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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated September 05, 2026

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area? 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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Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

4.8 (31456)

$31 to $50

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 offers 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. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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Terri

Dined 4 days ago

Food and cocktails were exceptional. Our server was amazing. Ambiance is next level. Old Ebbitt Grill is one of the best.

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4.6

4.6 (20588)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José'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.

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SharonGold

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was great! The food was awesome. We really loved it.

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Turkish Coffee Chocolate Cake

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Filomena Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (18487)

$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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BobbyGold

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great experience. Filomena’s is consistently the best Italian food in DC.

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SHRIMP CANNELLONI

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EGGPLANT LASAGNA

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RIGATONI CON SALSICCE

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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

4.5 (34093)

$30 and under

American

Foggy Bottom

About the restaurant

Founding Farmers DC, our award-winning flagship restaurant, opened in 2008 three blocks from the White House. Open 365 days a year, we craft dishes & drinks from scratch, using high-quality ingredients from farmers we know and trust. Majority-owned by American family farmers, including the more than 70,000 members of the NDFU, our philosophy is simple: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.TM Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, or our a la carte weekend brunch. Our space features unique seating options, including communal dining tables and silo-shaped booths, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and community. Enjoy our spacious outdoor patio equipped with umbrellas and heaters.

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Tamara

Dined 4 days ago

We had a wonderful time! The food was delicious with nice-sized portions. The service was great.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Chicken Pot Pie

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Uncle Buck's Beignets

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4.7

4.7 (12686)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that highlights fresh seafood, steaks, and sushi happy hours, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. 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. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

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JaniceGold

Dined 3 days ago

Such a fun and great place. The decor, the energy, the food, the service. Very good at everything. They use real crab for everything (not the imitation rubbery one) so if you like sushi with crab in it, I def recommend them. I also HIGHLY recommend their crab rice choice as one of the sides that comes with your entry. Its one of the BEST we've ever have had.

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Hamilton Burger

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Filet Mignon (GF)

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The Hamilton Caesar

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Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.6

4.6 (13914)

$30 and under

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

Founding Farmers Tysons, inspired by a Virginia farmhouse, serves American-inspired dishes rooted in local culinary traditions. Open 365 days a year, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and our weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Our culinary team makes everything from scratch using high-quality ingredients from farmers we know and trust. Enjoy Southern Fried Chicken, handmade pastas, burgers, sandwiches, and unique desserts, plus cocktails featuring spirits from our DC-based Founding Spirits distillery. Dine on our year-round outdoor patio or host your next gathering in one of our inviting event spaces. Majority-owned by American family farmers, we're committed to caring for our guests, community, and planet.

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JohnGold

Dined 6 days ago

Great restaurant. Great menu. Wonderful staff. They always do a great job. Ask for Joe – he’s awesome!

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Chicken Noodle Soup & Biscuit

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Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

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Southern Fried Chicken & Biscuit

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Ruthie's All-Day - Arlington

4.8

4.8 (3920)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

The menu follows a Southern-fried meat-and-three concept, meaning diners order a meat, plus three sides. Those will include Ruthie’s mac and cheese, of course, but also white-soy-braised greens, stewed chickpeas and smoked cauliflower with a spicy soy glaze. “We’re going to be changing it a lot based on seasonality,” Hill says of the menu. “ Every vegetable has got to be fantastic because it has to stand on its own.” One thing that will help that: Hill is already growing all of the restaurant’s own herbs at his South Arlington community garden plot.

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GwenGold

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, great service, attractive ambience…couldn’t ask for anything more!

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Biscuits and Gravy

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

4.8 (11138)

$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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DanielGold

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent as always. We asked for a specific table, booth in center of main dining room, and they accommodated us. Our waiter Ashton was A+. Our go-to restaurant in DC.

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Joe's Famous Grilled Tomatoes

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Florida Stone Crab Claws

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Josephine - Old Town

4.8

4.8 (1897)

$31 to $50

French

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.

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TheresaGold

Dined 6 days ago

We went for our 59th anniversary celebration and could not have had a better experience! Our server was excellent, the sommelier was extremely well informed, and our meals were exceptional! Josephine is a must visit in Old Town.

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Onion Soup Gratinée

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Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

4.7

4.7 (7999)

$31 to $50

French

Bethesda

About the restaurant

Adorned with French chandeliers, marble countertops, rich, velvet banquette seating, our bistro transports you to France right on Bethesda Row. Led by Senior Executive Chef David Koehn and Executive Chef Andrew Fleischauer, our menu honors classic French cuisine with a modern and contemporary take. Enjoy dishes like Steak Frites, Onion Soup au Gratin, Classic Profiteroles, Chocolate Mousse, and more. Voted Best Date Night Restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant in Bethesda, Special Occasion Restaurant, and Overall Restaurant in Montgomery County/Upper NW D.C., Mon Ami Gabi offers indoor and patio dining for dinner service available daily, weekday lunch, weekday Happy Hour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the bar, and Weekend Brunch from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Perfect for celebratory brunches, corporate luncheons and dinners, bridal or baby showers, cocktail-style receptions, and more, the bistro's versatile spaces cater to both intimate gatherings or up to 240 guests.

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MatGold

Dined 7 days ago

Mon Ami never disappoints! Great food, service, and atmosphere.

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Classic Profiteroles

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