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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,377)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,936)Penn Quarter - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,689)Foggy Bottom - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,679)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,467)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(630)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,132)Downtown - 3
VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.3(435)Washington - 4
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Price: Very Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(743)Washington - 5
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,305)Mount Vernon Square
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,356)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,086)Dupont Circle - 3
Succotash PRIME
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(4,185)Penn Quarter - 4
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.5(8,888)Downtown - 5
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,483)Downtown
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Sushiko - Chevy Chase
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(1,901)
OPEN FOR DINE IN, CARRY OUT & DELIVERY
LUNCH : Thusday - Sunday 12 - 2:30 PM
DINNER : Tuesday - Sunday 5 - 9:30 PM
Monday - Closed
WE ARE OFFERING CARRYOUT AND DOORDASH THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.
You may place your orders online at:
Sushiko's Website: www.sushikorestaurants.com (please note we do not accept orders over the phone.)
Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/store/sushiko-bethesda-989031/1475147/en-US/?preview=1
The Japanese culinary tradition is one of the strongest in the world, and like any art form, it has no limit. Using the finest ingredients available, our constantly evolving menu provides an experience that is unique to Sushiko. Our approach focuses on tradition as an art form instead of a rule book. To ensure a truly first-class dinning experience, executive chef Piter Tjan keep his eyes and minds open to new ingredients and techniques, without losing sight of the preparation and showmanship at the soul of japanese tradition.Elizabeth's
Price: Very Expensive•Vegan•4.9(1,337)Elizabeth's offers an extraordinary dining experience every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We merge our gorgeous venue with a prix fixe Vegan Tasting Menu at $110 per person. Elizabeth's is a destination for special occasions and adventurous cuisine.
Our sommelier curates a pairing of wines and beverages sourced from around the world at an additional $85 per person. We also offer a non-alcoholic beverage pairing comprised of non-alcoholic wines, mocktails, and infusions for $65 per person.
Fully raw menus are not available. Please call the restaurant (202-347-8349) in reference to any allergies prior to making your reservation. Regarding reservations of 5 or more, please call the restaurant directly. Reservations of more than 8 require a $150 minimum spend per person and a 50% up front deposit.
Ethiopic
Price: Moderate•Ethiopian•4.9(1,068)Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic ’s authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to feel welcome and entertained.
We now add 20% service fee charge when dining-in, to ensure all of our staff is paid a livable wage.Bistro Aracosia
Price: Moderate•Afghan•4.9(2,776)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.
Press Club
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.9(100)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.Causa
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.9(113)Causa is our Michelin-Starred tasting room where the world of Peruvian culinary tradition comes to life, thanks to the artistry of Chef Carlos Delgado. Here, you'll embark on a journey through the gastronomic heritage of the Peruvian geographical regions.
Reservations can be booked two months in advance. This prix-fixe menu is $179 (tax & gratuity not included). Enhance your experience further with a Remarkable Wine Pairing to compliment your 6-courses or venture into North America's rarest pisco selection and fully immerse yourself in the bounty of Peru's national spirit.
If you have any questions or clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking.
Gift Card? Please use a credit card to book hold your reservation and we will refund you upon completion of your meal. Causa accepts inKind House Account credit and is unable to accept general inKind credits. Please reach out to inKind support for further clarification.
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,131)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.Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer
Price: Very Expensive•French American•4.7(48)Keith McNally brings Minetta Tavern to Washington DC
MINETTA TAVERN ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1937
Named after the Minetta Brook — which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River — the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists.
Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern."
We hope — and believe — that's a somewhat accurate description of the place.
Letena Ethiopian Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Ethiopian•4.9(108)Letena is a farm-to-table Ethiopian restaurant serving dishes made with natural, premium ingredients. Located in the heart of Columbia Heights, Washington DC, Letena is a family-owned destination centered around authentic, quality Ethiopian food.
Owner Yamrot Ezineh opened Letena’s doors in October 2016. Yamrot and her team love welcoming new and old friends to enjoy Letena’s delicious, fresh food. Their goal is to make the unique experience of Ethiopian food approachable for everyone, from vegetarians and vegans to meat-lovers alike.
Letena’s original Ethiopian dishes have won accolades from various publications and review platforms including Food Network, Washingtonian, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.Caruso's Grocery - DC
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(1,318)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.
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- GGlennVIPWashington, D.C. Area •43 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious food with a delightful server made for a great dinner out with friends.More infoDauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.5
- HHugoVirginia •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoVery good food Served in a timely manner and excellent service. The Lincoln Burger is excellent.More infoLincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square•4
- CCatharinaNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThoroughly enjoyed our time at Mallard. We tried/ shared a large variety of the menu- all were original, well presented and delicious. We loved the cold corn bisque offered at the beginning of our meal! In particular the foie gras appetizer and duck entre were excellent. The fried green tomatoes were fresh & beautiful. We tried all 3 desserts and loved them all.More infoMallardPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Logan Circle•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPNew York City •6 reviews4.0Dined 5 days agoKosura was amazing! Her drinks and food recommendations were on point. 👌🏾 The owner was also wonderful, coming to ask my friend and I how we were doing as we dined for lunch.More infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.4
- SStephenBaltimore / Maryland •13 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoTruly special occasion. Great atmosphere great menu and polite service. Great food. Will return.More infoThe Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
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