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What is the minibar? Where are you located?
minibar by josé andrés is a six seat restaurant within a restaurant located on the second floor of Café Atlántico, 405 8th Street NW. The innovative tasting menu features 25-30 of José and his culinary team's most imaginative creations. This is food that owes as much to art and science as it does to gastronomy, food that is as much about the brain and eye as it is about the tongue and stomach, food that forces the diner to rethink food and its presentation.
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Do I need a reservation for minibar?
Dining at the minibar is by reservation only.
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How far in advance can I book minibar?
Reservations for minibar are taken a month in advance. That is to say, if you want a seat for the 15th of March, you would need to start calling on February 15. Please be advised that the demand for minibar by josé andrés is very high and seats are often booked up the day they are opened for reservation.
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How do I make a reservation.
To reserve, please call Café Atlantico and minibar at (202) 393-0812. The reservation phone lines open at 10 am. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Please be advised that the demand for minibar by josé andrés is very high and seats are often booked up the day they are opened for reservation, often within the first fifteen minutes. For the greatest chance of success, we recommend calling as close to 10 am as possible. If you are unable to get through, or the date or time you are attempting to reserve is no longer available, we do keep a wait list and often are able to fill seats from off that list.
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What are the hours for minibar?
minibar is only open Tuesday through Saturday. Sorry! We are closed Sunday and Monday.
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What are the seatings for minibar?
We offer two seatings per night, one at 6 pm and one at 8:30 pm.
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How many people at each seating?
A total of six diners per seating.
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There are more than six of us that want to eat at minibar together. Can’t you just add another chair?
Sorry. Space is rather limited and minibar can only accommodate six guests at a time.
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How much is minibar? Does the price include wine?
The price for minibar is $120 per person. Wine, tax and tip are not included.
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Do I have to order the whole minibar menu or can I order a la carte?
Sorry. minibar’s menu is a tasting menu and is meant to be enjoyed a whole. The items are not available a la carte.
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What is the nearest metro?
minibar is located one block from the Archives/Naval Memorial station on the Green and Yellow lines. We are two blocks from the Gallery Place stop on the Red line.
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Is there parking?
Café Atlantico offers valet parking after 5 pm for $11.
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What is minibar’s dress code?
We do not have an official dress code - dress tends to be upscale casual.
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Can I bring my own wine? What is your corkage fee?
Café Atlántico has an award winning wine list that is sure to accommodate all tastes and wallets. Our sommelier Jill Zimorski has specifically created an additional minibar wine list designed to partner with the minibar dining experience. If, however, you do have a special bottle of wine you want to enjoy with your minibar experience and prefer to bring your own, you are welcome to do so. Please note we will assess a corkage fee of $25 at minibar.
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Does minibar offer gift cards?
Gift cards are now available! Available at the restaurant or by fax. Complete the gift card order form and fax it back to us at (202) 393-0555. THINKfoodGROUP gift cards are available online and can be redeemed at Café Atlantico, minibar by josé andrés or any of THINKfoodGROUP's restaurants. Minimum of $25. Order THINKfoodGROUP gift cards online! Questions? giftcertificates@thinkfoodgroup.com
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Where can I find out how much my gift card is worth?
You can check the balance of your gift card in clicking here.
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I am a vegetarian. Can I eat at minibar? I have food allergies. Can I eat at minibar? I have celiac disease and can’t eat gluten. Can I eat at minibar?
We always strive to make accommodations for our guests' dietary needs or restrictions. All dietary restrictions and food allergies for the entire party should be noted and specified during the reservation procedure so that we can best accommodate your needs. In particular cases, a chef may contact you to discuss the restrictions. In the case of potentially life-threatening food allergies or other serious health issues, you should definitely speak directly to a manager or chef in advance and explain your situation. The minibar menu cannot be made to accommodate vegan diners. |
