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1. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19936)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 298 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.
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2. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(12188)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 176 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.
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3. Bresca
4.6
Exceptional(980)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 8 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.
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4. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
4.5
Awesome(4021)
Price: Expensive
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 68 times today
The Smith in Penn Quarter is a neighborhood gem because of its stellar food and service. Patrons rave about the unique decor, delicious food, and friendly service. It's a popular spot for date nights, drinks on the town, and working lunches. Plus, their signature cocktails are a hit! One reviewer even called it a 'gem in DC'.
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5. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(4185)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 71 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.
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6. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(14015)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 161 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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7. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
4.8
Exceptional(1131)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.
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8. Georgia Brown's
4.5
Awesome(8889)
Price: Expensive
• Low Country • Downtown
Booked 53 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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9. Nobu DC
4.7
Exceptional(2401)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Washington
Booked 46 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. Carmine's - Washington DC
4.5
Awesome(6700)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 53 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.
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  • Miguel
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was our second time in Zaytinya and was wonderful. The food was very tasty and the order arrived very fast. People were kind with us
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • Robert
    Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Delicious crab cake and wedge salad. Amazing service
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    The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • KC
    San Antonio •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Visited for dinner with friends. We had the arancini, french dip, shrimp scampi, brick pressed chicken, pea and cucumber salad with salmon (x2), sticky toffee pudding, quarter pounder cookie, and devils layer cake. The chicken came highly recommended by the server and did not disappoint. The arancini, shrimp scampi, salads, sticky toffee pudding and cake were all equally delicious. The french dip, while tasty, did not come with nearly enough jus or a big enough bowl to facilitate dipping for the size of the sandwich (it was huge!). It also came with way too many fries that also could have stood to be cooked a little longer. The cookie was unfortunately a bit overcooked and underwhelming given the big font announcing it on the menu. My son declared the ice cream on top of the sticky toffee pudding the best ice cream he has ever had. It was a little on the loud side, but overall food/atmosphere were very good! We'll be back!
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    The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.CPrice: Expensive• American• Penn Quarter
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    4.5
  • Keesuk
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was the perfect place to wrap up our two and a half years of life in the U.S. With delicious food and excellent service, I would gladly choose this place again if I ever return to visit Washington, D.C.
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    Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.6
  • MariaVIP
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 21, 2025
    Sat at the bar, great bar tenders and full menu available. Amazing. Lots of care, attention to detail, delicious menu and master cocktails. Highly recommend.
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    BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
    •
    4.6

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