How much does The Inn at Little Washington cost?
From $388 for the tasting menu to $3,050 for the Caviar Tasting Menu, per person 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting menu | $388 | $501 | $776 | $1,001 |
| Caviar Tasting Menu | $3,050 | $3,934 | $6,100 | $7,869 |
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). Prices checked 9 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Inn at Little Washington before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Inn at Little Washington?
The Inn at Little Washington has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another two-star restaurant, listed below.
- Patty O's Café The Inn's casual restaurant across the street, open for lunch and dinner, including Mondays and Tuesdays when the main dining room is closed
- Emeril’s $165The cheapest two-star dinner menu in the US, American
How to book at The Inn at Little Washington
Book online on Tock.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Tock, for 1 to 8, with a $100 per person deposit. The dining room is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve have their own prepaid menus ($474 to $976).
- Where to bookBook on Tock
- Groups and private eventsFor 5 or more, book through the reservations department ([email protected]), as only a few tables seat larger groups.
From The Inn at Little Washington’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code at The Inn at Little Washington
What is the dress code at The Inn at Little Washington?
No formal dress code (as chef Patrick O'Connell says, "anything but a wet bikini"); most guests wear cocktail attire.
From The Inn at Little Washington’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Inn at Little Washington: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Inn at Little Washington have?
Two. The Inn at Little Washington holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US. Lost a star in Nov 2025: Dropped from three stars to two.
Who is the chef at The Inn at Little Washington?
The head chef is Patrick O’Connell.
- Cuisine
- French
- Where
- Washington · Virginia · United States
- Address
- 309 Middle St., Washington, 22747Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 51,217 reviews, checked October 2026
Is The Inn at Little Washington expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $388 dinner menu is the 33rd cheapest of the 40 two-star dinner menus in the US with a published price. The middle price is $345, so it costs $43 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AtomixNoMad | Korean | $375 | – | $175 |
| JôntU Street | Contemporary | $375 | – | – |
| minibar by José AndrésPenn Quarter | Creative | $375 | – | $225 |
| Chef's Table at Brooklyn FareHell's Kitchen | Contemporary | $385 | – | $320 |
| The Inn at Little WashingtonWashington | French | $388 | – | – |
| MélisseSanta Monica | Modern French | $399 | – | – |
| VespertineCulver City | Contemporary | $425 | – | – |
| HayatoArts District | Japanese | $450 | – | – |
| Blue Hill at Stone BarnsTarrytown, Westchester | American | $458 | $458 | – |
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Sources Restaurant: theinnatlittlewashington.com. Stars and dietary options: The Inn at Little Washington in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, checked 9 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, checked October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (2 October 2026).