The Dabney is a Mid-Atlantic restaurant at 122 Blagden Alley NW in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood; it holds one MICHELIN star. [1]
Overview
Opened in 2015 by chef/owner Jeremiah Langhorne, the restaurant works with farmers, purveyors and watermen to source the best ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic, showcasing their quality and diversity; some herbs come from its own rooftop garden. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a roughly ten-foot wood-burning hearth, cooking over embers as a nod to the region's historic food culture. [1] The room pairs exposed brick, light walls and dark wood for contemporary farmhouse vibes. [1]
Dishes & Signatures
- Pie crust tart with pickled blueberries, granola crumble and cheese fondue
- Hearth-roasted vegetables over a farro salad with whipped ricotta and rooftop-garden herbs, finished with a basil sauce
- American wagyu cap grilled over coals with eggplant prepared three ways
Honors
The MICHELIN Guide 2023 star list for Washington listed The Dabney as a one-star restaurant, with the official table giving its address as 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, 20001. This entry records the name, address and star rating from the official table; the table carried no individual review of the restaurant, so no dish or chef details were expanded from it. [1]
The restaurant has held one MICHELIN star every year since 2017, and chef Langhorne won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic in 2018.
From the Official Website
The official website describes Mid-Atlantic cuisine sourced from the region's farmers, purveyors and fishermen, showcasing the diversity of local ingredients. [2]
Practical Information
- Address: 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Shaw neighborhood, Blagden Alley)
- Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 5:30–9:30 PM, Friday–Saturday 5:30–10:00 PM; closed Sunday and Monday
- Price: $$$$; currently a five-course prix fixe and à la carte on the official site, with experiences such as an eight-course tasting menu (about $235 per person) listed on reservation platforms
- Phone: +1 202-240-2660
- Website: thedabney.com
- Facilities: bar and bar-area tables, garden patio, rooftop garden, wheelchair access
[1]: MICHELIN Guide, “MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant,” 2023-11-08, linked PDF, pp. 14-15.
[2]: The Dabney official website, retrieved 2026-10-30.