Award-winning

Michele’s

Name: Michele’s
Address: 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 758-0895
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9

298 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Lively
Innovative

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(202) 758-0895
Website
https://www.michelesdc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Matt Baker

Location
1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
12th and K St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 ***

French Onion SoupUSD 12.00
Gruyere, Toasted Baguette, Beef Stock
Michele's SaladUSD 12.00
Mixed Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Strawberries, Parmesan, Lemon Vinaigrette
- SteakUSD 16.00
- Grilled ChickenUSD 8.00
- Fried ChickenUSD 8.00
- Grilled SalmonUSD 14.00
- 3 Piece Grilled ShrimpUSD 14.00
- 1pc Crab Cake (Copy)USD 12.00
Spinach and Bleu Cheese SaladUSD 16.00
Marinated Beets, Banyuls-Honey Vinaigrette, Roasted Onions, Golden Raisin Aigre-Doux
PozoleUSD 12.00

Handhelds

Salmon BurgerUSD 20.00
Shaved Fennel- Cabbage Slaw, BBQ Glaze, Espellete Aioli
Nashville HotUSD 16.00
Toasted Brioche Bun, House Pickles, Herb Aioli
Baby SmashUSD 16.00
Single Smash Patty, American Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Shaved Onions, Burger Sauce
Michele's Double CheesburgerUSD 24.00
Double Smash Patties, American Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Red Onions, Burger Sauce

Desserts

Rocky Road Dark Chocolate MousseUSD 14.00
Seasonal Ice Cream SundaeUSD 15.00
Crumbled Raspberry Bar Ice Cream, Candied Pecans, Lemon Sorbet, Crème Diplomate, Salted Caramel, Mint
Artisanal Cheese SelectionUSD 0.00

What 298 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 blend of "casual elegance" and "delicious, high-quality food" that keeps guests coming back. While some find the service occasionally inconsistent, many praise the "attentive staff" and "great food." The restaurant's ambiance suits both business and casual gatherings, with a "nice selection of cocktails and wines."

298 Reviews

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Samuel
VIP
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
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 2 days ago
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 8 February 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 23 January 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
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 22 January 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 11 January 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 21 December 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 14 December 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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Connor
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience here! We came to celebrate my mom’s birthday and the staff went above and beyond for us! I wish I could remember the servers name because he was amazing! I would definitely come back again!
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FAQs

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

Michele’s is rated 3.9 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.