Restaurants near Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum

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1. Bar Chinois - DC

4.6

Exceptional(670)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 48 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

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2. Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill

4.6

Exceptional(205)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Washington

Booked 23 times today

Bistro du Jour is a Parisian bistro from KNEAD Hospitality + Design. Serving traditional fare like Macaron Au Foie, Croque Madame, Salade Niçoise, French Onion Soup and Steak Frites as well as an extensive selection of bubbly and an exciting list of cocktails and aperitifs.We are open for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour.

3. Tonari

4.4

Awesome(350)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 17 times today

Tonari is our Wafu Italian restaurant. WAFU means Japanese-style, so our menu is a Japanese take on Italian food. It originated in Japan through the love that the Japanese had for Italian food but wanted to incorporate some of their cultural flavors and ingredients to them. We at Daikaya Group and chef & owner, Katsuya Fukushima, are bringing this experience to you here in DC.Looking for some fun Japanese antipasti bites, one of a kind pasta dishes, or pizza that you won't find anywhere else in the city? Then come join us for dinner, we look forward to having you soon.

4. Ottoman Taverna

4.6

Exceptional(1742)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 19 times today

Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

5. Arrels

4.6

Exceptional(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 3 times today

Arrels is a modern Spanish restaurant rooted in tradition and fueled by open-fire cooking led by award-winning Chef Pepe Moncayo. At Arrels—meaning “roots” in Catalan—guests can expect modern interpretations of classic Spanish dishes, inspired by Moncayo’s Barcelona heritage. The restaurant blends tradition with open-fire cooking, offering updated tapas, crafted cocktails, and warm hospitality that appeals to locals and visitors alike.

A photo of DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA restaurant

6. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.4

Awesome(2151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 8 times today

Please be advised that the reservation is for the Izakaya on the second floor and not the ramen shop on the first floor. The ramen menu is not available at the Izakaya. The Izakaya, located on the second floor of Daikaya, is a casual restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food to accompany a diverse selection of bar offerings. The izakaya experience is perfect for after work, before a big night out, as a full supper, or for late-night bites with friends. The cuisine is freestyle and adaptive in nature. Each izakaya in Japan puts its own touch on its menu items. The plates are typically small so that one can sample many different items.

A photo of Article One - American Grill restaurant

7. Article One - American Grill

3.7

Very Good(231)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C., has a restaurant for every preference—you name it; this city’s got it all. With no shortage of spaces to explore, D.C.’s culinary scene features one highlight inside Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, set within a five-story atrium. Taking its name from the Constitution, newly refreshed Article One – American Grill blends an unforgettable atmosphere and world-class cuisine, from the lavish breakfast buffet—host to an omelet bar, meats, flaky pastries, and fresh fruit—to the gourmet dinner options including meat dishes and freshly caught seafood to the special holiday brunches. If you’re looking to host an event, our restaurant has two private dining rooms, available to host parties of up to 24 guests.

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8. District Bites at District E

3.3

Good(88)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 3 times today

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

9. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19849)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 267 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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10. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5

Awesome(10585)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 77 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. 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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Miranda
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Staff was beyond nice and accommodating!!! My son and I ordered french onion soup as a starter, and his taste palate was not feeling it, and they removed his soup from my tab!! Which was very kind of them, I on the other had thought it was fantastic!!!
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Bistro Du Jour Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• French• Washington
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4.6
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Jordan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Interesting and tasty dishes. Extensive wine selection. Great ambiance and service.
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TonariPrice: Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
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4.4
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NicoleVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love love love this place. Have only ever gone for dinner and brunch was amazing
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Bar Chinois - DCPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.6
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Janet
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very disappointed in the bread. I usually eat at Lebanese restaurants and the bread at this restaurant was hard and not tasty. I had the vegetarian Mussaka and I did not like it at all. Too greasy and spicy. Fellow diners who had the lamb chops and the salmon were pleased with their meals.
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Ottoman TavernaPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Mount Vernon Square
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4.6
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Meredith
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
The food and wait staff were excellent. I had a great time catching up with friends with great food and tall glasses of wine.
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DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYAPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Penn Quarter
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4.4

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