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1. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19765)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 328 times today

Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington.

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2. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34669)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 252 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

3. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(12079)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 186 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

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4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10341)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 122 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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5. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5

Awesome(10556)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 146 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

6. Oyamel

4.6

Exceptional(9700)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 106 times today

At Oyamel, José Andrés and his team combine Mexico's rich regional diversity with the vibrant urban atmosphere of Mexico City. The liveliness of the dining room is matched by the creativity of the menu and cocktail list, featuring antojitos--Mexican small plates--ceviches and tacos.

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7. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.9

Exceptional(2596)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Persian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 103 times today

Rumi's Kitchen first opened more than a decade ago in Atlanta, the result of years of development by Chef / Owner Ali Mesghali. Showcasing the flavors of Iran -- fresh herbs, kabobs cooked over an open-fire grill -- quickly won loyal guests at the original location in Sandy Springs, GA and set us on pace to open our first restaurant outside of Georgia in 2020. Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet whose words and life teach us how to find inner peace, happiness and love. We invite you to Rumi’s Kitchen where fresh, healthy food and attentive Persian hospitality await you.

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8. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3952)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 129 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

9. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3906)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 51 times today

Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

10. RPM Italian - DC

4.7

Exceptional(4668)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 85 times today

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly

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Felix
Miami - Dade •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful ambience and delicious food and a great service
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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billVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
great time great food and service great atmosphere
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Greater Boston •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Consistently excellent service, delicious food and a gracious atmosphere
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Jatna
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This restaurant was just 100/10. The food was delicious, the desserts were amazing, the waiters were so nice. I would come back in a heartbeat
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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Karissa
Coastal Georgia •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5

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