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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,290)Downtown - 2
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,659)Foggy Bottom - 3
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,423)Downtown - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,623)Georgetown - 5
Barca Wine Bar & Pier
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(1,859)Old Town Alexandria
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VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.3(413)Washington - 2
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,947)Dupont Circle - 3
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(7,538)Bethesda - 4
Ada's on the River
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,072)Old Town Alexandria - 5
Jula's on the Potomac
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(3,326)Alexandria
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Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3,944)Georgetown - 2
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.5(8,877)Downtown - 3
2941 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•French American•4.9(7,895)Falls Church - 4
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,127)Downtown - 5
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,472)Downtown
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- MMaryluVIPWashington, D.C. Area •144 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe were on the patio, which is lovely -- shaded and with a breeze. Ashley was our server; she is always excellent. We had wine (the sparkling rosé and Gruner vetliner), a cheese plate, and two specials -- the paté and the gazpacho, all of which were delicious. The evening was lovely, the food and wine are exceptional, and the service is high quality and personable. Overall, such a pleasant evening. Thank you.More infoThe Wine HousePrice: Expensive• French American• Fairfax•4.6
- GGinaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoI’ve noticed the steak wedge salad has gone down in portion size for same price.More infoDraper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax•4.5
- CChristopherWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy wife and I went Dolce Vita for our 30th anniversary. We were immediately congratulated at the reception desk and given a card at the table. They gave us complementary drinks and a dessert and their service was quick and accurate. We look forward to visiting again soon.More infoDolce VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax•4.5
- BBenDetroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic food. Very lively environment. Our server was outstanding. Will most certainly be back.More infoMeokja MeokjaPrice: Moderate• Korean• Fairfax•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWe were here for a big bday and they printed Uk a special menu for us with the bday boys name. Everything was wonderful, the food, the service, the atmosphere. We will definitely be back.More infoHamrock's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Fairfax•4.6
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Discover Fairfax
Located across the Potomac River about an hour west of Washington, D.C., Fairfax lets you take a quiet break from the bustling national capital. However, don't assume that a small town means limited restaurants. Fairfax is home to everything from Indian food to fine Italian dining to American favorites like hamburgers. For a true taste of down-home Virginia cooking, be sure to try a sweet potato biscuit. Virginia is home to half a dozen varieties of heirloom sweet potato, which taste best when cooked into a flaky biscuit and served as a ham sandwich. Many local restaurants serve Southern-influenced comfort food, but you can enjoy Italian, Indian and other international cuisine as well. Head down Route 236 or 29 to find a popular restaurant while you're in town.
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