Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Downtown

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AlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaCapitol HillChevy ChaseCollege Park

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A photo of Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom restaurant

1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34587)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 490 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.

2. Rania DC

4.7

Exceptional(585)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Penn Quarter

Booked 23 times today

We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.Policies:-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

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3. Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(6634)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 116 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's! We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

4. The Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1496)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 70 times today

Chef Roberto Santibañez presents a new American menu focused on Woodfired cooking, with an emphasis on steak, seafood and vegetarian fare. His Mexican roots and French training lend an inspired touch to the American table.

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5. Philippe Chow - DC

4.5

Awesome(917)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 43 times today

Philippe puts his own spin on traditional Beijing-style cuisine with results that are modern, flavorful and theatrical. All specialty dishes are served family-style, giving all guests the opportunity to experience a taste in every dish ordered. Our philosophy focuses on bringing people together for an experience that they can share with one another – starting with our signature dishes.FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE, PLEASE VISIT please select one of our large party dining experiences listed on our OpenTable page OR visit https://www.philippechow.com/location/washington-dc/ -- Be sure to select Group Dining

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6. Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DC

4.0

Excellent(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizza Bar • Penn Quarter

Booked 26 times today

Street Pizza is the ultimate destination for drool-inducing food, live sports and banging tunes - with iconic DJs, game days and unforgettable nights, with pizza by your side.At Street Pizza we run our own race; we're uncompromising on our exceptional food, we've created iconic restaurants where you can kick back, shoot pool, flex your arcade muscles, thrash your best mates all the way to the top of the leaderboards, watch your fave sports teams become legendary, or simply sass around in a photobooth.Quite simply, it's pizza without rules. And quite frankly, it's legendary.

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7. Brickstones Kitchen & Bar

4.0

Excellent(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 1 time today

Brickstones Kitchen and Bar (BKB) is a Full Service Kitchen and Iconic Bar that serves as the social hub of our Embassy Suites experience. Guests are invited to an adaptable environment designed to our varied guest and operator needs. Our menu is familiar and approachable, serving Burgers, Flatbreads, Healthy Salads and Trendy Bar Fare that’s engaging to the individual business traveler, group attendee or family on holiday. Bricktstones Bar comes to life for our evening reception featuring signature cocktails, local beers and wines

8. Art and Soul

4.3

Awesome(4066)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Booked 16 times today

Our kitchen serves simple, honest food that reflects a devotion to quality and responsibility made possible by partnerships with like-minded farmers, artisans and growers who provide products that are sustainably sourced, whenever possible. Art and Soul exudes true warmth and hospitality. Playful regional elements such as hand-painted farm signs and traditional folk art are also used throughout the space in honor of the D.C. restaurants regional influences. In warmer weather, an expansive front patio provides an al fresco dining option with a fire-pit and grill.

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9. My Little Chamomile

new

5.0

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Turkish • Georgetown

Booked 33 times today

My Little Chamomile, a full sit down restaurant from Chef Çağla Önal of Green Almond Pantry. My Little Chamomile will be the manifestation Çağla’s vision--to bring her world of Turkish food to her home here in Washington DC. At the first Green Almond Pantry location, diners got a small taste of what it would be like to enjoy the full breadth of Chef Çağla‘s seasonal menu.

10. Fred & Stilla

3.9

Excellent(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Dupont Circle

Booked 4 times today

Discover the kind of place that connects people with the world through the power of food. It requires a flair for sharing one's own culture, and the empathetic understanding of the culture of another. Our fare, like our space, is simple and modern—letting the natural beauty of globally inspired comfort foods shine through—but plated to impress.At Fred and Stilla, peace meets style. Linger over bold pour over coffee until the last message in your inbox is finally cleared away. Settle into an inviting corner for an after-work drink that turns into dinner that turns back into drinksCheck out one of our many incredible events and experiences - https://www.fredandstilla.com/experiences/#!/

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AdriannaVIP
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great steaks and appetizers. Enjoyed our food and service was excellent.
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The GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Southwest Waterfront
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4.6
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George
New York City •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was good,wine was good. A little pricey and pretty noisy but still a great experience and fair value.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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MatthewVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Creative take on Indian inspired dishes. Good balance of creative plating and flavorful dishes.
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Rania DCPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Sebastian was awesome! Great experience :) The GM George and his management team Saudi and Adonis were very pleasant and welcoming! The food was absolutely delicious, 10/10.
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Philippe Chow - DCPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Loved the food!!! The staff is very nice and helpful
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Carmine's - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Penn Quarter
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4.5

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