Best Restaurants for Foodies in Foggy Bottom

57 restaurants available nearby

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1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 36 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

2. Equinox - DC

4.5

Awesome(3433)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Equinox on 19th has an upscale casual, crisp, atmosphere that firmly establishes a city chic decor. We are excited to offer you a regional, seasonal dining experience by a five-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, Chef Todd Gray. We specialize in seasonal fine dining, plant-based, and vegetable-forward cuisine. Check out our beautiful brick fireplace room that looks onto 19th Street with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows for a perfect view. Our ample bar seats over 40 and is ideal for a beverage before dinner. Our lime-washed brick walls evoke a classic DC townhouse. Our vibe is friendly & upscale casual; our food is celebrated for all dining styles, from gluten-free and plant-based to locally farmed produce. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Located at 900 19th St NW, just a few blocks from our previous location.

3. Moonraker

4.5

Awesome(347)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Moonraker at Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf, a signature rooftop hideaway with a Japanese inspired menu of light bites and sushi alongside handcrafted cocktails, a curated selection of Japanese whiskeys, and more. All set around a stunning central bar boasting panoramic views of the waterfront. A laidback lounge by day evolves into a buzzy nightlife scene alongside a handsome bar that sets the scene for intimate soirées, nighttime meet ups and weekend afternoons by the Potomac.Introducing Capitol Brunch. Meet us at Moonraker for an all-new weekend brunch menu, featuring everything from bottomless brunch cocktails to Japanese-infused breakfast classics like Shokupan French Toast and Tokyo Chicken and Waffles, sushi and more alongside live jazz music and a stunning view of Washington’s best.

4. Jônt

4.9

Exceptional(83)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 10 times today

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.

5. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(238)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 21 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19271)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 271 times today

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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7. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

4.7

Exceptional(985)

Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 23 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.

8. Tosca

4.8

Exceptional(4504)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Tosca is a foodie haven, offering a unique dining experience with contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'creative food selection', 'outstanding' food, and 'top notch service'. The restaurant's focus on seasonal ingredients, paired with a modern, elegant setting, makes it a go-to for foodies in Washington, D.C.

9. Cranes

4.7

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 4 times today

Explore the intersections of Spanish and Japanese cuisine at Cranes, a restaurant and sake lounge by chef Pepe Moncayo. Chef Pepe’s contemporary dishes spotlight the similarities he has found with the ingredients, techniques and culinary viewpoints of Japan and Spain. From cooking style to ingredient and flavor combinations, his Spanish Kaiseki is a natural cultural and culinary marriage. The design of the 12,000 square foot restaurant space includes a beautifully striking bar, large sake lounge, raised dining area, open kitchen, and private dining room suitable for 30 guests. The sleek, modern, yet approachable space draws on the chef’s Spanish and Japanese influences. Bright polished metals and thoughtfully placed wood elements layer amongst dark textures and dramatic lighting.

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10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13776)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 157 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a 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 include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat 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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Leevip
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cosy atmosphere with phenomenal views. Food was amazing.
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MoonrakerPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5
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Melissa
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing anniversary experience. The food, service, atmosphere, attention to detail—all so special!
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The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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4.7
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Emily
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Went for a dinner with friends and it was nice, food was good, just a tad loud.
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CIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Aleia
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This establishment made my anniversary amazing! The service was amazing and the food was great. I would definitely come back and I also recommend
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Equinox - DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.5
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Carl
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
EXCELLENT in all ways except one. I found the music to be a bit too loud. It was fine when I was eating or talking with the person next to me, but when the staff behind the counter was talking to me about wines and the food, I had a hard time hearing because of the music. If it was turned down just a bit that would be nice. FYI, my hearing is fine.
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JôntPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• U Street Corridor
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4.9

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57 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2. Equinox - DC

3. Moonraker

4. Jônt

5. The Dabney

6. Zaytinya - DC

7. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

8. Tosca

9. Cranes

10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

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