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1. Mita
4.9
Exceptional(143)
Price: Very Expensive
• Latin American • Washington
Booked 13 times today
MITA is a Michelin-Starred Vegetable-forward restaurant, offering a vibrant menu inspired by the rich flavors and ingredients of Latin America. Founded by Chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora, MITA emphasizes the beauty and versatility of vegetables, crafting innovative dishes that delight the senses.We can be reached at info@mitadc.com.
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2. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
Awesome(34687)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 253 times today
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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!
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3. Air
4.0
Excellent(1078)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Adams Morgan
Booked 16 times today
Air Restaurant & LoungeLocated in the heart of Washington, DC, Air Restaurant & Lounge is the ultimate destination for dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Known for its upscale yet vibrant atmosphere, Air caters to a diverse, grown, and sexy crowd looking for exceptional food, live entertainment, and unforgettable experiences.Dining Experience- The Littest Brunch in DC: Join us for an energy-filled brunch with bottomless mimosas, live music, and an incredible atmosphere.- Dine & Dance Special: Enjoy a three-course pre-fix menu with gourmet options like Grilled Lamb Chops, Blackened Salmon, and Broiled Lobster Tails, plus a glass of wine, available Friday to Sunday from 5 PM - 10 PM.- Free Dinner Fridays: Treat yourself to our Buy 1 Get 1 Free three-course dinner featuring premium dishes like Salmon, Lobster, Lamb Chops, and Steak.
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4. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown
4.5
Awesome(10613)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 93 times today
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. 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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!
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5. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC
4.3
Awesome(2001)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 96 times today
Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. To book a party over 9 please call/text OR email: 312-513-3606/tabb@kitchenkocktailsusa.comFirst/Last Name:Contact#:Email Address:Date of Reservation:City:Time:Number of Guests:Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ
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6. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
4.5
Awesome(1037)
Price: Moderate
• American • Logan Circle
Booked 31 times today
Ted's Bulletin is described as a haven for comfort and good food. Customers rave about the classic American comfort food, mentioning items like tater tots and pot roast. The restaurant is also appreciated for its friendly service and generous portions. As one reviewer said, 'For the most part, loved the food and those we did encounter on the staff were lovely. Think of comfort food, so, things like the tater tots, and pot roast and even the Caesar salad...wonderful.'
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7. Georgia Brown's
4.5
Awesome(8888)
Price: Expensive
• Low Country • Downtown
Booked 56 times today
Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/
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8. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(4183)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 63 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
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9. Lincoln - DC
4.0
Excellent(3431)
Price: Moderate
• American • McPherson Square
Booked 13 times today
Founded in 2011 our seasonal menu features comfort food with a twist. LINCOLN pays tribute to one of the greatest US Presidents, with nods to many of his favorite foods including our signature chicken pot pie & another star on the menu, our kale salad. The menu is focused but varietal. Our cocktails are truly one-of-a-kind. Our barkeeps have created one of the city’s thoughtful bar programs highlighted by infused bourbons and DC's first moonshine-list served in antique-style copper cups. Our patio is open all year-round, offering a relaxed, urban landscape. Don't miss our butcher cut NY Strip or the city's best Mac & Cheese. LINCOLN is the right place for your next private event with many options for private dining from 10 to 200. Original paintings & distinctive interior design by homegrown artist, Maggie O’Neill. LINCOLN is your destination for Lunch, happy hour, dinner or brunch. We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day for your special celebration.
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10. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(2021)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Georgetown
Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.
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