Metier

I didn't really like the seating arrangements and the staff was also having a bit of a hard time getting to certain tables. The potato chips and caviar was so good I think about it all the time lol. The rest of the food was fine, we both got fish and it was well seasoned and tasty but nothing spectacular. Extensive wine list which I found to be well priced.

I took my partner there for a birthday celebration. The food, service, and atmosphere were lovely, but little was done to go out of the way to commemorate the reason we were there. We heard "Happy Birthday", but that was it. When we went to dinner for my birthday, the Italian place (another Michelin star winner) we visited went out of their way to make me feel special. I got a handwritten commemorative place setting card and happy birthday written in chocolate on my dessert plate. It wasn't much, but it meant the world to me. I wished that sentiment could have been repeated at Metier.

Metier is a very special dining experience. The restaurant is sparse and minimalist. The food was on point and the service was elegant without hovering or being intrusive, which is refreshing these days. You get a view of the kitchen, which is busy as they also cook the food for Kinship, the upstairs sister restaurant . Our tasting menu was great from start to finish, I especially loved the squab, and a dish they call "corn chiboust". The only annoyance in our evening out was a bunch of kids with megaphones outside the restaurant, they were loud and threatening, protesting against foie gras. Staff later told us that they haven't served foie gras in over a year, yet these "protesters' continue harassing the staff and patrons. Pretty moronic if you ask me, yet this being DC the police could not make them leave. Seems their right to harass outweighs our right to patronize a business without subjected to this nonsense. Still, once you make it downstairs to Métier, it is a relaxing dinner experience in a zen-like atmosphere.

If you want to be transported to a dégustation experience similar to those found in the European capitals of Paris, Rome or Geneva, this is your place. Every detail is considered in this unique restaurant. Our dinner was a delightful journey from our opening cocktail to the last sip of Armagnac. Each course of our extended meal was exquisite unto itself. One of our guests had food sensitivities which was no problem for chef who immediately sorted it. Even our very American-like request for a "to go" bag was met with a warm response. They even packed it with a bag of house-made caramel popcorn, much to our delight! I am not one to leave reviews (who has time?), but this little gem of a restaurant deserved an ovation.

We had a fantastic experience at Métier. My husband and I have been to almost every Michelin Star restaurant in DC, and several around the world and I can say that they deserve their Michelin Star. The menu changes seasonally and our menu included sturgeon, ceviche/tartare, smoked trout, lobster, bbq pork jowl, ribeye, and sour mango and strawberry desserts. I liked that they included a page on the menu about where they source their ingredients and why. The wine pairing was perfect, and worth the add on. I don’t typically like every wine in pairing but Métier’s sommelier did a great job with this menu. For example, dessert wines are usually too sweet for me, but what they offered was just sweet enough to compliment the desserts without feeling like I’m drinking candy. The service was great, and our table had a good view of the kitchen. They also sent us home with a vinaigrette which was a nice touch. We will definitely be back.

By far our favorite restaurant in D.C. that we tried during our trip! We decided to celebrate our anniversary here and we are so glad we did. Each dish was so perfectly crafted and exceptional. The chef does an excellent job in making sure you taste all the elements of his dishes. We enjoyed every single single dish & wouldn’t change a thing. They do have the option to upgrade your first dish to Caviar and I have to say it’s a must! The chef and his wife were even so kind to give us an anniversary candle as a gift and we can come back and refill it on our next visit. So thoughtful! They truly made our experience unforgettable. I highly recommend Métier to any and all! You will not be disappointed. We can’t wait to return next year!