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- LCLarryCvipWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful as always!! This week I am there 3 days and 3 meals dinner, lunch and breakfast. Wonderful food and staff.More infoBistro Du Jour District WharfPrice: Moderate• French• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- HRHotRodvipPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •76 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAn outstanding dining experience. Food, service and dining experience were all top rate.More infoPhilippe Chow - DCPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Southwest Waterfront•4.3
- MCMelanieCvipWashington, D.C. Area •69 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat service, beautiful location and ambiance. My kids loved their choices and our faves were the Lumpia, Crab Curry and Bulgogi! We will be back!More infoKaliwaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Southwest Waterfront•3.9
- BBlanncavipNew York / Tri-State Area •16 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023The food was delicious , the ambiance as well: the service was really good our server was really attentive, they did take a little long with the food but it was okay because it was delicious and worth the wait. Will be coming back.More infoMi Vida, District WharfPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Southwest Waterfront•4.6
- HHurtemWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023I've been to this place 3x. The first time was a few years ago, the food was good, the ambiance was good, the price was reasonable. I came back 2x in 2023 and the ambiance and food was even better than the first time. My out of town guest were very impressed with the restaurant overall. However, it was just unreasonably pricey now. The DC service fee thingy has to go.More infoLa ViePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southwest Waterfront•4.6
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The Southwest Waterfront of the Washington Channel from Fisherman's Wharf to Fort McNair is a prime location offering restaurants and nightly live entertainment. The waterfront is evolving into 3 million square feet of residences, offices, restaurants, and retail stores. The Fish Market Eatery, established in 1805, serves freshly caught blue crabs and other seafood, vegetables, and desserts with a "monumental view" of our nation's capitol. Restaurants and grills on the Channel evolved from family-owned multimillion dollar seafood packers. You're also surrounded by international cuisine. French, Indian, and Italian cafes and bistros bake bread and cut homemade pasta on their premises for authentic old world flavor. Wines of the world compliment your entrée and your choice of dessert.
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Healthy restaurants located in Southwest Waterfront include Philippe Chow - DC, The Grill and LIMANI
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Southwest Waterfront are Philippe Chow - DC, The Grill and Kaliwa
Bottomless brunch in Southwest Waterfront is available at Bistro Du Jour District Wharf, Nara-Ya and The Grill
The most romantic restaurant in Southwest Waterfront is Philippe Chow - DC
Restaurants in Southwest Waterfront with a great view include Philippe Chow - DC, Mi Vida, District Wharf and Moonraker
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