The Main Dining Room

Dining at The Inn at Little Washington is an unforgettable culinary journey where innovative dishes and impeccable service come together in an enchanting setting.

Reservations

We strive to create a sense of magic and wonder. Dining here should be like a dream you don't want to wake up from.

Chef Patrick O'Connell

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Patrick’s approach to cooking, while paying homage to the lawmakers of Classical French Cuisine, reflects a belief in American cuisine today– healthy, eclectic, imaginative, unrestricted by ethnic boundaries and always growing.

Here and Now
Our enduring Classics
The Good Earth

Here and Now

Amuse-Bouche

Tomato-Cured Hamachi in a Watermelon Gazpacho
with Wasabi Sorbet

Takatenjin, Soul of the Sensei, Junmai Daiginjo, Shizuoka, Japan

Chilled Blue Shrimp with a Coconut and Carrot Panna Cotta Perfumed with Espelette and Lime

Laurent-Perrier, Demi-Sec, Champagne, France (N.V.)

Sweet and Sour Crispy Veal Sweetbreads
with Lychees

Dönnhoff, Riesling, Spätlese, Norheimer Kirchheck, Nahe, Germany (2023)

Long Island Duck Three Ways

Pan Seared Pepper-Crusted Breast

with a Dumpling of Hoisin-Braised Leg and Sauteed Foie Gras

in an Aromatic Broth with Cherries from Our Orchard

Rivers Marie, Pinot Noir, Joy Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California (2022)

George Washington’s Paw Paw Posset

Dessert Menu to Follow

Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars Per Person

Paired Wines: Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Per Person

(Beverage, Tax and Service Charge are Additional)

Our Enduring Classics

Amuse-Bouche

A Tin of Sin

Petrossian Tsar Imperial Ossetra Caviar

with Chesapeake Crab and Cucumber Rillette

Roland Champion, Secret D’Aramis, Champagne, France (N.V.)

Carpaccio of Herb-Crusted Elysian Fields Baby Lamb Loin

with Caesar Salad Ice Cream

Domaine Figuière, Première, Rosé, Cote de Provence, France (2024)

A Chartreuse of Savoy Cabbage and Maine Lobster

with Caviar Beurre Blanc

Lingua Franca, Avni, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2022)

Prosciutto-Wrapped Veal Tenderloin

with Triple Crème Ravioli and Roasted Tomato Cream

Voliero, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy (2018)

A Lilliputian Peach and Vanilla Dreamsicle

Dessert Menu to Follow

Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars Per Person

Paired Wines: Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Per Person

(Beverage, Tax and Service Charge are Additional)

The Good Earth Menu

Amuse-Bouche

Chilled Petals of Roasted Beets with Herbed Crusted Goat Cheese,
Toasted Pistachios and Orange Vinaigrette

Clementine Carter, Grenache Blanc, Santa Barbara, California (2023)

“Let Them Eat Cake”

Our Garden’s Savory Carrot Cake with Basil Ice Cream

and Buttermilk Dressing

Rudi Pichler, Terrassen, Gruner Veltliner, Smaragd, Wachau, Austria (2022)

A Spinach and Carrot Mousse in a Parmesan Broth
with Spring Vegetables

Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, Cuvée Ste. Catherine, Alsace, France (2020)

A Trio of Dumplings

Wild Mushroom, Spring Pea and Lemon-Pepper Ricotta

Perfumed with Mint

Phelps Creek, Cuvée Alexandrine, Columbia Gorge, Oregon (2021)

Coconut Sorbet with Passionfruit and Ginger Granite

Dessert Menu to Follow

Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars Per Person
Paired Wines: Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Per Person
(Beverage, Tax and Service Charge are Additional)

We try to limit alterations to our menu so that every guest can enjoy the maximum experience that the Chef has intended. We gladly accommodate any of the following dietary restrictions: shellfish, pork, nuts, gluten, and dairy. Beyond those listed, we are unable to make any further alterations to our curated menu options, but we offer a full alternative vegetarian menu. We also offer an à la carte experience at our new casual restaurant, Patty O’s.

Baronial kitchen tables near a hearth

Our Kitchen Tables

Nestled on either side of a baronial fireplace in the kitchen, our two kitchen tables can accommodate up to 6 guests at each table. This is the perfect spot for a romantic and private dinner for two or a celebration for 12. Guests often tell us it’s like dinner and a movie. The tables are available every night and the surcharge is $750 per table. Please call for availability.

Dinner Reservations

Wine at The Inn

Explore The Inn at Little Washington’s award-winning wine list and learn more about the exceptional wine experience crafted by our expert sommeliers.

Our Wine Program
Wine cellar
Petrossian caviar at The Inn at Little Washington

Caviar at The Inn

At The Inn at Little Washington, every dining experience is a love letter to the senses. For those seeking the pinnacle of indulgence, our exclusive caviar menu promises a journey into unparalleled culinary artistry.

Our Caviar Experience

Patty O's Cafe & Bakery

Located directly across the street from The Inn, Patty O's Cafe offers the simple, classic American dishes of Chef Patrick O'Connell's childhood, reimagined.

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Patty O's Cafe with a fireplace
Patty O's french onion soup