How to Get a Reservation at Minibar by Jose Andres in Washington DC
Minibar by Jose Andres sells its avant-garde tasting menu as prepaid tickets on OpenTable. The counter is tiny so dates vanish fast; be ready at the release and watch for cancellations, with Barmini as a backup.
The short answer
Minibar by Jose Andres is an avant-garde tasting-menu experience in Penn Quarter, served at a tiny counter, which makes it one of the scarcest seats in Washington DC. Reservations are sold as prepaid tickets on OpenTable, including chef's counter and table options, so booking works like buying tickets for a show.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
How the ticketed booking works
Seats are prepaid, which keeps no-shows rare and inventory tight. The exact per-person price, the release cadence, and the deposit terms change over time, so verify them on the live OpenTable ticket listing before planning. The adjacent cocktail lab, Barmini, books separately and is a strong fallback if Minibar is full.
- Treat the release like a ticket on-sale: account ready, card saved, dates decided.
- Consider Barmini next door, which books separately on OpenTable, if Minibar has no seats.
- Watch for cancellations close to the date, when prepaid guests adjust plans.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
Are Minibar reservations prepaid?
Yes. Minibar by Jose Andres sells its seats as prepaid tickets on OpenTable. The exact price, deposit, and release timing change, so confirm the current terms on the live ticket listing.
What is Barmini and can I go there if Minibar is full?
Barmini is the adjacent cocktail lab from the same team. It books separately on OpenTable and is a strong backup when Minibar has no available seats.
Can Rose book Minibar for me?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.