The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

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   Michael

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our vegetarian group had lunch in the Waldorf Astoria Bazaar DC on a Saturday. Ambiance was very nice in the old post office building although I would have preferred some vintage Latin music rather than the hotel’s harp music. Service was attentive. Desired mocktails but only one recommended, and no non-alcoholic beer options were available. Food was tasty but few tapas were intensely flavorful. The patatas bravas red sauce was outstanding but the pisto manchego paled in comparison. The Waldorf salad was light and refreshing but the sweet chips yogurt espuma did not seem like the correct complement to the chips (prefer a garlic based dipping sauce). The Adria olives are always good (more olive than olive) with accompanying cheese board. This was our first visit and didn’t get to try the other vegetarian options, but not sure I would go again as other tapas restaurants have provided comparable or better value.
   

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   Lindsay

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing dinner…Jose’s restaurants do not disappoint. Excellent service and amazing location.
   

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   Irene

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it and our waiter was Jason, I believe his name was, was great! I appreciate his service and I’ll come back for that dragon fruit dish on the menu which I told him I was thinking about💕
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC and appreciated our service. It's fantastic to know that the dragon fruit dish on the menu added to your dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious dishes.
   

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   Mauro

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Bazaar is one of the top spots for a culinary experience in DC. The extensive menu and top-notch service created a memorable dinner with a unique and calming ambiance. High quality food with highly respectful staff would make us come here again time after time.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hello! Thank you so much for your glowing review of The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC! We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable dinner with us and enjoyed our extensive menu and unique ambiance. It's wonderful to know that our team's high standards of service added to your experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Melissa

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere set it over the top. I took my parents who loved it and also had the chance to experience The Bazaar in Vegas. They had two completely different experiences and loved them both. The servers and staff were all so welcoming and showed us safe as well as the food they brought out. This experience was unforgettable and for any special occasion I have with friends/family I will bring them here to enjoy themselves.
   

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   Joel

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been to many of Chef Andres’ restaurants, Jaleo is a Gem, and I have always enjoyed them. 5/5. BUT I would not recommend the Bazaar in DC to anyone. I’m highly disappointed. We got the Thanksgiving dinner today. The wait staff never brought out our salads, we said nothing and moved on. We had a spill at our table and no wait staff came to assist. They had to be asked for a fresh glass after the accident. They had to be asked for fresh napkins after we used them to clean up the orange juice that was spilled. We were regularly overlooked for water and wine. We ordered three dinners and received two pieces of duck to divide for ourselves. Servers rushed through the explanations of the dishes we were being served or did not know what they were so they called others over. It was cold shoulder service and not what I’ve come to expect from Chefs restaurants by far. We certainly did not receive the dining experience we paid for. Not even close. The only saving grace was the sommelier. He was polite, warm, courteous, and an expert. He helped us pair our dinner with the perfect wine. Meals were served while people were in the restroom, some of us didn’t get utensils or fresh plates between servings, I mean what did we really pay for if not for the experience? I don’t look for these things but it was so bad that it was distracting. I’m saddened that this place holds Chef Andres’ name. I feel if he knew of what is happening there he would not be happy. Sub par all around, minus the sommelier, who was fantastic. I’m so sorry to say but it’s true. We feel completely robbed and again, very disappointed on Thanksgiving. Should have stayed home.
   

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   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

   Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. It's disheartening to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially during the holiday season. We understand how this could have affected your overall dining experience and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Your comments regarding service are very important to us and we will certainly address this with our team. We appreciate your kind words about our sommelier and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Gwen

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely Best meal we’ve ever had, every course was a flavor explosion that we could not believe tasted better than it looked although it looked perfect, hard to explain. Thank you, Jose Andres, for dreaming of these amazing meals for us to enjoy. , the cones, the carpaccio, the pears, the duck… The steak… The vegetables… Were amazing and……best yet…The servers were plentiful and so knowledgeable and they were having fun serving us and describing the items being served.
   

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   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best meal of your life at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. It's wonderful to know that you experienced the flavors of each course in a way that's truly unforgettable. We're also glad that you enjoyed our combs, carpaccio, pears, duck, steak, and vegetables. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering amazing meals. We look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   OREN

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Been there a few times and usually excellent; they were off last night. Beef cheeks were dull, service slow and overall I was disappointed
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. It's disappointing to hear that you found our service slow and the beef cheeks lacked flavor. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your comments and will use them to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC
   

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   Richard

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb ambiance and food and service. Highly recommended!
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Hi DCGuyUSA, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC! It's fantastic to know that our ambiance, food, and service met your expectations. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    Iulia

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The team really looked after us for our 18th anniversary. Beautiful venue, amazing food and wine. We both fell in love with the place.
    

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    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 4 days ago

    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your special 18th anniversary celebration at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts added to your experience and made it even more memorable. We're especially pleased that you loved our food, wine, and venue. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again.
    

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