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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29540)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19271)Penn Quarter - 3
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(17032)Georgetown - 4
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34349)Foggy Bottom - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10008)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(372)Mount Vernon Square - 2
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.8(18)Washington - 3
Limani - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(880)Southwest Waterfront - 4
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(1950)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3735)Dupont Circle
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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1067)Downtown - 2
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3853)Georgetown - 3
Nobu DC
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(2250)Washington - 4
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.6(8751)Downtown - 5
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(4305)Downtown
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- AAlbaNorthwest Territories •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI had the scallops with beans and mushrooms. Tasted really good except my scallops were a little under cook for my taste. Others enjoy their dinner. Spaghetti and meatballs, parmesan chicken deliciousMore infoSette OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle•4.5
- SStuartvipNew York City •47 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoFood was good not great, service was very good, but it was very noisy in the indoor part of the restaurant. And there was also music playing which made it hard to hear other people at our own table of 4. If you wear hearing aids communication would be close to a lost cause.More infoIron GatePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Dupont Circle•4.6
- TTomWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe food, service and atmosphere were all first rate, but the restaurant was relatively full and the noise level made it difficult to hear quiet conversation so we had to speak up at our table of four More infoTabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle•4.7
- DDeannavipWashington, D.C. Area •10 reviews5.0Dined on 15 Nov 2024Great meal! We only had a short time for dinner as we were headed to a concert. The staff was extremely attentive, served courses at a perfect pace so we were timely but didn’t feel rushed. Food was delicious and plentiful. And it is SO nice to eat in a restaurant where you don’t have to shout to be heard. We carried on our conversation at normal speaking levels and didn’t hear from those at tables near us. Convenient location and definitely will be back.More infoThe PembrokePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dupont Circle•4.5
- KKeithvipColumbus •26 reviews5.0Dined on 15 Nov 2024We like exploring tapas restaurants since we don’t have one near us at home. My only concern was not seeing any listing under the “chef’s selection “ pre fixe menu. We still ordered it and enjoyed most of it, but we didn’t know everything we were served and had no idea what was coming next.More infoBoqueria - DupontPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Dupont Circle•4.6
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Thanks to its proximity to Embassy Row, the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. caters to the truly cultured palate. Shout "Opa!" over a few Greek small plates, blend in with the locals with a pub-style liquid brunch or go fully upscale at one of the boutique hotels and French bistros nearby. Although you may rub elbows with big shots along the way, you can still bask in the neighborhood's slow pace among some of the city's most iconic historical mansions. From dining on authentic tapas outdoors to digging into authentic DC-style chili bowls, new tastes await around every corner. Don't be afraid to take a stroll away from the actual circle itself, since you're only a few blocks from Michelin-star cuisine in multiple directions.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Dupont Circle include Tabard Inn, Planta - Washington, DC and Teddy & The Bully Bar
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Dupont Circle are Planta - Washington, DC, Teddy & The Bully Bar and Baby Shank
Bottomless brunch in Dupont Circle is available at Tabard Inn, The Pembroke and Sette Osteria
The most romantic restaurant in Dupont Circle is Tabard Inn
Restaurants in Dupont Circle with a great view include Planta - Washington, DC, Sette Osteria and Tokyo Pearl
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