Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Downtown

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1604)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

2. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3745)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 53 times today

Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour, as well as Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, MD. He also shares the Tabard's longstanding commitment to sourcing ingredients locally. Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

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3. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.3

Awesome(2213)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 27 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

4. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2287)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 46 times today

At Brasserie Liberté traditional French meets modern luxury in the heart of Georgetown. Our menu reflects the comfort food of the cuisine served in a cozy and laidback setting.Please note the Fabergé Egg seats 4 guests.

5. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1372)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 13 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

6. The Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(3440)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

7. Fred & Stilla

3.8

Excellent(112)

Price: Moderate

• International • Dupont Circle

Booked 1 time today

Discover the kind of place that connects people with the world through the power of food. It requires a flair for sharing one's own culture, and the empathetic understanding of the culture of another. Our fare, like our space, is simple and modern—letting the natural beauty of globally inspired comfort foods shine through—but plated to impress.At Fred and Stilla, peace meets style. Linger over bold pour over coffee until the last message in your inbox is finally cleared away. Settle into an inviting corner for an after-work drink that turns into dinner that turns back into drinksCheck out one of our many incredible events and experiences - https://www.fredandstilla.com/experiences/#!/

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8. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(350)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 3 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

9. La Chaumiere

4.9

Exceptional(4797)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 33 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.

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10. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(2618)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 19 times today

Dear guests,Now open for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Sunday for dining in, carry-outs and delivery through Door-Dash and UberEats.Celebrating its 29th year Anniversary, this Grand Little restaurant is definitely part of Georgetown’s culinary landscape!We are offering classic, regional and contemporary French cuisine. At the Wine Bar, you will feel as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your home.For Jazz night, please request a table in the Wine Bar. The Jazz performances are every Wednesday nights, from 6pm to 9pm.In July, a 3% service fee will be added to all guest checks and will be used to cover the increasing server wages.This fee is not a tip.Visit our Sister Bistrot, La Piquette on 3714 Macomb Street Nw. in Cleveland Park - Tel: 202 686 2015 - info@lapiquettedc.com

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Gerryvip
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful cuisine - not the old Tabard Inn restaurant! Always innovative cuisine and beautifully served. Highly professional servers. A pleasure to be in the setting too, especially the covered patio.
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Brian
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fine dining at it's finest! The food, the servers, the atmosphere were all top notch. We even got some special attention because it was anniversary and that was very appreciated.
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.3
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nickvip
Washington, D.C. Area •598 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice group of friends dinner. Cocktails with excellent arancini and octopus starters. Pasta dishes were excellent. Well prepared and great flavors. Staff is always helpful and nice.
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La TomatePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.8
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Chris
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing steak, cooked perfectly. Scallops were great! Piano playing, great atmosphere. Valet was perfect and the speakeasy type bar downstairs where the bathrooms are was amazing. Will definitely come back here, great date night!!!
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Monica
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic! This is one of our favorite places for brunch and it never disappoints!
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Brasserie LibertéPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• Georgetown
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4.4

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Lafayette Restaurant

2. Tabard Inn

3. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4. Brasserie Liberté

5. La Tomate

6. The Prime Rib

7. Fred & Stilla

8. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

9. La Chaumiere

10. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

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