Best Hot Spot Restaurants in McPherson Square

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1. Bresca

4.6

Exceptional(975)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 18 times today

Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.

2. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19888)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 289 times today

Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington.

3. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(12146)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 173 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

4. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(4164)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 72 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.

5. Gatsby

4.3

Awesome(1170)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 41 times today

Gatsby is a reimagined American diner by KNEAD Hospitality + Design. With favorites like the famous monte cristo sandwich, fried chicken or today's blue plate special, Gatsby brings you back to the days of the diner, but from a fresh perspective. Whether you crave breakfast at any time of day or a smashburger & a milkshake, Gatsby is the perfect place. Located at the corner of Half and N Streets, directly in front of Nats Park's Centerfield Gate, and overlooking the ballpark from our second floor dining room, Gatsby is the perfect pre/post game venue from which to celebrate.

6. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8877)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 47 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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7. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13997)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 147 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. 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. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(4005)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 95 times today

The Smith in Penn Quarter, D.C is a popular spot for American cuisine. It's known for its casual and happy atmosphere, with reviews raving about its fantastic service, delicious food, and beautiful decor. It's praised for being a great place to gather, be it for a working lunch or a night out. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. It's a spot that never disappoints.

9. Nobu DC

4.7

Exceptional(2389)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Washington

Booked 75 times today

Situated on the ground floor of the new Residences on M Street, in the heart of the West End just steps from Georgetown, Nobu Washington DC brings Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s genre-defining cuisine to the nation’s Capital. With more than 11,000 square feet of space including the Bar & Lounge, Dining Room and Sushi Bar, and multiple private event spaces, Nobu DC presents the ideal setting to enjoy signatures like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño alongside DC-inspired dishes and cocktails.

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10. Socci at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

4.1

Excellent(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 2 times today

Savor the spirit and flavors of Tuscany in the heart of Arlington at SOCCi. Freshly prepared pastas, succulent steaks, the finest Italian wines, decadent desserts, and craft cocktails take center stage at this modern take on old world Italy. This stylish spot offers an industrial-chic atmosphere, perfect for a memorable dining experience. SOCCi is located inside the Renaissance Arlington Capital View just steps away from National Landing and the best of Crystal City. Reservations recommended. SOCCi also offers private dining in our modern, intimate private dining room. It’s the ideal way to elevate a rehearsal dinner, a retirement party, a celebration with your leadership team, or whatever brings you together to raise a glass and share an unforgettable meal.

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Donald
Washington, D.C. Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
They had great lunch specials and service was attentive.
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Kim
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I have a voice handicap and they say my party in a quiet cubby within the dining space. It was beyond perfect and allowed for meaningful conversation over dinner without the concern of not being heard. They went above and beyond.
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Todd
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a great experience and the food was amazing.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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MarthaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •63 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
The food was superb, as usual! For the first time, I tried the Lobster and Shrimp Scampi. The dish was beautifully presented and was so full of seafood that I thought I may not be able to finish it, but it was too delicious not to finish! I always order the Fried Onion Rings, which are the best I have ever had.. Will be returning soon....
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GatsbyPrice: Moderate• American• Navy Yard
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4.3
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
The food was very good . There ware a few unexpected glitches. Our cocktails came out after the first course was served although the restaurant did not look that busy. The wait staff who explained the nuances of the dishes did so with a heavy accent that coupled with the noise level mad it hard to understand. While Wagyu beef is known for its taste, it was a little chewy. The dessert was outstanding.
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BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
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4.6

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