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4.9
Exceptional(3086)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Georgetown
Booked 39 times today
Welcome to Chez Billy Sud, your classic neighborhood French bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown! We accept reservations for dinner on a rolling 30 day basis. Reservations can be made for parties up to 6 guests for bistro dining. Our private dining room can be reserved for large parties (7-16 guests) by contacting our event coordinator at events@chezbillysud.com. For general inquiries, please contact us at info@chezbillysud.com.Depending on the weather, our patio is available on a first-come basis. Please check with your host upon arrival for patio seating.Our Bar à Vin (located right next door) is open for dinner and drinks 7 days a week and requires no reservations. Please visit our website ChezBillySud.com or check us out on Instagram @ChezBillySud.We look to hosting you!
A photo of La Tomate restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1450)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 11 times today
Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.
A photo of Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2329)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom
Booked 13 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.
A photo of Ambar - Arlington restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4181)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington
Booked 61 times today
Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Arlington, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events. At Ambar, our custom catering services add that extra sparkle to your events. At Ambar, we are revolutionizing dining with inventive Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, seamlessly. We ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience with award-winning, extraordinary hospitality. Step into Ambar, the pinnacle of Balkan dining.
A photo of Green Pig Bistro restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1703)
Price: Moderate
• American • Arlington
Booked 25 times today
Green Pig Bistro (GPB) serves up classic, rustic French cooking with a decidedly American push. GPB embraces a seasonal menu of hearty entrées, sourcing most ingredients locally to satisfy the palate & support the local community. It has a casual setting with a lively and energetic vibe and delicious farm-to-table food prepared in an open kitchen alongside unique craft cocktails & beer and an extensive, thoughtfully curated wine list.GPB is open for Happy Hour every day from 4pm-6pm, Dinner every day from 5pm-close, and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2:30pm. Reservations highly encouraged. Reservations not accepted for Happy Hour - just stop in.We look forward to welcoming you!
A photo of Medium Rare - Arlington restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1486)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Arlington
Booked 41 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed..
A photo of Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(49)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • NoMa
Booked 29 times today
Keith McNally brings Minetta Tavern to Washington DCMINETTA TAVERN ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1937Named after the Minetta Brook — which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River — the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists.Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern."We hope — and believe — that's a somewhat accurate description of the place.
A photo of Mazaro Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.2
Awesome(380)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Arlington
Booked 13 times today
A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy
A photo of Fred & Stilla restaurant
3.9
Excellent(127)
Price: Moderate
• International • Dupont Circle
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 drinks.
A photo of Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.3
Awesome(163)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Adams Morgan
Voted Best 100 Restaurants in DC - Washingtonian Magazine 2009 & 2010, and located in the heart of Adam Morgan, Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar provides the perfect fusion of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. We serve only the freshest ingredients, choice meats, and a wide variety of vegetarian options, spiced just right and sure to please even the most discerning palette. Our personable and attentive staff will more than exceed your every expectation. We look forward to being of service, and seeing you at your next visit to Himalayan Heritage.

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  • shawnVIP
    St. Louis •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My second time here and it’s going to be a must visit any time I’m in DC. Fantastic cocktails, excellent and friendly service from the staff and the unlimited menu is outstanding. Tried the lamb lasagna, short rib goulash and the pepper and cheese croquets on this visit. Wonderful. And the cevapi and the sujuk flatbread on a previous visit were amazing. Looking for an excuse to fly back to DC from the Midwest just to eat here again.
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    Ambar - ArlingtonPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Arlington
    4.6
  • LindaVIP
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food was excellent and the service was friendly, informative, and efficient.
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    Chez Billy SudPrice: Very Expensive• French• Georgetown
    4.9
  • ValerieVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •33 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 29, 2025
    Enjoyed the pot pie, which is the special on Sunday. The swordfish skewers are tasty. Biscuit with honey is delicious. Good service. This is one of the best restaurants in Arlington.
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    Green Pig BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
    4.4
  • Hannah
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 26, 2025
    The food was truly amazing! We had the scallops and the burrata appetizers - both were fantastic! We shared the ravioli, the squid ink pasta, and the vegan vegetable dish, and again, they were incredible! We had great service from everyone, the drinks were great, we were able to hang out there for a few hours. Would recommend this spot
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    La TomatePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle
    4.7
  • DarrylVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 20, 2025
    We had a very good experience dining here. Good food and excellent service. Special thanks to Henry, our server. He definitely goes above your standard expectations. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommend special occasions or business gatherings. The top of the gate rooftop has the best views in the city. Donovan also deserves a special thank you! Darryl & Tina Groom
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    Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
    4.3
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