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Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,793)Penn Quarter - 2
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,187)Downtown - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,663)Foggy Bottom - 4
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,359)Downtown - 5
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,558)Georgetown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(570)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,067)Downtown - 3
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,233)Mount Vernon Square - 4
VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.3(363)Washington - 5
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(7,485)Bethesda
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,340)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,055)Dupont Circle - 3
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.5(8,864)Downtown - 4
Nobu DC
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.7(2,368)Washington - 5
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,460)Downtown
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Afghan Bistro
Price: Moderate•Afghan•5(1,404)Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(2,534)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.
Bistro Aracosia
Price: Moderate•Afghan•4.9(2,755)Bistro Aracosia is a critically acclaimed authentic Afghan gourmet and Chop House located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Aracosia has been acknowledged as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians on Forbes Magazine, written up and reviewed by top food critics from the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and numerous other publications. Bistro Aracosia has been awarded 100 Best restaurants for 2 years in a row in the Washingtonian.
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar , extensive Wine and Beer menu Come and experience authentic and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.Elizabeth's
Price: Very Expensive•Vegan•4.9(1,322)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.
L'Auberge Chez Francois
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.9(9,457)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.Taste of Old Country
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(123)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.
The Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(3,483)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.The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,114)Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.
Meokja Meokja
Price: Moderate•Korean•4.9(72)PLEASE CALL US AT (571) 459-2875 OR MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITES. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
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Korean Restaurant · Barbecue RestaurantOrofino Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,814)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.
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- RRuthVirginia •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOne of my favorite places in DC. The staff is friendly and attentive staff. Food is delicious and prepared well (I mean, how do they get their pita so pillowy??)More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- SShannaWashington, D.C. Area •33 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe fried chicken salad was delicious. I love the dressing on it!More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- DDaynaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoFabulous food and great service. The waitress was helpful, just good Italian food, such a great restaurant I will definitely be back my next visit to DC, and would consider visiting just to come to this great restaurant!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- CCaroleVIPGreater Boston •32 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoTop notch food, staff and ambiance…OEG is a classic for a reason!More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- JJulieVIPCleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 29, 2025We 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
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Washington DC include Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Zaytinya - DC and Ada's on the River
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Washington DC are Old Ebbitt Grill, MXDC 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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