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A photo of Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown restaurant

1. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5

Awesome(10579)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 100 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!

2. Bar Chinois - DC

4.6

Exceptional(669)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 53 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!

3. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(2250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 64 times today

dLeña is a vibrant restaurant in Washington D.C. that invites you to explore the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Step into a warm space illuminated by wood-fired ovens and adorned with Latin American art. Savor a culinary journey with fresh, local ingredients, starting with their signature guacamole, a blend of avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime. Continue your adventure with ceviches, aguachiles, and wood-fired specialties like Tomahawk steak and Wagyu Steak a la Piedra. dLeña's menu caters to all tastes, featuring pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian options. Pair your meal with an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal, or enjoy a handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're after a romantic dinner, a lively brunch, or a late-night gathering, dLeña's trendy ambiance and attentive service promise an unforgettable experience. Join them for a taste of Mexico's vibrant culture and culinary artistry.

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4. Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill

4.6

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Washington

Booked 28 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.

5. Ottoman Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(1741)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 28 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.

6. Tonari

4.4

Awesome(348)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 32 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.

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7. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.4

Awesome(2151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 15 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.

8. Arrels

4.5

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 1 time 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.

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9. Founding Spirits Tour and Tasting

4.9

Exceptional(24)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

We’re excited to welcome you to experience a special sneak peek into our small-batch distilling process. You will get a behind the scenes look into our distillery, as well as enjoy a tasting of our spirits, a cocktail, and some delicious small bites.Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour, and check in at the bar upon arrival. As Founding Spirits distillery is located within our Farmers & Distillers restaurant, we encourage you to join us for a meal in the main dining room before or after your hour tour and tasting. Please visit FarmersandDistillers.com for parking and metro information. If you need to cancel, please call us as soon as possible. Failure to cancel within 24 hours of your reservation will result in a full charge in the amount of your tour. We look forward to sharing our latest distilling adventures with you.Must be 21 or older with valid ID.

10. Mandu - K Street

4.6

Exceptional(670)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Korean • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 6 times today

Mandu is so excited to invite you back into our home! We ask that you please review our updated policies before your reservation.We will now be offering limited tables on our patio along with limited tables inside in the dining room. Due to our limited tables to maintain a safe and comfortable environment guests will be given a 90 min window from the start of their reservation regardless of tardiness. Our patio is open based on weather and patio tables are non reservable. When the patio is open all patio tables are available on a first come first serve basis. We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and we look forward to hosting you!

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Tammy
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and very accommodating service! Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed our evening!
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Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.5
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Oscar
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really good service, the food was delicious and the drinks kept coming!! I will be back! :)
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dLeñaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Winnie
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, service and vibe! Family dinner with college graduates pre-senior ball. Awesome way to kick off the night!
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Bistro Du Jour Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• French• Washington
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4.6
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BlakeVIP
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
Everything we had was delicious! Would go back again.
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Ottoman TavernaPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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RebeccaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
We had a group of 9 here for a birthday party. They seemed extremely understaffed and we had to keep trying to get our waitress’s attention for drinks/more food. The food was incredible, we just felt so guilty about how many tables our waitress was juggling. Additionally, though I confirmed multiple times that day they still had the wrong number of individuals for our party. A good spot for happy hour or just food at the bar. Perhaps just a busy night - but hopefully they staff up so there is not so much pressure on one waitress.
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Bar Chinois - DCPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.6

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