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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
Awesome(34351)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 356 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.
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2. Air
3.9
Excellent(1012)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Adams Morgan
Booked 37 times today
Air Restaurant is located in vibrant Adams Morgan .
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3. Gatsby
4.4
Awesome(1094)
Price: Moderate
• American • Navy Yard
Booked 31 times today
Gatsby is a reimagined American diner by KNEAD Hospitality + Design. With favorites like the famous monte cristo sandwich, fried chicken or today's blue plate special, Gatsby brings you back to the days of the diner, but from a fresh perspective. Whether you crave breakfast at any time of day or a smashburger & a milkshake, Gatsby is the perfect place. Located at the corner of Half and N Streets, directly in front of Nats Park's Centerfield Gate, and overlooking the ballpark from our second floor dining room, Gatsby is the perfect pre/post game venue from which to celebrate.
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4. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown
4.4
Awesome(10260)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 189 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. Open 365 days a year, 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. This all comes together in our everyday
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5. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC
4.3
Awesome(1566)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 201 times today
K+K WELCOMES THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS!!! Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.
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6. Mi Vida, District Wharf
4.6
Exceptional(2372)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 78 times today
Mi Vida, located at District Wharf, serves Mexican cuisine that's both comforting and modern. Chef Roberto Santibañez's menu, inspired by Mexican street food and home cooking, offers traditional dishes like Carne Asada and Ceviches, alongside Contemporary Mexican creations. As one review states, the 'food was delicious and the service was good as well'. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff add to the comfort food experience.
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7. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(3847)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 116 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
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8. Yardbird Table & Bar - Washington D.C.
4.5
Awesome(2430)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • McPherson Square
Booked 71 times today
At Yardbird, our famous fried chicken is the heart of our Southern hospitality, celebrated by culinary giants like James Beard and Bon Appétit. Our menu reflects cherished family recipes and genuine warmth, capturing the essence of Southern charm. From our vibrant Miami Beach origins to our global expansion, we've remained committed to culinary excellence, honoring timeless American classics while embracing innovation.
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9. Ted's Bulletin - Noma
4.8
Exceptional(86)
Price: Moderate
• American • NoMa
Booked 38 times today
Now Open!! Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are your neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails in NoMa. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.In addition to street parking, we offer valet, validate parking for the Marriot Hotel Retail Lot adjacent to our restaurant for up to 90 minutes. There is also a paid, private lot across the street.We limited reservations for weekend brunch service. If they are all booked, WE DO ACCEPT WALK INS.
A photo of Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill restaurant
10. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill
4.5
Awesome(936)
Price: Moderate
• American • Capitol Hill
Booked 50 times today
Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.
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