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1. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(30376)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 358 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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2. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10465)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 163 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

3. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(12188)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 170 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. Lafayette Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1661)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

5. Bombay Club

4.8

Exceptional(5349)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only the best quality ingredients to create a harmony of subtle flavors. Specialties prepared by Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi, include tandoori salmon and green chili chicken. The sophisticated cuisine is enhanced by refine service and live piano music. Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award.

6. Georgia Brown's

4.5

Awesome(8888)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 37 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/

7. La Bise

4.6

Exceptional(981)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to La Bise, a modern, bright, and colorful 21st century French restaurant with Japanese inspiration in the heart of Washington, DC. Just steps from the White House, patrons can enjoy our expanded outdoor patio, inviting bar, and an engaging, open-air kitchen with two distinctive dining room options. Enjoy our unique wine list of French and American regions featuring both old and new world selections.

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8. VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington

4.3

Awesome(435)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington

Booked 39 times today

Perched above the Hotel Washington, experience VUE Rooftop, an artfully designed destination that brings the outside world in. Offering unparalleled views of the White House and Washington Monument, VUE pairs the effervescent energy of D.C.'s skyline with seasonal cocktails, elegant plates, and a stylish ambiance like no other.

9. Il Piatto

4.4

Awesome(736)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

10. Alhambra

4.6

Exceptional(734)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

*2023 WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE*Taking inspiration from the landmark Alhambra Palace and Fortress in southern Spain, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic and Spanish Renaissance architecture, our new menu exemplifies the blending of cultures and cuisines across the region. Showcasing their rich bounty of produce and fish in a modern and convivial setting, Chef Brian Bladfält Landry presents a seasonally inspired menu enhanced with the bold flavors across a variety of the region’s cultures. With distinct menus offered across brunch, lunch and dinner, the dining concept focuses on four sections of small plated dishes – sea, land, garden and table – all meant to be shared. Alhambra is located on the lobby-level of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. at 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW in the heart of downtown D.C. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner from Monday through Saturday and brunch on weekends.

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Carrie
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
I was disappointed that although I told the mature de we were celebrating my nephew’s engagement they neglected to do their usual special treatment.
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VUE Rooftop at Hotel WashingtonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington
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4.3
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Robert
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious crab cake and wedge salad. Amazing service
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Carshena
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved everything from the the the time I walked in the door! Services was amazing !! I was a little warm though ! But overall Great !!
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Abby
Atlanta •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely fantastic meal on our last evening in DC. Perfectly cooked steaks and seafood! Outstanding service; highly recommend.
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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MarjunetteVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful group dinner! Excellent food and accommodating staff. Thank you!
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Georgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown
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4.5

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