The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

Review summary

1. C

   Cathleen

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved the lunch tasting menu! I took my husband there to celebrate his birthday and it did not disappoint:) Everything was perfect! Thank you so much. We will return!
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded today

   Hi Cats, We're overjoyed to hear that you had such a wonderful birthday celebration at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC! It's fantastic to know that you loved our lunch tasting menu, and that everything was perfect for your special occasion. We're thrilled that we could make your husband's birthday celebration a memorable one. Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate such a special day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
2. J

   Jenny

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had one of the tasting menus and it was a ton of food but absolutely worthwhile. The crab croquettes, bites with raw tuna and crab Louie cones were our favorites but everything was absolutely delicious. Service was perfect. Elegant but not stuffy at all. Wonderful food, beautiful restaurant, excellent service.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

   Hi JennyS, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC! It's wonderful to know that our tasting menus hit the mark for you. We're also glad that our crab croquettes, bites with raw tuna and crab Louie cones stood out for you. Your kind words about our service and elegance are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide an elegant and comfortable atmosphere for our guests, and we're glad that we succeeded in your case. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful meal. Warm regards, The Management Team
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
3. J

   Joey

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing and the service was top notch. I enjoyed everything we tasted and everyone was really helpful.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. We strive to provide an amazing dining experience for all our guests and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
4. C

   Catherine

   New York City

   23 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   As a lover of José Adrés restaurants, we were excited to visit The Bazaar for my sister’s birthday. What a disappointment. Tucked off the side of the central atrium of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, the restaurant feels like an afterthought. The piecemeal furniture, place settings and decoration are an indication of haphazard service. Silverware and plates are not changed during the service even with repeated (three) requests. Staff is busy talking to each other, not taking orders. Then there is the food: looks pretty (we all had the lunch tasting menu), but arrives at different times like it is shared plates—tapas-style. The Waldorf salad tastes nice, and looks pretty but is tiny; the chicken thighs were nearly raw in the center; and, the Spanish custard was icebox cold. The mussels, sliced meats and octopus are fine. We will stick to our favorite Andrés restaurants and avoid this one in the future. Don’t make a trip for this restaurant.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Artfoodiekc, We're truly sorry that your experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on our furnishings, service, and food. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and it's clear we fell short. Your comments will help us improve. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
5. D

   Dr. Orlando

   New Orleans

   4 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Not authentic Spanish cuisine. Overpriced, dish presentation not as expected. The Spanish tortilla was a disappointment too.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry to hear that our Spanish cuisine and presentation didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience and your comments will help us improve. We're also sorry to hear that our tortilla didn't hit the mark. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our authentic Spanish cuisine. Thanks again for your feedback.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
6. E

   Emily

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Foam foam sooooooooooooooooooooo much foam………………..
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
7. L

   Laura

   Washington DC

   438 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   438 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was outstanding. Rib eye special. Salmon, tuna pillows. $12 for two oz of onion soup that you drink like a cappuccino was flavorful but disappointing. Service was not well paced and you had to get used to everything showing up one at a time so the two of us didn't have food at the same time with five items ordered.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the review, LVL2! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, especially the rib eye special and salmon pillows. We appreciate your feedback about our onion soup and will certainly consider it for improvement. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations, and we'll work on improving this aspect. We hope to see you again soon for an even better experience!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
8. h

   hamza

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service and hospitality were truly exceptional. Every waiter and staff member who served our table was very attentive, polite, and always smiling. The restaurant follows a tapas-style service, so the appetizer portions are small, but the flavors are absolutely outstanding. Highly recommended for those looking for delicious food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
   

   The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded today

   Thanks for visiting us at The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Tapas-style service and found the flavors to be outstanding. We always strive to provide our guests with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark during your visit. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
9. M

   Margarita

   Orlando

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   After 15 years of living in DC, and having visited most of José Andrés's restaurants, this is the first time that I feel the need to leave a review. As always, they exceeded in food service and experience; the food menu was amazing, and I enjoyed a great time with my sister. Kudos to Will, who was our server. However, I cannot ignore a mishap that happened to us just upon arriving at Bazaar restaurant and having the first encounter with the hostess. We arrived and requested a table. A gentleman reviewed and asked us to hold for a minute, saying we would be seated by the hostess, who was on the phone at that moment. We waited more than 10 minutes, being ignored while she was on the phone. Finally, she hung up and told us that tables were not available (many tables were available, but I assumed reservations were in place, so I asked her how long it might take to wait for one). She was rude by replying that it could be 10 minutes or 2 hours and didn't give us other options such as providing our names or checking available times. Once we asked her those questions, she simply did not reply and looked away, signaling her intention to ignore our presence at the restaurant. This made us uncomfortable and prompted me to check online for a reservation, noticing that all times were available, including at that moment—so I made the reservation without other option than her giving us a table after a very unnecessary, uncomfortable encounter. What made me most uncomfortable was realizing that we were clearly profiled, as she didn't even ask us the name on the reservation or at what time we made it; she just guided us to the table. I should note that I had the chance to meet the manager after our amazing meal. He took note of the situation, and we hope the feedback reaches her so others don't encounter this type of situation that could clearly ruin your whole experience and day! I didn't let the hostess affect my mood because I was focused on how lucky I was having my sis in town.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
10. F

    Francisco

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great special occasion place, awesome service, tasting experience is quite good, felt we missed a dessert as they brought few petit fours that were called dessert
    

    The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCResponded 2 days ago

    Thanks for visiting us, Fmorandi! We're thrilled to hear that you chose The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC for your special occasion. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our service and food, and we apologize for the oversight with the dessert. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback helps us improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

    Is this helpful?

    Report