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Inn at Little Washington Review
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Inn at Little Washington 
- Address: Middle and Main Sts., Washington, VA | Map It
- Phone: 540/675-3800
- Price range: $$$$
- Cuisine: American
- Location: Little Washington
Fodor's Review:
A 90-minute drive from the District takes you past hills and farms to this fantasy of an English country manor, where the service matches the setting. A seven-course dinner (without wine) is $138 Monday to Thursday, $148 on Friday and Sunday, and $168 on Saturday. After a first course of tiny canapés such as a mini-BLT on house-made bread, soup follows -- perhaps chilled fruit or creamy leek. Braised duck and seared foie gras over watercress might come next, then squab over garlic polenta. Desserts, including the "palette" of pastel-hue sorbets, are fanciful, or choose the cheese plate, delivered on a life-size, mooing faux cow.
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: MC, V
- Closed: Closed Tues. in Jan.-Mar., July, and Aug.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
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.
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