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1. Pisco y Nazca Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(73)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Bethesda
Booked 74 times today
Exciting news for food lovers in Maryland! Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is coming to Bethesda, in a new prime location that’s packed with personality and soul.Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top ceviche eateries, this Miami restaurant serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come to experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.
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2. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda
4.1
Excellent(1212)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • North Bethesda
Booked 3 times today
Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.
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3. SHIA Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(139)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Washington
Booked 29 times today
SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**
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4. Reverie
4.7
Exceptional(48)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Georgetown
Booked 2 times today
Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that is seafood driven menu, with occasional experiences from game meats. Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience.Our Reverie Tasting Menu is offered at $245 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Our abridged Prelude Experience is offered at $180 per guest. Corkage is offered at $75 per 750ml. Our cake cutting fee is $50 per cake.We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.
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5. Imperfecto
new
4.6
Exceptional(19)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Foggy Bottom
Booked 19 times today
Imperfecto is a restaurant by Enrique Limardo and the team behind Seven Reasons. The restaurant is inspired by the intersection between the Mediterranean & Latin American Cultures, and sustained in Enrique Limardo's bold culinary approach.At Imperfecto we believe that human beings are not perfect. We are far from perfect. We are Imperfect. And it's imperfection that moves us forward and shows us how to improve.The restaurant design is inspired by Greek culture. The oldest definition of "perfection", goes back to Aristotle, who defined the concept in three: which is complete; which is so good that nothing of the kind could be better; which has attained its purpose.At Imperfecto, we know that a restaurant space is not complete if it’s not filled with people; that we will try our best to maintain the highest levels of creativity, flavors and service; and that we will always pursue our purpose of bringing magical culinary experiences to our guests.
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6. The Dabney
4.7
Exceptional(344)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 25 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.
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7. Open Road Grill - Rosslyn
4.7
Exceptional(266)
Price: Moderate
• American • Arlington
Booked 12 times today
Open Road is inspired by American culture — our passion for music, our love of the outdoors, and the spirit of the open road. Our kitchen team sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food. Our beer list celebrates local craft breweries. We have an extensive whiskey and bourbon collection, and we feature handcrafted cocktails that change with the seasons.At Open Road, we honor the tradition of a cold beer and fresh food with friends and family every day. Stop by and make yourself at home!
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8. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
4.5
Awesome(3982)
Price: Expensive
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 91 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
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9. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC
4.7
Exceptional(1248)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Penn Quarter
Booked 63 times today
Set in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., this Bazaar is the culmination of a 30-year dream for Chef José Andrés. Drawing inspiration from this iconic location, which first opened in 1899, the decor is crafted as an ode to the grand architecture, befitting of the avant-garde and Americana-infused delights within.
A photo of Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C. restaurant
10. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.
4.8
Exceptional(2824)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Downtown
Booked 140 times today
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.

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