Minibar is José Andrés's restaurant in Penn Quarter, sharing its space with Barmini, the adjoining cocktail bar built for drinks before or after the meal. The pairing gives the address a two-sided identity: a serious counter experience on one side, a bar on the other.
At the counter, chefs work in full view of guests, turning the preparation and presentation of each course into something diners watch unfold rather than simply receive. Reviewers point to caviar among the dishes worth noting, and the room has built a following of repeat visitors who return for the chef interaction as much as the food itself, often treating it as a special-occasion destination.
Minibar has held two Michelin stars across the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2025 Washington DC guides. It was named to Washingtonian's Best of 2025 list and included among Robb Report's Best New Restaurants for 2026.
At the counter, chefs work in full view of guests, turning the preparation and presentation of each course into something diners watch unfold rather than simply receive. Reviewers point to caviar among the dishes worth noting, and the room has built a following of repeat visitors who return for the chef interaction as much as the food itself, often treating it as a special-occasion destination.
Minibar has held two Michelin stars across the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2025 Washington DC guides. It was named to Washingtonian's Best of 2025 list and included among Robb Report's Best New Restaurants for 2026.