About
RESTAURANT WEEK, AUGUST 13-25, 3 COURSES FOR $35
We are located in the heart of Washington DC's 14th street corridor. Pilar has been a staple in the neighborhood for the last decade. The restaurant and bar has a fresh approach to dining and cocktails.
Our chefs pride themselves on only using the freshest of products from local farmers such as Tuscarora Farms, D'Artganan and Green Circle Farms. Though we are serious about food, our bar will always remain as a gathering place for good times and where great memories are made.
Hemingway inspired
Ernest Hemingway’s boat, Pilar, inspired some of the world’s greatest novels, contributed to scientific research with the Smithsonian, and served as the vessel for the author’s many exploits in the waters off the Keys. How could we not name the restaurant after her?
ARTISANAL cocktails
Our handcrafted cocktails range in taste and complexity. From classics, like the perfect Old Fashioned, to signature concoctions using house made tonics and elixirs, there’s a glass of something intoxicating for every palate.
eclectic menu
Our eclectic small plates menu of New American cuisine is inspired by regional farms and suppliers with a focus on fresh, seasonal, organic and local produce. The simple yet adventurous dishes change frequently depending on what’s available, but that’s part of the adventure!
A SINGULAR DESTINATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Simple, yet adventurous food paired with a spirited bar scene makes Pilar the destination on 14th Street to satisfy every occasion.
A SINGULAR DESTINATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Simple, yet adventurous food paired with a spirited bar scene makes Pilar the destination on 14th Street to satisfy every occasion.
The Crew
The Crew
Jesse Miller
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Jesse fell in love with cooking on his way to becoming a painter. It might have had something to do with the late nights, hard work, good food, friends…and the women. Friends & former co-workers from the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Maryland brought him into the kitchen at Saint-Ex more than seven years ago. Since then, he’s continued to hone his craft and focus his artistic creativity onto the menu at Bar Pilar.
