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1. Macon Bistro
3.8
Excellent(164)
Price: Moderate
• French American • Friendship Heights
Booked 4 times today
Macon Bistro & Larder is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant serving re-invented bistro cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Tony Brown, inspired by his southern roots and his world travels, brings together the cooking styles of Macon, Georgia, and Macon, France. We have recently opened The Magnolia Room at Macon to accommodate more diners during dinner time. The Magnolia Room at Macon is located down the hall from Macon in the Chevy Chase Arcade on the left hand side and affords guests a more intimate and spacious dining experience. Depending on volume during peak dining times, your reservation may be seated in The Magnolia Room, offers the same great food and service.
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2. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
4.8
Exceptional(10486)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 169 times today
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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3. Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(7600)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bethesda
Booked 100 times today
Mon Ami Gabi will reopen on Monday, March 17 offering weekday lunch, weekday happy hour, weekend brunch, and dinner served daily. Enjoy authentic French dishes prepared with a modern twist. From our Steak Frites and famous Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère to our extensive wine list and artisanal cocktail program, every visit promises a taste of Paris. Welcome to Mon Ami Gabi.
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4. Cafe Du Parc
4.5
Awesome(2649)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.
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5. Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
Exceptional(30443)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 345 times today
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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6. Clyde's of Chevy Chase
4.6
Exceptional(5118)
Price: Moderate
• American • Friendship Heights
Booked 35 times today
Clyde's of Chevy Chase, nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase, Maryland, is renowned for its classic American cuisine and elegant yet welcoming atmosphere. Its menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing a variety of dishes from seafood to steaks and innovative salads. Clyde's also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. Exceptional service and a warm, inviting ambiance make Clyde's of Chevy Chase the perfect place for a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.
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7. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
Awesome(34718)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 242 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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8. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17719)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 184 times today
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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9. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.3
Awesome(1980)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 83 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.*Please note that kitchen hours may differ.
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10. La Piquette
4.9
Exceptional(3117)
Price: Expensive
• French • Cleveland Park
Booked 30 times today
Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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