Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale dining by Todd Gray of Muse. Vegan food is given a fair consideration (listed on menu left column) and even offers vegan desserts. All-you-can-eat vegan brunch on Sunday (reservation recommended). The rest of the week the menu is approx. 50% dedicated to vegan items. Multi-course menus with wine pairings available. Relocated from 818 Connecticut Ave NW. Open Tue-Sat 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-1:30pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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900 19th NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA
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Last update on 11 Aug 2024 by ExPlantis
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Added by cookiem on 22 Apr 2014
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63 Reviews
First Review by cookiem
Steve Pate
Points +127
Excellent upmarket choice for vegan food - Edit
It's not a vegan/vegetarian restaurant but the food is amazing. My daughter and I went twice in one week, first for dinner and then for the 100% vegan bruch which had a tofu scramble station which was great fun. The only issue was that we were so full. I could have kept going back and back.
Read moreThe owners, Chef Todd Gray & Ellen Gray were super friendly and came to the table more than once.
It's not cheap so beware but the price matches the quality and presentation of the food. It reminds me of the presentation that I would see in Millennium (no Oakland) and Mesa Verde (Santa Barbara).
I'm going to upload photos of everything we ate.
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly and approachable owners, 100% vegan brunch
Cons: Not cheap but you get what you pay for!
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RMA20904
Points +223
Perfect for Vegans, Vegetarians, Gluten-Free, and Others - Edit
A ++++ in every way. I had the vegan 5-course tasting meal, my husband had a combination vegan/regular menu tasting meal all paired with an interesting assortment of different wines. My husband, who is gluten-free, was given options that were either already gluten-free or could be modified for his restrictions. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and nicely paced. I won't even suggest any one dish because they were all so good. We look forward to going back for dinner and for the vegan brunch. Perfect for celebrating (it was my birthday) or just for an evening out. Go! You will love it!
Read morePros: amazing food, accommodating and flexible, lovely venue
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pyatrus
Points +171
A Great Special Place for Vegans & Omnivores - Edit
For a vegan dining with one or more omnivores, this is one of the best restaurants to go to--at a price, of course. (Most of the people I know are non-vegan, including my SO, so this aspect is important to me.)
Read moreFor a first visit, try the "Chef's vegan tasting menu." A 5-course, market-based meal with smaller-than-entree sized portions. ("Chef's market tasting menu" is available for omnivores.) Each menu is also available with wine pairings with each course (at about twice the price).
Great presentation, fresh, in-season ingredients, wonderful recipes (at premium price), & great service.
Equinox recommends that all at table get a tasting menu since it can take close to two hours for meal.
(As someone else wrote, I would also give it 5 stars, but only vegan-only restaurants can receive them on Happy Cow.)
Pros: Great, in-season foods, Vegan & non-vegan menus (for "mixed"), Great service, location
Cons: Expensive, In heart of DC (mass transit best)
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ohemgee
Points +823
WOW! - Edit
Wow is just one of the words to describe the experience. My friends and I had one of the best meals, drinks and service at this restaurant. We ended up sitting at the bar and we were so glad we did! Our bartender was so interactive and knowledgeable. Make sure to try a cocktail with their blood orange syrup, they make it fresh! For my starter, I ordered the Charred California Jumbo Asparagus (Braised Leeks, Aged Cashew Cheese, Black Truffle Vinaigrette). The cashew cheese was scrumptious. Wish I could buy a block of it to take home! Reminded me of Gorgonzola, which I haven't had in over 5 years now so this was a nice treat.
Read moreFor my main, I ordered the Red Wine Casareccia with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms (Brussels Sprout Petals, **Cashew Cream**, Baby Carrots) - flavors blended together perfectly. Absolutely delicious dish. The chef came out and spoke with us for a few minutes, informed me of their vegan brunch that takes place on Sundays. I am literally dreaming about it now! I can't wait to go back!
Pros: amazing vegan food, vegan brunch on sundays, great service
Cons: pricey
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jonkatz5
Points +46
Great Sunday vegan brunch. - Edit
As much as it is more aesthetically pleasing to go to an all-vegetarian restaurant, I dine with my wife, who likes vegetarian food but also eats meat. Equinox is the best non-vegetarian restaurant that we have found to satisfy us both, especially the Sunday vegan brunch.
Read moreEllen and Todd Gray and the staff are very welcoming to vegans. It is nice to go to a restaurant where I am not asking about vegan options with the dumbfounding "But you eat fish?" response.
I of course enjoy the Sunday brunch the best, but also like that the restaurant always has at least one vegan appetizer, entree and dessert.
I would have given Equinox 5 starts, but Happy Cow only permits up to 4 stars for restaurants that are not completely vegetarian.
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luvs2EAT
Points +154
FIRST Class Service & First Class VEGAN Food - Edit
My family and I were lucky enough to have an early dinner on New Year's Eve at Equinox on Connecticut Ave. in DC. We had never been there before. We got the chef's tasting menu so we could experience several items on the menu. From the decor of the restaurant to the 5 star service to the 5 star food, I have to say it was a great experience. A tad pricey but a true foodie experience. Loved it! Worth my 4 hour drive.
Read morePros: Great food, Great Service, Great atmosphere
Cons: A tad pricey
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happycowgirl
Points +5684
Missed the Mark - Edit
I wanted to love this restaurant. In short, it's a 3-star meal in a 5-star setting.
Read moreIt started with the coffee. At $30 per person for brunch, I expected a quality cup of coffee. This tasted like the watered down version you get at Denny's. I noticed they had iced coffee on the menu for $5 more. I thought you must have to pay for the good stuff so I ordered that. Nope, same Denny's coffee, just on ice. That's $5 I'd never see again.
The stuffed french toast was palatable but nothing to write home about. The bread used was too thick and dense - it was a multigrain with sunflower seeds. The chef could have pulled this off if he would have included a light, airy vegan whipped cream inside with the fruit or had the whipped cream as an optional side but none was to be found.
The tofu scramble station is a brilliant idea and one I hope to see replicated and used more often. I was told the chef would be manning the station and make scrambles to order. Unfortunately, the entire time we were at brunch there was no one at the station.
The saving grace was the cous cous salad which was amazing. Also, the bread that they brought to the table was phenomenal. Those are the only positive things I can say.
The dessert consisted of a selection of mini-muffins. Perhaps they tasted wonderful, I don't know. They didn't look that appetizing and by this point in the meal I'd been let down enough times that I didn't bother to give them a try.
All of this said, the staff was outstanding and that's what saved the day. Everyone was very friendly, welcoming and attentive. The service was top notch and the environment is first class. I wish the food was too.
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Saramste
Points +327
Vegan Brunch! - Edit
Chef Todd and Ellen Gray have moved the Vegan Sunday brunch from the Corcoran Gallery of Art, to Equinox! Now, not only do they offer a vegan tasting throughout the week, they offer a 100% vegan brunch on Sundays! Delightful to say the least! They have also set up a Tofu Scramble station in a similar fashion to an omelette station, in which Chef Todd Gray prepares tofu scrambles on demand! Delicious, and much more variety on the buffet than at the museum. Highly recommended!
Read moreAlthough the hours in the happy cow description don't reflect Sunday hours, they serve brunch from 11:00-2:00 every Sunday.
Pros: Delicious, 100% Vegan Sunday Brunch, Tofu Scramble Station (Sunday Brunch)
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cookiem
Points +5888
Upscale dining with fair selection of vegan dishes - Edit
This place is by no means vegan, but Chef Toddy Gray certainly had his kitchen make vegan dishes a mainstay. With no other vegan upscale restaurants with cooked food at this caliber, Equinox is a great place for a special occasion if you have budgetary constraints.
Read moreThe entrees and first courses are fresh and reflect the season's selections. However, I wish there were even more focus on the vegetables over the grains. Still, it's a great touch to a meal to be in an establishment with such high standard for service and quality.
What I like best is real vegan dessert offerings beyond the staple ice cream or fresh fruit! We shared and had both of the desserts offered that night as vegan dishes I love rhubarb!!
Pros: Vegan desserts, Excellent service, High quality everything
Cons: Price, Meat on menu
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