We absolutely enjoyed ourselves! It was a unique experience and highly memorable for us. The food was incredible and the experience was delightful! The only ding and recommendation for their 3rd star is the servers’ articulation. Only one presenter was loud and clear enough for us to understand. She was terrific!! Unfortunately, we had to ask the others to repeat themselves multiple times and still had a problem discerning what they were saying. The dessert in the lounge was over the top amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sam Osborn
Every detail decadently and decidedly intentional, quality infused into each component. The staff, the cuisine, and the experience all top notch. One of if not the top culinary experience in all of DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
May Mathew
My kids took me to Jont for my 50th birthday…. I felt pampered and celebrated! Thank you Jont. You guys are just awesome…I will always cherish this memory.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Wang
All the food here is outstanding and it's definitely one of the best restaurants in DC for fine dining. It's clear its earned the 2 Michelin stars for a reason with a combination of fine crafted delicious foods and restaurant setting/ambiance. While every item was delicious, some of the standouts from the savory section of the meal include the Kamasu and Wagyu tartare appetizer, wagyu beef main. But the real highlight was the dessert, it was a decadent experience starting with the honeydew from Japan and ending with the box of mixed desserts with a passionfruit bonbon.It's definitely great for a once in blue moon experience but the prices for the menu along with optional extras like the truffle and melon honestly should have been included in my opinion. The value for money is not quite as high as I would have liked compared to similarly priced or even less expensive 3 Michelin star restaurants. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend people coming here to try it once especially if you're not able to travel outside the DC area.The menu for our February visit was:PORK • RED BEAN - STEAM BUN FOIE GRAS - PEAR - BRIOCHE KAMASU • WAKAME - LIGHT KALUGAWAGYU TARTARE • TOSAZU - BUCKWHEATANKIMO - PORCINI - EVERCRISP APPLECHAWANMUSHIblack futsu pumpkin - black truffle - kombuBURI - TOYAMAbeet - pomegranato - kanpyoMEDAI - NAGASAKIkoji - buttermilk • dark kalugaKOSHIBUKI RICE - NIIGATAking crab - maitake - trufflePINK PINEAPPLEbaby radish - pineapple dashi - kombu offWAGYU BEEFtongue - top round - seaweedYELLOW CHICKENwing - nduja - kyoto carrotmorel - brioche - kinakobreast - kishu mandarin• wasabiWINTER FRUITpear tart - jujubee - quince kumquat - vanilla shortbreadKAKIGORIyuzu - etrog - olive oilPARSNIP BUTTER MOCHIblack walnut - yuba - pompona vanillaVANILLA MADELEINESPASSIONFRUIT - BANANA - ORANGE MANDARIN - EARL GREY - PISTACHIO - MATCHA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lolita Jamison
I've been meaning to post this review. We had a phenomenal meal to celebrate my husband's birthday. The servers were attentive and very knowledgeable, as expected for a chef's tasting menu. The ambiance was perfect!The culinary experience consisted of several courses and each was extraordinary. I've experienced tasting menus before and I'm glad this one didn't have me feeling super full. The courses were light and extremely flavorful. Also, the wine selection was superb and complimented each course. I wasn't a fan of the dessert wine, the sweetness was overbearing.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids
Absolutely amazing. Staff was superb and made the experience magical. We came in to celebrate our engagement and we were treated sooooo well. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tobin Thomas
The attention to detail is nothing like I've experienced before at a restaurant. The waitress that served us perfectly poured even servings of champagne and water. I dropped my towel accidentally several times and they replaced them before I even asked.The drinks are carefully thought out by the bartender and taste tested before serving so they know they got it right.The dishes are served perfectly and taken away with perfection as well. Everything tasted amazing of course! My favorite dishes were the grape desserts and the fried rice.PS: Also the only waitress working that night was very cute ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucker Scott
This was truly one of our best dining experiences to date. We knew from the first bite (bao bun) that this would be a night to remember! All of the courses were on point and paired perfectly with the wine selected (F*** it pairing) The staff took time to fully explain the dishes and wine, and stop to answer questions along the way. The service was executed perfectly and with extreme precision. Thank you for making this birthday unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danny Paul
I was here before they gained 2 stars and my experience was amazing. I thought how could this get any better and it did. My experience now with 2 stars, my thoughts were I hope this gets better. The pairing was ok, nothing compared to when I was first there. It seemed as they tried really hard to impress you before the stars, now it felt more robotic. More of a get you in and out pace. One of the staff kept giving us a look and seemed upset that we were taking pictures. She had a very unpleasant tone when speaking with us. Not worth $1,600 price tag.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rebecca Hartman
Jaunt - more like "haunt"... haunted by a search for greatness. Overall very middle of the road experience. Was hoping for many standout dishes, but most of them were meh. A few weren't very tasty, and I didn't finish them (the uni, the mushroom broth). Standout dishes were the first bites (the steam bun and the brioche), a Japanese whitefish with a lovely herbal sauce, the rice, the tempura mushroom, the bread with the main course, and the shaved ice dessert was excellent - very light, flavor, and unique. The rest was pretty average and unmemorable. I had a scallop sub for the beef course, and it was pretty unremarkable and overwhelmed by a truffle sauce. The service was quite nice, but there were a few service misses - a wine glass was taken away before the beverage was finished and the hot towels were served with the main dish so they were cold by the time we were done eating. Surprised it's a 2 star Michelin. For this price point, I would instead recommend a "jaunt" to NYC for Le Bernadin or to Napa for The French Laundry. Those are totally worth it!
Without a doubt, I must express my heartfelt gratitude for the unparalleled Michelin experience provided at Jônt. In my culinary journey, spanning esteemed establishments like The French Laundry, Eleven Madison Park, Manresa, Alenia, Atleier Crenn, Statebird, and Ever, never have I encountered such a profound sense of culinary excellence and hospitality. Jônt surpassed all previous encounters with its extraordinary food and flawless service.The dedication and artistry evident in every sip of wine and every morsel of food transcended all expectations, elevating the dining experience to unparalleled heights. Moreover, the thoughtful gesture of gifting dog treats adorned with my dogs photo exemplified the level of personalized care and attention to detail that distinguished our visit.It is through such gestures and genuine efforts that Jônt ensured our experience was truly one-of-a-kind, leaving an indelible mark of warmth and distinction.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donny Scanlon
The chef's table experience was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ghazanfar Ali
Amazing experience. From the atmosphere, the service, to the food itself, I enjoyed every aspect of this dinner. Even the music playing was all ?. Great selection of drinks, and as they're being made in front of you, you're given background and details about it, which was cool. The starter courses to kick off the dinner were varied and all were tasty. The main courses were all bangers, and the mix of flavors throughout all these courses were interesting, and worked extremely well. All courses were given brief descriptions, some went over my head but was interesting to me nonetheless. (You're given the course menu at the end to take home). Ended the night on dessert courses, all of which was phenomenal, and some tea to top it off.Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere. Fantastic experience all around. Everyone should come at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle, Japanese Wagyu, Steak Tartare
Some Guy
Just the most lovely and precious food and people and service. Really absolute standout staff - cannot thank them enough for their candor and understanding, and the depth of knowledge they had of everything we ate and drank!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Davis
Amazing! All of the staff were warm and welcoming and I loved having the chefs right in front of us. The food was fantastic—definitely the best meal I’ve ever had. We had a non-alcoholic tasting along with our meal and everything paired so well. I really appreciated that they still offered people who don’t drink alcohol and experience. Highly recommend!
We absolutely enjoyed ourselves! It was a unique experience and highly memorable for us. The food was incredible and the experience was delightful! The only ding and recommendation for their 3rd star is the servers’ articulation. Only one presenter was loud and clear enough for us to understand. She was terrific!! Unfortunately, we had to ask the others to repeat themselves multiple times and still had a problem discerning what they were saying. The dessert in the lounge was over the top amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Every detail decadently and decidedly intentional, quality infused into each component. The staff, the cuisine, and the experience all top notch. One of if not the top culinary experience in all of DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My kids took me to Jont for my 50th birthday…. I felt pampered and celebrated! Thank you Jont. You guys are just awesome…I will always cherish this memory.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food here is outstanding and it's definitely one of the best restaurants in DC for fine dining. It's clear its earned the 2 Michelin stars for a reason with a combination of fine crafted delicious foods and restaurant setting/ambiance. While every item was delicious, some of the standouts from the savory section of the meal include the Kamasu and Wagyu tartare appetizer, wagyu beef main. But the real highlight was the dessert, it was a decadent experience starting with the honeydew from Japan and ending with the box of mixed desserts with a passionfruit bonbon.It's definitely great for a once in blue moon experience but the prices for the menu along with optional extras like the truffle and melon honestly should have been included in my opinion. The value for money is not quite as high as I would have liked compared to similarly priced or even less expensive 3 Michelin star restaurants. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend people coming here to try it once especially if you're not able to travel outside the DC area.The menu for our February visit was:PORK • RED BEAN - STEAM BUN FOIE GRAS - PEAR - BRIOCHE KAMASU • WAKAME - LIGHT KALUGAWAGYU TARTARE • TOSAZU - BUCKWHEATANKIMO - PORCINI - EVERCRISP APPLECHAWANMUSHIblack futsu pumpkin - black truffle - kombuBURI - TOYAMAbeet - pomegranato - kanpyoMEDAI - NAGASAKIkoji - buttermilk • dark kalugaKOSHIBUKI RICE - NIIGATAking crab - maitake - trufflePINK PINEAPPLEbaby radish - pineapple dashi - kombu offWAGYU BEEFtongue - top round - seaweedYELLOW CHICKENwing - nduja - kyoto carrotmorel - brioche - kinakobreast - kishu mandarin• wasabiWINTER FRUITpear tart - jujubee - quince kumquat - vanilla shortbreadKAKIGORIyuzu - etrog - olive oilPARSNIP BUTTER MOCHIblack walnut - yuba - pompona vanillaVANILLA MADELEINESPASSIONFRUIT - BANANA - ORANGE MANDARIN - EARL GREY - PISTACHIO - MATCHA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been meaning to post this review. We had a phenomenal meal to celebrate my husband's birthday. The servers were attentive and very knowledgeable, as expected for a chef's tasting menu. The ambiance was perfect!The culinary experience consisted of several courses and each was extraordinary. I've experienced tasting menus before and I'm glad this one didn't have me feeling super full. The courses were light and extremely flavorful. Also, the wine selection was superb and complimented each course. I wasn't a fan of the dessert wine, the sweetness was overbearing.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Appetizer Sampler, Japanese Wagyu, Sorbet, Dry Aged Barbarie Duck, Wagyu Beef, Vanilla Madelines
Absolutely amazing. Staff was superb and made the experience magical. We came in to celebrate our engagement and we were treated sooooo well. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The attention to detail is nothing like I've experienced before at a restaurant. The waitress that served us perfectly poured even servings of champagne and water. I dropped my towel accidentally several times and they replaced them before I even asked.The drinks are carefully thought out by the bartender and taste tested before serving so they know they got it right.The dishes are served perfectly and taken away with perfection as well. Everything tasted amazing of course! My favorite dishes were the grape desserts and the fried rice.PS: Also the only waitress working that night was very cute ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was truly one of our best dining experiences to date. We knew from the first bite (bao bun) that this would be a night to remember! All of the courses were on point and paired perfectly with the wine selected (F*** it pairing) The staff took time to fully explain the dishes and wine, and stop to answer questions along the way. The service was executed perfectly and with extreme precision. Thank you for making this birthday unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was here before they gained 2 stars and my experience was amazing. I thought how could this get any better and it did. My experience now with 2 stars, my thoughts were I hope this gets better. The pairing was ok, nothing compared to when I was first there. It seemed as they tried really hard to impress you before the stars, now it felt more robotic. More of a get you in and out pace. One of the staff kept giving us a look and seemed upset that we were taking pictures. She had a very unpleasant tone when speaking with us. Not worth $1,600 price tag.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jaunt - more like "haunt"... haunted by a search for greatness. Overall very middle of the road experience. Was hoping for many standout dishes, but most of them were meh. A few weren't very tasty, and I didn't finish them (the uni, the mushroom broth). Standout dishes were the first bites (the steam bun and the brioche), a Japanese whitefish with a lovely herbal sauce, the rice, the tempura mushroom, the bread with the main course, and the shaved ice dessert was excellent - very light, flavor, and unique. The rest was pretty average and unmemorable. I had a scallop sub for the beef course, and it was pretty unremarkable and overwhelmed by a truffle sauce. The service was quite nice, but there were a few service misses - a wine glass was taken away before the beverage was finished and the hot towels were served with the main dish so they were cold by the time we were done eating. Surprised it's a 2 star Michelin. For this price point, I would instead recommend a "jaunt" to NYC for Le Bernadin or to Napa for The French Laundry. Those are totally worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Without a doubt, I must express my heartfelt gratitude for the unparalleled Michelin experience provided at Jônt. In my culinary journey, spanning esteemed establishments like The French Laundry, Eleven Madison Park, Manresa, Alenia, Atleier Crenn, Statebird, and Ever, never have I encountered such a profound sense of culinary excellence and hospitality. Jônt surpassed all previous encounters with its extraordinary food and flawless service.The dedication and artistry evident in every sip of wine and every morsel of food transcended all expectations, elevating the dining experience to unparalleled heights. Moreover, the thoughtful gesture of gifting dog treats adorned with my dogs photo exemplified the level of personalized care and attention to detail that distinguished our visit.It is through such gestures and genuine efforts that Jônt ensured our experience was truly one-of-a-kind, leaving an indelible mark of warmth and distinction.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chef's table experience was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience. From the atmosphere, the service, to the food itself, I enjoyed every aspect of this dinner. Even the music playing was all ?. Great selection of drinks, and as they're being made in front of you, you're given background and details about it, which was cool. The starter courses to kick off the dinner were varied and all were tasty. The main courses were all bangers, and the mix of flavors throughout all these courses were interesting, and worked extremely well. All courses were given brief descriptions, some went over my head but was interesting to me nonetheless. (You're given the course menu at the end to take home). Ended the night on dessert courses, all of which was phenomenal, and some tea to top it off.Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere. Fantastic experience all around. Everyone should come at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle, Japanese Wagyu, Steak Tartare
Just the most lovely and precious food and people and service. Really absolute standout staff - cannot thank them enough for their candor and understanding, and the depth of knowledge they had of everything we ate and drank!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! All of the staff were warm and welcoming and I loved having the chefs right in front of us. The food was fantastic—definitely the best meal I’ve ever had. We had a non-alcoholic tasting along with our meal and everything paired so well. I really appreciated that they still offered people who don’t drink alcohol and experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5