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The Dabney, Washington, DC
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The Dabney

$50 and over
American
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The Dabney

4.7
$50 and over
American
Shaw

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.

The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023.

At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Executive chef: Jeremiah Langhorne

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2021

From the OpenTable editors: At the laidback The Dabney, the modern farmhouse vibe, rootsy soundtrack, and roaring hearth make you feel like you’re at an intimate living room dinner party—but hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef Jeremiah Langhorne. Dig into his seasonal, Mid-Atlantic-leaning tasting menu with bold dishes like a mini apple cake and foie gras torchon that have earned the restaurant MICHELIN Star status.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-1015
  • Website
    http://www.thedabney.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Dabney offers three private space options, available for groups of 8 - 60 guests, to host your next memorable event. Provide your guests with an unforgettable menu made with the highest quality and diversity of Mid-Atlantic ingredients, cooked over embers on our kitchen's wood-burning hearth.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (202) 450-1015
  • Location
    122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Cross Street
    M St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 8-Course in the Dining Room

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Price: $295 /person Ring in the New Year with the best of the Mid-Atlantic region featuring a special 8-course tasting menu in The Dabney's hearth lit dining room. The seasonal menu reflects the soul of our beloved mid-Atlantic: with every ingredient representing the history of the region we call home. For this event we are unable to accommodate allium, capsaicin, and dairy allergies as well as vegan diets. A 20% service charge is included in the final bill to ensure our entire staff earns a competitive wage. Gratuity is welcomed but not expected. Any cancellations made under 72 hours of the scheduled reservation time will be subject to the full cost of the 8-course experience.

  • New Year's Eve 5-Course in the Bar Area

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Price: $185/person Ring in the New Year with the best of the Mid-Atlantic region featuring a special 5-course menu in our warm and comforting bar area. For this event we are unable to accommodate allium, capsaicin, and dairy allergies as well as vegan diets. A 20% service charge is included in the final bill to ensure our entire staff earns a competitive wage. Gratuity is welcomed but not expected. Any cancellations made under 72 hours of the scheduled reservation time will be subject to the full cost of the 5-course experience.

  • 8 Course Tasting Menu in the Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Price: $235 /person Experience the best of the Mid-Atlantic region with a special 8-course tasting menu in The Dabney's hearth lit dining room. The seasonal menu reflects the soul of our beloved mid-Atlantic: with every ingredient representing the history of the region we call home. We are limited in our ability to modify our tasting menu, specifically for severe allium, capsaicin, and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets. A 20% service charge is included in the final bill to ensure our entire staff earns a competitive wage. Gratuity is welcomed but not expected. Any cancellations made under 24 hours of the scheduled reservation time will be subject to the full cost of the 8-course experience.
    8 Course Tasting Menu in the Dining Room photo

Menu

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What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dabney in DC offers a "phenomenal experience" with its inventive, locally-sourced cuisine and impeccable service. Diners rave about the "absolutely amazing" 8-course tasting menu, the "warm, rustic" ambiance, and the attention to detail that makes every visit memorable. Though on the pricey side, it's "worth every penny."

254 Reviews

  1. Joy

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding- from the service, to the food to the atmosphere. Worth the expense. An experience!

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  2. Karen

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The succession of very small course were all delicious and presented in a beautiful way. It was fun seeing the hearth and the chefs creating each course. The service was unobtrusive and sometimes we wanted more explanation of dishes, as other waiters seemed to be giving to other tables. The sommelier helped us select our glasses of wine, and gave us a taste of those we were interested in. The ambience is warm and welcoming, if a bit noisy. Altogether, I recommend this highly for a celebratory dinner (it was my birthday) as it is amazing but pricey.

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  3. Eleanor

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, amazing service and staff, wonderful experience. Certainly pricey for the portions but each dish was carefully curated and mindfully sourced locally.

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  4. Tania

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We came back after 6 years. We had very high expectation. Chef is a disaster. He kept touching his face and nose and never washed his hands. Quality of food is very poor. The food is overpriced as the quality of an ex-Michelin ” star restaurant is just not there. We would never come back to it neither recommended to anyone. Don’t waste your money.

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  5. Joey

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and the service was exceptional. Every server and

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  6. Jon

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding experience at The Dabney! Delicious and creative menu. Superb service from a knowledgeable team. The oyter pie was out of this world.

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  7. Sangita

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my husband’s 60th bday celebration. The waitress did nothing to make it special except put a candle in the dessert that we paid for. The table next to us got complimentary champagne to celebrate their birthday. I also requested on my reservation that I did not want to be seated in a high traffic area or near restrooms. We were seated near the hallway to restroom and where waitstaff entered dining room from kitchen. Very dissapointing. I went to Dabney years ago prior and had a much better experience. I would not recommend this restaurant for special occasions. The Inn at Little Washington does so much better to be acommodating and attentive to the guest. I will acknowledge that the server that was tall, lean, and with long earings was very good. When leaving the restaurant, someone asked how our experience was I told them that I was not happy that they did not do anything special for my husband’s 60th and she agreed that they should have but did nothing about it. We are foodies and are very dissapointed that after a $700 meal they could not give a complimentary glass of champagne but did so for the couple next to us!

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  8. Cameron

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff incredibly kind, knowledgeable, inviting, made you feel so comfortable. The flavor combinations were rare, things I’ll likely have never again and it was simply a Thursday night. Would recommend to all

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  9. Romain

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff very welcoming, great experience overall.

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  10. Robert

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was very well crafted and for the season, food was excellent and the service was outstanding.

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FAQs

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The Dabney is rated 4.7 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Dabney restaurant

The Dabney

4.7
$50 and over
American
Shaw

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Dabney

122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
  • Cross Street
    M St. NW
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.thedabney.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-1015
  • Private party facilities
    The Dabney offers three private space options, available for groups of 8 - 60 guests, to host your next memorable event. Provide your guests with an unforgettable menu made with the highest quality and diversity of Mid-Atlantic ingredients, cooked over embers on our kitchen's wood-burning hearth.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (202) 450-1015
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