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1. L'Auberge Chez Francois
4.9
Exceptional(9403)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Great Falls
Booked 36 times today
Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.
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2. Wren
4.7
Exceptional(662)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 30 times today
Wren is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in Tysons Corner, known for its excellent food and service. Reviewers consistently give high ratings for the food, service, and ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'Wren is beautiful restaurant with excellent quality items.' The restaurant also offers a unique and diverse menu, making it a great choice for both newbies and foodies. Plus, the restaurant's location in the Capital One Center adds a touch of luxury.
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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Rockville, MD
4.6
Exceptional(3869)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 91 times today
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Rockville is worth the drive for its award-winning wines, craveable dishes, and innovative cocktails. With its Napa-style tasting room and casual restaurant setting, it brings the Wine Country experience right to the heart of Rockville. Reviewers rave about the varied menu, excellent food, great ambiance, and top-notch service. The wine tastings and value for money are also mentioned frequently.
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4. Silver
4.5
Awesome(2257)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Bethesda
Booked 34 times today
SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.
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5. Fleming's Steakhouse - Tyson's Corner
4.6
Exceptional(1861)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 10 times today
Fleming's Steakhouse in Tysons Corner is a top-notch dining spot, offering a prime steak experience with premium options on the dinner menu. The reviews speak volumes about the great food and exceptional service, with many customers recommending it for a special occasion or business dinner. It's a bit on the pricey side, but worth it for the quality. One reviewer even mentioned that they received a free appetizer and gift card, so it's clear that the restaurant values its customers.
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6. The Breakfast Club
4.1
Excellent(572)
Price: Expensive
• American • Silver Spring
Booked 44 times today
The Breakfast Club, an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant. The Breakfast Club is centered around the theme of the 1920’s, timelessness, and Art Deco. We are an upscale restaurant with a polished dining experience, we pride ourselves on giving our customers great service. The Breakfast Club | Eat Local | Eat in Style
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7. Aracosia McLean
4.8
Exceptional(1749)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • McLean
Booked 24 times today
Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”. Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu. Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.
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8. The Salt Line - Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(645)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 54 times today
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey.
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9. Persimmon
4.8
Exceptional(2957)
Price: Expensive
• American • Bethesda
Booked 23 times today
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!
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10. Clarity
4.4
Awesome(696)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Vienna
Booked 18 times today
RAMMY Awards Local Fine Dining restaurant providing nourishment & comfort. Shelter from the bustling world outside & let us look after you. Spacious Main Dining Room faces the open exhibition kitchen, Cozy Private Rooms, Open Patio, Full-service Bar or Chef’s Counter where you are right in the middle of all the action - your choice.Serving lunch & dinner, enjoy Clarity à la carte or gourmet prix fixe four-course dinner tasting menu changes frequently showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers & suppliers from across the US.Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams, juices and pickles.Attentive but informal, simple but sophisticated. Clarity is a perfect venue for private dining and special events. Our cozy size private rooms for smaller gatherings; and spacious rooms offer exquisite dining experience for large groups. Email us at reservations@clarityvienna.com
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    Taichung •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A very great restaurant and food is very delicious
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    CUT by Wolfgang PuckPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Georgetown
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    4.5
  • Timothy
    Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Mar 2025
    Great experience! My wife and I enjoyed the food and the environment.
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    The Breakfast ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Silver Spring
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    4.1
  • Emile
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Feb 2025
    Whatever you order from the menu is delicious. The daily specials are very good. I usually order the fish dishes. My favorite is the Capri salad with salmon is very. For a change, I ordered today the grilled corvina that comes with arugula salad which was excellent.. My favorites desserts are the limoncello and cappuccino tartufo. The staff is very friendly and courteous.
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    Capri Ristorante Italiano - McLeanPrice: Moderate• Italian• McLean
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    We had an amazing experience at Ivy by the Lake! We stopped by on Valentine’s Day after a concert and were warmly greeted and seated right away. To start, we ordered the hummus with lamb, which was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For hookah, we went with the waitress’s recommendation, Poison Ivy, and it did not disappoint! Smooth, well-balanced, and truly elite. The DJ was phenomenal, playing a mix of music that kept the entire place vibing. I found myself dancing in my seat all night! The atmosphere, service, and overall experience were top-tier. I’ll definitely be back for more great food, hookah, and vibes!
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    IVY by the LakePrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Sterling
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 8 Feb 2025
    The server was amazing very tentative and the food was good….i think there was speed dating happening during my dinner so the vibe was a lot however I enjoyed my time
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    RewindPrice: Moderate• American• Dupont Circle
    •
    3.9

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