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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm restaurant
5.0
5 (1714)
$50 and over
American
Lovettsville
About the restaurant
Voted 2024 #1 Northern VA Magazine - "Michelin inspectors, take note."

Sourcing food and supporting local artisan growers and producers and utilizing our farm as the chefs pantry gives us the opportunity to create an evolving menu that draws its inspiration from the seasons and in harmony with the earth. The venue has a breathtaking view and natural setting overlooking the Potomac River.

We offer a tasting menu Thursday through Sunday evenings. Please visit our website at www.patowmackfarm.com for the menu.

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate or special events – we strive to exceed your dreams. Innovative and skillfully executed dishes follow the lead of nature, being mindful of the environment.

Due to the style of menu on special events and holidays and the complexities involved with individual and specific food allergies, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions on those days. We make every effort to provide vegetarian and accommodate gluten sensitivities.

Top review
Jose
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Outstanding in every category! We had a five stars experience! Excellent food and service. Fantastic ambience and personal attention. We hope to return soon!
A photo of Gute Leute restaurant
5.0
5 (83)
$31 to $50
Café
Arlington
About the restaurant
Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,
known for its own unique signature coffee creations.

In German, gute Leute means "good people"
and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a space
in which good people can enjoy good company.

Our logo is inspired by the pine tree
because it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.
Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.
We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with their
own stories.

Instagram : gute_leute_usa

Top review
Michael
Dined on May 19, 2025
Such a fun espresso flight (omakase)! We did the seasonal 1-year anniversary for a birthday and it was so memorable as both a show and delicious. Highly recommend for a unique experience!
A photo of Guapo's restaurant
5.0
5 (211)
$30 and under
Mexican
Tenleytown
About the restaurant
Located just steps from the Tenleytown–AU Metro Station, Guapo’s Tenleytown is a neighborhood favorite for vibrant Latin-inspired cuisine, refreshing margaritas, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together. Whether you’re meeting friends for dinner or grabbing a casual lunch, Guapo’s delivers flavor and energy in every visit.

From sizzling fajitas to freshly made guacamole and crowd-pleasing classics, our menu blends tradition with comfort. Planning a birthday, graduation, corporate event, or any celebration? Our private venue holds up to 150 guests and is perfect for gatherings of all sizes.

At Guapo’s Tenleytown, every meal feels like a celebration.
📞 For private events, call (202) 899-0350 or email groupdining@guaposrestaurant.com.

Top review
margotVIP
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
Guapo’s is our favorite restaurant. There is nothing like it anywhere. The chips are unbelievable, so thin and crispy and warm. The guacamole is unbelievable, really the best we’ve ever had anywhere. The two different sauces they give you are fantastic, I love the roasted one and my husband loves the pico de gallo. The food is delicious. The service is great. We come back here week after week, month after month, year after year. It’s really great.
A photo of The Melting Pot - Fredericksburg restaurant
5.0
5 (913)
$31 to $50
Fondue
Fredericksburg
About the restaurant
The Melting Pot is Fredericksburg’s premiere fondue restaurant. We offer both a romantic and family friendly atmosphere for your fine dining fondue experience. Our staff operates with one goal in mind - to provide you with the perfect night out.
Top review
Bryan
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Wonderful experience and got there at opening. Food and service was great!
A photo of Afghan Bistro restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1416)
$30 and under
Afghan
Springfield
About the restaurant
Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.
Top review
steve
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Amazing delicious and fragrant food with very fresh ingriedients! Nothing else like it around. Very friendly service.
A photo of L'Auberge Chez Francois restaurant
5.0
5 (9535)
$50 and over
French
Great Falls
About the restaurant
Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.
Top review
Marc
Dined 2 days ago
Consistently outstanding food , service and wine selection. Soufflés are truly special
A photo of Two Nine restaurant
4.9
4.9 (56)
$50 and over
Japanese
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Two Nine Restaurant offers a kaiseki-inspired sushi omakase experience, harmoniously combining seasonal seafood imported from Japan with produce from local farmers and plated on handmade ceramics carefully picked out from friends in Tokyo, Japan.


At $205 per guest, exclusive of beverages, taxes and gratuities, guests embark on a multi-course journey where each dish is meticulously prepared.



For those seeking a more casual approach, we also feature a Nigiri a la carte counter, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite sushi at their own pace. Additionally, a small, intimate room is dedicated to Chirashi sushi and sake, offering a relaxed dining atmosphere.


Two Nine strives to cater to guests of all sushi knowledge and preferences, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.

Top review
Raymond
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
Amazing experience probably the best I’ve been to so far.
A photo of Mallard restaurant
4.9
4.9 (182)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
Logan Circle
About the restaurant
At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table.

Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.



Top review
Jackson
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was incredible. Cant wait to come back.
A photo of Fahrenheit 132 restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4877)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Fredericksburg
About the restaurant
We are a cutting edge steakhouse focused on creating the best food for the most reasonable price. We are located in the heart of Historic Downtown Fredericksburg. Either quick dinners or celebrations, we are an excellent fit for all. With only the freshest ingredients used and always sourced first in Virginia, and Certified Angus Beef born in VA, this steakhouse is one of a kind!
Top review
Steven
Dined 2 days ago
Another wonderful experience headed by Eric our amazing server! Food, drinks, and ambiance were perfect. A wonderful time to celebrate a birthday!
A photo of Letena Ethiopian Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (108)
$30 and under
Ethiopian
Columbia Heights / Brightwood
About the restaurant
Letena is a farm-to-table Ethiopian restaurant serving dishes made with natural, premium ingredients. Located in the heart of Columbia Heights, Washington DC, Letena is a family-owned destination centered around authentic, quality Ethiopian food.
Owner Yamrot Ezineh opened Letena’s doors in October 2016. Yamrot and her team love welcoming new and old friends to enjoy Letena’s delicious, fresh food. Their goal is to make the unique experience of Ethiopian food approachable for everyone, from vegetarians and vegans to meat-lovers alike.
Letena’s original Ethiopian dishes have won accolades from various publications and review platforms including Food Network, Washingtonian, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.

Top review
PaulVIP
Dined on May 31, 2025
Excellent food excellent service I will come back again
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