Award-winning

Michele’s

3.9

299 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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MICHELIN-starred Chef Matt Baker's second restaurant is an homage to his late mother. Join us for Summer Restuarant Week, August 12th-25th for $35 lunch options and a $55 dinner menu!

Guests can enjoy the bar and lounge, perfect for dining solo or gathering with friends. Weekends are reserved for delectable brunch options, served alongside craft cocktails. A slight departure from his highly-acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant, Gravitas- the approach to all things culinary at Michele's is just as seasonal and serious, but playful and accessible.

We have a celebration fit for any occasion: the perfect blend of delicious food, live entertainment, and great company! Now offering lunch, Mondays-Fridays 11:00am-3:00 pm.

Ask about our specialty features:
Monday Burger Night
Wine Down Wednesdays
Live Music & Prime Steaks Every Thursday
Half-Shell Happy Hours
Seasonal Happenings & More!

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Additional information

Location
1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(202) 758-0895
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Baker
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Large Party Experience
Multiple dates available
Secure a large party experience for 7 to 14 guests at Chef Matt Baker's Downtown Restaurant Michele's, located at 1201 K St. NW. Our team will reach out to verify allergies and dietary restrictions, note any special occasions, as well as to inquire about pre-selections of wine, or pre-planned menu options. *** RESERVING HERE DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR RESERVATION AT THE SELECTED TIME. THE MICHELE'S MANAGEMENT TEAM WILL REACH OUT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF MAKING THE RESERVATION TO CONFIRM OPTIONS, AND SECURE A DEPOSIT TO GUARANTEE YOUR TABLE AND SEATING TIME ***

Salmon Burger$20.00
Shaved Fennel- Cabbage Slaw, BBQ Glaze, Espellete Aioli
Nashville Hot$16.00
Toasted Brioche Bun, House Pickles, Herb Aioli
Baby Smash$16.00
Single Smash Patty, American Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Shaved Onions, Burger Sauce
Michele's Double Cheesburger$24.00
Double Smash Patties, American Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Red Onions, Burger Sauce
Lamb Sandwich$17.00

Desserts

Rocky Road Dark Chocolate Mousse$14.00
Seasonal Ice Cream Sundae$15.00
Crumbled Raspberry Bar Ice Cream, Candied Pecans, Lemon Sorbet, Crème Diplomate, Salted Caramel, Mint
Artisanal Cheese Selection$0.00

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Michele's offers a "great venue and great food," with a focus on well-prepared dishes and efficient service. The restaurant is known for its "casual elegance" and "outstanding staff," enhancing the dining experience. While some found the menu limited, the quality of the food and attentive service make it a worthwhile visit.

299 Reviews

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Miriam
VIP
Central Coast
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Awful food and dismal service. Beautiful setting,
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Samuel
VIP
Washington DC
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue and great food! I’m looking forward to my next visit.
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Mark
VIP
Washington DC
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I really want to like this place but…. Our cocktails and apps were really good although the apps were under seasoned. They delivered one wrong entree to our table. We ordered medium rare Wagyu steak (a $15 upper to a prix fixe menu) and they did deliver a steak dish. We tried it and it was way over done. Turns out it wasn’t our Wagyu. When the Wagyu came, half of it was gristle. I’ve never had that with Wagyu, ever. Again, both entrees were under seasoned. Desserts were meh. I also noticed that the waiters consistently served dished to the wrong tables. Our last time here wasn’t much better. C’mon Matt - you can do better.
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Patrick
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Just pretty good. Not a very extensive menu, but food was decent. I wasn’t a fan of my cocktail, overtly sweet. My coworker had a cauliflower salad that she enjoyed and looked good.
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sayan
VIP
London
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This was our anniversary and they knew about it. One of the worst meal experiences in some time. We were there for dinner on Feb 7. We were having the restaurant week’s set menu but had ordered an additional appetizer as well. The server forgot to place that additional appetizer order! After waiting for a lengthy period of time, we learnt that. The service was simply awful. Our server was not to be seen for long stretches of time. The entire environment was cold and unfriendly. The bit of saving grace was that the food itself was decent without being spectacular, which is what we were expecting. Lastly, they knew about our anniversary but made no effort to make it special or even mention it at the table. However, the person answering their phones had known about it when I had called to confirm our reservation. Overall a poor experience…
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Bret
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Horrible service, bare menu, and nonexistent wine list
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Ray
VIP
Washington DC
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michele's does a great job. It's understated but efficient. The food is well prepared and they are smart to keep the menu options to a reasonable amount so they concentrate on doing things well. Service was great. We like that it's part of the InKind network, too.
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Hani
Chicago
140 reviews
3.0
140 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was quite good -- steak frites, excellent. The service was more tentative, though more the result of inexperience than poor attitude. When issues were raised they were promptly and graciously corrected, so I will go back.
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Tamara
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing for a Micheline restaurant Would not recommend
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and better than I expected. The restaurant has a casual elegance. I will return.
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FAQs

Michele’s offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Michele’s also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 758-0895.

Michele’s is rated 3.9 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

Michele’s does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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