Equinox is an award-winning restaurant known for its elegant American fare. With a menu inspired by the seasons and the region, Equinox is a culinary delight. Located just a block from the White House, it is the perfect place to dine before seeing a performance at Warner’s Theater or after a walking tour of the monuments by moonlight.
Pros
- Located just steps from the White House
- Seasonal menu assures dining experience will always be something new
- You get to sample regional foods you might not otherwise
- Great wine list
Cons
- Can be pricey if you are on a budget
Description
- Address: 818 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
- Phone: 202-331-8118
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm; Sun 5-9pm
- Reservations: Required for both lunch and dinner
- Prices: Lunch main courses $18-$28. Dinner menu: $57 for three courses, $70 for four courses, and $85 for six courses/$120 with wine pairing
- Parking: during the day street parking; bring quarters. In the evening attended parking is available in the lot next to the restaurant in the evenings only. The cost is $5 with validation from the restaurant.
- Metro: Farragut West
- Paying the Bill: Cash, AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
- Website: http://www.equinoxrestaurant.com/
Equinox is a gem of a restaurant in the center of the District. The menu is constantly changing at Equinox which keeps the dining experience fresh and always a delight. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Chef Todd Gray is a master at his trade and turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.
For lunch I highly recommend the crab cakes ($28) served with preserved lemon, baby argula and a decadent garlic butter. The crab meat is so succulent it melts in your mouth. For dinner, the roasted monkfish loin ($33) is a favorite among patrons. This Mid-Atlantic fish is served with sweet potatoes, cauliflower and smoked bacon. And don’t skip over the sides. The macaroni and cheese ($11) made with Vermont cheddar, Panko bread crumbs and black truffles takes comfort food to a mature and sophisticated level. For dessert try a pineapple fritter ($11) served with a coconut key lime shooter and topped with a sweet and creamy caramel sauce or sample the sweet trio of seasonal sorbets.
Dine in either the main dining area which offers cozy booths or intimate dining for two or in the glassed temperature controlled street-side garden called the atrium. Here you can people watch while enjoying the view of the block in front of the White House. Dining at Equinox will certainly be a memorable experience.
