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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.
1181 reviews4.6Seafood$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 44 times today The Pembroke
1393 reviews4.6Global, International$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 73 times todayTabard Inn
3068 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 67 times today- Promoted
Fogo de Chao - Washington DC
4711 reviews4.5Brazilian$$$$DowntownBooked 108 times today Founding Farmers - DC
31921 reviews4.5American$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 493 times todayThe Hamilton
10345 reviews4.6American$$$$DowntownBooked 227 times todayJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
8593 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$DowntownBooked 188 times todayFilomena Ristorante
15114 reviews4.8Italian$$$$GeorgetownBooked 201 times todayFounding Farmers & Distillers - DC
8985 reviews4.3American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 244 times todayThe Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
3024 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 237 times todayOcean Prime - Washington D.C.
3525 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$DowntownBooked 84 times todaydLeña
1102 reviews4.7Latin American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 93 times todayPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.
1987 reviews4.8Peruvian$$$$DowntownBooked 121 times todayDauphine’s
1172 reviews4.5Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 83 times todayRumi's Kitchen - DC
1483 reviews4.8Persian$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 133 times today
Outdoor dining in Washington, D.C. Area
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San Lorenzo
93 reviews4.8Italian$$$$ShawBooked 20 times today Parlour Victoria
55 reviews4.5American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 33 times today- Promoted
Lincoln - DC
3166 reviews4.3American$$$$McPherson SquareBooked 35 times today - Promoted
Kaliwa
347 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 46 times today Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC
8985 reviews4.3American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 244 times todayThe Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
3024 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 237 times todayDauphine’s
1172 reviews4.5Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 83 times todayFarmers Fishers Bakers - DC
12322 reviews4.4American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 234 times todayBourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
3440 reviews4.7Steakhouse$$$$GeorgetownBooked 68 times todayCIRCA at Foggy Bottom
2573 reviews4.7American$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 80 times todayBrasserie Liberté
1660 reviews4.6Contemporary French / American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 91 times todayMi Vida, District Wharf
1823 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 137 times todayVia Sophia Washington DC
533 reviews4.4Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 35 times todayLa Piquette
2340 reviews4.8French$$$$Cleveland ParkBooked 36 times today
New restaurants to OpenTable in Washington, D.C. Area
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Officina Cafe - Downtown
Reviews Coming SoonItalian$$$$DowntownBooked 13 times today The Italian Place - Mosaic
0 reviews4.0Italian$$$$West Falls ChurchLe Clou
31 reviews4.3French$$$$NoMaBooked 15 times todayPacci's
6 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Capitol HillBooked 18 times todayCure Bar & Bistro
729 reviews4.0Contemporary French$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 2 times todayFogo de Chao - National Harbor
8 reviews4.7Brazilian$$$$Oxon HillBooked 152 times todaySwahili Village Beltsville
Reviews Coming SoonAfrican$$$$BeltsvilleBooked 7 times today
Award winning restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area
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Kaliwa
347 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 46 times today Gravitas
131 reviews4.4American$$$$Capitol HillZaytinya
17435 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 92 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1244 reviews4.9Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 35 times todayJaleo DC
9824 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 31 times todayOttoman Taverna
1370 reviews4.6Turkish$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 58 times todayOyamel
9013 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 32 times todayChina Chilcano
3140 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 43 times todayBidwell
523 reviews4.2American$$$$NoMaBooked 3 times today
Restaurant experiences trending in Washington, D.C. Area
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Spring Wine Fling! 2 Courses + 2 Glasses of Wine
Alta Strada- DCMount Vernon Square$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Don't think just eat
Takara 14Logan Circle$75.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Taste of Italy Four Course Prisso-Fisso
ModenaDowntown$85.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Spring Wine Fling! 2 Courses + 2 Glasses of Wine
Alta Strada MosaicFairfax$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Spring tasting menu
Taberna del AlabarderoDowntown$95.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Three Course Prix Fixe Lunch
Via Sophia Washington DCDowntown$25.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Rombauer Vineyards TasteMaker Dinner
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DCWest Loop$120.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentine day special menu
MazaroArlington$120.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Wine Tasting Experience
Cork Wine Bar & MarketLogan Circle$50.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Mini Taste of Aracosia
Bistro AracosiaPalisades Northwest$44.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Cherry Pick Special! Three Course Dinner $55
Belga CafeCapitol Hill$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Pour Decision Wednesday
PLANTA, BethesdaBethesda / Chevy Chase$20.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Terrace Dining Experience
Silver SocialNavy Yard$45.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Weekend Brunch Bundle
Matchbox - Capitol HillCapitol Hill$35.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Kona Grill Date Night
Kona Grill - BaltimoreInner Harbor$39.00 per personReserve
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LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Washington D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find LGBTQ-owned and -operated restaurants to support from coast to coast. Book a table at one of these spots to dine out (and proud!) for Pride month and beyond.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in DC
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18 restaurants that define dining in Washington, D.C.
Sample the tastes that are essential to Washington, D.C. by booking a table at one of the city’s 20 greatest restaurants right now.
Unique, Curated Restaurant Experiences in DC's Best Restaurants
After a year at home, Stella Artois and OpenTable bring you the dinner party you’ve been waiting for -- and the restaurant to host it. Welcome to your Dinner Party Out, unique and exclusive gatherings at DC’s best restaurants. Book your special experience, invite guests, and enjoy a family-style curated menu, Stella Artois pairing, and party favors to make the night out with friends so much more than it would be at home.
Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by paying a visit to one of these great restaurants — all helmed by women as chefs, managers, or owners. From running kitchens to managing multiple venues, these exceptional women are leaving their mark on the hospitality industry.
Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
12 of Washington, D.C.’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
As a city that has seen countless graduations, engagements, and birthdays, Boston takes special occasions to another level. On the North End, a neighborhood with a deep-rooted Italian connection, ring in just about anything with decadent lobster agnolotti in a 19th-century row house. For a gathering with friends, head to the Back Bay, where an acclaimed chef serves up bountiful seafood platters, piled high with local oysters. If it’s a more intimate milestone you’re marking, grab a reservation at an elegant omakase spot in Chinatown. Book a table at one of these top 12 restaurants, equipped for any festivity.
Washington, D.C.’s 4 Best New Restaurants to Try
Washington’s dining scene is now better than ever, with both newcomers and beloved stalwarts making long-awaited (re)appearances. Whether you’d like to sip on glasses of frozé atop Navy Yard’s largest rooftop or feast on seafood boils from a laid-back bicoastal outpost, here’s where to dine out in D.C. right now.
9 romantic restaurants in Washington, D.C. for every kind of date
Washington, DC’s quaint neighborhoods, spectacular riverscapes, and burgeoning culinary scene all conjure romance. Whether you’re celebrating a proposal, an anniversary, or a long overdue night together, a charming perch is never hard to find in the nation’s capital. A Dupont Circle townhouse, made for intimate occasions, serves top-notch Mediterranean plates on its wisteria-clad patio. Korean and Southern flavors come together at a handsome Penn Quarter hotspot, sure to up the ante on any anniversary. Read on for a guide to 9 date-worthy restaurants in Washington, DC, ready to host your romantic night out.
Washington, D.C.’s Finest Bars: Where to Drink in the District
With over 170 nations represented in just 68 square miles, the District serves as a captivating destination for diners looking to sample flavors from across the globe—drinks included. As the city’s culinary scene thrives and expands, choosing where to grab a drink has never been so much fun. From unmarked doors that lead to stylish, subterranean social clubs to rooftop lounges with specialty cocktails and unmatched monument views, here are some of Washington, D.C.’s best bars.
Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned and -operated restaurants to support. Explore the spots in your area.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
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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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