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1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 23 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 3 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. Jônt

4.8

Exceptional(91)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 6 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.

4. La Chaumiere

4.9

Exceptional(4798)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 31 times today

La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

5. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 19 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(19296)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 207 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. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13779)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 122 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.

8. Nobu DC

4.7

Exceptional(2254)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Washington

Booked 69 times today

Situated on the ground floor of the new Residences on M Street, in the heart of the West End just steps from Georgetown, Nobu Washington DC brings Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s genre-defining cuisine to the nation’s Capital. With more than 11,000 square feet of space including the Bar & Lounge, Dining Room and Sushi Bar, and multiple private event spaces, Nobu DC presents the ideal setting to enjoy signatures like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño alongside DC-inspired dishes and cocktails.

9. Tosca

4.8

Exceptional(4509)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 24 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.

10. Salt

4.7

Exceptional(583)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Arlington

Booked 17 times today

Amongst a sea of glass and steel tucked away from the hum of traffic, you’ll find Salt. Escape the confinements of your home and sink into the intoxicating beats while you enjoy bold flavors and timeless craft cocktails in a safe and cool environment. The refreshing and intimate vibe is an inner-city oasis. Get lost in conversation and enjoy the moment.Entrance located below Open Road on Lynn St. Salt Is Now Open Monday-Saturday at 5 pm!Happy Hour | Monday-Saturday | Open – 7 pmHalf Off Bottled Wine | Salt Tuesdays | Open – 10 pmDate Night | Monday | Open – 10 pm

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Ramvip
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very Good , Authentic French Cuisine . The waiters and Owner “Gil” are very friendly and super pro. The place to go if you want to feel you are in France !
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La ChaumierePrice: Expensive• French• Georgetown
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4.9
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Robert
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Menu was very well crafted and for the season, food was excellent and the service was outstanding.
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The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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4.7
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Michael
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Two Michelin stars, so the price is what you would expect of such status. Staff, service, ambiance, and food are all impeccable. Went there with my wife for our anniversary and although there is not a place for a candlelit dinner, the staff did their best to accommodate us with crafted dessert items with simulated candles in the bar/dessert lounge. Thank you to Eric, Kinga, and Andrew for making the night even more spectacular. Will definitely return when I’m back in the states.
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JôntPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• U Street Corridor
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4.8
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Emily
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
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 on 17 Nov 2024
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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51 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2. Equinox - DC

3. Jônt

4. La Chaumiere

5. The Dabney

6. Zaytinya - DC

7. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

8. Nobu DC

9. Tosca

10. Salt

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