"Aaron Silverman's $350 all-in tasting with a caviar Beggar's Purse and a Michelin star — book it for an anniversary."
About Pineapple and Pearls
$350 a head, all of it included: the cocktails, the wine, the tip, for a four-course tasting that opens with a Beggar's Purse of caviar on a saffron crepe. Aaron Silverman opened Pineapple and Pearls in 2016 at 715 8th Street SE on Barracks Row, next to his casual Rose's Luxury. The dining room holds a Michelin star and runs the meal like a party rather than a hushed temple, with Champagne magnums and a soundtrack to match. Book the chef's counter if you want to watch the pass.
The Kitchen
Aaron Silverman built his name on Rose's Luxury, the Barracks Row room that won the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in 2014. He opened Pineapple and Pearls next door in 2016 as the fine-dining counterpart, and it has held a Michelin star through the Washington guide's run. The format is a fixed four-course tasting at $350 per person, all-inclusive, with the price set to rise to $360 in May 2026.
The signature is the Beggar's Purse, a saffron crepe drawn into a pouch and topped with caviar, served early as a statement of intent. Courses after it move through Silverman's playful, ingredient-led American cooking, with a few surprises kept off the printed menu. Daytime seats at the bar and counter cost less than the dining room and pour the same food. Reservations run through Resy on a rolling window, and the room is small, so prime weekend slots go fast. Dress is smart, and people treat the night as an occasion.
The Room
Pineapple and Pearls seats a small dining room plus a chef's counter and a handful of bar seats, and the mood is loud by fine-dining standards. A playlist runs through the meal, the lighting is warm and low, and the staff lean into the celebration rather than whispering around it. Tables are spaced comfortably, not packed, and the counter puts you a few feet from the pass. The dress code is smart, and many guests dress up for it. Plan on three to three and a half hours from the first pour to the last bite.
Best for an Anniversary
Book Pineapple and Pearls for an anniversary because the all-in $350 price means no bill arrives to break the mood, the four-course pace leaves room to talk, and the room treats a celebration as the point rather than an interruption. Tell Resy it is an anniversary when you book, ask for the dining room over the counter if you want it just the two of you, and let the team run the night. For more rooms like it, see our best restaurants for an anniversary, the Washington DC dining guide, and our top 10 restaurants in DC.
Not for
Not for a quiet, low-key dinner or à la carte ordering: it is a fixed four-course tasting, the room runs loud with a soundtrack, and the price is set.
Frequently Asked
Is Pineapple and Pearls worth it?
Yes, if you want a celebration with no decisions to make. Aaron Silverman's one-Michelin-star room charges $350 all-inclusive, so the cocktails, wine and tip are folded into one price, and the four-course tasting opens with its caviar Beggar's Purse. The mood is closer to a party than a temple. Go for an occasion. See our Washington DC dining guide.
How hard is it to book Pineapple and Pearls?
Hard for weekends. The room is small and books through Resy on a rolling window, so prime Friday and Saturday slots clear quickly when they open. Daytime bar and counter seats are easier and cost less than the dining room for the same food. Set a Resy alert and watch for releases and cancellations.
What is the dress code at Pineapple and Pearls?
The dress code is smart, and most guests dress up. There is no jacket requirement, but the room is a celebration and people lean into it, so smart wear or cocktail dress fits the mood better than jeans. Treat it the way you would a special anniversary or birthday dinner and you will be in step with the tables around you.
What is the average meal price at Pineapple and Pearls?
It is $350 per person, all-inclusive, rising to $360 in May 2026. That single price covers the four-course tasting plus the cocktails, wine pairings and the tip, so the figure you book is close to the figure you pay. Bar and counter seats are priced lower than the dining room. There is no à la carte option.
Is Pineapple and Pearls good for an anniversary?
Yes, it is one of DC's strongest anniversary rooms. The all-in price means no cheque interrupts the night, the four courses leave time to talk, and the team will mark the occasion if you flag it on Resy. Ask for the dining room for privacy. See more best restaurants for an anniversary.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Pineapple and Pearls
Reserve on Resy; the price is all-inclusive (food, drink, tip). Bar and counter seats cost less than the dining room. Phone (202) 595-7375.
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Practical Information
Address715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
NeighbourhoodBarracks Row, Capitol Hill
CuisineNew American tasting menu
Price$350 per person, all-inclusive
Dress CodeSmart; many dress up
SeatingDining room, chef's counter, bar
ReservationResy (prepaid)
Phone(202) 595-7375
DietaryDietary needs with notice; tell them when booking
