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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,371)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,932)Penn Quarter - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,684)Foggy Bottom - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,669)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,463)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(627)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,131)Downtown - 3
VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.3(434)Washington - 4
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Price: Very Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(739)Washington - 5
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,303)Mount Vernon Square
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,355)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,085)Dupont Circle - 3
Succotash PRIME
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(4,183)Penn Quarter - 4
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,130)Downtown - 5
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,483)Downtown
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dLeña - Chef Table
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.7(94)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.Gute Leute
Price: Expensive•Café•5(83)Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,
known for its own unique signature coffee creations.
In German, gute Leute means "good people"
and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a space
in which good people can enjoy good company.
Our logo is inspired by the pine tree
because it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.
Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.
We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with their
own stories.
Instagram : gute_leute_usa
Meokja Meokja
Price: Moderate•Korean•4.9(80)PLEASE CALL US AT (571) 459-2875 OR MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITES. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Meokja Meokja
Korean Restaurant · Barbecue RestaurantBistro L'Hermitage
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(6,541)As the Historic Occoquan Waterfront Area welcomes L'Hermitage, a Classic French Bistro, we welcome you. Long time DC restaurateur (21 Federal/Bob Kinkead (RIP),Ex Co-Owner of Marcels DC, Watergate Hotel F&B) Youssef Eagle Essakl has transformed a building and the surrounding property in historic downtown Occoquan into his vision of a Romantic French country bistro. L'Hermitage, a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises 'relaxed good taste' with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. Join us for a very special experience.
Our Motto is:
"Hospitality is the Art of Making Others Feel Welcome, Comfortable, and at Home.
It is the Talent for Spreading Warmth and Kindness that will be Remembered Always."
Taste of Old Country
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•5(127)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.Elizabeth's
Price: Very Expensive•Vegan•4.9(1,337)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.
Two Nine
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(56)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.The Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(3,481)D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.
Ethiopic
Price: Moderate•Ethiopian•4.9(1,068)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.Orofino Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,832)Danilo Orofino was born in Palermo, Sicily, where he studied the culinary arts as well as restaurant and hotel management. He opened his first restaurant/coffee bar in Sicily at the age of 18. After 4 years of hard work, he closed the place with dreams of doing even more with his life.
See what locals rave about in Washington, D.C. Area
- JJeffNebraska •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe lasagna was great but the Tera mi Su and cannoli were amazing. The service was good and very helpful. Will book again the next time in DC.More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- KKarlaNew York City •2 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoPleasantly surprised! Amazing service, good food, & nice atmosphere. Would return.More infoFounding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown•4.4
- CCarolOrlando / Central Florida East •23 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoThe ambience was excellent, and the food was quite delicious… However, the portion of the chicken pot pie was quite small More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- MMicheleVIPWashington, D.C. Area •97 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoBronzino to share awesome Brussels sublime great dessertMore infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- JJillPortland / Oregon •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe food was excellent and the service was incredible.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
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Healthy restaurants located in Washington, D.C. Area include Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Old Ebbitt Grill and Zaytinya - DC
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Washington, D.C. Area are Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton and Zaytinya - DC
Bottomless brunch in Washington, D.C. Area is available at Old Ebbitt Grill, The Park at 14th and Jula's on the Potomac
The most romantic restaurant in Washington, D.C. Area is 2941 Restaurant
Restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area with a great view include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Ada's on the River
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