Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Western
Non-veg

Serves fish, vegan options available. Restaurant with a menu that states all dishes can be made vegan on request. Also has a daily rotating tasting menu that can be made vegan. Open Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm.


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13 Reviews

First Review by bknamaste

tj9045

Points +441

Vegan
28 Aug 2024

Delicious tasting menu, easily made vegan

Unique and tasty vegan dishes for all courses (including dessert). Staff was knowledgeable about vegan items and modifications.

FairfaxVeganFam

Points +405

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Best meal of our lives.

Just do it. Grab a reservation (we made one 3 months in advance). We sat at the kitchen counter so we could see the prep behind the scenes. All of the chefs and staff members were super nice and answered our questions. The food was really the best.

Pros: Tasty seasonal menu, Laid back experience with incredible service, Food like never before

Cons: Pricey but worth it, Hard to get a resy :)

inkybrown

Points +350

Vegan
13 Jul 2023

superb vegan tasting menu

Went to Oyster Oyster recommended on a post of Gene Baur and the food was amazing and the staff were so nice. Most expensive restaurant I had ever been to but worth it! Even my non vegan girlfriend was impressed. It’s a veg restaurant with the exception of oysters.

LucyBolden

Points +244

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

Beyond 5 Stars

Their website notes "Chef Rob Rubba and sommelier/restaurateur Max Kuller had a vision for an environmentally and sustainably focused restaurant.

that dream, then became a reality.

We believe in creating a dining experience for the future. Our menus focus on seasonal, local produce. These ingredients are sourced from individuals who believe in organic and regenerative farming practices. Through these relationships, we are able to minimize food waste and control our carbon footprint while providing a one-of-a-kind dining experience here in the Mid-Atlantic."

Oyster Oyster has done just that. Words can not describe the artistry in their creations, the visual and sensory sensations that each dish brings can only be experienced in-person.

dah_82

Points +25

Vegetarian
17 Dec 2022

High-end food!

The service was great, food taste and presentation was top notch, very intimate setting.

Pros: Extremely creative options, Presentation is beatiful, Great place for a date night

Cons: Expensive, Reservations needed

kmau_

Points +1143

Vegan
12 Dec 2022

Pricey but unique and delicious

This is definitely a “special night out” type of place. All the dishes were unique, well thought out, and beautiful. The food quality was unsurpassed. If you tell them you’re vegan, they replace oysters with oyster mushrooms in the dishes. The mushroom broth, beet bread, and sweet potato dishes were definitely highlights.

I do wish there was more of each dish, but we did get a tasting menu. The wine selection and cocktails were excellent. I would definitely go back, but only for the most special of occasions given the price tag ($250 for two, plus drinks).

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-12

gabandtonic

Points +3011

Vegan
05 Sep 2022

Incredible fancy dinner!

Such a great spot for a real experience of a night. Wonderful staff also make it super enjoyable. I would love to return in a different season for a new tasting menu.

williamdylewsky

Points +25

Herbivore
28 Jan 2022

A very nice vegan tasting menu

Had the vegan tasting menu. Very well executed dinner. They clearly spend a lot of time and effort making this delicious

Pros: Many vegan options , Very inventive menu, Great service

mike1366

Points +1299

Vegan
02 Jan 2022

Amazing fine dining experience

Incredibile food, wine, and service. A vegan tasting menu that changes seasonally and is based on local and foraged ingredients. The wine pairing option elevates the experience. A cozy and intimate spot for special occasions.

Pros: Vegan tasting menu, Wine pairing , Great service

ElissaBVegan

Points +2980

Vegan
27 Dec 2021

Special Occasion Spot

Pricey, upscale "plant-forward" fare. Warm and welcoming atmosphere, excellent, friendly service and very interesting food. Mostly vegan, except, I think, for oysters and some butter on the non-vegan menu. No problem getting a fully vegan tasting menu. Good for a special occasion.

Pros: Mostly vegan, Great atmosphere , Great service

Cons: Very expensive , Not 100% vegan

michaelposner

Points +92

Vegan
19 Jun 2021

Unique and delicious vegan tasting menu

Just check the vegan option when you make a reservation. All the dishes were so unique, tasty, and satisfying. The service was really wonderful too.

KelseyCoulter

Points +150

Vegan
14 May 2021

A WOW experience

This was my first time dining at Oyster Oyster and my boyfriend and I were blown away. We got a 7 course vegan tasting menu and each course was incredibly delicious. The chef thoughtfully prepares each beautiful course.

I’ve eaten at a lot of vegan places in DC but never one like this. The vegetables in each dish were completely transformed into something magical. In addition, our waitress was super sweet and welcoming. While the restaurant and plates have an upscale vibe, there is nothing stuffy about the staff or service. Everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable and down to earth.

I can’t wait to go back to this place! If you’re looking for a unique, high-quality menu, this is the perfect DC spot.

Pros: Full vegan tasting menu , Great staff, Absolutely delicious food

Cons: Expensive , Small portions

bknamaste

Points +835

Vegan
24 Mar 2021

Overpriced

I got take out from this restaurant, and I really wanted to love it, but it fell short. My boyfriend spent a lot of money on our dinner, I think close to $100 and we were still hungry after eating all of it! We ordered a multi course vegan dinner, and everything was pretty good, just small. They do change their menu often and have been evolving throughout the pandemic. I would try it again but and will update my review if I have a different experience the next time. There are definitely better options for your money like Equinox or Fancy Radish.

Pros: Mostly vegan

Cons: Expensive, Small portions




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