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Alhambra
490 reviews4.3Mediterranean$$$$DowntownBooked 15 times todayVia Sophia Washington DC
531 reviews4.4Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 31 times todayLe Sel
90 reviews3.9French$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 4 times todayInfamy Bar and Restaurant
0 reviews4.3American$$$$Logan CircleBooked 2 times todayAvenue Café & Lounge - Holiday Inn Central
84 reviews3.8American$$$$Logan CircleLyle's
96 reviews4.6American$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 16 times todayEstuary at the Conrad DC
492 reviews4.5Unspecified$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 24 times todayLafayette Restaurant
1451 reviews4.8American$$$$DowntownBooked 34 times todayThe Tavern at the Henley Park
678 reviews3.9American$$$$DowntownBooked 19 times todayEDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel
402 reviews4.4Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 17 times todayCUT by Wolfgang Puck
363 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 20 times todayLe Clou
30 reviews4.3French$$$$NoMaBooked 28 times todaySeasons Restaurant - Four Seasons Washington DC
743 reviews4.6American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 12 times todayMorrison-Clark Restaurant
520 reviews4.4American$$$$DowntownBooked 3 times todayFlora Flora
34 reviews4.4Latin American$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 19 times today
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Flora Flora
34 reviews4.4Latin American$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 19 times todaySilver - Cathedral Commons
852 reviews4.5American$$$$Cleveland ParkBooked 27 times todayRoberts Restaurant at the Omni Shoreham
301 reviews4.3American$$$$Woodley ParkBooked 5 times todaySilver
1881 reviews4.5Contemporary American$$$$Bethesda / Chevy ChaseBooked 64 times todayGerrard Street Kitchen
160 reviews4.5Global, International$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 6 times today
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Kaliwa
333 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 65 times today Gravitas
131 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 2 times todayZaytinya
17423 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 93 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1243 reviews4.9Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 57 times todayJaleo DC
9823 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 47 times todayOttoman Taverna
1363 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 107 times todayChina Chilcano
3136 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 25 times todayOyamel
9010 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 26 times todayBidwell
523 reviews4.3American$$$$NoMaBooked 20 times today
Restaurant experiences trending in Washington, D.C. Area
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Chef´s tasting Brunch
Maiz64Logan Circle$35.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Seasons Sunday Brunch
Seasons Restaurant - Four Seasons Washington DCGeorgetown$125.00 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- DCMount Vernon Square$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Paella Cooking Class
Taberna del AlabarderoDowntown$125.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Don't think just eat
Takara 14Logan Circle$75.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Sunday Brunch at Lincoln
Lincoln - DCMcPherson Square$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
2 hours of Unlimited Brunch and Bottomless Mimosa
The Park at 14thDowntown$60.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Spring Wine Fling! 2 Courses + 2 Glasses of Wine
Alta Strada MosaicFairfax$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Three Course Prix Fixe Lunch
Via Sophia Washington DCDowntown$25.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Pre Theater
The HenriPenn Quarter$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Spring Wine Fling 2023
Le DeSalesDowntown$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Weekend Brunch Bundle
Matchbox - Cathedral CommonsCleveland Park$35.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentine day special menu
MazaroArlington$120.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Weekend Brunch Bundle
Matchbox - Penn QuarterPenn Quarter$35.00 per personReserve
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McPherson Square is the location of many food trucks that specialize in all types of authentic cuisine. In addition to tacos, pizza, falafel, and sandwiches, there are even trucks that offer Thai, Indian, and Ethiopian food, as well as some innovative fusion recipes. If you are looking for more of a traditional sit-down restaurant, there are plenty of options for American fare. These dining establishments serve prime cuts of steak and seafood. Italian delights are also plentiful in this neighborhood, so you can enjoy classics like chicken parmesan or shrimp scampi. There is also some great soul food in the area.