How to get a reservation at The Dabney

How to book The Dabney

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   Book directly on Resy

   The Dabney takes reservations on Resy. Start there: pick your party size and date, and book any time that works.

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   Be flexible on the night and time

   Prime-time weekend tables at The Dabney go first. Weeknights, early seatings and late seatings are the easiest to find.

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   Watch for cancellations

   When The Dabney shows nothing open, plans still change. Tables come back when other diners cancel, often a day or two ahead, and they go fast.

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   Let TableWatch watch for you

   Set the nights, time window and party size in the TableWatch app. We check Resy around the clock and push you the moment a matching table opens. You book it on Resy in your own account.

About The Dabney

Located in the historic Blagden Alley of D.C.'s vibrant Shaw neighborhood, The Dabney has proudly celebrated the farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic since 2015. With over a decade of experience honoring our region's bounty, we remain dedicated to showcasing the best of the Mid-Atlantic with thoughtful, seasonal cooking centered around our signature wood-burning hearth. Join us in our dining room for our 5-course prix fixe menu or enjoy our à la carte experience, available in the dining room, bar and patio area. The Dabney has earned a prestigious Michelin star every year since 2017, and Chef Jeremiah Langhorne was honored with the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award in 2018. In 2023, The Dabney was recognized as Washingtonian's #1 restaurant, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Please note: We are currently unable to accommodate severe allium or dairy allergies, as well as vegan dietary restrictions.

From the restaurant, via Resy.

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