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- MMollyvipGreater Boston •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoReally tasty food, a lovely setting, and we had great service. I look forward to returning.More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown•4.5
- NNickyNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoA great lunch at one of my favorite places in DC. Brought a visitor and he loved it!More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- CCaseyvipWashington, D.C. Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 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 4 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 4 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
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The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Washington DC is The Smith - U Street
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Washington DC are Equinox - DC, Elizabeth's and Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Washington DC are Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien, Bombay Club and Old Ebbitt Grill
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Washington DC are Summit Rooftop Bar, Immigrant Food @ The White House and Elizabeth's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Washington DC are Summit Rooftop Bar, Immigrant Food @ The White House and The Prime Rib
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