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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in District of Columbia

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in District of Columbia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Zaytinya - DC
4.7
4.7 (19042)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
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Michael
Dined 2 days ago
Really great food, just loud and crowded for two of us to have a nice meal and conversation
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Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
4.8 (29310)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark boasts a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. In addition to Lunch and Dinner service, Old Ebbitt Grill offers daily Oyster Happy Hours, Weekday Breakfast, and Weekend Brunch.
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Dalhia
Dined 3 days ago
My kids and I had a post White House lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill and the food was delicious, our server Nana was an absolute sweetheart to my kids. The three of us split a cup of clam chowder, the lobster roll, and the signature filet, the food was a total hit with my 8 and 6 year old. Wonderful visit!
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
4.5 (34240)
$30 and under
American
Foggy Bottom
About the restaurant
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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Davidvip
Dined 3 days ago
Always a good choice with many options for different preferences
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Uncle Buck's Beignets
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Fried Chicken Salad
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French Toast
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Filomena Ristorante
4.8
4.8 (16874)
$31 to $50
Italian
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!
Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!
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Tracyvip
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely wonderful dining experience!! Food, service, decor all 5 stars!
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Linguini Cardinale
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Eggplant Lasagna
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Shrimp Cannelloni
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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
4.4 (13714)
$30 and under
American
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.
Top review
Travis
Dined 4 days ago
My guest and I really enjoyed our experience at Founding Farmers’s Fishers & Bakers yesterday. The customer service from the Manager to our waiter(Tristan) was Top tier. We had a party of 15 and they were able to make it work with some of my guest not being on time. They were able to sit some of us and were able to accommodate the rest of the members as they came. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have receive a service as this with such a large party any where else. 10/10 I recommend. They also have the best french toast sticks. We be seeing more of my class soon!
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Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
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The Hamilton
4.7
4.7 (11634)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
The Hamilton, located in the heart of Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Boasting an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Enjoy daily Sushi Happy Hour, lunch, dinner, brunch, and late night service. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.
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Randyvip
Dined 2 days ago
Thanks to Michelle for her excellent service and prompt attention. And we celebrated our anniversary early particularly the first time in DC!! Thanks Hamilton !!
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Jaleo - DC
4.7
4.7 (10790)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.
Top review
Sharon
Dined 3 days ago
If you love tapas you can’t go wrong at Jaleo! There’s a huge range of hot, cold, meat, cheese, seafood, veggies, etc. The traditional shrimp & garlic is loaded with sweet (!) garlic slices, the octopus was grilled and tender, the gazpacho is silky (with crunchy “bread fingers”), the peas were delicious. We shared about 10 plates, and our waitress, Sylvia, was attentive but not hovering. It’s our 3rd visit and we’ve enjoyed every meal we’ve had. Last year we had the chef’s tasting dinner and it’s a “must-do” - at least once!
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
4.8
4.8 (9907)
$50 and over
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.


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Deborah
Dined 1 day ago
The food was delicious. We ordered Oyster Rockefeller no bacon as we don’t eat pork and it was fabulous along with a bowl of crab bisque soup. Both were outstanding. The main entree was shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and the seafood platter along with mash potatoes and cream spinach. I highly recommend both. Service was great and the drinks were nice. Great birthday evening.
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Seafood Pasta
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Oyamel
4.6
4.6 (9465)
$30 and under
Mexican
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.
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OpenTable Dinervip
Dined 2 days ago
Come here every time i come to DC and its always exceptional!
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.
4.7
4.7 (2644)
$30 and under
Peruvian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.

Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.

Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.
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Nina
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the great service by Hugo. He has a great energy and super knowledgeable about the menu.
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Tostones
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