FAQs

Question 1

Who owns the restaurant?

Answer 1

Stephen Starr with partner Joe Carroll

Question 2

Does Starr have any other restaurants?

Answer 2

Yes, many! In DC: Le Diplomate, El Presidente, and Pastis. There are also restaurants in Philly, Miami, New York, Atlantic City. Joe Carroll’s restaurants are primarily in Brooklyn, NY and include Fette Sau, St. Anselm, Casino Clam Bar, and his beer bar, Spuyten Duyvil.

Question 3

Why is St. Anselm named St. Anselm?

Answer 3

After Joe Carroll’s Grandfather.

Question 4

Who designed the restaurant?

Answer 4

Stokes Architecture

Question 5

What else have they designed?

Answer 5

Le Diplomate and many PA projects including the dandelion, talula’s garden and daily, PS & Co. Root and Fette Sau (Philly)

Question 6

Can you eat at the bar?

Answer 6

yes! Full menu available at the bar.

Question 7

How far in advance can I make a reservation?

Answer 7

28 days

Question 8

Do you have gluten-free options?

Answer 8

We do not have a specific menu, but will make reasonable accommodations for dietary restrictions.

Question 9

I have a birthday in my party, what can you do for a birthday?

Answer 9

We will gladly mark your reservation for the birthday and send a candle in any dessert you order.

Question 10

Can I reserve the beefsteak room for a large a la carte party?

Answer 10

beefsteak will be a set public event of might be booked as a private event. Separately - the room might be booked for a private dinner that decides on a pre-set menu (not in the beefsteak style)

Question 11

Why is the beefsteak room named that?

Answer 11

it’s a room dedicated to the dining style that originated in 19th-century NYC. Beefsteak dinners were banquet-style events that typically centered around fundraising. The environment was jovial and indulgent- consisting of all-you-could-eat meat and beer without utensils or napkins.

Question 12

Is there a corkage fee? If yes, how much and what is the policy?

Answer 12

$45 per 750ml bottle. The bottle must not be on our list and must be opened on-site. Guests may bring 2 750ml or 1 magnum per 2 guests at a table.

Question 13

Is there an outside dessert fee and if so, how much?

Answer 13

yes. $4 per person.

Question 14

Will we use any 3rd party delivery services?

Answer 14

We will not offer delivery or online ordering currently.

Question 15

How many seats does the restaurant have?

Answer 15

Total: 267 maximum.
Detailed breakdown:

Interior Dining Seats:
- north dining room = 42 seats
- Hollywood booths = 30 seats
- Center Dining Room = 40 seats
- South Dining Room = 16 seats
- Food Counter = 10 seats
- Beefsteak room = 16-20 seats

Bar:
- 18 stools (501-518)

Exterior:

• Porch Dining = 10 seats
• Sidewalk Dining = 26 seats
• Streetside Shacks = 54 seats

Question 16

Who do we contact for PR?

Answer 16

Dannia Kakki at Moki Media PR

Question 17

What is the website?

Answer 17

www.stanselmdc.com

Question 18

What are the FB and instagram handles?

Answer 18

FB: St. Anselm DC
IG: @st.anselm_dc

Question 19

Where are the staff restrooms located?

Answer 19

There is a designated staff restroom located near the kitchen entrance.

Question 20

What is the nearest public transportation?

Answer 20

NOMA/NY AVE stop on the red line

Question 21

Where is the nearest hospital?

Answer 21

: (202) 546-5700

BridgePoint Hospital Capital Hill. 223 7th St. NE Washington, D.C. 20002

1.0 mile away

Question 22

Where/what is the local fire station?

Answer 22

: (202) 673 -3210

Washington DC Fire & EMS Station

1342 Florida Ave NC Washington, D.C. 20001

0.8 Miles away

Question 23

Where/what is the local police station?

Answer 23

: (202) 727-4385

Metropolitan Police Department (Internal Affairs Division )
64 New York Ave NE Washington, D.C. 20002

0.4 miles away