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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

4.8 (29326)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark boasts a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. In addition to Lunch and Dinner service, Old Ebbitt Grill offers daily Oyster Happy Hours, Weekday Breakfast, and Weekend Brunch.

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Dalhia

Dined 6 days ago

My kids and I had a post White House lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill and the food was delicious, our server Nana was an absolute sweetheart to my kids. The three of us split a cup of clam chowder, the lobster roll, and the signature filet, the food was a total hit with my 8 and 6 year old. Wonderful visit!

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A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant

4.7

4.7 (19052)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

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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Ann

Dined 3 days ago

One of my all time favorite restaurants in DC! The food is outstanding, dishes are beautifully done! Both fresh, Orosia k and the flavors are exciting and original. Thank you for not disappointing.

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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

4.5 (34247)

$30 and under

American

Foggy Bottom

About the restaurant

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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Davidvip

Dined 6 days ago

Always a good choice with many options for different preferences

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Uncle Buck's Beignets

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Fried Chicken Salad

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Filomena Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (16880)

$31 to $50

Italian

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!
Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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Alana

Dined 3 days ago

We had a fantastic lunch and so much food left over we will have lunch for 2 more days. Our server was top notch and very personable. We truly enjoyed everything about our meal at your restaurant.

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Linguini Cardinale

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Shrimp Cannelloni

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Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

4.5 (12910)

$30 and under

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and 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 offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut 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.

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basirmohmad

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent restaurant and food and service. Enjoyed it too.

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4.7

4.7 (11644)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Hamilton, located in the heart of Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Boasting an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Enjoy daily Sushi Happy Hour, lunch, dinner, brunch, and late night service. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

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Stephen

Dined 1 day ago

Our Server Julia was attentive, knowledgeable and very cordial. Dinner was well timed and the food excellent. We enjoyed crab cakes, scallops and pistachio crusted halibut. Everything prepared very well. The ambiance allows for easy dinner conversation in a spacious setting. We will definitely return on our next trip to DC.

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Hamilton Burger

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Grilled Steak Salad

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.5

4.5 (110)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Southwest Waterfront

About the restaurant

Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

This was the one of the best experience we've had in a long time. It was a little pricey but considering all that we received I would gladly spend it again. Just not right away.

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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

4.4 (13717)

$30 and under

American

Georgetown

About the restaurant

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.

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Katherine

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and excellent service from our server, Chris. Highly recommend!!

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Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

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Brûléed Grapefruit

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A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

4.8 (9914)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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Jayvip

Dined 6 days ago

We enjoyed an excellent dinner. Started with the small “Whale” which was a perfect appetizer for two. The seafood was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed the 24 oz dry aged ribeye which was cooked perfectly and flavorful… so delicious. We enjoyed a baked potato and mushrooms for our sides. Service was provided by Patrick… and he was exceptional.

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A photo of Jaleo - DC restaurant

4.7

4.7 (10795)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.

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OT

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Great food in a fun atmosphere Very much enjoyed it

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