Gravitas

4.5

131 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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Housed in a former tomato packing warehouse in the historic Ivy City neighborhood of DC, Gravitas is a tasting menu destination from chef-owner Matt Baker. The menu, which changes with the seasons, draws inspiration from local produce and products, while the industrial-modern space (read: original brick and steel beams) boasts antique, floor-to-ceiling windows, which provides for an airy and whimsical dining experience.

Guests can enjoy a 5-course Chef's Tasting menu at an indoor or atrium table.

Our Atrium features a secluded, greenery dining experience separated from our indoor dining room. This area exhibits a relaxing green space that is weather proof with air conditioning and heating units.

Enjoy our rooftop, the Conservatory at Ivy City, as an experience by itself or as a stop before or after your dining experience. Conservatory reservations are available to book through the Resy app.

A gratuity of 22% will be added to all parties of 6 or larger.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 763-7942

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 763-7942
Website
http://www.gravitasdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Baker
Catering
For all of your event and catering needs, please reach out to events@gravitasdc.com. Our team would be thrilled to discuss the specifics and work towards providing a fully customized and curated experience for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Make your next party one for the ages. Chef Matt Baker and his team will work with you to pull off any occasion, from casual gathering to elegant reception, with style. Whether you are planning a tasting menu experience or cocktail reception at Gravitas or our rooftop conservatory, or a custom banquet in your office or home, we would be thrilled to assist you in hosting your next unique event. More details: http://www.gravitasdc.com/events-2 For all of your event and catering needs, please reach out to events@gravitasdc.com. Our team would be thrilled to discuss the specifics and work towards providing a fully customized and curated experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 763-7942

Location
1401 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Fenwick St NE
Parking details
Valet parking is temporarily suspended. There is a paid parking garage one block away above Mom’s Organic Market (1501 New York Ave NE 20002).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Roasted Duck Breast
Fig Gel, Wilted Swiss Chard, Poached Figs, Duck Glace; Add Seared Foie Gras $36 Supplement
Poached Halibut
Vanilla-Almond Puree, Glazed Scallion, Smoked Butter Beurre Blanc, Charred Salsify
Rosemary Lamb Loin
Carrot Butter, Watercress Pesto, Glazed Turnips, Spiced Lamb Jus
A5 Wagyu Beef Ribeye
Oxtail Ragout, Butternut Squash, Black Truffle Jus; $90 Supplement

5th Course

Choice of:

Chocolate Torte
Raspberry Coulis, Candied Cocoa Nib, Raspberry Champagne Sorbet
Tropical Escape
Yuzu Cremeux, Pineapple Ganache, Calamansi Ice Cream
Chef's Selection of Cheese
Served with Seasonal Preserves and Crostini; $18 Supplement

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Innovative
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions

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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Everything was delicious!
M
Matt
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best Chef’s experience in DC
AF
AmeliaF
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. I cant recommend this place enough. It’s inspired, well done, a slightly refined flavor of edgy, and a great celebration of culinary art in a comfortable environment. Think Per Se light if it was in a warehouse and jeans were allowed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food/wine experience and service. I made a small request for a birthday “cake” for my partner - maybe it never got through; still, not to the detriment of the meal.
SH
SHoff
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
Food was good, however it took 3 hours for them to serve us all of our dishes. I wish it did not take as long. Not sure I’d spend that kind of money again there.
m
martinm
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was creatively prepared and served. Expensive five course meal, but worth ONE try.
D
Deanna
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual!
TE
TERIL
Las Vegas
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My birthday dinner was excellent and they made me feel so special. A culinary experience is the only way to describe dinner at Gravitas!
TB
TB474
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everyone was friendly and professional! The food was tasty and the custom cocktails were amazing! Great for date night, birthday, or any other special occasion.
TA
TATYANAO
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service wonderful food. Very interesting atmosphere
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Nikki
Chicago
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very cute space with well balanced drinks and great service
F
Foodie
New England
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful food -- one of the best meals we've had during our Michelin explorations in the DC area. We had the chef's table experience and I would have preferred a less drawn-out experience -- service seemed a bit slow, sometimes with long waits between courses, and we were at the restaurant for 4.5 hours. But every dish was really excellent, both the regular omnivore menu and the vegetarian tasting that one of our group had. The vegetarian dishes were every bit as creative and interesting as the omnivore dishes, not just "pale copies" as you sometimes get. The wines selected for the wine pairing were also delicious, appropriate, and interesting. Overall a very enjoyable experience! (Just be careful where you sit -- there are glaring lights across the street that shine directly into your eyes if you sit along the benches to the left of the restaurant.)
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute must go! Everything was delicious and the service was incredible! I can’t wait to go back and try the caviar courses!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, perfect, delicious, a revelation!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I loved everything! Made her birthday dinner very special!
S
Susanb
Washington DC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our meal at Gravitas was a sensory experience. Incredible ingredient combinations beautifully presented and impeccably served. Bravo!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience.
AS
AlphonsoS
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
😊 Happiness! We celebrated my sweet wife's birthday there on Wednesday night, being the last reservation of the evening and not only were they expecting us at 8:15pm, but they remembered all of the little nuisances I mentioned in my Open Table request (fresh purple flowers from their garden, her name, occasion and type of flavors). The food was even more nuisanced, with 24 different fresh vegetables from their roof top garden (pic#2), tasty gazpacho, chicken and lobster (pic#4), etc. A surprise also was the Bedlam vodka recommended by the Sommelier, a brand marketed by the singer Jason Derulo. We would recommend Gravitas mostly, clearly, not surprisingly, for the food. We would return, for the feeling!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly one of the gems of the dc restaurant scene. The entire experience was delicious, the service was attentive, and the food transcendent
MM
MarieM
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was innovative and very delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance was warehouse chic. I deducted a point for the rather gross 🤢 bathroom. An updated powder room and regular cleaning will take this restaurant over the top.
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Pete
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal, we really enjoyed our fun night out at Gravitas.
KC
KendallC
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed the tasting menu and the service was really outstanding. I highly recommend coming to visit this establishment. After dinner a visit to the rooftop bar was so nice to relax and enjoy another delicious cocktail.
KH
KasandraH
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Impeccable. Outstanding. Phenomenal. The food was delicious and exceeded expectations. The staff were friendly and the service they provided was superb. The rooftop is perfectly situated and so romantic; a truly beautiful space. I cannot wait to return and dine again.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish, the staff was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable making our special night out all the more memorable. Tuna Sashimi and the Tile and Ratatouille were standouts. The Johnnie Walker cocktail was very creative and a personal favorite. Worthy of its star.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
There were some hints of racism here. I made a reservation for my birthday at Gravitas. Upon arrival, there wasn't anyone at the host stand, but a man walked up fairly quickly. He asked for our name and struggled to find our reservation, while he explained his hostess just left. He asked if we made the reservation on OpenTable....I said yes...and then he asked, "are you here for Gravitas for the 5 course menu?" At the time I couldn't hear him so I thought he was asking if we requested to sit inside, but my fiancee explained what he said, and I'm like....isn't that the only option? So we go in, the vibe is nice. There's a mix of music playing in the background (they played Ceelo at some point, which was pretty ironic given the experience we were having). Our server comes over fairly quickly. We get drinks and so far everything is fine. Then he asks if we have any questions about the menu. I noticed "line" on the menu...I'm not familiar with line, but the preparation sounded like fish. I still wanted to confirm and get more of an explanation so I ask if he can tell me what the line is. He explains, it's like flounder but better, yada yada. I tell him I'm good, that was my only question. Then he says...."are you sure? There's nothing else that looks unfamiliar to you?" I thought the word choice was a bit condescending, but we tried our best to try to ignore the microaggressions in order to enjoy a nice dinner on my birthday. Lastly, nobody said happy birthday or even wrote happy birthday on the dessert plate or anything. Oh and the food was good but not amazing. I feel like for the price that should've been the most amazing meal I've ever had but the sashimi was the best thing I had. And I probably could've done without a course or two.
JP
JoseP
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff is awesome, food was incredible. Worth every penny. We will be back.
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Chapel
Richmond
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday Celebration
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AlexS
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
The tasting menu was fantastic and service was decent. In hindsight, I should not have ordered the wine pairing, as it was quite pricey and I think the cocktails would have been better. Minor thing is that small specs of insulation kept falling from the ceiling, probably from the overhead air duct.
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Gerry
Washington DC
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Gravitas was good - not outstanding. We found the fixed menu somewhat limited; the service and ambiance were ok. Some of the dishes were very good (tuna starter), others were just average (pork belly). Portions were on the small side - even considering this was a 5 course menu. Overall, it did not meet our expectations, both as a Michelin rated restaurant, and particularly in value. We asked for two bottles of some of the lowest priced wines and our bill went way north of a $1K for 4 people.
JV
JosephV
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely one of my most memorable meals. Every course and every wine pairing was exquisite. Definitely a place to go for special occasions.
EO
EstelaO
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating Father’s day…chefs tasting menu was phenomenal. Staff was so attentive…from the the hostess, sommelier, waitstaff and chef. Food was exceptional…beautiful presentation and delicious. Wine selection was also wonderful. A very memorable experience.
KW
KyraW
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice. The food was tasty. The presentation was beautiful. I recommend the rooftop menu over the main dining room menu. We will be back to try the gin flight.
MP
MamaPeach
Seattle
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect seasonal and local menu, outstanding and caring staff, interesting gin flight for my husband in the conservatory, the service and meal were faultless… truly a delightful dining experience and worth every cent. We will be back.. and soon. :)
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Mchandler808
Charleston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic - our server Pat, was the best!
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Ninaballerina
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Sadly, it was a disappointment. I expected more from this restaurant. I do feel that perhaps it was an off night for the restaurant as I have only heard positive reviews. But my entire party of 4 was disappointed with our experience.
JL
JillL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best food I have ever had. Everything was fabulous!
NN
NNKH
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Prefers more choices for first 2 courses for 5 course. When we visited first time in Feb/March we had more choices . Oyster was awesome.
A
Alan
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
I never understand why maitre d’ always seat my party at the worse table even thought other more desirable ones are available. Gravitas maitre d’ put us right at the door and next to the water station. I had to ask for a better table, which there was. Why? Is this happening to anyone else? It has become to tiring that I don’t want to go out to eat anymore. The meal was good, but not sure if it’s worth the $500 and the hassle.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Gravitas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 763-7942.

Gravitas is rated 4.5 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 763-7942

1401 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

Cross street
Fenwick St NE
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is temporarily suspended. There is a paid parking garage one block away above Mom’s Organic Market (1501 New York Ave NE 20002).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Baker
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gravitasdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 763-7942
Catering
For all of your event and catering needs, please reach out to events@gravitasdc.com. Our team would be thrilled to discuss the specifics and work towards providing a fully customized and curated experience for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Make your next party one for the ages. Chef Matt Baker and his team will work with you to pull off any occasion, from casual gathering to elegant reception, with style. Whether you are planning a tasting menu experience or cocktail reception at Gravitas or our rooftop conservatory, or a custom banquet in your office or home, we would be thrilled to assist you in hosting your next unique event. More details: http://www.gravitasdc.com/events-2 For all of your event and catering needs, please reach out to events@gravitasdc.com. Our team would be thrilled to discuss the specifics and work towards providing a fully customized and curated experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 763-7942

Gravitas

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1st Course

Winter Vegetable Salad

Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi

2nd Course

Chestnut and Foie Gras Velouté

Gently Poached Oysters

3rd Course

Hand Rolled Spaghetti

Carrot and Ginger Tortellini

Lobster "Thermador"

4th Course

Roasted Duck Breast

Poached Halibut

Rosemary Lamb Loin

A5 Wagyu Beef Ribeye

5th Course

Chocolate Torte

Tropical Escape

Chef's Selection of Cheese

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Physical distancing

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Screening

FAQs

Does Gravitas offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gravitas restaurant rated?

Is Gravitas currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information