Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

5.0

5 (1706)

$50 and over

American

Lovettsville

About the restaurant

Voted 2024 #1 Northern VA Magazine - "Michelin inspectors, take note."

Sourcing food and supporting local artisan growers and producers and utilizing our farm as the chefs pantry gives us the opportunity to create an evolving menu that draws its inspiration from the seasons and in harmony with the earth. The venue has a breathtaking view and natural setting overlooking the Potomac River.

We offer a tasting menu Thursday through Sunday evenings. Please visit our website at www.patowmackfarm.com for the menu.

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate or special events – we strive to exceed your dreams. Innovative and skillfully executed dishes follow the lead of nature, being mindful of the environment.

Due to the style of menu on special events and holidays and the complexities involved with individual and specific food allergies, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions on those days. We make every effort to provide vegetarian and accommodate gluten sensitivities.

Top review

Amanda

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Beautiful experience! This was a favorite dining experience for us. Right up there with The Inn at Little Washington.

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Experience

Father's Day Take Out - SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025

dLeña - Chef Table

4.8

4.8 (94)

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mount Vernon Square

About the restaurant

Join dLeña, as featured in the 2022 edition of The MICHELIN Guide DC, at our signature chef’s table tucked behind the main bar with an exquisite leather banquette facing directly into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Each of our guests will receive a take-home surprise to enjoy the morning after. ¡Salud!

*Kindly note we are not able to accommodate menu substitutions for our Chef’s Table experience.

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Merritt

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

First, and most importantly, the food was wonderful. Just about every one of the eight dishes was well-conceived, beautifully constructed, and often presented with some dramatic surprise. I enjoy watching our dishes being plated before our eyes, and am always impressed by the extreme attention to detail that goes into that effort at this level. Service was everything to be expected in a Michelin-star restaurant. The interactions with Chef Carlos were an important part of the evening, with information about the inspirations for some of the dishes letting us appreciate the art more fully, and the descriptions with the wine service were very good. dLeña is highly recommended by all four of us. Really, the only significant negative about the whole experience was the ambient noise level. The restaurant is very noisy, and for me it was loud enough to distract from all the other wonderful things going on. If not for the noise, I'm sure all the rating factors would have been full fives.

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Experience

Chef's Table Experience

L'Auberge Chez Francois

5.0

5 (9501)

$50 and over

French

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

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DonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary lunch . David, our waiter , was magnificent. Every aspect of our 4 course meal was superb. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

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5.0

5 (127)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Manassas

About the restaurant

Taste of Old Country provides a truly unique artisan bistro & market experience combining the world of food service, private events & retail gourmet food shopping, all under one roof. Home of the Mega Platter, a Mediterranean themed charcuterie board as well as a variety of small bites, artisan panini's, salads, pizza and desserts, you will definitely have a Taste of Old Country, where everything starts and ends with good food, wine, hospitality and friends.

Our bistro wine bar is ideal for a date night, lunch meeting, friends/social/family gatherings or to host smaller corporate/private events. While our culinary wonders cater to all pallets we kindly recommend and welcome our dining experience to adults and older family groups, as our space is not suited for infants or young children.

Conveniently located 1 mile off Exit 47 on I-66 in Balls Ford Center, across the street from the Holiday Inn on Balls Ford Rd.

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Michael

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding overall! Went to celebrate Father's Day a week early. Enjoyed a quiet & leisurely evening of drinks and tapas. The food was great & not overpriced. Staff was attentive without being overly present. One minor thing cost a star on atmosphere - because the bistro is well suited to casually paced dining they should upgrade their seating a bit, the flat wood seated chairs became uncomfortable over time. Otherwise everything was great. Looking forward to dining there again.

Elizabeth's

4.9

4.9 (1334)

$50 and over

Vegan

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

A cozy and quiet place with excellent food, amazing service, and wonderful staff. Definitely recommend.

The Study

4.7

4.7 (368)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Discover our Modern American menu inspired by Chef Tomas Chavarria’s Mesoamerican heritage and training. Our regionally sourced plates such as Korobuta Pork Belly and Seven Hills Farms Center Cut Steak are complimented by our library of classic cocktails. Grab your favorite sip and savor attentive service, a luxe atmosphere, and live entertainment in a boutique hotel.

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Danielle

Dined on May 16, 2025

Our experience at the Study was amazing! The restaurant is a hidden gem at the Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria. The bartender/drinks, food, and ambiance all made for an exceptional experience. Our server, Rodney, also did a fabulous job in making sure we were well accounted for and gave us great recommendations for food. Our group was very impressed with everything and will be back!

The Melting Pot - Fredericksburg

4.9

4.9 (912)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot is Fredericksburg’s premiere fondue restaurant. We offer both a romantic and family friendly atmosphere for your fine dining fondue experience. Our staff operates with one goal in mind - to provide you with the perfect night out.

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JonathanVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

We’ve been coming to the Melting Pot in Fredericksburg for going on 20 years now and last night was the first time we left thinking that it wasn’t a fantastic experience. Nothing was particularly bad, it just wasn’t at the level we’ve grown accustomed to as long-time patrons. For the price we paid (just under $400 for 5 of us), we were really underwhelmed by the portion sizes, particularly the amount of chocolate we received in each of our 2 pots. Like I mentioned earlier, not bad, but for the first time, not great. We’ll likely look at some other choices for our next special occasion.

Jônt

4.9

4.9 (195)

$50 and over

French / Japanese

U Street Corridor

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing experience and great food! Service was great as well.

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Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu

Experience

$295 Chef's Tasting Menu

Experience

Jônt x Smyth x Krug

Afghan Bistro

5.0

5 (1412)

$30 and under

Afghan

Springfield

About the restaurant

Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.

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Tracy

Dined 7 days ago

Food was delicious and the server made great recommendations. Will be back soon.

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Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

4.9 (2563)

$31 to $50

French

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Restaurants in Alsace traditionally have a formal main dining room as well as a casual dining room known locally as a weinstube or brasserie. At the brasserie, diners may enjoy traditional, hearty Alsatian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians and visiting them is always the best part of my trips back to Alsace. I opened Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez François to bring the tastes and comforts of the Alsatian brasserie to Great Falls.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great service, beautiful setting, always amazing and consistent food.

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