Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Georgetown

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Adams MorganAlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaCapitol HillDowntown

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1. Chez Billy Sud

4.9

Exceptional(3090)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 51 times today

Welcome to Chez Billy Sud, your classic neighborhood French bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown! We accept reservations for dinner on a rolling 30 day basis. Reservations can be made for parties up to 6 guests for bistro dining. Our private dining room can be reserved for large parties (7-16 guests) by contacting our event coordinator at events@chezbillysud.com. For general inquiries, please contact us at info@chezbillysud.com.Depending on the weather, our patio is available on a first-come basis. Please check with your host upon arrival for patio seating.Our Bar à Vin (located right next door) is open for dinner and drinks 7 days a week and requires no reservations. Please visit our website ChezBillySud.com or check us out on Instagram @ChezBillySud.We look to hosting you!

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2. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.3

Awesome(2334)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 8 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

3. Ambar - Arlington

4.6

Exceptional(4184)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington

Booked 61 times today

Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Arlington, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events. At Ambar, our custom catering services add that extra sparkle to your events. At Ambar, we are revolutionizing dining with inventive Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, seamlessly. We ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience with award-winning, extraordinary hospitality. Step into Ambar, the pinnacle of Balkan dining.

4. La Tomate

4.7

Exceptional(1451)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 12 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

5. Green Pig Bistro

4.4

Awesome(1706)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 30 times today

Green Pig Bistro (GPB) serves up classic, rustic French cooking with a decidedly American push. GPB embraces a seasonal menu of hearty entrées, sourcing most ingredients locally to satisfy the palate & support the local community. It has a casual setting with a lively and energetic vibe and delicious farm-to-table food prepared in an open kitchen alongside unique craft cocktails & beer and an extensive, thoughtfully curated wine list.GPB is open for Happy Hour every day from 4pm-6pm, Dinner every day from 5pm-close, and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2:30pm. Reservations highly encouraged. Reservations not accepted for Happy Hour - just stop in.We look forward to welcoming you!

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6. Medium Rare - Arlington

4.6

Exceptional(1488)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Arlington

Booked 38 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed..

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7. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(381)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 6 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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8. Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer

4.6

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French American • NoMa

Booked 26 times today

Keith McNally brings Minetta Tavern to Washington DCMINETTA TAVERN ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1937Named after the Minetta Brook — which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River — the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists.Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern."We hope — and believe — that's a somewhat accurate description of the place.

9. Fred & Stilla

3.9

Excellent(127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Dupont Circle

Discover the kind of place that connects people with the world through the power of food. It requires a flair for sharing one's own culture, and the empathetic understanding of the culture of another. Our fare, like our space, is simple and modern—letting the natural beauty of globally inspired comfort foods shine through—but plated to impress.At Fred and Stilla, peace meets style. Linger over bold pour over coffee until the last message in your inbox is finally cleared away. Settle into an inviting corner for an after-work drink that turns into dinner that turns back into drinks.

10. Any Day Now

4.5

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 2 times today

ANY DAY NOW is a Dual concept casual and comforting space from celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Ma. In a nod to the current ways in which we live and work, Any Day Now welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch and coffee in a coworking-friendly space during the day, then transitions to a full-service restaurant and bar at night with creative takes on the intersection of American and global cuisines. During Breakfast & Lunch hours, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, we welcome guests to join us at anytime, order at the counter and grab any table, bar stool, or comfy chair for seating. We accept reservation for dinner service, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Bill
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My companion and I enjoyed the authentic French bistro cuisine/ambience.
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Chez Billy SudPrice: Very Expensive• French• Georgetown
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4.9
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Alicia
Las Vegas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
New menu items were delicious! Great value for the brunch selections.
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Ambar - ArlingtonPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Arlington
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4.6
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LarryVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Dinner at La Tomate is always delicious and delightful. The menu varies with the seasons and is always both inventive and comforting. The venue is charming and relaxed, with a large outdoor patio for good weather. Highly recommended.
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La TomatePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Ted
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food and pleasant atmosphere. Outstanding service.
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Green Pig BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.4
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Michael
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 8, 2025
Great food and wine place before a show at the Kennedy center. Service was top notch and cocktails were great too.
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.3

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