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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

4.8 (29678)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

Top review

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Richard

Dined 6 days ago

Food was delicious and prepared perfectly. Service was good but might expect better at this restaurant. Extremely busy place; make reservations far in advance

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Oysters Royale (GF)

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Crab & Artichoke Dip

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Breakfast Sandwich

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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

4.6 (34418)

$30 and under

American

Foggy Bottom

About the restaurant

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.

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Samantha

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent representation of traditional American fare. Lovely atmosphere and great cocktails!

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Uncle Buck's Beignets

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Fried Chicken Salad

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A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant

4.7

4.7 (19370)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’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, DC.

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Eileen

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food and thoughtful service. I can see why you need to make reservations well in advance!

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New Year's Eve Celebration

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La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

4.5 (1242)

$50 and over

French

Washington

About the restaurant

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

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MariaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Stunning interior beautifully decorated for the holidays. Festive upscale atmosphere. Perfectly executed food and delicious subtle nuanced cocktails.

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Filet Mignon Au Poivre

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Crème Brûlée

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Boucherie Crème Brûlée

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Filomena Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (17147)

$31 to $50

Italian

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!
Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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DavidVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Philomena is a pillar in the DC community and for great reason. When you first walk down the, many steps, you enter your known as house. During the holiday season, the restaurant is decorated from head to toe with Christmas celebration. The staff are all extremely courteous and helpful And always dressed amazingly. The food is outstanding. All portions are large enough to share so get a few dishes and let your table enjoy old world Italian cuisine. Anything on the menu is a score in my book. But don’t forget always leave room for dessert. The cannoli are amazing!

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Linguini Cardinale

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Shrimp Cannelloni

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Eggplant Lasagna

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Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

4.5 (13039)

$30 and under

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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Patricia

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food at a very reasonable price. We went for brunch and the choices were endless! Service was very good and the staff was friendly. Will definitely return.

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Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

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Chicken Milanese

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A photo of The Hamilton restaurant

4.7

4.7 (11807)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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KevinVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal, easy access to (paid) parking, nice environment, great food, great value, and excellent service by our server (Ryan).

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Hamilton Burger

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Grilled Steak Salad

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.5

4.5 (372)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Southwest Waterfront

About the restaurant

Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.

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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

The best food I’ve ever had in my entire life definitely worth it.

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

4.8

4.8 (10078)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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JessicaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was great. Service from Lauren even better! We always have the best time at Joes

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A photo of Urban Roast restaurant

3.6

3.6 (2215)

$30 and under

American

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Urban Roast is a family-owned cafe and cocktail bar that offers gourmet coffees, specialty alcoholic beverages, and a wide variety of contemporary shared plates. Whether you’re grabbing a drink after work with colleagues, having a cozy Sunday brunch by our outdoor fire pits, or sharing some delicious appetizers with friends before an event at the Capital One Arena (located right across the street!) – Urban Roast has you covered. Come enjoy a comfortable, community-friendly atmosphere with appetizing food, endless drink options, and an ambiance always matched with the decor of the season.

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Angelica

Dined 1 day ago

Dinner was good. QR code at the table did not sync to our phones so we initially resorted to order from the wrong menu online but the waitress was nice enough to assist. The lavender lemonade was perfection. Salmon was cooked perfectly and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. My daughter enjoyed her lamb chops as well. Always beautiful ambiance at Christmas time.

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