Caviar is a salty-sweet delicacy loved around the world. Whether your mouth waters at the mention of the specialty or you’ve never tried it, why not indulge in the famous dish? This week, we've rounded up the seven very best restaurants for caviar in Washington, DC.
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2622 P Street NW / Website
Dine on divine caviar from around the world at this Michelin-starred restaurant. The lengthy caviar menu features a dozen premium varieties, organized into two lists: mild and delicate caviar, and those with a fuller flavor with medium intensity. There are varieties from Belgium, China, Israel, Madagascar, Poland, and more. Stop by for brunch on the weekends for a plethora of caviar paired with breakfast classics. Reservations can be made here.
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791 Wharf Street SW / Website
Head to this Wharf hot spot (and favorite of The Washington Post’s longtime food critic Tom Sietsema) for a gourmet caviar experience set amongst an opulent interior. Caviar-lovers must order the Calvisuis caviar platter, with a choice of Traditions Prestige and Royal Oscietra, and paired with blini, shaved eggs, and a whipped créme fraiche. Reservations can be made here.
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600 F Street NW / Website
Venture to this glamorous underground bar for an impressive array of Petrossian caviar. The menu features Royal Ossetra, Imperial Alverta, and Tsar Imperial Daurenki caviars, all served with blini and créme fraiche. Try all three varieties for just $144. The chic liquor bar has a concise menu stacked with small plates and shareable dishes curated for sipping on luxury liquors. Reservations can be made here.
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1338 Wisconsin Avenue NW / Website
Try this new high-end spot and indulge in delicious caviar. The thoughtful dinner menu features Urbani Fusion and Urbani Osetra caviars served with blinis, eggs, and créme fraiche. Not in the mood to commit to a full order? Order a bump of Urbani Fusion for just $20. Reservations can be made here.
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3050 K Street NW, Suite 101 / Website
Fiola Mare is known for its flavorful coastal Italian cuisine and that holds true for its caviar selections. Enjoy Calvisius caviar, available in Tradition Prestige and Royal Oscietra, and served with a warm blini, whipped ricotta, and classic garnishes. Reservations can be made here.
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2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW / Website
Check out this high-end restaurant’s lux chef-tasting menu for stellar selections of caviars. Indulge in Regalis Dutch golden osetra and platinum osetra varieties, as well as Petrossian Royal sevruga, osetra, baika, and daurenki varieties. Caviar orders are all served with a créme fraiche, potato blini, red onion, chives, egg, and buttery brioche bread. Reservations can be made here.
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1100 15th Street NW / Website
This gorgeous new Greek restaurant serves its caviar on a savory donut. The ala carte menu features Loukoumades, a Greek-inspired dish comprised of taramasalata, onion, and golden osetra caviar. It’s chic, easy to eat, and different, making it a must-hit for all caviar-lovers. Reservations can be made here.
Hungry for more luxury seafood stops in the city? Check out our picks for the nine very best oyster restaurants in Washington, DC.
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