MINIBAR BY JOSE ANDRES

What MINIBAR BY JOSE ANDRES does

MINIBAR BY JOSE ANDRES operates as a two-concept fine dining and cocktail establishment under THINKFOODGROUP, LLC, a privately held Delaware LLC headquartered in Washington, DC. The company consists of two venues: minibar, a two Michelin-starred avant-garde tasting menu restaurant with 12 communal seats at the Chef's Counter running two seatings per evening, and barmini, an adjacent cocktail lab and lounge featuring over 100 libations, experiential flights, and inventive small bites. The core product is an avant-garde multi-course tasting menu priced at $375 per person, requiring prepaid tickets released one calendar month at a time; supplemental revenue comes from premium beverage pairings ($225 José's Pairing and $550 Bespoke Pairing), José's Table private dining for 4-6 guests, and a Full Service Buyout option for 7-12 guests.

The business model is event-driven and capacity-constrained. Reservations for minibar are limited to parties of four, prepaid in advance, and non-refundable, eliminating price shopping and creating a high per-cover yield. barmini functions on a la carte and walk-in model, with a 2-hour cocktail flight reservation cap and 21+ age requirement. Distribution runs through OpenTable for both reservation and ticketing flow, with gift cards sold through the ThinkFoodGroup e-commerce platform and inKind accepted as a payment method. Marketing relies heavily on earned media across Michelin Guide, Washingtonian, Washington Post, Eater DC, LA Times, Wine Spectator, OpenTable, and Forbes, supplemented by the owned website, email newsletter, and an Instagram presence.

The customer base is segmented into culinary enthusiasts and foodies (primary), cocktail aficionados, and private event hosts. The operation is supported by a 12-person team, with the chef-as-celebrity (José Andrés) and a tenure-rich kitchen team (Executive Sous Chef Nathan with 15+ years of experience; CIA-trained Pastry Chef Julia) serving as the principal talent layer. No public financials are disclosed, and the business operates as a single-location, single-market concept in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

Name

MINIBAR BY JOSE ANDRES

Legal name

THINKFOODGROUP, LLC

Website

https://minibarbyjoseandres.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Two Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant and adjacent cocktail lab in Washington DC, operating under ThinkFoodGroup, offering an avant-garde tasting menu at $375 per person for 12 guests per seating, plus cocktail flights and private dining.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Michelin-star tasting menu
• Avant-garde cuisine
• Craft cocktail lounge
• Private dining experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Chef's Counter Tasting Menu: Multi-course tasting menu experience at $375 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Seatings accommodate 12 guests per evening in a communal setting.
2. Beverage Pairings: Premium wine pairing options including José's Pairing at $225 per guest and Bespoke Pairing at $550 per guest featuring rare and unique wines from around the world.
3. José's Table Private Dining: Exclusive private dining room experience adjacent to the kitchen for parties of 4-6 guests, offering a peek into newest creations and rare wine pairings.
4. Barmini Cocktail Lounge: Cocktail lounge featuring classic libations, unique creations, cocktail flights, and inventive snacks. A la carte ordering with curated wine list and non-alcoholic beverages.
5. Full Service Buyout: Private buyout option for 7-12 guests at the Chef's Counter with optional additional seating at José's Table.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Minibar by José Andrés is a two Michelin-starred, reservation-only fine-dining tasting-menu restaurant in Washington, DC, serving an avant-garde multi-course menu to 12 guests per communal seating. It is paired with the adjacent barmini cocktail lounge, which offers over 100 libations, experiential cocktail flights, and inventive snacks. The operation also offers private dining (José's Table for 4–6 guests), full-service buyouts for 7–12 guests, premium beverage pairings, and gift cards.

Product overview

MINIBAR BY JOSE ANDRES operates as a dual-concept fine dining and cocktail establishment under the José Andrés brand. The portfolio consists of two primary offerings: minibar by José Andrés, a two Michelin-starred avant-garde tasting menu restaurant with 12 communal seats per seating, and barmini by José Andrés, an adjacent cocktail lounge featuring over 100 libations and experiential cocktail flights. Secondary offerings include José's Table, a private dining room within minibar for up to six guests, and Full Service Buyout options for private events. The two dining concepts share proximity and brand identity but operate independently—minibar requires advance ticket purchase while barmini accepts reservations or walk-ins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• minibar by José Andrés A two Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant offering an avant-garde multi-course tasting menu in a communal setting limited to 12 guests per seating, two seatings per evening. Tickets are prepaid and released one calendar month in advance.
• barmini by José Andrés A cocktail lounge and culinary cocktail lab adjacent to minibar, featuring over 100 classic and modern cocktails, experiential flights, and inventive snacks. Reservations via OpenTable; walk-ins welcome when available (21+).
• José's Table Private Dining Private dining room inside minibar for parties of 4–6 guests, offering a peek into newest culinary creations and access to rare wine pairings.
• Chef's Counter Tasting Experience The flagship tasting-menu experience at minibar's Chef's Counter, priced at $375 per person, featuring multi-course avant-garde cuisine in a communal setting of 12 guests per evening.
• Cocktail Flight Experiential guided cocktail flight at barmini using modern techniques with unconventional twists on classic libations; reservations limited to 2-hour windows, with à la carte and alcohol-free options available alongside cocktail flights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 Michelin Stars maintained since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable serves as the primary reservation platform for both minibar and barmini. Minibar tickets are purchased through OpenTable experiences, while barmini uses OpenTable's client reservation system. The partnership enables online booking, experience packages, and payment processing for the ticketed dining experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pineapple and Pearls: Two-Michelin-starred, two-seat ticketed tasting menu in Washington, D.C. Direct local D.C. comparable on Michelin tier, ticketed model, and high-end tasting experience.
• Death & Co: Award-winning cocktail bar chain with multiple locations. Comparable to Barmini's craft cocktail program and James Beard-recognized bar positioning.
• The Inn at Little Washington: Three-Michelin-starred tasting menu destination restaurant in Virginia. Closest U.S. regional peer given shared DMV-adjacent market and Michelin-starred tasting menu format.
• Komi: Johnny Monis's intimate, high-end D.C. tasting menu restaurant. Comparable as a small-team, D.C.-based fine dining destination with strong award recognition.
• The French Laundry: Thomas Keller's iconic three-Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in Yountville, CA. Comparable on Michelin-tier exclusivity, celebrity chef founder, and tasting menu ticket model.
• Alinea: Chef Grant Achatz's avant-garde multi-course tasting menu in Chicago, operating under a similar ticketed, exclusive seating model. Most direct comparable in concept and price positioning to Minibar.
• Eleven Madison Park: Daniel Humm's flagship Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in NYC. Comparable as a high-end, multi-course tasting destination with global brand equity.

Broad incumbents

• Le Bernardin: Eric Ripert's Michelin-starred flagship in NYC. Comparable as an established Michelin-tier fine dining venue with broader portfolio brand recognition.
• José Andrés Group (ThinkFoodGroup): The parent organization of Minibar/Barmini operating ~30 restaurant concepts. Relevant as the broader portfolio context for valuation and brand extension opportunities.

Emerging players

• SingleThread: Three-Michelin-starred farm-driven tasting menu in Sonoma. Comparable as a small, exclusive, award-leading tasting destination; similar constraints around scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/minibarbyjose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minibar-by-jose-andres

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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