Sassafras

As we put the final touches on the restaurant, we invite you for a first peek at our intimate Chef’s Counter. With 6 seats, the Chef’s Counter is the heart of our open kitchen, where you’ll be served a prix fixe, twelve-course seafood forward menu directly by the people who cooked it. The menu features hyper-seasonal modern Chesapeake Cookery, and changes daily based on the availability of local products. Our fish are wild caught from Mid-Atlantic waters, except for a stunning caviar from wild caught Mississippi River sturgeon. This early spring, we are looking forward to Chesapeake Blue Crab, spawning rockfish, foraged morels, forest herbs and greens, and rhubarb and asparagus. Offered, at an additional charge, are wine pairings and a quaint menu of potations by the glass. We are happy to accommodate tree nut allergies and pescatarian diets with at least 7 days’ notice—please email us at eat@restaurantsassafras.com to confirm. Kindly note that we are unable to accommodate other dietary restrictions or allergies. A 22% service charge is included in the prepaid reservation total and will also be applied to any additional purchases during your visit. Additional gratuity is not expected. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner service begins at 6:45pm.