The Setting DC

🌈 Happy Pride Month! Let's celebrate love, equality, and acceptance for all. 🏳️‍🌈
If you’ll be at the Capital Pride Festival on June 11 come by our tent to grab a cocktail and cool off!

On Wednesday May 24th, The Setting will be hosting an exclusive, multi-course Wine Dinner with pairings from our friends at Billecart-Salmon. They have celebrated over 200 years of history and
savoir-faire marked by perseverance and a quest for excellence. For
seven generations, their descendants have dedicated themselves to quality. They have been the committed Wine Guardians through the
centuries of exacting standards and with a passion renewed - for the vine,
the terroir and the art of winemaking. Our menu will feature the the finest produce and foraged products from Virginia, as well as some of the most luxurious seafood and proteins from around the world. The tasting menu will begin at 6pm, and includes 6 courses along with wine pairings- to book a reservation check us out on Tock or hit “Reserve” on our profile! Join us for this special night as two houses, focused on excellence, come together for an extraordinary event.

American Wagyu
White Asparagus
Morel Mushrooms
Foie Gras
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Join us on Wednesday, May 9th for a fun collaborative evening with our friends at !
Their beverage team will be shaking and stirring with our Setting bar specialists all night long. We will serving some of your favorite cocktails from Masseria along with their famous ‘Foie-noli’!
No reservation required, walk-ins are always welcome. Celebrate hump day with some of the best in the city, see you on Wednesday!

We’re opening our doors on Monday, May 1st for a fun night with the lovely team of Darroze Armagnacs.
For those unaware, Armagnacs Francis Darroze have been ageing and selling fine Armagnac in Roquefort, in the heart of the Landes region, for two generations. This family business has built up a fine reputation for quality and expertise and as you all know, The Setting is also a family run business so you can only imagine the excitement we have for this collaborative evening.

Join us with a reservation or walk right in for some fine pours with Marc Darroze and the dynamite Setting Team. Message us with any questions! See you Monday! 🥃

The Setting is currently looking for someone special to join our front of house team.

you can send us a message here
or email us [email protected]

We will be shaking and serving on Wednesday! Come and experience our new Spring Menu now live on Tock!🌿

Gone fishing! 🎣
The Setting Team will be on Spring Break for the week of April 5-8. We will be resuming our normal hours on April 12th!
Reservations are available on Tock for our Spring offerings in the Dining Room or at the Bar, DM us if you have any questions! 🐠

Have plans on April 4th?
Come by and support The Setting’s own, Devin Felli who will be competing in the DC Bartender Mixology Competition by Maïz 64 and DC Spot!
Each competitor will be showcasing their personal creation with a focus on Mexican distillates.
The first round of the competition will be on April 4th and the final round will be held on April 11th. Each attendee will receive 2 crafted cocktails and 2 appetizers throughout the competition then followed by 12 small cocktails throughout the event to sample and judge.
We are proud of Devin for his continued pursuit of fine beverage and hope to see you there to support the amazing bar specialists that DC has to offer!
To snag a ticket, visit the link on ’s profile and shoot us a message if you plan to be there!

The Setting is pleased to announce the debut of our Spring menu!
Beginning April 12th, we will be offering a seasonal A La Carte menu throughout the entire restaurant and bar. Yes, you heard us right. You can now order food at any time, Wednesday to Saturday, regardless of if you’re enjoying beverages at our bespoke bar, or coming to celebrate a special occasion with loved ones.
We are committed to providing the highest standards in all our offerings. Our food will continue to reflect our values of sourcing with intention and creating with the best that the world has to offer. The Caviar, Sea Urchin, and A5 Wagyu are not leaving us - only becoming more accessible! We are excited to welcome you to our underground, multi-sensory lounge this April. Tap the “Reserve” button on our profile to make your reservation.

Looking for some food and drinks to enjoy this hump day? Join us this Wednesday, March 15th, for our Industry Night featuring !
We’ll be holding it down from 5-close or until supplies last. No reservations required! 🍸
Message us if you have any questions!

The Setting is looking to hire a Sous Chef for a full time position. We’re a fun space, with a passionate team and an obsession of quality goods. Our priority is showcasing the art within food and service, we want our guests experience at The Setting to make fine dining more approachable- while getting to escape to our underground cocktail lounge. Here, we cultivate creativity, have 4 day work weeks and value time with our loved ones. If you consider yourself an artist within the industry looking to grow in an encouraging environment, please contact us at [email protected]!

Join us tomorrow for our Night In Havana! We have special guest, Gio Gutierrez with joining us to “star-tend” for the evening and share the Cuban goodies we’ve been perfecting.
We’re showcasing some of our favorites with custom Cuban cocktails featuring and culinary classics like Beef Empanadas, Cubano Sandwiches, and Mojo Shrimp served with Rice and Beans. This fun time is for one night only with no reservations required, we’ll be going all night or until supplies last. If you have any questions, reach out to us! Otherwise, the party starts at 5pm!

The Setting is hiring line cooks immediately. To inquire send us an email at: [email protected]

Join us for “Not Valentine’s Day” happening February 15th.
Industry friends, we did this for you.
Bookings available via tock.

We are thrilled to welcome you into the year of the rabbit with a 6 course tasting menu inspired by Johnnie Walker’s Lunar New Year release paired with a cocktail flight highlighting Astral Tequila, Ron Zacapa 23, Mezcal Unión, Johnnie Walker High Rye, and the Johnnie Walker Lunar New Year special release. Curated by Michael Fratt and Chef John Dylan Snyder in partnership with
Price of the ticket includes food and beverage pairing . Guests will have the unique option to purchase a bottle of the special edition Lunar New Year Johnnie Blue with an engraving of their choice on the bottle upon purchase. Tickets available via Tock

🎄Holliday Hours🎄
This week stop by for some Holliday cheer on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Setting will be closed Thursday-Saturday and resume regular business hours the week of New Years.

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Wednesday Special:
Bone in short ribs
Potato purée
Field greens
Parker house rolls
Sauce Robert
$40 per person

“Spicy Tuna Roll”

Splendid Alfonsino
Maruzen Shiroita
Hon-Wasabi
Raspberry

The Setting is thrilled to announce that our New Bar Director is Michael Fratt formally of bar and !!! We cannot begin to explain the beautiful magic that is about to commence in our little haven between and get ready DC.

Come join us this Wednesday from 5-10 for craft cocktails and Chef’s Special: shiro dashi ramen, market vegetables, VA striped bass, warm milk buns.

Stopping by for just drinks is welcome
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December reservations are LIVE!
Head to our Tock page or click “reserve” on our profile to experience our multi-sensory 10 course tasting menu with loved ones this holiday season.
Any questions? Send us a message or email us at [email protected]!

The Setting DC updated their business hours.

🚨ALERT🚨
We added 9 new cocktails, 4 new wines, and 5 new mocktails for the Summer season! We kept your favorites and added on some refreshing and innovative new sips to challenge your top faves.
Join us from Wednesday to Saturday to celebrate summer with The Setting team! 🥂

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Today, we are paying a tribute to a staff favorite here.. the Mr. Martinez 🍸

This is our play on the classic Martinez cocktail. In this bad boy we have some Plymouth Gin, Maraschino, Orange Bitters, finished with The Setting touch - a Sweet Vermouth that we infuse with an Orange-Cinnamon Tea. Ask our Director, what her favorite cocktail is and she will answer you with this liquor-forward, citrusy, yet balanced dream (she’ll probably try to have one with you).

When you stop by The Setting, be sure to ask our team their favorite cocktail on our new Summer Menu!

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Alert! We added 9 new cocktails, 4 new wines, and 5 new mocktails for the Summer season! We kept your favorites and added on some refreshing and innovative new sips to challenge your top faves. Join us from Wednesday to Saturday to celebrate summer with The Setting team!

Here’s an update for our loyal patrons and patrons-to-be: Our Summer Tasting Menu is LIVE!

Join us for 10-15 bites of bold flavor from around the world along with an exciting, mouth-watering Cocktail Flight.
Our team has been working hard to elevate our experience with every passing menu and we are proud to share our multi-sensory underground experience with the DMV community.
Our Summer Menu is live for 2 months only, so snag your seat as soon as you can!

Have any questions? Send us a DM or emails us at [email protected]

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