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1. Fedwell
4.2
Awesome(14)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Petworth
Booked 1 time today
Fedwell is located in DC’s historic Petworth neighborhood. We serve farm-to-table comfort food in a friendly, and welcoming space on Upshur Street. The last Sunday of the month is a family-style Sunday-dinner with a rotating menu. Special events are listed on our website.
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2. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19897)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 353 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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3. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(12151)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 189 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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4. Bresca
4.6
Exceptional(978)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 23 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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5. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(14004)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 103 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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6. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
4.5
Awesome(4008)
Price: Expensive
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 69 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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7. Caruso's Grocery - DC
4.8
Exceptional(1305)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill
Booked 47 times today
Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.
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8. Tortino
4.5
Awesome(1930)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Executive Chef and owner Noé Canales welcomes you to experience his vision of contemporary Italian cuisine in his lovely new neighborhood restaurant designed to transport you to a trattoria in Tuscany.
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9. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(4167)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 90 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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10. Dauphine’s
4.5
Awesome(1474)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!
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