Overall...cart before horse

Posted by slide from Alexandria VIrginia USA on 12/3/07

After talking last night, the subject of our dining experience at the Inn came up (early July 07). It was our 29th anniversary, wife's birthday; 30 years in the Air Force/Government service and a son's birthday were all wrapped up in a getaway weekend in Little Washington. The reputation for the diversity of food and quality (and price) provided anticipation. We've lived in Europe for many years and thought that we'd be dealt a quality of dining and service that we came to expect. UNFORTUNATELY, the "B" team was working the floor and the “been there and done it before” quality and nonchalant attitude of the service that was explained to me by one of the wait staff that there are regulars and then there are gusts as yourself, coupled with the food prep made for a very forgettable evening. I think that resting on one's laurels and letting the reputation precede the "goods" is dangerous. We won't be going back and caution others who are expecting a once in a lifetime experience in the DC region to search out other opportunities and places to spend your hard earned cash.

Noisy patrons and dry fish

Posted by Erica from Fairfax, Virginia on 5/14/06

Our last visit to the Inn, after many loyal years, was memorably awful. The Chilean sea bass was overdone---which is hard to do---and the young, nouveau riche patrons drunk and noisy. The dessert in the garden was ruined by a loud "work" gathering of dot commers where one was being fired. Food---only OK. Atmosphere---just awful.

Most expensive meal ever

Posted by Sally from Martinsburg on 3/15/06

We dined here for our 33rd anniversary. It was by a good bit the most expensive meal we have ever had--and worth every penny. The staff was as incredible as the food. The "Fire and Ice" of tuna and sorbet was the best thing I have ever tasted in my life. Mortgage your home if you must, but go!