Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Friendship Heights

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianFrenchJapaneseChinesePizzeria

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District of ColumbiaMaryland - DC SuburbsVirginia - DC Suburbs

Areas

ArlingtonCapitol HillDowntownDupont CircleFalls ChurchMount Vernon Square

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for happy hour

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All dining options

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Takeaway only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Open Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(469)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Falls Church

Open Kitchen is a contemporary American Bistro and Wine Bar passionate about making, eating, and sharing good food with our community. Our chefs source fresh ingredients to create familiar yet innovative seasonal dishes that are paired with a dynamic wine list. We are an elegantly casual restaurant that welcomes the everyday diner as well as special occasion gatherings. Open Kitchen also hosts custom-designed, interactive, and engaging private culinary events for corporate functions and social celebrations. Everything we do is a celebration of the kitchen and the table as a place to relax, unwind and share in the joy of food, wine, and community.

2. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(307)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 24 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.

A photo of Open Road Grill - Rosslyn restaurant

3. Open Road Grill - Rosslyn

4.6

Exceptional(260)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 19 times today

Open Road is inspired by American culture — our passion for music, our love of the outdoors, and the spirit of the open road. Our kitchen team sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food. Our beer list celebrates local craft breweries. We have an extensive whiskey and bourbon collection, and we feature handcrafted cocktails that change with the seasons.At Open Road, we honor the tradition of a cold beer and fresh food with friends and family every day. Stop by and make yourself at home!

4. Sette Osteria

4.6

Exceptional(1605)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 31 times today

Sette, meaning seven in Italian for that extra luck, is your spot for a fusion of comfort and traditional Italian vibes. Beyond a restaurant, Sette Osteria is a destination for locals and wanderers alike. Our decor is all about people, featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza station and views of vibrant Connecticut Avenue and R Streets. It's inviting, sophisticated, and buzzing with an international flair.Dive into our $20 Bottomless Weekend brunch (2 hours) or catch the daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, extended on Sun & Mon until 10pm. Sette isn't just a restaurant; it's a lifestyle. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette redefine your dining scene.

5. La Bise

4.7

Exceptional(955)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to La Bise, a modern, bright, and colorful 21st century French restaurant in the heart of Washington, DC. Just steps from the White House, patrons can enjoy our expanded outdoor patio, inviting bar, and an engaging, open-air kitchen with two distinctive dining room options. Enjoy our unique wine list of French and American varietals featuring both old and new world selections.

A photo of Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C. restaurant

6. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(2755)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 129 times today

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.

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7. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

4.0

Excellent(1233)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.

8. Green Pig Bistro

4.3

Awesome(1666)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 48 times today

Green Pig Bistro (GPB) serves up classic, rustic French cooking with a decidedly American push. GPB embraces a seasonal menu of hearty entrées, sourcing most ingredients locally to satisfy the palate & support the local community. It has a casual setting with a lively and energetic vibe and delicious farm-to-table food prepared in an open kitchen alongside unique craft cocktails & beer and an extensive, thoughtfully curated wine list.GPB is open for Happy Hour every day from 4pm-6pm, Dinner every day from 5pm-close, and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2:30pm. Reservations highly encouraged. Reservations not accepted for Happy Hour - just stop in.We look forward to welcoming you!

9. Palette 22

4.7

Exceptional(3156)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington

Booked 70 times today

Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

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10. dLeña - Chef Table

5.0

Exceptional(84)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Mount Vernon Square

Join dLeña, as featured in the 2022 edition of The MICHELIN Guide DC, at our signature chef’s table tucked behind the main bar with an exquisite leather banquette facing directly into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Each of our guests will receive a take-home surprise to enjoy the morning after. ¡Salud!*Kindly note we are not able to accommodate menu substitutions for our Chef’s Table experience.

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From verified diners like you

G
Gordon
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 Feb 2025
The gnocchi are a creamy delight. The red snapper in a Mediterranean preparation, equally delicious. The ribs, ditto, and the halibut. All carefully prepared. Prices are reasonable. Service is friendly and attentive. And there is no rush to turn over your table. Bottom line: a very good restaurant, well worth your patronage. Enjoy.
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Sette OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.6
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Crista
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Feb 2025
Flawless execution, a bounty of flavor, a memorable culinary experience, exceptional service. Planning to go back quarterly to spoil myself in all four seasons.
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The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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4.7
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Nicole
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Feb 2025
Great service, excellent food. Beef tartare was amazing. Great selection of champagne and sparkling wine.
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La BisePrice: Expensive• French• Downtown
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4.7
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ElaineVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 Jan 2025
Great customer service. Staff was very accommodating. Food was very good.
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Open Road Grill - RosslynPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.6
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Foodi
Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2013
Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. We sat at the counter and were able to watch the chef make everything. Since we went on a Monday, wine was market price, so we enjoyed the salmon special and pork chop with a bottle of wine. Too bad they're closing the restaurant portion, because we would definitely go back. Looking forward to taking some cooking classes there though!
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Open KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Falls Church
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4.2

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