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Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,775)Penn Quarter - 2
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,668)Foggy Bottom - 3
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,157)Downtown - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,544)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,347)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(564)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,062)Downtown - 3
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,225)Mount Vernon Square - 4
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,908)Dupont Circle - 5
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(7,471)Bethesda
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,338)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,054)Dupont Circle - 3
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,454)Downtown - 4
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,114)Downtown - 5
Limani - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.2(1,170)Southwest Waterfront
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- CChantelleVIPWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoHad a great experience at Fraiche. The vibe was nice, and the service made it even better—especially Asia behind the bar! She was kind, informative, and such a joy to interact with. My food was delicious and beautifully presented. There are several other dishes that caught my eye, so I’ll definitely be back soon. Overall, a wonderful visit!More infoFraichePrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Columbia Heights•4.4
- CCaroleVIPGreater Boston •31 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHad a delicious meal (again!) at OEG, where great service, great food and great classic ambience intersect.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- IIsabellaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoIncredible food. Multiple friends travel from Chicago and other places to come eat here.More infoLetena Ethiopian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Columbia Heights / Brightwood•4.9
- SStevenWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThip Khao never disappoints. My wife and I have been here several times and the food and service are always excellent.More infoThip KhaoPrice: Expensive• Laotian• Columbia Heights / Brightwood•4.8
- XXimenaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 13, 2025Amazing food and service! Will come back for sure!More infoKookoo Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Persian• Washington•4.9
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Discover Columbia Heights / Brightwood
Tucked away in the District of Columbia's northwest corner, the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights and Brightwood contain beautiful homes, friendly residents, and some of the greatest chefs on the East Coast. Restaurants in this area of D.C. have been featured by food critics in the Washington Post and the Washingtonian magazine. On weekends, both visitors and locals of the city can enjoy brunch at several notable restaurants. Former President Barack Obama and celebrities have frequented the area for Southern fare or a classic meal of eggs Benedict. Local enthusiasm for coffee has also peaked over the years, so strong and bold brews are popular at establishments on 11th Street. For lunch and dinner, modern American and Asian-fusion are popular. Upscale vegan restaurants are also a hit among Washington's Millennial residents.
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