Diners' Choice: Best Overall Restaurants in Washington D.C.

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6 Restaurants

Updated June 07, 2019

Restaurants:	200 Monroe, L'Auberge Chez Francois, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Continental, French, American…
Neighborhoods:	Frederick, Great Falls, Lovettsville…

Party Size

For 2

Date

Time

7:00 PM

200 Monroe

$$$$·Continental·

Frederick

180 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Great for Lunch
Neighborhood Gem

Great price for an evening out. The food could be served anywhere and appreciated. We enjoyed the seafood and pasta dishes. Some of the servers need polish, but given that it is st…Read more

4 people mentioned the Crisps

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

$$$$·French·

Great Falls

7,091 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining

C'est magnifique! Very unique spot for northern Virginia. Hits on all cylinders. Its pricey, but worth it.

Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area

55 people mentioned the Plum Tart

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The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

$$$$·American·

Lovettsville

1,223 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies

Everything was excellent.

Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area

10 people mentioned the Pork Shoulder

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Benjamin Bar & Lounge at Trump International Hotel

$$$$·Afternoon Tea·

Downtown

74 reviews

Afternoon Tea
Special Occasion
Afternoon Coffee

The tea was absolutely lovely! Really enjoyed the whole experience. Every bite was truly an exquisite surprise! I really cannot say which bite was the best. They were all so disti…Read more

6 people mentioned the High Tea

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Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

$$$$·French·

Great Falls

1,487 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining

Wonderful table on the back Patio! Service was excellent, not rushed. Food always what you want! Kudos to Danny and the Bistro team. John Gray

French in Washington, D.C. Area

15 people mentioned the Beef Bourguignon

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Bistro Aracosia

$$$$·Afghan·

Palisades Northwest

1,674 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Authentic

We ate outside during lunch and our table was socially distanced from others. Fortunately for the staff and owners the terrace was completely full, which speaks to the quality and…Read more

Best Food in Washington, D.C. Area

48 people mentioned the Dumplings

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