Corduroy

We went for a birthday celebration and decided to do the Chef's Tasting Menu, which includes a 5 course meal AND dessert. Every course was ABSOLUTELYDELICIOUS! From the soup to the dessert, I can't say enough about how each course was well prepared and satisfying.

The ambiance and customer service were top notch. We went when it first opened, so it was steady, but not crowded.

If you are a foodie like myself and enjoys fine dining, go ahead and make your reservation. You will not be disappointed.

They are usually not open on Sundays, but fortunately there was a private party going on and they accepted other customers like myself for a Sunday dinner.
As is clear from the menu, there is a Japanese influence like sushi rice, hijiki, tonkatsu, and kombu.
Before the appetizer, they gave me a complementary corn soup. I could taste a delicate amount of spice, which made the corn soup quite refreshing but not spicy.
I had Local Heirloom Tomato Salad for the appetizer. It consisted of soft peeled tomatoes, arugula, and Italian dressing. All ingredients were very fresh and tasty.
Then I had Pepperred Rare Tuna with Hijiki and Sushi Rice for the entree. The outside of tuna was seared like tataki. It came with a ceviche-like sauce and the hijiki veggie that made it feel like a rightful translation of Japanese maguro don (tuna on rice) into a creative new American dish. The seasoning could have been slightly blander for me, but I would still be happy to recommend it to anybody.
The dessert was the Baked Chocolate “Sabayon”. It is an Italian dessert and is like a chocolate soufflé topped with chocolate ice cream and caramel cookies. It takes 20 min to cook but it’s worth it for anyone who loves chocolate.
The check comes with an automatic 23% gratuity on the before-tax bill (with the 10% DC food and beverage tax, it’s 1.33 times the listed price). I would totally come back to try more items on the menu.

10/10. Went for our anniversary and they treated us like royalty. Beautiful, understated atmosphere. Did the chefs tasting menu and every bite was perfect. Squash soup, tuna tartare, and ocean trout were our favorites. Left stuffed and happy. Easy walk from red line metro too.

The 5 course chef’s tasting menu is a phenomenal deal (really 6 courses including dessert)! We came with a group of 5 and left absolutely stuffed. They were also very accommodating of dietary restrictions. My favorite part of the meal was that they brought us 5 different desserts to share.

One of the tastiest meals I’ve had in DC. The panko crusted pork was the best I’ve ever had. The salmon dish we had at the time (this was awhile ago) was cooked flawlessly and mouthwateringly seasoned. Service was a little slow but at least they kept bringing us bread for free while we waited. Very elegant interior, very hushed atmosphere, beautiful decor. I’m going to go back to try the chefs menu soon!

Top Tier restaurant and very exclusive. If you are looking for fine dining, this is the place. Staff was wonderful and treated us like royalty. Food was delicious. Came for my birthday and would surely come back! No complaints at all and not too expensive. Just make sure you set a reservation early!

Excellent staff and food right next to the Marriott and convention center

We held a wonderful surprise dinner last Friday. The food was delicious and prepared nicely, compliments to the chef! The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect for our birthday celebration and the staff was phenomenal, especially Natasha!!! Everything was amazing!
Thanks to Corduroy for making Friday a special night.

The $85 chef's menu recently at Corduroy was the perfect choice for a special occasion dinner with friends. The menu includes an amuse bouche, fish courses, meat courses and dessert. Each presentation had finesse but two standouts were the pan seared ocean trout that was brackish, sweet and buttery and the crispy panko pork that was delicate and juicy, simply seasoned to allow the meat to be the star. A variety of flawless desserts which ranged from sorbets to a chocolate torte, was the perfect end to a birthday celebration. The dining room was quiet and modern and the service was professional and unobtrusive. The wine list is outstanding with ample wines by the glass to match the menu.
Chef Power's accomplished cuisine reminded me of what fine dining used to be before the DC takeover of celebrity chefs and fast casual establishments, masquerading as fine dining!

Very wonderful experience at Corduroy, the staff was very attentive and great, especially Byron! Definitely will be coming back next time we are in town. Tried the chef’s surprise tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Also very accommodating to any dietary restrictions.

An absolute pleasure!
All dishes are made from scratch, using the best ingredients, including desserts.

Had a fabulous time back at Corduroy. The food was delicious and the service was good (poor guy was flying solo cause it was a VERY quiet night) - definitely enjoyed the meal and was glad to be back!!

We hosted a dinner in the private room upstairs with 17 guests for a wedding celebration and had a phenomenal experience. Our bartender took great care of us and was very accommodating. The service through dinner was terrific and the food was to die for.

We set up a pre fixe menu for our guests and selected some wines to serve during dinner. The process of selecting our menu in preparation was terrific. We also had some food allergies in our patty, and the staff was very helpful in navigating that.

We had a great experience and highly recommend the private rooms if you have a larger party!

Excellent tasting menu !

My family and I visited this establishment for my husband's birthday dinner. We had all different food restrictions (allergies, food preferences) and the chef accommodated all of our request for all of our tasting courses ! Foods were excellent. Service was out standing. Price was reasonable !

Can't wait to go back !

Wonderful food, wonderful service. Loved the cocktails and everything tasted really fresh. Very nice high end environment. Would go back again in an instant.

Incredible food experience and great service to guide you. It’s great fine dining. Fine dining with contemporary American offerings. It’s a great place for a special occasion or just a great night out.

Best meal I've had in a LONG time. I already want to go back. We had the tuna. I also had the red snapper bisque- amazing. My friend had the beet salad and she enjoyed it. Oh, but that tuna! Perfection! Waitress was helpful and nice but she let us sit a bit too long once we finished. I noticed a faint cigar scent from the shop next door.

Came here for a company dinner. Accommodated me as a vegan 🌱, ended up having all courses available and they tasted amazing.

Colleagues all loved their food as well.

Server was great - really nice guy, had a few jokes and some banter as well.

Came here for my 29th bday celebration omgg the best food and staff! Everyone was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and social. The food was amazing especially the prime steak, loved the bread. Byron was amazing. 10/10

Very warm and modern restaurant— easily top tier. The food is delicious and completely organic. The service compliments the splendor of the experience. Worth every bite.