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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,425)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,959)Penn Quarter - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,706)Foggy Bottom - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(17,709)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,480)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(635)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,136)Downtown - 3
VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.3(441)Washington - 4
Amazonia
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(260)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Skydome Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.1(1,535)Arlington
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,358)Penn Quarter - 2
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,486)Downtown - 3
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,091)Dupont Circle - 4
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3,950)Georgetown - 5
Centrolina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(2,257)Penn Quarter
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Two Nine
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(57)Two Nine Restaurant offers a kaiseki-inspired sushi omakase experience, harmoniously combining seasonal seafood imported from Japan with produce from local farmers and plated on handmade ceramics carefully picked out from friends in Tokyo, Japan.
At $205 per guest, exclusive of beverages, taxes and gratuities, guests embark on a multi-course journey where each dish is meticulously prepared.
For those seeking a more casual approach, we also feature a Nigiri a la carte counter, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite sushi at their own pace. Additionally, a small, intimate room is dedicated to Chirashi sushi and sake, offering a relaxed dining atmosphere.
Two Nine strives to cater to guests of all sushi knowledge and preferences, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.Mallard
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Southern•4.9(185)At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table.
Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.
Ethiopic
Price: Moderate•Ethiopian•4.9(1,069)Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic’s authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to feel welcome and entertained.
We now add 20% service fee charge when dining-in, to ensure all of our staff is paid a livable wage.Bistro Aracosia
Price: Moderate•Afghan•4.9(2,779)Bistro Aracosia is a critically acclaimed authentic Afghan gourmet and Chop House located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Aracosia has been acknowledged as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians on Forbes Magazine, written up and reviewed by top food critics from the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and numerous other publications. Bistro Aracosia has been awarded 100 Best restaurants for 2 years in a row in the Washingtonian.
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar , extensive Wine and Beer menu Come and experience authentic and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.
i Ricchi
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(3,765)A restaurant specializing in the preparation of Cucina Rustica Tuscan country-style, scratch cooking. Attentive service from experienced and caring staff. Italian wine list. Outdoor dining on the Piazza. Valet parking Friday and Saturday. The Cafe / Patio is open with Tents, Heaters and Blankets featuring warm specialty drinks for your Winter pleasure. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Curb side pick up thru www.iricchifoodclub.com. See our Sunday Specials!!Jônt
Price: Very Expensive•French / Japanese•4.9(205)At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.
We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.
Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.
Bistro Cacao
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(3,413)Bistro Cacao has been serving modern French cuisine to DC customers in Capitol Hill since 2009. Charming décor with velvet curtained walls in Red Room and Rouge Room gave Bistro Cacao it's fame as the most Romantic Restaurant in DC.
Serving brunch, lunch and dinner indoor and in its charming patio. Bar on the first floor is also the go-to place for the neighborhood.Willard Peacock Alley Tea
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.8(946)Seated in the grandeur of Peacock Alley, amongst the elegant sounds of the harp, Willard's traditional Afternoon Tea offers a tempting array of savory sandwiches, decadent pastries, and teas.
Afternoon Tea at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with two seatings available at noon and 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Tea makes for an elegant way to celebrate a special occasion. Contact willardtea@ihg.com for more information.
All specialty menus and any modifications must be requested at the time of the booking or at least 48 hours before your reservation via phone or email.
We respectfully request that the scheduled reservation be canceled 72 hours in advance. The cancellation fee is 50% of the full service amount.
dLeña - Chef Table
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(95)Join dLeña, as featured in the 2022 edition of The MICHELIN Guide DC, at our signature chef’s table tucked behind the main bar with an exquisite leather banquette facing directly into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Each of our guests will receive a take-home surprise to enjoy the morning after. ¡Salud!
*Kindly note we are not able to accommodate menu substitutions for our Chef’s Table experience.Letena Ethiopian Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Ethiopian•4.9(109)Letena is a farm-to-table Ethiopian restaurant serving dishes made with natural, premium ingredients. Located in the heart of Columbia Heights, Washington DC, Letena is a family-owned destination centered around authentic, quality Ethiopian food.
Owner Yamrot Ezineh opened Letena’s doors in October 2016. Yamrot and her team love welcoming new and old friends to enjoy Letena’s delicious, fresh food. Their goal is to make the unique experience of Ethiopian food approachable for everyone, from vegetarians and vegans to meat-lovers alike.
Letena’s original Ethiopian dishes have won accolades from various publications and review platforms including Food Network, Washingtonian, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.
Outdoor dining in Washington, D.C. Area
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- SSarahNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined todaySo beautiful and the whole experience was great! Such a perfect ambiance. Juliska dinnerware and gorgeous linens.More infoThe Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
- CClareVIPWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful spot and the food is delicious and innovative! Great drink list always as wellMore infoMallardPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Logan Circle•4.9
- DDelanWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 7 days agoJohnpaul was an amazing waiter he helped with several food adjustments and was fun.More infoDauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.5
- CChristopherWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 7 days agoFood could’ve been better but the overall experience was nice and the music was a vibe! i some of the food just needed either more seasoning or better preparation.More infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.5
- HHenryVIPWashington, D.C. Area •38 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 3, 2025Classic restaurant in the city. The bartender was knowledgeable and very personable.More infoLincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square•4
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