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Offers a once-a-week fine dining pre-fixed, tasting menu of high-end vegan cuisine. While this weekly affair is all vegan, its catering menu also has meat dishes. A la carte dinner menu and snacks are available in the downstairs bar area. Open Thu-Fri 5:30pm-11:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm. Last seating at 9:00PM Thurs; 9:30PM Fri & Sat. Bar open until 11pm.
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1341 L St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, 20005
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Last update on 28 Aug 2024 by mike1366
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78 Reviews
First Review by mvanorman
UrbaneElaine
Points +151
One of my life's top meals! - Edit
Elizabeth's is a dreamy experience! Unique flavors, amazing textures, beautiful dishes - all 5 senses were swooning!
Read moreEach course was filled with unique taste sensations that were fused from ingredients that came from all around the globe.
The servers were kind, knowledgeable and caring.
The food was made with love. I am so happy this place exists.
One of my life's top meals!
Pros: Inventive Dishes, Cozy Atmosphere, Uniquely Amazing
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MichaelJakubek
Points +438
First time fine dining; already addicted - Edit
This place was amazing! I made my reservation almost as a joke, because I don’t resonate with expensive practices that distinguish me from people with less money than me. I am a fresh college-graduate, so I barely have any money, but I love restaurants and the vegan movement is very important to me, so I tried it.
Read moreAnyway, I walked in in my literally $0 outfit (an old shirt and old oversized khakis that were given to me from a charity store) and trail barefoot shoes. The waiter (butler? doorman? host?) looked like he thought I got lost and had no business in that house (but even in those few second he treated me cordially), but only for a few seconds; as soon as I said I had a reservation, his facial expression changed, and I was in business. Everything at the bar looked overpriced to me, but I don’t drink alcohol, so I just bought some kale chips; there were tons of them on the tiny plate (they probably usually serve more than one person only :(; yes, I was the only solo diner :(), and they were really good. Possibly the crispiest thing I have ever eaten. Very tasty.
My table was late by some 10 minutes, but they were honest about it, and with the music playing, the nice place, and my kale chips, it didn’t feel like much.
I messed up the silverware dining rules two times.😄There was no smirk, no wink, nothing. I was treated as respectfully and cordially as possible. I even asked about how I messed it up, and then they explained it to me. And then I messed up again, but there was no mention of it again. To sum up the non-culinary part: be not afraid to walk in a normal person with normal clothes; this place is about food above everything else, and it is worth it for it.
And now to food: I ate the first course too quickly. Another mistake. This food is meant to be eaten very slowly, because every tiny bite carried so much flavor it either made me smile, laugh, or at least pause and think. I had to force myself to play this little slow contemplative game at first, but I got into it with the second course, and then I rode the wave. Every bite gets into your mouth, and does magic in it. Everything is explained to you, so you can think about the ingredient, the method. Everything on the plate is independently creative and delicious. And when you follow the subtly suggested (composition on the plate) way of eating the things, your tongue will rejoice. I usually eat as much as two people. I felt full after this 8-course meal.
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HappyVegans22
Points +20
Unethical Business - Edit
Is zero stars an option?! Because that's all this place would deserve as far as I am concerned.
Read moreI booked a Valentines Day reservation on January 21st. When I looked on the website it stated the price would be $105 per person. When I booked the reservation thru Open Table the price also stated it would be $105 per person. (See screen shots below).
Despite all of this on February 11th the owner Elizabeth leaves me a voicemail stating "The price for Valentines Day would be $150 per person, and she wanted to know if I would still be coming". After listening to the voicemail I feel this phone call felt more like she was informing me the price would be more than I originally anticipated, and she just wanted to let me know to make sure I still wanted to reservation.
The restaurant was closed when I got the voicemail on Saturday so I double checked the website. On the Menu page there was a new notice that wasn't there when I made my reservation stating the Valentines Day menu would be $150 because it was an "expanded menu". I also was unable to reach Elizabeth on Sunday. On Monday Feb 13th I was finally able to get ahold of Elizabeth to discuss the new pricing.
I asked if the $105 price would be honored since that was the price I booked it at when I made my reservation on January 21st. Elizabeth stated she would not be willing to honor that price, and the price would in fact be the $150 price. I expressed how disheartening it was a first time person wanting to come to eat at the restaurant to be told a few days before Valentines Day that the price for my meal is way more than I expected to pay. She offered an insincere apology and said the new menu was update "last week". I told her I would be canceling my reservation due to the unethical business practices. She gave another insincere apology. I felt she could care less because she knows someone else would probably book the reservation at the $150 rate anyways.
Thanx for ruining my Valentines Day Elizabeth. It is now February 13th at 3:00pm and I probably wont be able to get reservations anywhere else that has decent that is vegan.
It's clear to me Elizabeth only cares about how much more money she can squeeze out of people. To change prices days before my reservation and not honor the price I booked is really bad business practices, and you should be ashamed of yourself for treating people this way!
Pros: Vegan options, Located in DC
Cons: Expensive, Changes prices last minute, Unethical business
tagueja
I feel like it would be unethical if the menu wasn't expanded. You reserved the traditional memu for $105, but yet they decided to expand it for valentines day, informed you ahead of time, and you still expect to get more than what you booked for, for the same price?
Read moreI will agree that 1 week out is a bit short notice for a change like that, but I don't think it's really "unethical" as you say, unless they were to charge you extra after meal without advanced notice. 🤷♂️
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Julierue
Points +38
Always a wonderful experience. - Edit
The kale chips at the bar are delicious. Meals, with and without wine pairing, are stunning. Layers of flavors wash over the palette as each bite melts across the tongue. I can’t say enough good things about Elizabeth’s Gone Raw.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Vegans get fancy!, Higher price point is worth every penny
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Lyd.12.151
Points +141
Pricey but worth it! - Edit
The entire experience was amazing from start to finish very pricey but such amazing meals!
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RondaPaist
Points +33
Heart Broken - Edit
I was so excited to eat at this restaurant. I made a reservation 3 months in advance and came from Missouri to eat here . Elizabeth herself called 4 days before my dinner to say she booked a private party. "Very sorry" I am literally heart broken. It was to celebrate our 3 year anniversary vegan💔
Read morevillain
Oh no :(
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kmau_
Points +1143
Worth it for the experience - Edit
Wow, fancy. This is definitely a place to go to for a very special experience during a very special celebration. My partner and I went for his birthday and we received a specially printed menu with a Happy Birthday note written to him on it. Very thoughtful touch.
Read moreThe food was obviously very good (for these prices, it better be!). That being said, some of the portions were unbelievably small. There were a couple dishes that I would have liked an additional bite of. However, I did leave full. Also even though the food was delicious, I just didn’t have anything I’d call a favorite or overly memorable in terms of higher-end vegan meals. Perhaps the cheese platter came the closest to blowing my mind - so I definitely recommend that!
The dessert portion was an interesting mix of flavors and clearly something that would be considered somewhat experimental.. my partner loved it! Me? Not so much, but it was definitely worth the experience of trying.
The prices are unquestionably egregious, but clearly this restaurant falls into a tier of elegance and culinary sophistication that warrants the costs. You are in-part paying for an elegant experience, high-end experimental dishes, and exceptional service.
I would recommend you give it a go, especially if you’re looking to impress a date. But plan to spend a pretty penny and be open minded about the food (even as a vegan!).
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jasonbales21
Points +126
Would pay any amount of money for this - Edit
The best vegan food I’ve ever tasted.
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Breah
Points +637
Bougiest vegan experience in DC - Edit
This is the most upscale vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to. The fixed 6-course menu is rotating and unreal delicious. Amazing service and cozy atmosphere.
Read morePros: All vegan , High quality, Excellent service
Cons: Expensive
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HaikuReview
Points +828
Haiku Review - Edit
Wait staff was friendly
Read moreVegan caviar, oh yes!
Skip the wine pairing
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-23
Pros: The add ons would be great as a happy hour snack, Portion sizes were all over the map but filling , Ambiance is nice
Cons: Very pricey , Sommelier not confident if wines were vegan, Choreographed plate delivery was weird
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omegaman
Points +72
Best vegan restaurant I've ever been - Edit
Went here on my birthday in 2021, best birthday meal to date. It is expensive but well worth it to me.
Read morePros: Elegant, upscale restaurant , Best vegan meal I ever had
Cons: Very expensive - but worth it
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DamarisMarcano
Points +326
Yummy fine dine experience - Edit
Great experience overall. They had very attentive staff, great service and you receive an explanation of all of the courses! 7 courses.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu , Organic ingredients , They provide a voucher for parking!
Cons: It is fine dining so it can get expensive , It is in the city 😕
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mgilmore
Points +359
Delicious food, amazing service - Edit
Amazing dining experience you gotta try at least once. Each dish was delicious diverse and you’ll get to try a variety of flavors. Despite the small portion sizes I guarantee you will be full by the end! Lovely atmosphere and the servers make you feel like royalty. It is very expensive (Over $100 for just the tasting menu) so make a special occasion out of it.
Read morePros: Delicious and fresh food, Amazing service, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Very expensive
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ashaprovocateur
Points +186
Favorite fancy spot! - Edit
Elizabeth’s menu never disappoints! Everything is always bomb. No exaggeration. The ambiance in the restaurant is great as well. I tell all my Veg and Veg-friendly friends to try this spot at least once and they always thank me 🤗
Read morePros: Menu diversity, Quality of dishes, Beautiful restaurant, ambiance
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mawhite02
Points +104
Great food exceptional service - Edit
First time attending will now go back every 6-8 weeks to enjoy each new menu. There are plenty of alcohol beverages to try either a great wine list or my preference trying the many different cocktails available.
Read morePros: Each dish was fresh and very tasty, Great presentation , Good portions
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pheasance
Points +295
Hits it out of the park every time - Edit
If you want world-class vegan food with a gorgeous atmosphere and stellar service, this is the place, and you will pay for it. Every time it is different, and everything is always amazing, even foods I didn't particularly think I liked. The wine pairing is well worthwhile. If you like the kale chips, they often have bags available for purchase. If you like an old-fashioned, theirs is terrific (and was even available for delivery pre-vaccines). You'll see the owner on the floor ensuring everyone gets what they need. Servers are very well-informed about the food.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, All vegan, Service
Cons: Pricey, Can get loud when busy, Only open Friday and Saturday nights for dinner
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bknamaste
Points +835
Worth it - Edit
I came here for my birthday, and the tasting menu was unbelievable. We added the cheese board as an appetizer, and it did not disappoint. Not everything we had was raw vegan, but several of the items were. Everything was prepared with an eye for well balanced flavors and an artfully designed plate. The meal was about $400 with the cheese plate and a few drinks between my boyfriend and I, so this is definitely not an every day type of place, but for a special occasion, I enjoyed it. The service was absolutely spectacular as well. Definitely a unique experience.
Read moreCons: EXPENSIVE
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veganisthebest11
Points +16
It’s not raw or vegan anymore - Edit
I went to Elizabeth’s Gone Raw last weekend, and there was so much junk food on their menu. Super fried, greasy “fish and chips.” they served honey on their menu, so not vegan. All the courses were cooked, which I don't have a problem with cook food but fried; it seems they added fast food into their menu. Also, they need to hire an experienced chef who knows what veganism is and what raw food is. The food was the worst, thank God they change their menu often because it was not worth spending 400 dollars for a menu that lacks so much. Not recommend this menu. The flavors are not just weird but too busy. For example, there was a course that had pickled and fish flavor with some other flavors and too greasy it felt I was eating fast food disgusting fish and chips it left a weird aftertaste 🤢
Read moreCons: Expensive , Too bland or too many flavors at the same time , Not vegan, too greasy,
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rymc
Points +492
Worth the money - Edit
Incredibly well done. I’ve eaten at pretty much every high end restaurant in the city over the years and this ranks up there. Beats the plant based high end in Seattle as well - wish I could transplant this place.
Read moreNotably impressive is their ability to make a “fishy” dish taste… like a fish dish. I find many places fail at this but they have it down perfectly here.
Pros: Technique and skill, Flavors are all paired well, Great cocktails and wine options
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MarshmallowVeg345
Points +23
A luxurious experience - Edit
I got a vegan cheese plate plus the coursed pre fixe meal. Absolutely stunning plating, incredible technical skill, and combinations of organic flavors that will blow your mind. Bravo!
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TiaraCatey
Points +39
Fancy vegan cuisine - Edit
This was an elegant, luxurious experience. I went here the Fall of 2020. They had excellent ventilation in consideration of the pandemic and socially-distanced tables. The service was excellent without being stuffy and the food was stellar. Considering my husband and I didn't hold back - we had multiple drinks, the tab was probably one of the highest we've ever paid for in our lives! We will go back again, but it will be for a special occasion.
Read morePros: Creative cooking
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DamienLuviano
Points +331
Great place for special occasions - Edit
Wonderful service, the owner was helpful and very attentive. From the moment we walk in everyone makes an effort to make you feel welcome
Read morePros: The vegan caviar , Cocktails , Every dish is like art
Cons: Expensive but worth it , Park at a nearby garage
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Blognybox
Points +94
One of the world's best vegan restaurants - Edit
We live in New York City but we made a special trip in July to Elizabeth's Gone raw to celebrate my birthday.
Read moreThe restaurant is located in a beautifully furnished Federalist-era townhouse. The service was impeccable, and the food was truly outstanding and innovative. Elizabeth was delightful as a host who went out of her way to personally welcome and chat with diners.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-17
Pros: Outstanding location, decor and ambience, Outstanding service and personal attention, Outstanding food: innovative and creative
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Kelcy
Points +263
Most upscale vegan dining experience to date - Edit
By far the most upscale dining experience I’ve had in over 5 years of veganity. Excellent food, service and wine pairings. My one cocktail that I had before dinner was also delicious. We all had the Prix fixe and were happy with the choice. Definitely be back for special occasions.
Read morePros: All vegan with majority raw options w/ wine, Prix fixe menu that changes monthly, 5 Star dining experience
Cons: Expensive, Prix fixe menu that changes monthly, 5 Star dining experience
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JamieGravino
Points +18
Amazing food and amazing service! - Edit
We had a great date night with amazing food and amazing service from ALL the staff.
Read moreCan’t wait to takes friends with me next time
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binjones
Points +87
Unbelievably awesome! - Edit
Great food, great staff & Elizabeth herself very warm and welcoming.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Majority raw, Awesome staff
Cons: Parking, Limited hours, Parking
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Adrie_H
Points +869
Fine Dining At Its Finest - Edit
Like art and food all rolled into one. EVERYTHING on the 7 course Plant-Based Tasting Menu was divine! Wine pairing was exquisite as well.
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