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Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,769)Penn Quarter - 2
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,671)Foggy Bottom - 3
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,148)Downtown - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,537)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,344)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(564)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,063)Downtown - 3
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,223)Mount Vernon Square - 4
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,908)Dupont Circle - 5
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(7,469)Bethesda
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,338)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,054)Dupont Circle - 3
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,453)Downtown - 4
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,113)Downtown - 5
Limani - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.2(1,170)Southwest Waterfront
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Afghan Bistro
Price: Moderate•Afghan•5(1,403)Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.My Little Chamomile
Price: Very Expensive•Turkish•4.9(31)My Little Chamomile, a full sit down restaurant from Chef Çağla Önal of Green Almond Pantry. My Little Chamomile will be the manifestation Çağla’s vision--to bring her world of Turkish food to her home here in Washington DC. At the first Green Almond Pantry location, diners got a small taste of what it would be like to enjoy the full breadth of Chef Çağla‘s seasonal menu.
Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(2,528)Restaurants in Alsace traditionally have a formal main dining room as well as a casual dining room known locally as a weinstube or brasserie. At the brasserie, diners may enjoy traditional, hearty Alsatian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians and visiting them is always the best part of my trips back to Alsace. I opened Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez François to bring the tastes and comforts of the Alsatian brasserie to Great Falls.Elizabeth's
Price: Very Expensive•Vegan•4.9(1,320)Elizabeth's offers an extraordinary dining experience every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We merge our gorgeous venue with a prix fixe Vegan Tasting Menu at $110 per person. Elizabeth's is a destination for special occasions and adventurous cuisine.
Our sommelier curates a pairing of wines and beverages sourced from around the world at an additional $85 per person. We also offer a non-alcoholic beverage pairing comprised of non-alcoholic wines, mocktails, and infusions for $65 per person.
Fully raw menus are not available. Please call the restaurant (202-347-8349) in reference to any allergies prior to making your reservation. Regarding reservations of 5 or more, please call the restaurant directly. Reservations of more than 8 require a $150 minimum spend per person and a 50% up front deposit.
Jônt
Price: Very Expensive•French / Japanese•4.9(169)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.L'Auberge Chez Francois
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.9(9,451)Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.
La Vela Italian Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(591)Coming Soon!SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(128)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.**
Taste of Old Country
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(121)Taste of Old Country provides a truly unique artisan bistro & market experience combining the world of food service, private events & retail gourmet food shopping, all under one roof. Home of the Mega Platter, a Mediterranean themed charcuterie board as well as a variety of small bites, artisan panini's, salads, pizza and desserts, you will definitely have a Taste of Old Country, where everything starts and ends with good food, wine, hospitality and friends.
Our bistro wine bar is ideal for a date night, lunch meeting, friends/social/family gatherings or to host smaller corporate/private events. While our culinary wonders cater to all pallets we kindly recommend and welcome our dining experience to adults and older family groups, as our space is not suited for infants or young children.
Conveniently located 1 mile off Exit 47 on I-66 in Balls Ford Center, across the street from the Holiday Inn on Balls Ford Rd.Ethiopic
Price: Moderate•Ethiopian•4.9(1,065)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.
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- SSusanWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAgain, Zaytinya was the peak experience we have come to look forward to. We were greeted warmly and shown to a lively table outdoors. We ordered too many small plates but we finished everything because we couldn’t stop. Hommus, labneh, grape leaves, fatoush, beet salad, tabouleh … all exceptional. Lovely cocktails completed the experience. The staff is superlative. Always attending to our every need. Loved every minute.More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- AAbbyNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAbsolutely amazing food and service! Also such a great environment!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- JJulieVIPCleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoWe went around 4 PM for happy hour and sampled almost everything on the menu. Very tasty. The mussels were my favorite.More infoAmbar - ArlingtonPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Arlington•4.6
- CCaroleVIPGreater Boston •31 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoHad a delicious meal (again!) at OEG, where great service, great food and great classic ambience intersect.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- JJanet1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAbsolutely amazing. We had a group of 14 and everyone’s meal was great!More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Washington DC include Zaytinya - DC, Founding Farmers VA: Tysons and Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Washington DC are MXDC, Old Ebbitt Grill and The Hamilton
Bottomless brunch in Washington DC is available at Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Old Ebbitt Grill and Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria
The most romantic restaurant in Washington DC is Filomena Ristorante
Restaurants in Washington DC with a great view include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Ada's on the River
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