How much does the Pineapple and Pearls menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-course menu4 courses | $360 | $464 | $720 | $929 |
| Four-course menu with wine pairing | $555 | $716 | $1,110 | $1,432 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with Pineapple and Pearls before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Pineapple and Pearls?
Pineapple and Pearls has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Rania $90The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Washington DC, Indian
How to book at Pineapple and Pearls
Book online on Resy or by phone on +1 202 595 7375.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Resy, one month ahead. Pairings can be added when booking or ordered on the night. Solo diners are seated nightly at the chef's counter.
- Where to bookBook on Resy Or call +1 202 595 7375.
- CancellationsCancelling or changing the date within 30 days of the booking forfeits the full amount for the party, bar seats included; earlier cancellations are refunded in full. Bookings can be transferred to someone else.
- Groups and private eventsOne dining-room table seats up to six and the private dining room up to 12, both bookable online. For a fully private dinner for seven or more, or a full or partial buyout, email [email protected]. Private dining inquiries
From Pineapple and Pearls’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code and opening hours at Pineapple and Pearls
What is the dress code at Pineapple and Pearls?
No dress code, but guests are encouraged to dress up ('your best New Year's Eve outfit').
When is Pineapple and Pearls open?
It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Thu 6pm–7:45pmFri–Sat 5:30pm–8:45pmSun closed
Hours from resy.com, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Pineapple and Pearls’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Pineapple and Pearls: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Pineapple and Pearls have?
One. Pineapple and Pearls holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US. Lost a star in Dec 2024: Dropped from two stars to one.
Who is the chef at Pineapple and Pearls?
The head chef is Aaron Silverman.
Where does Pineapple and Pearls rank on critics’ lists?
Pineapple and Pearls is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 95 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026
- 86.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern American
- Where
- Capitol Hill · Washington DC · United States
- Address
- 715 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003Open in Google Maps
Is Pineapple and Pearls expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its $360 dinner menu is the most expensive of the 18 one-star dinner menus in Washington DC with a published price. The middle price is $179, so it costs $181 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CausaShaw | Latin American | $179 | – | – |
| AlbiNavy Yard | Middle Eastern | $185 | – | – |
| Omakase at Barracks RowCapitol Hill | Japanese | $210 | – | – |
| MasseriaUnion Market | Italian | $225 | – | – |
| XiquetGlover Park | Spanish | $225 | – | $225 |
| Imperfecto: The Chef's TableWest End | Latin American | $265 | – | $180 |
| Elcielo Washington DCUnion Market | Latin American | $289 | – | $150 |
| FiolaPenn Quarter | Italian | $345 | – | $225 |
| Pineapple and PearlsCapitol Hill | Modern American | $360 | – | $195 |
Other restaurants you may like
- Modern American, one starLe Chique Playa del Carmen, Mexico · dinner MX$3,900 (about $210)
- Modern American, one starGramercy Tavern New York, United States · dinner $178
- Modern American, one starAlo Toronto, Canada · dinner CA$245 (about $175)
- Also one star in Washington DCThe Dabney Washington DC, United States · dinner $145
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about $336)
- Also one starDon Julio Buenos Aires, Argentina · dinner ARS 150,000 (about $97)
Starred restaurants near Pineapple and Pearls
The 6 nearest, all within 1.9 mi.
- Rose’s Luxury Modern American · 0.0 mi (10 m) away · dinner $95
- Omakase at Barracks Row Japanese · 0.1 mi (130 m) away · dinner $210
- Little Pearl Modern American · 0.2 mi (320 m) away · dinner $133
- Albi Middle Eastern · 0.6 mi (890 m) away · dinner $185
- Fiola Italian · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away · dinner $345
- minibar by José Andrés Creative · 1.9 mi (3.0 km) away · dinner $375
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Sources Restaurant: pineappleandpearls.com. Stars: Pineapple and Pearls in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: resy.com, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).