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1. The Point - DC
4.5
Awesome(1456)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Buzzard Point
Booked 20 times today
The Point brings the thrill and robust flavors of open flame cooking with the freshest seafood in the city. Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, our contemporary design, tranquil open-air patio and premium fire pits, compliment the picturesque and panoramic views. Although we cannot guarantee outdoor patio dining for all of our guests. We will try to accommodate as many requests as we can on a first come first serve basis.
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2. Hen Quarter Prime
4.4
Awesome(95)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Washington
Booked 22 times today
Now Open! Hen Quarter Prime brings elevated southern cuisine to the waterfront in Southwest D.C. The dinner menu features southern classics like Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Shrimp & Grits while showcasing an amazing steak selection staring our Tomahawk Ribeye from Creekstone Farms. The star of Saturday and Sunday brunch is the GRANDE BRUNCH BUFFET with a showstopping chilled seafood bar, carving stations, charcuterie stations, bottomless mimosas, bloody mary bars & more! We offer discounted validated parking and valet parking daily.
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3. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC
4.5
Awesome(346)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 169 times today
Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.
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4. Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
Exceptional(29634)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 230 times today
Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.
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5. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19344)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 337 times today
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
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6. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.5
Awesome(1168)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 190 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.
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7. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(11794)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 191 times today
The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.
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8. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17106)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 183 times today
Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!
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9. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.6
Exceptional(34401)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 323 times today
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.
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10. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
4.8
Exceptional(10058)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 172 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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  • Madeleine
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The whole experience was fabulous. We made a reservation for nine and were seated promptly upon arrival by the wonderful hostesses. Our server was excellent, the drinks were amazing, and the FOOD. I literally cannot gush enough about the food. I got the ribeye and it was cooked flawlessly. Never understood what “melt in your mouth” was supposed to mean with steak until I bit into the most perfect bite of meat in the world. Juicy, flavorful, and paired with perfectly cooked kale and potatoes. I could have eaten three of them and wouldn’t have regretted a thing. There was no room for dessert on this visit, but I will DEFINITELY be back.
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    Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Natalie
    Miami - Dade •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Second time returning to Zaytinya and the food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was very busy and a bit chaotic to walk over to restrooms, but the service was great.
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The BEST beef Wellington, Sticky Toffee pudding, Mascarpone Cheesecake and salads!!! There were four of us and we all want to go back! Two of us have eaten in several of GR’s restaurants in US and UK and loved them all, but Beef Wellington is not an easy dish and this was outstanding!
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    Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Southwest Waterfront
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    4.5
  • Renee
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Wow my husband had just celebrated ringing the bell months ago and now for us to celebrate his birthday it was extremely special and TK and other hostess sing a birthday song to him it moved me to tears because just one year ago we had received life threatening news. But I will be back to Hens Quarter to only see TK and the front desk hostess.
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    Hen Quarter PrimePrice: Expensive• Southern• Washington
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    4.4
  • J
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 4, 2024
    The food never disappoints. The crab cake sandwich is delish. I would highly recommend.
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    The Point - DCPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buzzard Point
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    4.5

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