Tail Up Goat, a popular Mediterranean & Caribbean fine dining restaurant, has announced it will close its doors by the end of the year. As a go-to spot for the crowd at Adams Morgan, this food establishment was a Michelin star winner. Food lovers can relish its delectable eats before the final shutdown by the end of 2025.
Highlights
- Tail Up Goat is inviting the Adams Morgan community to celebrate its final eight months in Washington, D.C.
- The restaurant’s owners are shutting down due to an expiring lease.
- Their sister restaurant, Reveler’s Hour, will continue with its culinary offerings in Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C, to Bid Adieu to Tail Up Goat
Tail Up Goat is facing a shutdown after serving the people of Washington, D.C., a range of Mediterranean and Caribbean delicacies for almost ten years. Although the Adams Morgan-based eatery sees a huge crowd for its six-course meals and classic appetizer drinks, it will end its services this year-end.
Reasons for Closure
The popular fine dining place is heading towards shutdown due to troubles related to an expiring lease. Its owners have cited financial crunches ever since the pandemic as a contributor to Tail Up Goat’s closure.
Although the fine dining place is sure about not returning, Reveler’s Hour, its sister restaurant in Washington, D.C. (1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States), will continue to serve food lovers.
Beginning of Tail Up Goat’s Journey
Food items and drinks at Tail Up Goat (Source: Google Reviews)
Tail Up Goat began its culinary expedition in 2016. The husband-wife duo of Chef Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler, along with Bill Jensen, their friend, opened the fine dining place at Adams Morgan (1827 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States).
In just a short while of their offerings, the Tail Up Goat owners saw a great rush of customers. The reason was their simple yet appealing concept of creating a neighborhood joint that they would want to visit during their days off.
The Adams Morgan-based fine dining restaurant managed to impress the foodies of Washington, D.C., with its blend of friendly ambiance and mouthwatering delicacies. It became a food spot that welcomed the Adams Morgan crowd to not just eat but also create memories with their loved ones.
Culinary Wins of the Adams Morgan Restaurant
After its launch in 2016, Tail Up Goat demonstrated its potential by winning a Michelin star in the next year itself. Further, the Washington, D.C.-based food place kept winning the stars every year after that.
Sybert was a nominee for the best chef at the James Beard in 2020. The next year, Jensen bagged the Michelin Sommelier Award. On the other hand, Tyler won the Michelin’s Service Award in 2024.
The Adams Morgan eatery reached the final round in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverage Program category in 2024 at the James Beard Award.
Celebratory Invitation for Customers for the Last Eight Months
As the date for Tail Up Goat’s closure nears, the restaurant invited its food lovers through a social media post. Through it, the fine dining spot has stated that it will celebrate the community at Adams Morgan for the next eight months. This is because Tail Up Goat’s vibrant success is a result of their stories, loyalty, and celebrations.
Although Tail Up Goat’s chapter will be ending at Adams Morgan, its warmth and influence will stay for long among the crowd. Loyal customers can relish their favorite eats at the fine dining facility for the next eight months.
