Special 3-course prix fixe menu

Menu Highlights:
  • Three-course menu by Chefs Miguel Guerra & Tatiana Mora
  • Creative, vegetable-forward Latin American cuisine
  • Seasonal ingredients with Michelin-starred execution

Restaurant Week Dates: Available all August
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The Dabney

American Restaurant· Shaw
The Dabney celebrates Mid-Atlantic cuisine with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, fisheries, and producers, all cooked over its signature wood-burning hearth.

📍 Neighborhood: Shaw
🍽️ Cuisine: Contemporary American (Mid-Atlantic)

Restaurant Week Menu:
Dinner $65

Menu Highlights:
  • Three-course prix fixe dinner showcasing seasonal Mid-Atlantic ingredients
  • Signature wood-fired cooking from the restaurant's open hearth
  • Ingredient-driven dishes highlighting local farms and waterways

Restaurant Week Dates: August 25–29
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Elcielo Restaurant Washington D.C.

Colombian Restaurant· Northeast Washington
Known for its modern take on Colombian cuisine and its signature Taste Me dining experience.

📍 Neighborhood: NoMa / Union Market
🍽️ Cuisine: Modern Colombian
🍷 Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Available

Restaurant Week Menu:
  • Dinner $65
  • Three-course prix fixe menu inspired by the restaurant's signature Taste Me experience

Menu Highlights:
  • Choose from starters like Tuna Tartare, Beef Tartare, or Warm Salad
  • Entrées include Duck Breast & Atollado Rice, Yucca Gnocchi, or Catch of the Day
  • Upgrade to Bison (+$25), Lobster (+$25), or Wagyu (+$35)
  • Dessert choices: Flan or Mucholate

Restaurant Week Dates: August 1–30
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Rooster & Owl

Fine Dining Restaurant· Columbia Heights
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering a seasonal tasting menu built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients and contemporary American flavors.

📍 Neighborhood: 14th St.
🍽️ Cuisine: Contemporary American
🍷 Wine/Cocktail Pairing: Available
☀️ Outdoor Dining: Available

Restaurant Week Menu:
  • Dinner $65
  • Three-course prix fixe menu (menu details coming soon)

Restaurant Week Dates: August 24–30