minibar by José Andrés is a study in avant-garde cooking and one of the nation's most exciting dining experiences. An imaginative menu offered in an intimate setting, the creations combine art and science as well as tradition and technique. Here you will be taken on a culinary journey. 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.
Now introducing barmini, José's culinary cocktail lab in the space adjoining minibar. More than one hundred artisan cocktails are crafted and served with the same care and attention to detail as the dishes at minibar.
As the center of culinary research and development for ThinkFoodGroup, minibar is also the creative testing ground for all of José's concepts and projects. Working alongside José for more than six years, Chef Ruben García leads the Research and Development team with Chef Aitor Lozano, both alumnae of elBullí.
To make a reservation at minibar, an avant-garde dining experience- send an email to reserve@minibarbyjoseandres.com.
Please include your preferred date, seating time (6/6:30 PM or 8:30/9 PM), the number in your party (from 1 to 6 people), and your full name and telephone number within the reservation request.
Currently, we are accepting reservation requests for the Spring/Summer season. The Spring/Summer season runs January 1 - August 3 and can be booked December 1 - August 2. Minibar will be closed August 4 - September 2 and will not accept reservations. The Fall/Winter season runs September 3rd through December 31st and Fall/Winter reservations will be available July 1 until December 31.
A credit card is required to hold your reservation. Please do not send credit card information in your reservation e-mail. For any other questions, please see our FAQ section.
Make your reservations here, and only here, for barmini by José Andrés, a culinary cocktail lab.
- Minibar is a finalist in the 2013 James Beard Foundation awards in the category of best design
- Minibar is awarded 3 1/2 stars in the May issue of Washingtonian Magazine
- Vanity Fair features José's iPhone foodie shots from minibar in their Food Porn feature
- GQ gives profiles barmini in a feature piece citing to expect "wonderful things" at José's latest cocktail Mecca
- Minibar was featured In Food & Wine as a new opening, highlighting it's "intimate" space and "whimsical, modern" dishes.
- Blackbook Magazine highlighted minibar in a piece on the micro restaurants citing it as the driving model for the current trend
- Inside barmini, José Andrés's cocktail lab next to minibar - Washington Post
- The new and expanded minibar by José Andrés is highlighted in Nations Restaurant News
- Named to the 2012 Time 100 list of most influential people in the world by Time magazine
- Jose appears on CBS News Sunday Morning and discussed the uses of Gelatin at minibar by José Andrés
- Jose makes the cover Wine Spectator with a profile on his career
- Chef José Andrés wins 2011 James Beard Foundation Award, Best Chef for minibar by josé andrés
- minibar included in Bon Appétit’s list of The 11 Toughest Restaurant Reservations in the USA
- Capital File Magazine highlights the creativity behind minibar in the June 2011 issue
- Anderson Cooper profiles Jose with a visit to minibar by José Andrés
- Can Food Be Art? The Washington Post’s art critic Blake Gopnik explores this through the minibar experience
Named "Outstanding Chef" by the James Beard Foundation in 2011, José Andrés is an internationally-recognized culinary innovator, passionate advocate for food and hunger issues, author, educator, television personality and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. TFG is the team responsible for renowned dining concepts in Washington, DC, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and Puerto Rico including minibar and Barmini by José Andrés, Jaleo at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and The Bazaar by José Andrés at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills and South Beach. Jose's recent openings include Mi Casa at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and barmini, José Andrés' first culinary cocktail lab.
Often considered an unofficial Ambassador of Spain, he is the Dean of the Spanish Studies program of the International Culinary Center, the first program of its kind to be offered in the United States. Andrés can be seen on PBS as host and executive producer of Made in Spain. His cookbooks include Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen and Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America. His native Spain awarded him the prestigious Order of Arts and Letters medallion in 2010, making him the first chef to receive this recognition. Known for championing the role chefs in debate on food policy, Andres is a sought after speaker on issues including hunger, food security, nutrition, education and childhood obesity. He is Culinary Ambassador of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, an effort championed by Secretary Hilary Clinton and recently he was named to the State Department's American Chef Corps as part of the Diplomatic Culinary Partnership. He is founder of the non-profit World Central Kitchen, an organization that aims to help vulnerable people in humanitarian crises around the world. Andrés also teaches "Science and Cooking" at Harvard University as well "The World on a Plate: How Food Shapes Civilization" at George Washington University.
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It started over 15 years ago when renowned innovator José Andrés created the Salt Air Margarita at Café Atlántico. Given this affinity for cocktails, it is not surprising that José now unveils barmini by José Andrés, a hub of chef-driven libations that pays homage to the golden era of cocktails and forgotten techniques. barmini will serve as José's cocktail lab for all of his restaurants and projects. The pioneer in avant-garde cooking, José's passion and artistry is on display at barmini as guests are taken on a whimsical, inventive journey of yesteryear via classic cocktails and ingredients. Barmini will operate as a true extension of minibar, a learning center where chefs and bartenders collaborate, where heritage meets modernization.
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minibar by José Andrés is a study in avant-garde cooking and one of the nation's most exciting dining experiences. An imaginative menu offered in an intimate setting, the creations combine art and science as well as tradition and technique. Here you will be taken on a culinary journey. 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.
barmini is a culinary cocktail lab that pays homage to the golden era of cocktails and techniques from yesteryear. barmini will operate as a true extension of minibar, a learning center where chefs and bartenders collaborate and where heritage meets modernization.
minibar moved to a new location on November 7th and is now located at 855 E ST NW, Washington DC, in the Penn Quarter neighborhood.
The entrance for barmini is located on 9th Street, just North of E St. Please ring doorbell for admittance during business hours.
Dining at the minibar is by reservation only.
barmini does require a reservation.
Please see the reservations tab to request a reservation for both minibar and barmini.
Reservations for minibar are taken seasonally. For any Spring/Summer (January-July) reservation requests are available December 1 through August 3rd. Fall/Winter (September-New Year's) reservation requests will be accepted beginning July 1 through New Year's Eve. We do not accept reservations for August.
| Season Dates | Reservation Dates | Reservations Open On | |
| Spring Season | January - August 3 | December 1 - August 3 | December 1 |
| Winter Season | September 3 - December 31 | July 1 - December 31 | July 1 |
Please be advised that the demand for minibar by Jose Andres is very high and popular dates maybe booked the day they are opened for reservation.
Reservations for barmini are taken for the upcoming 90 days via our reservations widget on the reservations tab.
Please see the reservations tab to request a reservation for either minibar or barmini.
For minibar, reservations are made seasonally via the e-mail address reserve@minibarbyjoseandres.com only. The Spring/Summer season runs January-August 3 and reservations can be made now through the end of the season. The Fall/Winter season runs September 3-New Year's Eve (reservations not taken for August) and reservations will open on July 1.
The reservations request email is required to contain:
- Your full name
- A contact phone number
- The number of diners in your party
- The date of your preferred seating
- (Your time preference is not required but will be honored if available)
A credit card will be required to hold your reservation, but please do not send credit card information in your reservation email. Please see the minibar reservations tab for specific details.
For barmini, all availability is online and reservations can be made for the next 90 days and can be booked on the barmini reservations tab.
minibar is available Tuesday through Saturday with four seatings per night: 6, 6:30, 8:30, and 9 PM. We accommodate a maximum of 6 guests per seating.
barmini is available Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00PM - 1:00AM with the last seating at 12:00am. On Friday and Saturday barmini is open from 6:00PM - 2:00AM with the last seating at 1:00AM. barmini can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests per seating.
The menu price is $225 per person (excluding beverage, tax and gratuity). Beverage pairing options are available at $75, $125, and $200 (excluding tax and gratuity). A non-alcoholic beverage pairing is available for $45. A beverage pairing is not required but is highly recommended.
Minibar offers a tasting menu meant to be enjoyed as a whole. The items are not available a la carte.
barmini by José Andrés will offer a unique menu of small bites that can be ordered a la carte only at barmini.
minibar offers valet parking for all of our guests at its E St entrance as does barmini on its 9th St entrance. There are also numerous public parking lots in the immediate area.
We do not have an official dress code - dress tends to be upscale casual.
Yes, ThinkFoodGroup gift cards are available here, and can be redeemed at minibar, barmini, or any other ThinkFoodGroup restaurant in the DC-area.
Please note: a gift card does not guarantee a reservation. Reservations for gift card holders are available on a first-come, first-served basis. See the reservations tab for more details.
Check the balance of your Think Food Group gift card balance.
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, please speak directly to manager or chef in advance and explain your situation. The minibar menu cannot be made to accommodate vegan diners.
The phones are available via telephone on business days between 11 AM and 2 PM.
minibar-202.393.0812.
barmini-202. 393.4451.
Please email us your questions at info@minibarbyjoseandres.com. Please note that reservation requests via this email will not be honored.
minibar by José Andrés is located at 855 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004.
The entrance for barmini is on 9th Street, just North of E ST. Please ring the doorbell for admittance during business hours, which start at 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Please see the reservations page for information on how to reserve.
We are available via telephone on business days between 11 AM and 2 PM.
minibar: 202.393.0812
info@minibarbyjoseandres.com
barmini: 202.393.4451
barmini@minibarbyjoseandres.com
Prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that pushes the limits of what’s possible with food.
Each bite is an experience to be savored, pondered, and sometimes puzzled over.
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One of the most critically-acclaimed restaurants in the country.
Renowned chef, entertainer, entrepreneur, artist and advocate.
barmini is José Andrés' culinary cocktail lab adjoining minibar