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Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,822)Penn Quarter - 2
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,210)Downtown - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,666)Foggy Bottom - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,578)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,379)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(581)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,079)Downtown - 3
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,248)Mount Vernon Square - 4
Seven Reasons
Price: Very Expensive•Latin American•4.4(15)Logan Circle - 5
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,924)Dupont Circle
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.2(2,342)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,062)Dupont Circle - 3
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.5(8,870)Downtown - 4
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,119)Downtown - 5
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(4,552)Downtown
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Bistro Aracosia
Price: Moderate•Afghan•4.9(2,760)Bistro Aracosia is a critically acclaimed authentic Afghan gourmet and Chop House located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Aracosia has been acknowledged as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians on Forbes Magazine, written up and reviewed by top food critics from the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and numerous other publications. Bistro Aracosia has been awarded 100 Best restaurants for 2 years in a row in the Washingtonian.
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar , extensive Wine and Beer menu Come and experience authentic and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.Jônt
Price: Very Expensive•French / Japanese•4.9(180)At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.
We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.
Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.
My Little Chamomile
Price: Very Expensive•Turkish•4.8(38)My Little Chamomile, a full sit down restaurant from Chef Çağla Önal of Green Almond Pantry. My Little Chamomile will be the manifestation Çağla’s vision--to bring her world of Turkish food to her home here in Washington DC. At the first Green Almond Pantry location, diners got a small taste of what it would be like to enjoy the full breadth of Chef Çağla‘s seasonal menu.Afghania
Price: Expensive•Afghan•4.9(122)Our newest restaurant, Afghania is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in the Palisades neighborhood of DC, Aracosia in McLean Va and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Afghania accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins.
Welcome to Afghania, where the Steppe of Central Asia meets the Hindu Kush and Suleiman Mountain Range, bordering South Asia. Come and enjoy the warm hospitality, exquisite flavors, and the mystery of the Afghan frontier that so many have been intrigued by.
At Afghania you will enjoy some classical dishes of the warriors from the frontier. Smoked meats, vegetables full of flavor, exotic spices, exquisite flavors and aromas and unmatched hospitality are promised at Afghania.
Come and enjoy dishes that date back to the early 1800’s from the Afghan Empire - Afghania.
Press Club
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.9(84)Press Club is a record bar and cocktail lounge with a focus on the curation of guest experience and providing maximum levels of hospitality. The name is an homage to DC while also evoking the pressing of records and the ingredients used to craft our cocktails.
Our Playlist Experience is a four course cocktail tasting flight featuring culinary techniques and seasonal ingredients. Each cocktail will be paired with accompanying snacks from our kitchen.
Our standard reservations are for an a la carte experience featuring our cocktails and izakaya bites.
To reserve for parties of 6 or more, please email us as hospitality@pressclubdc.com.
The standard duration of this experience is one hour and thirty minutes. This time has been carefully chosen to accommodate the full range of our delicious cocktails and unique ambiance.
We do not have a phone number. To connect, please use the OpenTable messaging system or send an email to hospitality@pressclubdc.com.Tosca
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,567)Currently open for lunch and dinner. Ristorante Tosca offers the finest in contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Tosca serves Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, using a creative approach that respects the great traditions of Tuscan gastronomy. Tosca combines modern style and elegance to create an intimate and comfortable setting.
Tosca implements a dress code and proper attire is required. We do not allow athletic wear, shorts, beach attire, tank tops, flip flops, or torn or excessively revealing clothing. We reserve the right to determine if a guest needs to adjust their attire before being seated.
We no longer offer valet parking, we do validate at dinner in our parking garage located on 11th St, NW
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,119)Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.Lafayette Restaurant
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(1,651)Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.
Caruso's Grocery - DC
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,276)Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location.
Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.
Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here.
A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.Dupont Italian Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(180)In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.
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- SSueVIPMinneapolis - St. Paul •27 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe drinks and food were great (loved the broiled oysters) Had a balcony table...and felt like we were in the French Quarter! Our waiter and all of the servers were fabulous. Great evening!More infoDauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.5
- DDanielleWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoGreeted at the door was great on a rainy day. Seated quickly. Service was great and food was delivered quickly. The quality of the fish was okay. It could have been more flavor full for the price of the dish.More infoLincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square•4.1
- LLoriVIPWashington, D.C. Area •102 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoGorgeous setting! The perfect Mother’s Day breakfast ! Delicious food, great service and beautiful presentation in a hotel restaurant full of old world charm and eleganceMore infoThe Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
- MMarkWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined on May 10, 2025Food and ambiance was excellent. We will be back soon.More infoMallardPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Logan Circle•4.9
- MMelvinNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 7, 2025Love the server and the food. It was early in the day so happy hour was cool.More infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.3
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