100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

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65 Restaurants

Updated February 06, 2019

Restaurants:	Zaytinya DC, The Hamilton, Founding Farmers - DC…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Mediterranean, American…
Neighborhoods:	Penn Quarter, Downtown, Foggy Bottom…

Zaytinya DC

Price: Expensive

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

4.7

17640 reviews

My family's favorite spot in DC. Food comes out quickly and is always insanely good. Service is amazing and the waiters have great personalities and are always so nice. 1000/10 highly recommend.

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The Hamilton

Price: Moderate

American

Downtown

4.5

10801 reviews

Great service and outstanding food. The sushi is top notch. The wine list is fun and cocktails for all.

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Founding Farmers - DC

Price: Moderate

American

Foggy Bottom

4.3

32834 reviews

Food and service were excellent. We had a great experience

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Filomena Ristorante

Price: Expensive

Italian

Georgetown

4.8

15758 reviews

Filomena’s is a DC must! We visit here every time we’re in town. Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend

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Tower Oaks Lodge

Price: Moderate

American

Rockville

4.5

10032 reviews

Great day was awesome

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Chart House Restaurant - Alexandria

Price: Moderate

Seafood

Alexandria

4.2

10518 reviews

Celebrating the new year, new day new chapter with dear friends over a lovely Sunday brunch

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Ashburn

Price: Moderate

American

Ashburn

4.4

4919 reviews

Just wanted a New Year’s Day dinner that I didn’t have to cook myself. Everything was perfect!

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Clyde's Willow Creek Farm

Price: Moderate

American

Leesburg

4.6

6160 reviews

As usual, fantastic food and great service at Clyde's Willow Creek. We've never been disappointed here.

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Founding Farmers - Tysons

Price: Moderate

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

4.2

12084 reviews

We enjoy the brunch menu! There are many different options whether you want breakfast food, lunch, sweet, savory, or healthy options. The only draw back is the hot food was only warm at best (not hot). The value is a bit expensive because I’m not a big eater. But the variety makes up for the cost. I do recommend making a reservation or the wait time may be long.

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Wildfire - Tysons

Price: Moderate

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

4.5

8419 reviews

Hadn’t been here in more than 7 years. Food was as great as I remember

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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

Price: Expensive

Steak

McLean

4.3

7526 reviews

We had great service, the food was delicious, all around a great experience! Also the portion sizes and presentation of food was great!

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Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

Price: Moderate

Brazilian

Downtown

4.4

4901 reviews

The food and waitress was terrific. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Stanford Grill - Rockville

Price: Moderate

American

Rockville

4.6

3467 reviews

Always pleased to dine at Stanford Grill. The service is excellent and the food is fantastic

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston

Price: Moderate

American

Reston

4.5

4716 reviews

Awesome location, delicious food and drinks. Visited first time for work function, returned another time for date night. Will visit again for special occasions.

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Farmers Fishers Bakers - DC

Price: Moderate

American

Georgetown

4.1

12953 reviews

1st dinner of 2023 with family. Great food & good energy.

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Mastro's Steakhouse - DC

Price: Very Expensive

Steak

Penn Quarter

4.6

4508 reviews

Service is always great and their attention to detail. Our favorite anniversary spot!

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Old Ebbitt Grill

Price: Moderate

American

Downtown

4.7

27358 reviews

Amazing as always. Can’t get enough.

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The Majestic

Price: Moderate

American

Alexandria

4.5

2147 reviews

Great food, very creative I love the date with goat cheese and the steak with the scallops amazing taste

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Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

Price: Expensive

French

Bethesda / Chevy Chase

4.5

7150 reviews

We enjoyed an excellent dinner at Mon Ami Gabi, and would recommend the restaurant to others. They have a limited, but good size menu, and the items on the menu seem to be specialty of the restaurant.

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Seasons 52 - Tysons Corner

Price: Expensive

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

4.7

5168 reviews

I was there with a friend to celebrate mutual birthdays. Our server, Jordan, and a manager, Carlos, made it an exceptional evening. The food, as always, was delicious. When Jordan found out it was our birthdays, he came over with a card and a gift certificate and comped our desserts, and Carlos had champagne toasts delivered to the table. We were both made to feel very special, and we appreciate it. Exceptional customer service!

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2941 Restaurant

Price: Expensive

French American

Falls Church

4.7

7267 reviews

I had an amazing night at 2941 with my girlfriend on your anniversary!

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matchbox Rockville

Price: Moderate

American

Rockville

4.2

3278 reviews

Our waitress was amazing, The vegan pizza was scrumptious. Glad to know you are accommodating us vegans. Will return.

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Copper Canyon Grill - Glenarden

Price: Expensive

Contemporary American

Lanham

4.4

2955 reviews

We arrived shortly after noon, so the traffic was very light, and staff were prompt and attentive. The salmon with fresh spinach and mashed potatoes was excellent! The salmon was tender, well-seasoned and blackened for my taste. Nothing was left on our plates. The key lime pie was also quite tasty.

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Nostos Restaurant

Price: Expensive

Greek

Tysons Corner / McLean

4.8

4039 reviews

Fabulous. Loved it all. Best sea bass anywhere. Also love the flaming cheese and the swordfish skewers! Yummmm

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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

Price: Moderate

American

Foggy Bottom

4.6

2791 reviews

Sophia was wonderful. Prompt, accurate, friendly.

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Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

Price: Very Expensive

Seafood

Downtown

4.7

3766 reviews

Excellent food, wonderful service and beautiful atmosphere. Great location for business or personal.

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Tupelo Honey - Arlington

Price: Moderate

Southern

Arlington

4.3

3104 reviews

Loved it and we will be back for sure!

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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Ashburn

Price: Very Expensive

Steak

Ashburn

4.5

1802 reviews

The staff is amazing our host/waitress Laura was so energetic and upbeat, they gave us a happy anniversary card and confetti and the manager Patric was outstanding and very good to all of his customers. The food was amazing

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Jaleo DC

Price: Expensive

Spanish

Penn Quarter

4.7

9951 reviews

i make sure to get to Jaleo every time I'm in DC. Discovered many years ago in Bethesda and have been a fan ever since. Always impressed with the service and love the food. Try to have at least one new dish each visit. It is a lively hall and a bit loud, but not bad enough to dampen my enthusiasm.

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Texas de Brazil - Fairfax

Price: Expensive

Steakhouse

Fairfax

4.5

3439 reviews

The waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent especially the jalapeño poppers!

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Ambar Capitol Hill

Price: Expensive

Balkan style

Capitol Hill

4.8

4566 reviews

Melina was very caring hostess!

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Clyde's at Mark Center

Price: Moderate

American

Alexandria

4.4

4018 reviews

Clydes has a great team who are working together to create a great experience with both food and service! We will be looking forward to when we can return!

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Cuba de Ayer

Price: Moderate

Latin / Spanish

Silver Spring

4.7

1278 reviews

Food and service was marvelous. The restaurant inside is beautiful and the live music goes so well with everything!

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Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

Price: Expensive

Italian

Herndon

4.7

1800 reviews

Thank you for a wonderful meal and excellent service. Moses and the other gentleman took perfect care of us. Most enjoyable birthday lunch. Thank you!

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Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

Price: Very Expensive

Seafood

Tysons Corner / McLean

4.7

4525 reviews

Crab stuffed shrimp were excellent. Filet was mediocre. There was too much dressing on the Caesar Salad and the Lobster Bisque was so-so. The bread was great and the service superb.

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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Washington DC (K Street)

Price: Expensive

Seafood

Downtown

4.1

2983 reviews

Just an average restaurant in a business area. No pizazz.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Gainesville

Price: Moderate

American

Gainesville

4.6

2138 reviews

Great food, great experience

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Woodbridge

Price: Moderate

American

Woodbridge

4.5

1790 reviews

We love lunch and dinner at Firebirds!!! The food is so good...and the service is wonderful!!!

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Spotsylvania

Price: Moderate

Italian

Fredericksburg

4.3

633 reviews

This was our first visit and everything went well. The restaurant is beautiful and our service went well. If you are in the area, this restaurant is worth a visit.

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Succotash PRIME

Price: Moderate

American

Penn Quarter

4.5

3232 reviews

The food was cooked well. The drinks were superb. The ambience was great. The seating is a bit congested, depending on where you are seated. The main course took an hour to arrive and one appetizer never arrived to the table. Overall, it was a good experience.

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Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

Price: Expensive

American

North Bethesda

4.7

6022 reviews

Great date 😉. Great food, service and ambiance!

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Spanish Diner – Bethesda

Price: Moderate

Spanish

Bethesda / Chevy Chase

4.0

3712 reviews

The food is delicious. I liked the ambience and service more when it was Jaleo and also there was more variety of tapas and deserts then. But overall it’s a good place.

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - DC

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

Downtown

4.4

3850 reviews

Always a great time at Del Frisco’s! Great food and great ambience!

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Copper Canyon Grill - Gaithersburg

Price: Expensive

Contemporary American

Gaithersburg

4.7

1842 reviews

Went on a dinner date with my wife. Really nice ambiance. Superior Customer service. The food was delicious and came out quickly. Would definitely return.

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MeJana

Price: Expensive

Lebanese

Arlington

4.5

1726 reviews

Shout to Omar, who provided fantastic service and was great to chat with.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Fairfax

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

Fairfax

4.6

2629 reviews

Good steak house. good service. They pack your leftovers some of the best shrimp on the cocktail i have had.

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

Price: Very Expensive

Seafood

Downtown

4.8

9057 reviews

Excellent food in an excellent location for an excellent price!

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matchbox One Loudoun

Price: Expensive

American

Ashburn

4.1

678 reviews

Matchbox is our favorite restaurant in One Loudoun. The food and service is always excellent. Prices are mostly fair. Our only complaint is the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 6 0z. glass is priced at $19. We understand mark ups, but you can just about get the whole bottle for that price!

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Bistro L'Hermitage

Price: Expensive

French

Woodbridge

4.9

5926 reviews

My wife and I celebrated her birthday with dinner at Bistro L'Hermitage. Having been before, we knew we were in for a delicious dinner and wonderful ambiance for conversation. We enjoyed the chef's 5-course tasting selection and were overwhelmed with the variety and depth of flavor that each plate offered.

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Founding Farmers - Montgomery County

Price: Moderate

American

Rockville

4.3

11711 reviews

Our go-to restaurant for early b'fast on New Year's and Independence days. The food and service (TylerC in 2023) is always great. We've never had a bad experience in the 8 years we've maintained this tradition. In 2023, we particularly enjoyed the way they served the scrambled eggs (in a little bowl) because it kept the eggs warm throughout the meal.

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Chez Billy Sud

Price: Moderate

French

Georgetown

4.7

2627 reviews

I ordered the onion soup and the sea bass. The soup was perfect; it’s so hard to find it done right with the perfect degree of caramelization. The sea bass was the absolute best I’ve had in a long time. The space is so lovely and the service was amazing.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Gaithersburg

Price: Moderate

American

Gaithersburg

4.3

1842 reviews

I can only say this is one of my favorite restaurants. I have never been disappointed. I will surely revisit here very soon! Happy New Year!

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RPM Italian - DC

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Mount Vernon Square

4.7

3861 reviews

Michael was the best waiter. Had great recommendations and his description were amazing

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Clyde's of Gallery Place

Price: Moderate

American

Downtown

4.5

7154 reviews

The staff is very polite, so great service. And the food comes out warm with great presentation, ontop of the fact that it's delicious. My only criticisms are the table was sticky when were sat. And the drinks took a while to come out, but we werent charged for any of the beverages.

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BlackSalt

Price: Expensive

Seafood

Palisades Northwest

4.7

6436 reviews

Prices have increased considerably.

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Bond 45 - National Harbor

Price: Expensive

Italian

National Harbor

4.3

3118 reviews

This whole first time experience was incredible. We came to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary, and the food, the atmosphere, and the service were amazing. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Flavio

Price: Expensive

Italian

Georgetown

4.3

825 reviews

Flavio is one of our favorite restaurant's we often visit when we come down from Baltimore for weekend getaways in Georgetown. The is superbly prepared especially the pasta sauce and/or gravy which is the best sauce I’ve had. The serving staff and hostesses are always courteous , attentive and fast. I’m always surprised how fast our food arrives even when the restaurant is crowded. My gf especially enjoys the Funghi Ravioli and I enjoy the Capellini Pompidou with added shrimp so please keep those on the menu! We highly recommend Flavio looking for an extremely well-prepared Italian meal in D.C. my only suggestion would be to improve the bathrooms downstairs to make them a little brighter with less of a dungeon feel. Great Flavio and we will be back soon.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Leesburg

Price: Moderate

American

Leesburg

4.5

1117 reviews

Food and service great. A little pricy but very good.

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The Warehouse

Price: Moderate

American

Alexandria

4.6

4050 reviews

Everything was good. We were not rushed to leave even though it was crowded on New Year's Day for brunch. Waiters were solicitous.

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Bastille

Price: Expensive

French

Alexandria

4.8

2775 reviews

This was a birthday dinner. It was excellent and made for a great birthday celebration. The restaurant had sent me a coupon for a free dessert for my birthday which was a nice touch. In addition to that they brought me a small dessert with a happy birthday sign and a candle, so they went over the top to make this a special event. The food and service were top notch as we've come to expect from Bastille.

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Alta Strada Mosaic

Price: Moderate

Italian

Fairfax

4.4

1135 reviews

Very friendly staff and great food. Not a large place but definitely a must go to spot.

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Copper Canyon Grill - Silver Spring

Price: Moderate

Contemporary American

Silver Spring

4.6

1828 reviews

Had a great time and meal with my GF. Great service. First visit to Copper Canyon. Job well done. Many thanks.

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Gadsby's Tavern

Price: Moderate

American

Alexandria

4.5

2603 reviews

One of the best restaurants to experience a history lesson! The food and drinks are amazing and the atmosphere was so much fun!

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Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

Price: Expensive

Seafood

Downtown

4.7

6408 reviews

From the moment we stepped in to the time we left everything was perfect. Was there for our mother's bday and Oceanaire did not disappoint. We were well taken care of and they made her day amazing. Special shoutout to Tony for his willingness to take our picture as its rare we all get together like that.

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PassionFish - Reston

Price: Expensive

Seafood

Reston

4.6

6419 reviews

Was there for a late lunch. Ordered 3 different sushi’s and they were all fresh and delicious, plus big portion. Server was very nice.

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