Pineapple and Pearls occupies a spot on 8th Street SE in Capitol Hill built around a chef's counter, with a tasting menu format that anchors the evening. Guests sit close to the kitchen for the full meal, and the format leans into presentation and a service style that stays engaged with diners throughout.
The restaurant has developed a reputation as a special-occasion destination, with reviewers consistently citing inventive plating and attentive staff, even as busy nights can mean delays getting seated.
Michelin awarded Pineapple and Pearls two stars in 2021 and 2023, and one star in 2024 and 2025. It was also a James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant finalist in 2017, and Washingtonian named it among the city's best restaurants in 2025.
The restaurant has developed a reputation as a special-occasion destination, with reviewers consistently citing inventive plating and attentive staff, even as busy nights can mean delays getting seated.
Michelin awarded Pineapple and Pearls two stars in 2021 and 2023, and one star in 2024 and 2025. It was also a James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant finalist in 2017, and Washingtonian named it among the city's best restaurants in 2025.