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1. The Grill
4.5
Awesome(1548)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 53 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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2. Jaleo - DC
4.7
Exceptional(11254)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Penn Quarter
Booked 132 times today
Imagined through the creative lens of Chef José Andrés and his team, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain by showcasing the rich regional diversity of Spanish cuisine. Celebrating the traditional as well as the cutting-edge, Jaleo offers a taste of Spain in a festive, stylish, and casual atmosphere.
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3. Gypsy Kitchen - DC
4.6
Exceptional(1668)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Logan Circle
Booked 79 times today
Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.
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4. China Chilcano
4.7
Exceptional(3872)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Penn Quarter
Booked 61 times today
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation's Capital. The restaurant honors Peru's deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru's renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano. China Chilcano ranks consistently as a top DC dining destination, and was awarded a bib gourmand in the 2017-2020 Michelin guides to Washington, DC.
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5. Avenue Grill
4.0
Excellent(323)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
Avenue Grill is located at the corner of 14th St. & Pennsylvania Avenue inside the JW Marriott. Its design celebrates the history of America’s Main Street and its cuisine features classic American fare, showcasing locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Currently offering both a Full Breakfast Buffet, with made to order omelets, as well as a la carte breakfast menu options. The perfect place to start your day, join us in Avenue Grill.*Menus subject to change based on seasonality and availability
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6. Corso Italian
4.6
Exceptional(374)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Arlington
Booked 22 times today
Italian-inspired Restaurant & Market.Vibrant. Chic. Comfortable.You’re invited to our eclectic vacation home — raid the wine cellar, relax in the lounge, and feast from the garden and larder.Hand-made pasta and modern-Italian classics greet you. Italian wines and cocktails urge you to stay. Market provisions send you home with love.Welcome, famiglia.
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7. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel
4.3
Awesome(2332)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom
Booked 17 times today
We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.
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8. Makers Union Wharf
4.4
Awesome(373)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 64 times today
Coming Soon!
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9. Matera DC
4.6
Exceptional(179)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Foggy Bottom
Booked 9 times today
Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.
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10. The Henri
4.8
Exceptional(241)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Penn Quarter
Booked 6 times today
The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.

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