minibar is a two-MICHELIN-Star avant-garde restaurant in Washington, D.C. (855 E Street NW), part of chef José Andrés's restaurant group.[2]
Overview
The official website describes minibar as "a study in avant-garde cooking": each bite is designed to thrill the senses by pushing the limits of what we have come to expect — and what is possible — from food. Its creations combine art and science, as well as tradition and technique, to deliver an imaginative and progressive tasting menu, offered in a communal setting.[2]
Honors
The MICHELIN Guide Washington 2023 starred list names minibar a two-MICHELIN-Star restaurant, with the official table listing the address as 855 E St. NW, Washington, 20004. This entry records the name, address and star status from the official table; the table carries no individual review of this restaurant, so no dish or chef details are drawn from it.[1]
The official website describes its tasting menu as combining art and science, tradition and technique, presented in a shared dining environment.[2]
Practical Information
- Address: 855 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; closed Sundays and Mondays
- Phone: (202) 393-0812
- Distinction: MICHELIN Two Stars (2023)
- Website: https://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/
[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]: minibar official website, retrieved 2026-10-30.