Chef Geoff's-Georgetown Location: College "Couture Cuisine"

Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, minutes from the American University campus is Chef Geoff's contemporary American cuisine. The first of four restaurants opened in the Washington DC metropolitan area has left a lasting impression. The moderate sized restaurant also showcases an amazing patio dining room located in the front of the restaurant that adds personality and contemporary dining to the "Couture Cuisine".  Chef Geoff's hosts fine dining for all ages, cultures and pallets. The variety and volume that this seasonal menus boasts is a breath of fresh air. The menu is created by the chef daily to highlight and showcase some of the area's favorites local ingredients. The inspiration of Chef Geoff's passion for food and fine dining shines with every dish. Every course boasts such variety it leaves you planning what you will get on your next trip. The menu reads like a timeless classic with new and innovative techniques. Chef Geoff's has such confidence yet practicality in their menu, that the entire menu was deigned for restaurant week! (Thumbs Up for variety) This allows the consumer to really sample the "Couture Cuisine" without being forced to decide between busting the budget or pleasing the pallet. The service at Chef Geoff's is as pleasantly pleasing as the ambiance and atmosphere. I received a warm welcome and smile from the hostess at first glimpse. Thiis always starts the experience off right. I was immediately seated in a quaint corner booth of the restaurant. Note: Reservations PAY OFF! This was followed by an immediate greeting from young but experienced Michael, further setting the tone for this promising evening. The vast wine selections and "restaurant week" specials, proved inviting and pleasing. (Thumbs Up, way to up-sale young Michael)..... Note: Chef Geoffs with re-cork and seal the remaining wine, if there is any, for you to take with you) 2 Thumbs Up!!!!!
The presentation and quality of this cuisine can only be described and pure perfection. Crispy Calamari with an array of sauces to tantalize your tastbuds. Simply sauteed rock shrimp with an amazing roasted garlic basil sauce!!!! Classic appetizers that are available in any reputable restaurant, but cleverly disguised with a fresh face at Chef Geoff's made me feel like it was a completely new dish! If they had named it something else, I would have said this taste like fried calamari but just so much better, or a play on shrimp scampi but fresher with something I can't put my finger on. New York Strip Steak with Mash Potatoes and Asparagus spears is so elementary that Elmo could make it on his cooking show with Emeril, but Chef Geoff's is moonlighting as a Steakhouse this evening. Perfectly cooked (Medium) New York Strip dressed with a red wine reduction and julienned onion rings (Thumbs Up for creativity) accompanied by Roasted Garlic Mashed potatoes (light and fluffy with a hint of white cheddar, I think) and perfectly blanched asparagus spears. Now that is PERFECTION! Old World Chicago Steakhouse meets Washington, DC's "Couture Cuisine" which is Crisp, Clean, Contemporary. Just when you thought this experience had reached the highest levels and gotten a 5 out of 5 the went and tipped the scales to a 7 out of 5 with their version of flour less chocolate cake and a miniature key lime slice of heaven. Chef Geoff's is truly one of Georgetown's treasures and is a must visit for those seeking the total package (Quality in Customer Service, Food, and Atmosphere) with their dining experience! I am stamping Chef Geoff's A+Approved, with a glowing Quality Control Rating!