Rose's Luxury, Washington: Photos, Reviews & Location

Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.

At a glance

#5 of 177 Bars in Washington #16 of 235 Restaurants in Washington

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.69

4.2 km from the center of Washington

Rating breakdown

5 ★83%
4 ★10%
3 ★3%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States

rosesluxury.com

+1 202-742-3570

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Rose's Luxury?: Rose's Luxury is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,538 reviews.
How does Rose's Luxury rank in Washington?: Rose's Luxury is #5 of 177 Bars in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Rose's Luxury located?: 717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States — 4.2 km from the center of Washington.
How can I contact Rose's Luxury?: Phone: +1 202-742-3570 · Website: rosesluxury.com

Alright, get ready for the longest review I've ever written! We drove through some very dense DC fog to celebrate our anniversary here on a Thursday night, and it was 100% worth it.

Service: Nemi (hope I'm spelling that right) was our server, and she took wonderful care of us. She, along with the rest of the staff, did a great job with describing our dishes, presentation, and allowing us our privacy as we celebrated.

Food: The 5 course meal was delicious! Starting with their in-house bread and butter that was absolutely heavenly! The entire upstairs smelled like freshly baked bread and it was both comforting and inviting. We both ordered the squash blossom rangoons, and were given a complimentary lychee and pork salad to share. This salad is a dish they are known for and for good reason! The coconut foam brought out every flavor profile from the mint to the onion and the pork and lychee... and we are still talking about it 4 days later. After the salad we got our pasta dishes. My husband ordered the spicy vodka pasta and I got the lemon butter pasta... let me tell you, I wanted to jump into that dish and swim in the buttery, Meyer Lemon goodness. Totally melted in my mouth, and my husband's dish was the perfect blend of spicy and creamy (we shared!). As we finished sipping on our cocktails (the spicy margarita and the peach bourbon situation), our server surprisingly brought out some bubbly for us! "It pairs well with the lobster, and you can never go wrong with some bubbly for your anniversary!" And she was right! At this point I was already beginning to feel full, but when the poached lobster came out, my mouth began to water AGAIN. It was soft, buttery, and topped with a mixture of sweet and savory (mango! peppers!) that complimented the well seasoned lobster without overwhelming it. Once we took our last bite, we were pleasantly stuffed and chatted for a few minutes before we were given a sample of their cinnamon toast crunch ice cream. I am not a fan of ice cream, but this may have converted me. It was not overly sweet or dense, and it really did taste like the cereal without the soggy part. I would totally eat an entire pint of this by myself. Now, you'd think we finish here but wait, THERE'S MORE! More Dessert! I saw there was a tres leches on their menu, and we had to order it. I'm Mexican and use my grandmother's recipe for every tres leches cake I've ever made, so the dessert holds a special place in my heart and stomach. Rose's Tres Leches is not my abuela's dessert, but it is uniquely in a category of its own. The portion size is, as their menu states, ridiculously over sized! More than enough for 2, and somehow not enough because it is that good. It is light, lightly caramely, and has just the right balance of being moist without turning into mush. There was a subtle taste of spices used and the way that the sweet coconut flavor still lingers after each bite was so inviting that I was sad when we finished it.

Overall: the food is 10/10, service is 10/10, and bonus 10/10 for playing late 90s early 00s r&b (at least while we were there). Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!

justin shields 2024 Jan 25

Hands down the best meal I've had in my life. We had a group of 4 so we were able to order everything and share. Everything was flawless. Incredible flavor combinations and everything cooked to perfection. Started with a caviar topped sorbet and crab stuffed fried squash blossoms. Highlights for me were the grilled cucumber salad, pork and lychee dish, and the short rib. And all of their pastas were just incredible. Their wine pairing is also on point and worth the extra money. I don't even drink wine and found myself enjoying their selections they serve with each course. The best service I've ever gotten in my life as well. This place is worth every penny

Sue Yu 2024 Jan 19

All the 5 star reviews are telling the truth. This is an amazing restaurant providing not only spectacular food but also exceptional service. My husband and I went there to celebrate our anniversary, they made us so happy. Definitely going back there!

Elizabeth Chu 2024 Jan 13

Phenomenal! I’ve been a few times now but last night was the first time I got to enjoy the rooftop garden. Everything was wonderful! Bonnie was our server and sommelier and spectacular. Everyone enjoyed all the wine, cocktails, food and other libations. Best birthday celebration ever.

Molly Parks 2023 Nov 03

The food was incredible! The atmosphere and seating was comfortable. But my favorite part was the service. Every person who came to our table to drop off food was so enthusiastic and proud of their food. They seemed genuinely happy to be doing what they were doing. Their energy was contagious. We will definitely be back when in DC again!

Michael X 2023 Oct 29

I am very happy to go to this restaurant with a lively atmosphere. Their decoration style is very rustic. The taste and presentation of the dishes are not too amazing, and the amount of salt is relatively large. I drank a lot of water. The fish dishes are very light and made of plastic. , this will cause the plate to rotate when the waiter debones the fish. If you don’t mind, this is not a problem. Each dish will be introduced to you by a waiter (of course this is a must)!

Sun Lee 2023 Oct 22

We hadn't been to Roses for several years and certainly first time post-pandemic.

The restaurant was busy but not packed on a Friday evening and we didn't have reservations. Since our prior visits, the style has changed to a choose your own adventure, though you can choose entirely on your own or shared with the table. $105 pre fixe

Javier took care of us at the bar and was absolutely amazing from start to finish ensuring the birthday person felt celebrated/recognized. He was also very attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations on vino. Almost everything was good, with the exception of the short rib. We were very excited for this dish and even ordered a double quantity! However the dish was underwhelming - very little taste in the sauce and meat was dry. The slicing was also strange.....
Again, javier made the meal memorable - we will definitely remember her!

Preston Hall 2023 Aug 14

Everything was great except…

We came to dinner here for my wife’s birthday, and it was an amazing experience.

The service was truly top tier. Not only our main waiter but all of the 4/5 people who served us during our dinner were exceptional. In addition the timing of the many dishes which we were served was a perfect succession of flavor and precision.

The food was phenomenal! That’s all I have to say. There was nothing we didn’t like.

The only downside…

We were seated in the front area and the bench and chair we sat on were truly uncomfortable. Not a major problem, but for a long meal it was less than ideal. If you read this you may consider asking to be seated upstairs or in the rear. Not 100% sure that would be perfect, but it may help.

The food was amazing, and the service was outstanding!