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Zaytinya - DC
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(19,754)Penn Quarter - 2
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,667)Foggy Bottom - 3
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(30,126)Downtown - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,527)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,333)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(561)Mount Vernon Square - 2
Palette 22
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(3,193)Arlington - 3
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,057)Downtown - 4
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,217)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,906)Dupont Circle
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,333)Penn Quarter - 2
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.5(8,864)Downtown - 3
Limani - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.2(1,161)Southwest Waterfront - 4
Iron Gate
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(3,066)Dupont Circle - 5
BlackSalt
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(6,746)Palisades Northwest
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Elizabeth's
Price: Very Expensive•Vegan•4.9(1,320)Elizabeth's offers an extraordinary dining experience every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We merge our gorgeous venue with a prix fixe Vegan Tasting Menu at $110 per person. Elizabeth's is a destination for special occasions and adventurous cuisine.
Our sommelier curates a pairing of wines and beverages sourced from around the world at an additional $85 per person. We also offer a non-alcoholic beverage pairing comprised of non-alcoholic wines, mocktails, and infusions for $65 per person.
Fully raw menus are not available. Please call the restaurant (202-347-8349) in reference to any allergies prior to making your reservation. Regarding reservations of 5 or more, please call the restaurant directly. Reservations of more than 8 require a $150 minimum spend per person and a 50% up front deposit.Jônt
Price: Very Expensive•French / Japanese•4.9(165)At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.
We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.
Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.
Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Indian•4.9(1,149)'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.comSushiko - Chevy Chase
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(1,885)
OPEN FOR DINE IN, CARRY OUT & DELIVERY
LUNCH : Thusday - Sunday 12 - 2:30 PM
DINNER : Tuesday - Sunday 5 - 9:30 PM
Monday - Closed
WE ARE OFFERING CARRYOUT AND DOORDASH THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.
You may place your orders online at:
Sushiko's Website: www.sushikorestaurants.com (please note we do not accept orders over the phone.)
Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/store/sushiko-bethesda-989031/1475147/en-US/?preview=1
The Japanese culinary tradition is one of the strongest in the world, and like any art form, it has no limit. Using the finest ingredients available, our constantly evolving menu provides an experience that is unique to Sushiko. Our approach focuses on tradition as an art form instead of a rule book. To ensure a truly first-class dinning experience, executive chef Piter Tjan keep his eyes and minds open to new ingredients and techniques, without losing sight of the preparation and showmanship at the soul of japanese tradition.
Press Club
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.9(81)Press Club is a record bar and cocktail lounge with a focus on the curation of guest experience and providing maximum levels of hospitality. The name is an homage to DC while also evoking the pressing of records and the ingredients used to craft our cocktails.
Our Playlist Experience is a four course cocktail tasting flight featuring culinary techniques and seasonal ingredients. Each cocktail will be paired with accompanying snacks from our kitchen.
Our standard reservations are for an a la carte experience featuring our cocktails and izakaya bites.
To reserve for parties of 6 or more, please email us as hospitality@pressclubdc.com.
The standard duration of this experience is one hour and thirty minutes. This time has been carefully chosen to accommodate the full range of our delicious cocktails and unique ambiance.
We do not have a phone number. To connect, please use the OpenTable messaging system or send an email to hospitality@pressclubdc.com.Reverie
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(44)Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu. Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience.
Our Reverie Tasting Menu is offered at $245 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Our abridged Prelude Experience is offered at $180 per guest. Corkage is offered at $75 per 750ml.
We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.
Code Red
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(61)CODE RED : We’re a celebration of freedom that transports you back into the Prohibition Era while embracing modernity with classic cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and outstanding service.Fitzgerald's
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.8(92)Fitzgerald's is a cocktail-centric restaurant and bar located in Georgetown with an inviting club chair lounge, intimate tables perfect for date night, and a beautifully welcoming bar well stocked with your favorite spirits. The restaurant's menu features a fusion of American and international cuisine, with dishes that are both innovative and uniquely flavorful. Fitzgerald's also boasts an extensive beverage menu, with expertly crafted cocktails and a long wine list that is sure to impress.
Bistro Aracosia
Price: Moderate•Afghan•4.9(2,755)Bistro Aracosia is a critically acclaimed authentic Afghan gourmet and Chop House located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Aracosia has been acknowledged as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians on Forbes Magazine, written up and reviewed by top food critics from the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and numerous other publications. Bistro Aracosia has been awarded 100 Best restaurants for 2 years in a row in the Washingtonian.
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar , extensive Wine and Beer menu Come and experience authentic and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.Das Ethiopian - Georgetown
Price: Expensive•Ethiopian•4.8(1,559)DAS Ethiopian offers you a cozy two story setting, with rare outside dining views and al fresco patio dining in season. DAS is located at the eclectically brilliant historic corner of the internationally renowned shopping district of Georgetown. A tent under which all come to feast is the very Amharic definition of DAS, and that is what you will enjoy here. From neighborhood diners, nearby students, journalists, to international visitors and performers, all enjoy the casual but refined atmosphere that serves up the freshest Ethiopian dishes from local and sustainable food sources. Let us know of your dining plans now so we may accommodate any extra needs or private dining desires you may have. We look forward to serving you again and again!
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- JJocelynWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoNice brunch. Moses, our server, was super nice and friendly. Thanks!More infoLincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square•4.2
- AAutumnPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOur time was amazing. Our waiter , denim did an amazing job. So warming and welcoming. He had amazing recommendations and was so niceMore infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.3
- JJasonVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 15, 2025Wonderful menu. Really delicious unique creations. Loved the crab tartine to start and the burger was outstanding. My husband said his steak was the best he's ever had. Unique decor and warm cozy environment. Creative cocktails too. Highly recommend.More infoMallardPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Logan Circle•4.9
- EEmerWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 15, 2025We had a fantastic time, will be back again. Thanks so much!More infoBar JaponaisPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Logan Circle•4.5
- KKennethWashington, D.C. Area •39 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 9, 2025Great service from Mikala; good vibe; fantastic smoked catfish spread; the briny oysters were awesome; decent tequila section.More infoDauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.5
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