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Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,888)Penn Quarter - 2
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,290)Downtown - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,660)Foggy Bottom - 4
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,423)Downtown - 5
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,623)Georgetown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(608)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,109)Downtown - 3
VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.3(413)Washington - 4
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,278)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Price: Very Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(711)Washington
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,349)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,075)Dupont Circle - 3
Succotash PRIME
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(4,164)Penn Quarter - 4
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3,944)Georgetown - 5
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(4,578)Downtown
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North Italia - Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,764)At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.Chef Geoff's West End
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(1,706)A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!
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- DDavidDenver / Colorado •2 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoFood tasted great. Great service. A bit expensive. $18 for a 3 crab popper appetizer but they tasted fantastic. Definitely would returnMore infoChef Geoff's West EndPrice: Moderate• American• West End•4.5
- SSophieVIPOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing experience as usual! I’m here once a month to meet up with a friendMore infoSixty Vines DC - Washington CirclePrice: Moderate• American• Washington•4.6
- SSusanVIPNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFavorite restaurant in DC We asked for a different table that was more private- no issues. Very accommodatingMore infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- JjosephVIPWashington, D.C. Area •38 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 2, 2025Was my first visit to Pisco y Nazca so I relied on the server, Micaela. She provide much needed assistance with recommendation for the meal. The food was very good, even the Pina Colada mocktail was very taste. I will return.More infoPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown•4.8
- JJulieVIPSt. Louis •38 reviews5.0Dined on May 27, 2025We had a great experience - the marguerita pizza and the pasta were perfect, and we loved the service we got from Maria F.More infoNorth Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End•4.6
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Discover West End
In the very heart of the nation’s capital, D.C.’s West End is a vibrant and exciting cultural hotspot. Here, international influence and undiluted American pride shine and blend to create a unique cuisine experience. American-style restaurants litter the streets with hamburgers, pizza and typical bar food. Mexican, French, Italian, Thai, Japanese and other international restaurants are abundant and range from the most genuine authenticity to experimental blends. Adding to the scene, a slew of food trucks have popped up across the area providing access to comfort foods and original styles. The West End is truly a place that caters to all budgets and styles, and it is difficult to find any place in the world with more densely packed variety.
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