This was an absolutely incredible dining experience. I got stuck in horrible traffic and finding parking near the restaurant can be a struggle, but thankfully they waited for me to arrive and offered us the welcome cocktails promptly. The cocktail was interesting, it had absinthe and sparkling wine but it weirdly worked well together. I honestly could not even tell you all of the different dishes that we had, but each one was absolutely incredible. My friend and I could not stop talking about the gnocchi - yes it is extra, but it was out of this world. One of the best things I have ever eaten. Unlike everything else on the menu that will change, it is always available and it is 1000% worth the hype. The cocktails were incredible as well. We ended up not doing the pairing but each ordered a cocktail that went well with our meal choices. Everything was so unique and fun, it is definitely a one in a life time experience and made for a memorable evening. read more

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Pineapple & Pearls puts the fun in fine dining! The staff welcomes you with their take on Hemingway's favorite "Death in the Afternoon" cocktail and takes a commemorative Polaroid picture of you before bringing you to your table. The decor has fun colors and countless pineapples and the menu has great pictures and stories. They've got a great playlist that you can smile to the entire night and guests are encouraged to have fun and wear a festive (sparkly) outfit. From the moment I arrived, staff was great and made the visit light and memorable. They took time to give great recommendations, tell stories, and share more about the restaurant. The chefs counter was especially cool as you got the chance to interact with some of the chefs and see them work their magic. They've got a great cocktail list and wine pairings from one of the top sommeliers in the region. As one of the most expensive meals in the DMV, you can expect to splurge even if you don't have any of the add-ons. At roughly $480 to start (factoring in 22% service fees and tax), you are paying nearly $120 per dish for their 4 course tasting menu. However, the tasting menu comes with options and additional off-menu surprises and bites throughout the night that add to the experience. As another added bonus, your given a commemorative menu and a special edible surprise to go that makes a great late night or morning snack. Pineapple and Pearls is a fun experience, with delicious and creative food, and it is one that will make the night memorable! read more

Still a fun, fun fabulous experience! The food is excellent. It's not really a tasting menu, but provides a choice of several entrees that are accompanied by little "presents" throughout the meal. Great drinks and the wine pairings are well-chosen. Service is friendly, attentive, perfect. read more

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Effectively a perfect evening. Yes, it's ludicrously expensive. No, you won't get a better high end dining experience that is fun and delicious. Everything was outstanding, from the customer service in advance of our night, to everyone we encountered along the way. The two pictures were of "freebies" that came at the end of our meal. A beautiful , low key spot, filled with wonder full people. Can't ask for more. read more

Pineapple & Pearls - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Exceptional service, spectacular food, and worth every pretty penny for the Michelin-Star place. We've been let down so many times by other Michelin-Star claiming places, but P&P far exceeded our expectations. P&P rotates their menu every 60-90 days and we happened to taste their new one. Our absolute favorite was the pillowy soft gnocchi add-on. This isn't an "every day" eats kind of place, but it's worth it! Thank you! read more

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Service: Superb! One of the best meals and most incredible team I've dined with! They all worked as a team to deliver an magnificent experience. The servers helped picked cocktails based on my taste preference and when served, they explained everything so we knew what we were getting into. If you can get a seat at the Chef's Counter, take it! You will get to interact with the chefs and see the inner workings of the kitchen. Food: Highlights of the Favorites! Onion Tart Tatin - Deep flavor! I would highly suggest this if available! The deep caramelized onions was soft and decadent, while the puff pastry was light and buttery! Shrimp & Scallop Vongole - Tender and Refreshing! Asked around the kitchen and this one among some of the chefs' favorite item to eat. The mince of the shrimp and scallop gave the same smooth texture of the pasta. The broth was very refreshing and light! Cod & Caviar - Must Get! If I could lick the plate clean, I would've. The fish was light and flakey and the caviar cream was dense and delicious! I would come back for this dish over and over again! On to my next adventure... read more

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Okay - this place gets 5 stars because it is truly a memorable experience with some key standout dishes. I've been to quite a few nice tasting menu restaurants and this one does distinguish itself among them. I love that they encourage everyone to dress up and take a picture of you and give you a welcome drink. Obviously come for a special occasion. The menu will change often but the two dishes that stood out were the lobster and tiramisu so hopefully something similar is available! My only complaint is they give you a burger as a gift to take but we were literally traveling the next day and had to give it away. Would much prefer a shelf stable gift like chocolate or granola or crackers - idk something we can enjoy at any time. read more

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What a fun experience. We went with the wine pairing. Worth it! As with all tasting menus there were dishes I loved and dishes I didn't. Overall the food was very good if a bit over salty. However, when the server overheard me say so we were swiftly asked if another dish could be prepared. The servers were amazing! Their excitement over the food was contagious. The sommelier was funny and informative. My son said to the server after dinner "If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong ". That's a great description of our evening. We had so much fun. They deserve that Michelin star. What a fun experience. We went with the wine pairing. Worth it! As with all tasting menus there were dishes I loved and dishes I didn't. Overall the food was very good if a bit over salty. However, when the server overheard me say so we were swiftly asked if another dish could be prepared. The servers were amazing! Their excitement over the food was contagious. The sommelier was funny and informative. My son said to the server after dinner "If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong ". That's a great description of our evening. We had so much fun. They deserve that Michelin star. read more

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I don't understand how this restaurant lost a star. This is one of the best meals I've ever had. We've eaten at a few Michelin spots around the country and this was honestly the best experience we've had. The food was OUTSTANDING. We didn't have one bad dish. I don't want to spoil the menu because the experience is the fun of it. The cocktail and wine list are expansive, impressive, and delicious. The sommelier and service were both phenomenal! We will definitely be back! read more

That second star is coming back. Mark it two, dude. You saw it here first. Drunk on the metro but still writing this up. When we first tried P&P about 8 years ago, we'd been to a handful of Michelin restaurants, and we felt the two stars were well deserved. We went back a year later and panned the place. They were trying to do too much across too many dishes, and it just didn't taste good. Fixed it. Tyler is a beast back there, with the charisma of a Fortune 500 ceo. He's honest and direct with his people, and the kitchen hums with camaraderie. Fired a dude in jest. Love it. The servers seem to like being there. It all just works. And now we've done a hundred stars. We aren't sophisticated tasters or food critics, but to put it bluntly: the food is excellent again. The lobster dish, with its walnut sidecar, is better than Inn at LW's lobster dish. Sorry Patrick. The white asparagus would be fine without its lump of crab, but why not include perfect crab? We couldn't keep up with the silly list of halibut sauce accoutrements, but no matter. The halibut itself was perfect butter incarnate. It's not all perfect. It isn't 3 stars, yet. Our celebration pancakes (10 years!) were more rind than zest. Yikes bitter. The two starter purses aren't as good as their ingredients. One of the zero proof pairings - Chablis by the sea - reminded us of bubble bath. Like... drinking bubble bath. We couldn't fathom that it ever left the bar. And finally - and most importantly - we left a bit hungry. The savory courses are just a bit under portioned, and there's too much sweet at the end in contrast. But... FIVE STARS on here where nobody's looking. That lobster. The pork belly, gnocchi, white asparagus, onion tart. These are flavors that would be revered at Frantzen in Sweden or Bernadin in New York. Keep going. read more

Pineapple & Pearls - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let me begin by saying this: if you're celebrating something, this is the place to do it! It's an experience that you'll talk about for ages, and with the take-away cheeseburger, it may last more than that evening! My husband and I came here for the first time for our eleventh wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived and were given a chilled hand towel and welcome cocktail, we were excited for this unique experience. The personal touches of P&P make its star-status clear: before you are seated, they snap a photo of you that you will receive with your take-home menu! It only STARTS there. When you reach your seat, a small -- adorably small -- envelope and letter awaits you, flanked by a famous baby pineapple that graces the table. The servers are lovely and personable, and the entire vibe of the restaurant is a lively party. It's intimate without forcing you to interact with other guests, and the nuanced decorative touches make for fun table talk. The restrooms are beyond luxe, with heated toilet seats, and have Loewe hand soap and lotion. While all those aspects of hospitality are nice, it's the food that's most impressive. Every bite is, without question, unbelievably good. From the beggar's purses -- the restaurant's first "gift" of the evening -- to the luxury nightcap (their final gift for the in-restaurant experience), the meal was to-die-for. We began with a "welcome cocktail" that was an interesting and tasty flavor combination before being seated. Once seated, we were walked through the menus: cocktails, dinner, and (flip it and reverse the menu literally) dessert. I tried the salad course cocktail and would highly recommend it! The top dishes of the evening for my husband and me were: caramelized onion tart (first course), gnocchi and walnut lobster (2nd), and the buttered popcorn soft serve ice cream in the "Luxury Nightcap" gift. All-in-all, this was a fantastic way to celebrate our anniversary. read more

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Dining at Pineapple and Pearls is more than a meal, it's an experience that borders on theatrical. From the moment you walk in, the service is seamless, polished, and genuinely warm. Each course is a carefully choreographed moment of creativity, balance, and unexpected delight. The menu evolves, but the precision and passion behind every dish remain constant. Ingredients are elevated in thoughtful, often playful ways, pushing boundaries without ever losing soul. Pineapple and Pearls reminds you that fine dining can still be fun, surprising, and deeply memorable. And the burger to go was the perfect late night snack! read more

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This place was on my list of places I wanted to try for the longest, and for a special occasion, I finally had the opportunity to. It was incredible and so unique. They start you off with a Polaroid picture, and they had the cutest handwritten card for my special occasion. I still can feel some of the dishes and ingredients that I had to this day. There was a wonderful dish that was their pasta take on a cheese it, and this super fresh dish with watermelon and tuna tartar. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, unlike any restaurant I have been in before, and is a very unsuspecting restaurant from the outside. Overall, the experience was excellent, the food was wonderful, and the staff was so attentive. They were also super personable. read more

10/10, 10/10, 10/10! This hands down is one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had... a true experience from the moment you walk in the door. We were greeted with a welcome drink which was delicious and had a polaroid picture taken of my boyfriend and I that accompanies our doggy bag for later. The staff was nothing short of amazing-from their selection of wine for the wine pairing and presentation if each course. Our server was fun, interactive and made our experience. The staff works together to make sure that you fully enjoy your dinner. The ambience is exciting and fun. It almost feels like a private, opulent party! There are 4 courses with delectable surprises in between. Each course was a literal gastronomic masterpiece, but may favorite was Marco's gnocchi. What better way to end the evening than with a decadent dessert experience including butter popcorn flavored soft serve that you get to dispense yourself? The last highlight was that doggy bag/take home box I mentioned above that a delicious Wagyu burger I ate for lunch the next day! Thank you P&P for a top tier experience. It definitely made my birthday dinner that much more special! read more

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A true dining experience complete with numerous small portions of gourmet, over-the-top, dishes, top-notch service, and a bunch of fun surprises along the way. I came here with my GF to celebrate 3 years together, and we had an awesome experience. The place is speakeasy-esk, as it is hidden behind the curtain of a coffee & ice-cream spot and easy to walk by The evening started off with a delicious cocktail and a polaroid photo (which was later inside of a goodie bag of other treats that we got as well The space's decor is really pop-art-esk. There are 2 bars (one of which overlooks the open kitchen) and one small area with tables (which is where we sat). In total there are only ~30 seats in the whole place The menu has 4 courses listed (although there were probably 8-10 total) of either 2-3 dishes to choose from. The food was all unique and fun, but also delicious. We also each got a drink that was very tasty as well. We were totally stuffed by the time we left, but they also gave each of us a (previously mentioned) goodie-bag with a large cheeseburger to bring home as well read more

Amazing experience! I've been to a handful of Michelin-starred restaurants around the country and this one is probably the most unique. The decor, staff, and overall experience are very unique and quirky and way different than any other "fancy" restaurant I've been to. The food and drink were great with multiple choices for each large course and fun smaller stuff along the way. The martini tower was super fun and tasty. Pretty much every thing we tried (and between the 3 of us, we had every option on the menu) was super tasty and interesting and unique. Definitely worth the money and I would love to come back to try it again at some point!! read more

The ambiance, concept and service were great. Unfortunately, the food was disappointingly average. Food had a lot of complexity in terms of ingredients and presentation, but the execution (taste) fell short. Everything but the drinks and sorbet were served at the wrong temperature: hot dishes were luke warm, cold ones were at room temperature. I don't believe in super sized portions, but the servings were small even for me. The champagne and a red wine I had were outstanding, though. I did love the fun, cozy atmosphere especially on a cold night around the holidays. If the food can taste as good as the descriptions convey and served at the proper temperature, I would go back. read more

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Definitely a fun dining experience through and through. The staff were all great. The gnocchi was spectacular. Drinks were good. Fun date night but not all that impressed by the food. Maybe my expectations coming in were too high... read more

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P&P is one of those places you have to visit at least one time. Both times we've visited, their service was stellar, food was fantastic, and I loved the innovative dishes. The highlight both times we went: Marco's gnocci. You MUST get this. Depending on what and how much you order, you may leave hungry, but they supply you with a pretty big snack on your way home. The price is definitely on the higher side, but you can save it for a special occasion! read more

There aren't the right words to describe our experience at P&P. When I think about my favorite dining experiences, this one takes the cake. From the neon lights, velvet, bubbles, music, to the absinthe fountain upon arrival, every detail has been curated with excitement and pleasure in mind. Say goodbye to the "four hour tasting parade to the chef". Say hello to a new kind of experience where pleasure is valued over perfection. ITS TRULY A PARTY. Every night. You just happen to get an amazing meal while you are there. Everything is opulent and there are surprises around every corner like being handcuffed to a chair, buttered popcorn soft serve ice cream, truffle infused amaretto, and a caviar, gummy bear sundae bar. Oh, and just when you think you're done being surprised, wait until you get your parting gift. The most decadent midnight snack to close out this memory of a meal. read more

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They went above and beyond, it was an unbelievable experience from the moment we checked in to the moment we left. Everyone was so genuinely kind and enthusiastic, and they thoughtfully helped us select cocktails that complemented the meal. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared, showcasing impressive technique and balance, while surprise off menu bites brought out between courses felt generous, intentional, and perfectly timed. I highly recommend sitting at the chef's counter if it's just a party of two, it offers an intimate view of the craft and elevates an already exceptional experience. read more

Pineapple & Pearls - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Looks like Pineapple just got downgraded to 1 star and honestly I'm not surprised. Came here the day before Thanksgiving as a gift for my cousin and I was shocked at the change. 5 years ago they were a fine dining atmosphere but not it seems like it's more of a "fun" dining. Couple years ago there was no options for the course menu but this time there was 2-3 options for each course. It really didn't seem like there was a lot of food. The drink they offer you at the entrance was one of the worst things I have ever tried. They offered a plate full of cheese bread in the middle of the service which was really good but it looked like they only wanted you to take one which was odd. I think Pineapple need to go back to a regular fine dining establishment and change their menu up and they might get their second star back. read more

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I had an amazing and very unique experience at Pineapple & Pearls for my birthday! It was a very upscale, intimate dining experience and they fully catered to me from entry to exit. Upon entry they provided coat check service and a beverage while we waited to be seated. My seating was at the chef's table so I had the luxury of being able to see the kitchen staff in action. There were a plethora of dishes throughout the night and although small you'll definitely get full. Every dish tasted great and I loved that the chef added additional tastings throughout the night. Before dessert and the well wrapped gift box, they took me to a room to take a photo and provide me with ice cream; the return to the gift box at the chef's table was the highlight of my night along with the ice cream with a splash of Dom Perignon. I also really liked the Happy Birthday note. The price coincided with the quality and it was worth every dime and very appropriate for its Michelin rating. read more

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This was the best dining experience I have had in a long time. We went to celebrate my mom's birthday and the night was nothing short of amazing. The staff was amazing and their attention to detail was top tier. While the restaurant had other parties we truly felt like we were the only 2 in the room. Every bite of food was phenomenal. The thoughtful that was put into the menu truly shined. Thank you for making this experience the best night ever. read more

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My wife took me for my birthday and loved the experience from the beginning. You are treated to a welcome drink(alcoholic or non-alcoholic). You are walked to your seat and on the way they take a photo of you which is used later but do not want to ruin the surprise. What I enjoyed about this is that the area is very bright, different from what I have seen at other Michelin star restaurants. What I liked about this is that you have a bit more flexibility on the what you get to eat as you have 2-3 options per course. Additionally we tried the caviar sundae, tasted amazing! I did enjoy the birthday pancakes more personally. Service was great, team was great and made the experience worth it. read more

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Currently, P&P is a two star Michelin experience, and I would give it a 3 out of 5 star Yelp rating. I dined solo at the bar area, but still ordered the four course meal. I read about and researched the restaurant ahead of time. Throughout my experience, I couldn't help but feel like I was comparing my experience to its past reviews. *fully blunt here* As a solo diner, I appreciate when the restaurant takes care of me. I want the host to show me a good time, the bartender to chat me up and make me laugh, just overall attentiveness. I read that the experience was like a fancy and funky dinner party, full of surprises. Usually I set my expectations low, but given the glowing reviews, I fully expected to be delighted and entertained. After all, isn't that what earned them two Michelin stars in the first place? I think that is where I made a mistake. When I arrived, I watched couples and groups who arrived before and after me being served an absinthe concoction, laughing and posing for their souvenir Polaroid photo and being whisked to their table, while I stood awkwardly in the corner holding my coat. When you sit at the bar area, you are still paying full price (around $400+) for the four course menu, without getting the full P&P experience. My name was called, and I was brought to the bar area (no photo) (still had my coat). The bartender greeted me warmly and I was surprised with the beggars purses, and the rest of the meal moved along fine (I did get both pasta dishes when I ordered only one... pretty sure they brought me a bigger plate of the one I didn't order, but that aligned with the way the night was going). One huge bonus is that the bar is right next to the bathrooms, so you can check out both *amazing * *transporting* *otherworldly* WCs before your Uber arrives. * I gave an extra star for the bathrooms as they were the only authentically surprising moment of the night. I overall thoroughly enjoyed the food and each little surprise along the way. However, I couldn't shake the disappointment in the lack of consistency between my experience and that of fellow diners. At the end of the night, I had to ask for my check (and my photo). It was a bummer. Rarely do I regret dropping $$$ for a stand-out, beautiful dining experience, but I instantly regretted that evening. When I made it back to my hotel room, I stared at the coveted photo that I fought for, while eating the (spoiler alert!) take home burger that was gifted to me on the way out. The disappointment showed in my face. read more

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I loved the theatrics and the ambiance of Pineapple and Pearls. We came in and were met with some pre dinner cocktails. They took our photo in the front with a charming Polaroid camera and made sure to take enough to give to both me and my mom. We came here for my birthday and there was a cute little card for me at the table. Cosmo and Aaryn were wonderful throughout the whole experience along with other staff. Although the cocktail I ordered (Gettin' Saucy With Gianni Versace) took some time and it was a little bit before our first course, everything was pretty seamless. We started off with the Beggers Purse, one wrapper infused with Saffron and the other with Beet. I loved both and loved the presentation, it was absolutely gorgeous and both delicious. While a little salty, I loved them both. We chose our next 3 courses, picking the Souffle of the Year and the Pea and Pea Chawanmushi. The Souffle was absolutely amazing. I tasted a little of the Pea and Pea Chawanmishi and it was also really good. Lighter than the Souffle and refreshing. For our next courses, I had the "Three Cheese" Ravioli and my mom had "Marco's Gnocchi". The Ravioli was a play on cheez its and were also delicious. They did offer me some truffle on top which was a great addition. I loved the gnocchi and the amount of flavor that they had. For our third course, we opted for the Japanese Surf and Turf and the Eastern Shore "Crab Feast". While these were enjoyable, I think I enjoyed the previous courses more. The Crab feast was simple and the tomato sauce paired very well. I did also like the flavors of the Surf and Turf as well. Leading into our desserts courses, we had the Epoisses Ice Cream & Hot Grayson Fondue. We had sampled a small taste before it was paired with some Dom Perignon on top. This was my least favorite course as the taste of cheese was just too overpowering for my taste. My mom had a sweet potato ice cream as substitution as she doesn't enjoy cheese and that was much more preferable. I felt as if mine was just a little too heavy. For our desserts, we had the LA Style Mezcal Pineapple and The Thrilla in Manilla. The Pineapple was so good and we each received a slice of the Mezcal Marinated Pineapple. I loved how refreshing the Thrilla in Manilla was. The coconut and ube paired so well together and was such a great end to the courses before. Finally, we had a lovely ending with some ice cream and Aged amaretto over flame which was amazing. They did bring me a birthday "cake" as well. The candle was butter and the cake was very similar to pancakes. I didn't really enjoy these, however, since the outer layer was just a little too tough. Overall, I loved the ambiance and the service was amazing. I enjoyed most of the courses and it was all quite filling. They did send us home with a midnight snack and a little gift box for our journey home. I don't know if the pricing was worth it all for the quantity compared to other two star Michelin restaurants that I've been to but it was a very enjoyable experience! read more

Pineapple & Pearls - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wanted to love P&P, especially given its stars and how lovely the staff was, but was very confused by the menu. Some dishes (like the pancakes) were surprisingly great, while others were so-so (some dishes, I hate to say it, were very salty). Overall, could not identify the theme of the food, and cannot say that I was blown away by the dining experience. My husband and I also sat at the bar, where we expected more interaction with the staff. However, we probably would have been fine sitting at a regular table--nothing too noteworthy happening at the bar. That said, the restaurant itself had a fun, New Years-like vibe and the staff was very friendly. Had my expectation not been that of a Michelin-star restaurant, I may have rated P&P higher. But it is hard to rank it at the same level as other one- or two-star restaurants that we have visited recently. read more

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Truly sensational from start to finish! Fun vibes, amazing staff and there was not one bad dish. I cannot wait to go again! We were celebrating a birthday and I felt like they took such great care of us. Also, as non-alcoholic beverage drinkers, there were so many fun options. read more

We went for our anniversary and it was so much fun! We sat at the "chef's table" which is a bar facing the kitchen. Highly recommend sitting there as you can watch them prepare the food!! We loved the post dinner "treat"; it was definitely unexpected read more

I struggle with how to rate this restaurant. In relation to similarly priced (expensive) restaurants and with no preconceived notions, I probably would give them 4 stars. In relation to 2-Michelin Star restaurants, I would give 2 stars. Honestly, I would not be surprised if they lost one or both stars with the next guide update. The beginning was emblematic of the whole evening. We arrived a bit early for our 830 seating... we were the first group in the door. And we proceeded to watch them serve champagne to all other groups who arrived after us, and seat most of them, before we finally asked why we were not being served champagne. No apology... just a hasty gathering up of dirty champagne glasses which we watched them clean and rinse before serving us champagne. Served with a dollop of caviar on your hand... odd. Eventually they brought us back to seat us after they sat everyone else. Not a great start. We almost asked for a different table, because we were worried the elongated oval table they sat us at, central to the dining room, would make conversation difficult. We should have done so... the head and foot couldn't talk to each other from the ends of the table... or even to the other folks at the other end. The room was just way too loud... either reduce the volume of music, or use tables and layouts that allow for conversation. The amuse bouche was delicious. Saffron crepes filled with citrus crème fraiche and caviar. The starter drink was absinthe served in traditional style (poured over sugar) with champagne. Not suited for everyone's palate but very well prepared. Course one - soufflé of the year (very cheesy and rich) or roast squab & boulangere (better choice - fantastic and probably the best course of the night). Course two - mont-blanc pasta (close second best course of the night - fantastic chestnut and white chocolate blended with cheese) or Marco's gnocchi (light and airy, but too much black truffle for my taste). Course three - Japanese surf & turf (turf was just terrible... short rib was both too fatty and over cooked with chewy meat; surf was unmemorable... I literally don't remember what it was) or eastern shore 'crab feast' (scallops and crab balls with an old bay inspired soup/sauce (much better choice for this course, but I wish it had better balance and frankly more volume) Break - cheese sauce over a scoop of ice cream. Really tasty! Course four - dessert course. All three options were very cool and tasty... deconstructed s'mores, grilled pineapple and mango, or caramel custard. Afterwards we had soft serve ice cream and nice heated liquor. They didn't tell us the boxes had food products needing refrigeration so when we opened it the next day expecting cookies or chocolate for breakfast we were super sad to see wagyu cheeseburgers that we had to throw away. The sommelier started us off well and listened to what we wanted... then left before we got our last bottle of wine without telling us. So we just didn't get it. Very disappointing. Our choice of still or sparkling water was delivered incorrectly pretty consistently throughout the night. Again... disappointing. Here's the thing; I'd eat some of this food again. But I would not come back to this location. For this much money and difficulty getting a reservation, I expect better. And I definitely expect better from a two Michelin star restaurant. read more

Pineapple & Pearls - Amuse bouche. Saffron crepes filled with citrus crème fraiche and caviar. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing service and a delicious multi-course meal that satisfies your soul. Don't hesitate to book Pineapple and Pearls, as reservations are limited for a good reason! The ambiance is accentuated by the level of service as soon as you are greeted and seated, you can feel the presence of "omotenashi" in the air. If you are a true "foodie", this is a must try! One of the only Michelin starred restaurants in the DC area that deserves the attention! Your taste buds will thank you and your memories will last forever. Everything was delicious as the chefs carefully and precisely execute each course with passion. We had a view of the kitchen and it was like a well oiled machine for fine dining, they were moving with grace and intent with perfection. If you are adventurous and want to taste some of the most exotic seafood, veggies, soups and meats you've ever had, then take the time to visit Pineapple and Pearls in DC! read more

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4+ my cousin recommended this place to me for their fried chicken sandwiches. Also, they are the sister restaurant of my favorite place in DC: Rose's Luxury - so I was super excited to go get some food here. Disclaimer: I came here a few years ago right before I needed to leave town so I stopped by and got their to go service with coffee. At some point I would love to come back and try their full service sit down dinner, but for the purposes of my little review, it's strictly for the takeout. I thought the chicken sandwich was really really good. Everything also was neatly packaged and I'd like to use of gold foil. It gave it a fun little aesthetic look to it. Because I was excited about the food, I ordered the cream puff and the lemon thyme shortbread as well. I enjoyed everything I ate here. When I got there, there wasn't that much of a line so it was pretty quick grab and go. Definitely would recommend, if they still do this, to grab and go for breakfast. read more

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P&P is a 2 Michelin star restaurant in a cute neighborhood of DC. Parking is relatively easy nearby on the street or under the overpass. They promote a party-like ambiance (think NYE) with fun decor and music playing which is a nice change from some of the stuffy restaurants. When you arrive they provide you with a wet washcloth to clean your hands and give you a drink before you're escorted to your seat. The meal consists of 3 courses you can choose from (2 options each) and then bites of surprises are brought in between. What's interesting is of the 6 choices we had, each course had a clear better option. Like one was by far better than the other for all 3 courses. The better options were amazing and 3 star worthy but the lesser options weren't very good - very inconsistent. The bites brought in between were good but kind of random. The meal didn't really flow in my opinion and was very heavy on the dairy with little protein (only one meat course - choice of either red meat or seafood). Course 1 - the soufflé and course 2 - the gnocchi were by far the better choices and were deliciously fabulous. Course 3 - the seafood wasn't that good in my opinion (strange sauce) but my husband loved the red meat (almost like a short rib). Their take on a cheese course (cheese ice cream with espresso bites) was really unique and tasty (even to my husband who doesn't like cheese) but we were the most disappointed with dessert. They brought him a birthday "cake" that looked like pancakes and turned out be.. pancakes and ones that were just okay. We decided to splurge and do the ice cream sundae for our main dessert which was very disappointing and definitely not worth the $250!! It was just okay - odd flavor, odd toppings and just not worth it. Lastly you're escorted out of the restaurant to another location down the street to enjoy a final "nightcap" of popcorn flavored soft serve and a yummy orange flavored tea drink. Interesting way to end the meal but again, more dairy. Lastly they give you a box to take home but I thought it would be little dessert bites or something to enjoy for breakfast the next day but they were burgers. My husband said it was delicious, but how random. Overall I'm glad we came and the service was great, but not worth the expensive price and didn't live up to what we expected of a 2 star. read more

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What an experience! The servers were so fun and the food was so good that I forgot to take a picture of most of the courses. The Mont Blanc pasta is to die for (not pictured). I still dream about it. I don't want to give away too much so stop reading if you want to be surprised. At the end, you get help yourself to their soft serve machine (and they pour bourbon on top). The take home was a delicious wagyu burger which didn't somehow didn't get soggy (and tasted divine!) when microwaved (per the instructions) the next day. read more

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5 star staff! The experience was wonderful. The welcome drink (not exactly to our taste but was nice to sample), the photos while entering, the ambience (the decor, background music, staff moving around with a bounce in their step), the tiny envelop with a note celebrating our special day, the staff that were welcoming and attentive but not disruptive to our dinner conversation (again they were wonderful), and the food presentation... all 5 star. But we left hungry. The food was flavorful and delicious, but there was so little. Two appetizers and a main dish, for me amounted to a couple bites. There were way too many dessert dishes I usually by principle finish everything, but I was sugared out by the end of the meal to avoid wasting food . My significant other, who doesn't nearly have the appetite I do, was surprisingly hungry as well. We extended our street parking time and walked down the street and had ramen immediately afterwards. Biggest disappointment on the night, was actually today. That box that you are told not to open, open it right away! 2 days later, we opened our boxes to find a soggy and slight sour smelling wagyu burgers. So sad! The burger is the size of the two appetizers and entree! (I was tempted to eat it and not waste because of principle, but my significant other reasoned with me to let it go). Enjoying the burger, while sitting in our car across the street, probably would have saved the overall dinner experience. Lovely experience, hungry when we left, but missed our chance to rectify everything by eating a crucial part of the meal hidden in a beautiful box. read more

Pineapple & Pearls - Wagyu burgers after two nights sitting on the counter. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been wanting to go and experience pineapple and pearl for the longest time and I hence I decided to treat myself. I am a vegetarian and this is based on the vegetarian menu. I have been to roses luxury and minibar by Jose Andre's and I will compare it to that Pros: The food is outstanding and there is no doubt about it. For me, I was stuffed and wish I could roll out to the car The customer service is amazing. You will be treated like royalty I loved the fun photo and cocktail in the beginning. Also loved the menu card, the burger and the take home box Cons: Great service comes with a price tag. I paid almost $500 for this one person meal. Do I regret it.. NO! Would I do it again... NO! I feel like minibar had more food for less price. The food is similar in quantity , as roses. They do have like 2-3 more dishes. The food innovation at minibar is far subpar. Also I would not add the drinks plan. Just get what you want. It would be more affordable I would definitely recommend a one time visit. Also it requires a wide pallet. So if you are a picky eater, this is not for you. read more

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Celebrated my husband's birthday at Pineapple and Pearls last night, this was our second time here and it was even better than the first! The service was so fun and kind without being overwhelming, it was very comfortable seating and seeing the team prep food from the chefs counter was a very fun treat. The food was really incredible, I have to say when I saw the menu options I at first thought it didn't look nearly as fun as the dishes we had the first time there but every dish was jam packed with surprising flavors and depth, our favorite was the vegetarian entree just added to the menu this week, a potato soup I could eat 12 bowls of. The surprises sprinkled inbetween courses were delicious, as were the cocktails. I opted for the zero proof pairing and every drink was very thoughtfully chosen to match with my food and quite delicious. I've had zero proof pairings in the past that were way too sweet and a little lazy, this was not the case. Very surprised PnP lost a Michelin star this year, we had a truly lovely experience and will continue to be return customers. read more

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This was one of the most fun and unique fine dining experiences that i've ever had! My boyfriend and I celebrated his birthday here and everyone at Pineapple and Pearls made it such a special and fun night. It started off with a champagne cocktail then they took some photos of us and we were led into the dining room where we decided what we wanted for three of the courses. The first thing that they brought out was called the "beggars purse" which they instructed you to eat without any hands! For the next course, I chose the pea chawanmushi which was SO delicious, and my boyfriend got the lamb, it was perfect, there was no gamey flavor at all! The next course was my favorite pasta dish that I've ever eaten, "Marco's Gnocchi" was truly perfection, each gnocchi literally melted right in your mouth, and the truffles enhanced the delicious flavors even more. We also got the "Three Cheese Ravioli" which is meant to look and taste like Cheez Its and I could not believe how much it actually did! I loved those as a kid so this was nostalgic and just such a fun course. I loved how for all of the dishes there is an interactive presentation such as a tableside saucing, or shaving of truffles, etc. I haven't even mentioned how all of their drinks are so cool and taste incredible. I got a cocktail that came with a bump of caviar on the side, where else have you ever seen that?? I also got one that had the flavors of a salad and I cannot believe how good it tasted. My boyfriend got the N/A drink pairing and I would highly recommend it, it was so much fun and they paired perfectly with the dishes. "Epoisses Ice Cream & Hot Grayson Fondue" was the cheese course and our waiter poured some Dom Perignon from 2004 over it, it was such a luxurious course that also tasted wonderful. The dessert that we chose was meant to have the flavors of a taco truck, I never knew that could make for such a great dessert, it was so unique and the pineapple were so fresh. They also gave my boyfriend the taste of the summer rainbow sorbets because he had wanted to try that dessert for so long, they were all so flavorful and satisfying. The night ended with the best soft serve that i've ever had. The service here was absolutely amazing, everyone was so kind and funny, and they made my boyfriend's birthday so special, we will never forget it. read more

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Our experience here was phenomenal! We arrived and were warmly greeted. Everyone in the restaurant is so friendly and excited to have you there. We were at the chef's counter and it truly was an honor to see such a thoughtful staff working hard throughout the night. We sat down and received a thorough guidance from our waiter on the menu. It was very helpful to have his insights. Ian was my absolute favorite! I adored him in every way! He was so witty and entertaining during the entire night. The food was creative, unique, and delicious to the taste. There were so many food highlights, but the gnocchi was clearly handled with so much love while it was made. We opted for the zero proof pairing with the meal and it stole the show! The mixed drinks that came with each dish were so good. If I could have one thing at my last meal on earth, it would be the seedlip gin avocado drink. It. Was. Phenomenal. The Jell-O shot, butter popcorn frozen yogurt, and pancakes were cute, but the flavorings and necessity were not there for me. They did not add much to the meal unfortunately in flavor. The true only downfall of the evening was the rush of our last course. Four items were all brought out at the exact same time. It felt overcrowded and chaotic. We received the pancakes, crème brûlée, Manila dessert, and donut all at once as multiple waiters brought everything out. It was overwhelming and I did not feel like it allowed me to appreciate each option individually. Also, by the time that I got to the doughnut, it was no longer warm which was a bummer. If I could change one thing, it would have been this process because it felt like they needed our seats and we did not have time to enjoy the final courses. As we left the restaurant, the hostess lost my friend's jacket so we waited around for sometime as she brought out every single jacket other than my friend's. Finally, my friend snuck behind the scenes and realized her jacket was on the floor where the hostess could not see. We were so glad that we were able to find it before heading out to the cold, rain, and wind. Overall, it was great! Thank you pineapple and pearls for allowing us to have a wonderful time. read more