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1. Pisco y Nazca Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(84)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Bethesda
Booked 97 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 11 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(141)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Washington
Booked 16 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. Imperfecto
4.7
Exceptional(21)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Foggy Bottom
Booked 31 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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5. Reverie
4.7
Exceptional(50)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Georgetown
Booked 10 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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6. The Dabney
4.8
Exceptional(353)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 14 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, The Dabney has been honoring the farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic since 2015. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2025, our team remains deeply committed to showcasing the best of the region through thoughtful, seasonal cooking prepared over our signature wood-burning hearth.The dining room features a 5-course prix fixe menu. In our bar and on the patio, guests may reserve tables for an a la carte experience. The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017. Chef Jeremiah Langhorne received the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award in 2018, and The Dabney was named Washingtonian’s #1 restaurant in 2023.Please note: We are currently unable to accommodate severe allium or dairy allergies, or vegan and vegetarian diets.
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7. Open Road Grill - Rosslyn
4.8
Exceptional(267)
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 Bazaar by José Andrés - DC
4.7
Exceptional(1268)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Penn Quarter
Booked 57 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.
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9. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.
4.8
Exceptional(2832)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Downtown
Booked 123 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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10. Sette Osteria
4.3
Awesome(1655)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 37 times today
Sette, meaning seven in Italian for that extra luck, is your spot for a fusion of comfort and traditional Italian vibes. Beyond a restaurant, Sette Osteria is a destination for locals and wanderers alike. Our decor is all about people, featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza station and views of vibrant Connecticut Avenue and R Streets. It's inviting, sophisticated, and buzzing with an international flair.Dive into our $20 Bottomless Weekend brunch (2 hours) or catch the daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, extended on Sun & Mon until 10pm. Sette isn't just a restaurant; it's a lifestyle. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette redefine your dining scene.

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  • Alina
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We came to celebrate birthday and we really enjoyed our dinner. The service was really good , and the food was very good too. The highlight for me was - steak tar tar and duck breast. I highly recommend duck breast. The truffle pasta was good, but truffle itself didn’t have much flavor (not sure why), the sea bass was good in terms of quality, but the dish itself lacks a bit of taste compared to other plates we tasted. The overall experience is 5 star! Thank you !
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    ImperfectoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Foggy Bottom
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    4.7
  • Jane
    Kansas City / Kansas •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    From cocktails to every course it was a delight to my senses. The water kimchee brought me right to my Mom’s cooking. Thank you for the amazing 5 course dinner.
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    SHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington
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    4.8
  • RosaVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We have a good time, food was delicious, well prepared and the service from Gaby was excellent
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    Pisco y Nazca BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bethesda
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    4.5
  • RachelVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 18, 2025
    I need to come here more often. Great atmosphere and Shay is such a great server. He recalled me from last time.
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    Not Your Average Joe's BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• North Bethesda
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    4.1
  • Foodi
    Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 16, 2013
    Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. We sat at the counter and were able to watch the chef make everything. Since we went on a Monday, wine was market price, so we enjoyed the salmon special and pork chop with a bottle of wine. Too bad they're closing the restaurant portion, because we would definitely go back. Looking forward to taking some cooking classes there though!
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    Open KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Falls Church
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    4.2

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