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- CCaseyvipWashington, D.C. Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoI came for brunch with friends. Our food came out quickly, everything was prepared and seasoned well, and the DJ was fantastic. The music was the perfect volume. We didn’t have to scream to hear each other, the mixing was phenomenal, and the songs were great. All around, a great Sunday brunch.More infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown•4.4
- EEricPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI attended The Park at 14th for a birthday brunch and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was lively with a great selection of music. Both the food and drinks were amazing. I will definitely be returning in the near future.More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
- MMarcusWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAll I can say GREAT VIBES, GREAT MUSIC, GREAT PEOPLE, and lastlyyyy GREAT FOOOOOODDD!!!!!!!! We couldn’t describe the food in one word… ITS TOOO GOOD!! we can promise you that you’ll not regret when you come to this place! The overall experience was amazing and we will COME BACK !!! <33More infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.6
- KkennethPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoMy wife and I were celebrating her birthday, and from the time we entered the restaurant everyone was so polite and considerate. We had Diaz as our server and he was right on line with the standard which had been set when we arrived. Diaz was very attentive and patient with us answering any questions we had. Now the food, *chefs kiss* it was all amazing from the assorted bread basket, to our main courses. Joe's Seafood is worth every penny spent. I told my wife we're coming back for my birthday!!More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- FFeliciavipHouston •7 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoI ordered the fried chicken and gumbo. I loved the fact I could order half portions. My waitress, Tashawna was amazing.More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown•4.5
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The West Loop in Washington, D.C. provides an internationally diverse group of eating establishments. One can easily find Filipino fare, Indian street food, and Southeast Asian dishes. Because there is a large Ethiopian population, Ethiopian food abounds. Locals rave about Injera, an large, flat, and spongy bread typically served with Ethiopian dishes. It is torn off in pieces and used to scoop up food. If you're looking for something that originated in the area, try a "half smoke". This is a half-pork, half-beef hot dog-like sausage served on a bun with herbs, onions, and chili sauce. No doubt the diversity of establishments in this area will provide something that pleases just about everyone.
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The best reviewed restaurant in West Loop is Brickstones Kitchen & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in West Loop are Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC and Butter Me Up
The restaurants with the best ambiance in West Loop are Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC and Butter Me Up