Inn at Evergreen

Restaurants nearby

• The Inn at Little Washington★★ Michelin The iconic Chef Patrick O’Connell has long been the steward of this idyllic restaurant outside Washington, D.C. In a town whose very existence seems tied to his success, dinner here recalls another era. The dining room is a celebration of maximalist décor and stately grandeur.The menu offers an array of signature preparations, such as the vegetable-forward ratatouille from the garden with roasted garlic custard, the contemporary-minded, tomato-cured hamachi in watermelon gazpacho, and the enduring classic of lobster mousse wrapped in Savoy cabbage dressed with caviar beurre blanc. And all thro47.2km
• Patty O's Cafe & Bakery This is "casual" as done by the meticulous chef Patrick O'Connell (of the Inn at Little Washington) whose latest project is a cafe and bakery located in a converted 1950s garage. The setting now sports a white-painted brick exterior and al fresco dining; while inside it's all country chic with an inviting marble bar counter, cozy wood tables, beamed ceiling and walls enhanced with still life canvases - all warmed by a stone-fronted fireplace.The menu offers broad appeal and all of it is executed with finesse. A sandwich of shaved Champagne-brined ham and Comté cheese on a pillowy onion roll is47.4km
• BlackSalt It may be part market, but there’s nothing remotely pedestrian about BlackSalt. This lively restaurant’s menu manages to be both approachable and interesting, with sublime shellfish and a concise selection trawling coast to continent for inspiration. Begin with Addie’s mussels bathed in a well-balanced broth—you’ll be sopping up every last drop. Then move on to the ever-warming, saffron-tinged Provençal market stew bobbing with the day’s finest catch, which may include juicy mussels, tender shrimp and flaky swordfish, among others. Finish this aquatic feast with a slice of their tart key lime 49.1km
• Kappo Located a few steps below street level, this restaurant from Chef Minoru Ogawa has a minimalist decor. The counter faces the sunken kitchen where an eight-course Kappo-style tasting menu with a focus on Wagyu woven with seafood is the main event. The kitchen is exacting when it comes to flavors, but their style is approachable. Go ahead and add caviar and uni if you're feeling flush, but you won't need them to feel well taken care of here. Wagyu tataki is lightly seared, tossed in an egg yolk soy sauce and topped with wasabi foam, then toro is set atop garlic ponzu and sided by a dashi-poached49.1km

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