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1. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Moderate

• American • NoMa

Booked 58 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.

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2. Palette 22 - Union Market

4.7

Exceptional(151)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • NoMa

Booked 33 times today

Immerse yourself in a vibrant dining adventure at Palette 22, located in the heart of the Union Market District. Explore a diverse menu featuring globally inspired entrées and shareable items from our wood-burning grill, served in a gallery-like setting. Quench your thirst with our dynamic list of beers, wines, and signature libations, including our award-winning sangria, all while enjoying stunning rooftop views. Plus, don't miss bottomless brunch every weekend and daily happy hour specials!

3. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3847)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 125 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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4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10008)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 138 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. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3738)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 158 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.

6. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9547)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 125 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

7. Cafe Du Parc

4.5

Awesome(2531)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

8. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29539)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 424 times today

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.

9. Petite Cerise

4.8

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 52 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

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10. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

Awesome(1062)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 196 times today

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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Wonwoo
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Most delicious cuisine, but some tough meat. Recommend fried cuisine with Succotash ale.
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Gregg
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This location is not like any of the other locations. Mostly the same menu, but everything, from the menu to the food to the ambiance has been elevated. Beautiful design, retaining elements of the art deco that is in their other locations, but adding a more modern twist.
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Ted's Bulletin - NomaPrice: Moderate• American• NoMa
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4.8
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JackM
Las Vegas •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitres was great “Diayonne” food was great , we loved watching our Bus Boy “Mario” he never stops Always helping n making sure everything is correct You just can’t beat “Joe’s “ We always recommend Joes There is lots of Choices But we choose Joes
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Joseph
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Chara was incredible. The manager Ashanti came by and was chatted with us. She really made us feel important. We plan to come back!
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The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.CPrice: Expensive• American• Penn Quarter
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4.5
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anna
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding food, fun vibe, loved the art and artist at work. Music was a bit loud but fun. Excellent service from Sylvia, attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Parking is challenging on a Friday night.
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Palette 22 - Union MarketPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• NoMa
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4.7

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1. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

2. Palette 22 - Union Market

3. Succotash PRIME

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

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

6. Oyamel

7. Cafe Du Parc

8. Old Ebbitt Grill

9. Petite Cerise

10. La Grande Boucherie - DC

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