District of Columbia Restaurants
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Tabard Inn
2985 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 59 times today Dauphine’s
1124 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 64 times todayVia Sophia Washington DC
512 reviews4.4Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 41 times todayTortino
1654 reviews4.7Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 30 times today- Promoted
Fogo de Chao - Washington DC
4646 reviews4.5Brazilian$$$$DowntownBooked 126 times today - Promoted
San Lorenzo
80 reviews4.8Italian$$$$ShawBooked 14 times today Avenue Café & Lounge - Holiday Inn Central
84 reviews3.8American$$$$Logan CircleLe Diplomate
13069 reviews4.8French$$$$Logan CircleBooked 334 times todayThe Hamilton
10233 reviews4.6American$$$$DowntownBooked 201 times todayOld Ebbitt Grill
25957 reviews4.8American$$$$DowntownBooked 406 times todayJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
8443 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$DowntownBooked 154 times todayZaytinya
17360 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 90 times todayFounding Farmers - DC
31681 reviews4.4American$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 317 times todayFilomena Ristorante
14930 reviews4.8Italian$$$$GeorgetownBooked 251 times todayMi Vida, 14th Street
149 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$West LoopBooked 51 times today
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Commissary DC
1828 reviews4.6American$$$$Logan CircleBooked 30 times today- Promoted
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.
1091 reviews4.6Seafood$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareBooked 83 times today Tortino
1654 reviews4.7Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 30 times todayTabard Inn
2985 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 59 times todayLogan Tavern
1625 reviews4.1American$$$$Logan CircleBooked 24 times todayAvenue Café & Lounge - Holiday Inn Central
84 reviews3.8American$$$$Logan CircleLe Diplomate
13069 reviews4.8French$$$$Logan CircleBooked 334 times todayThe Hamilton
10233 reviews4.6American$$$$DowntownBooked 201 times todayOld Ebbitt Grill
25957 reviews4.8American$$$$DowntownBooked 406 times todayJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
8443 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$DowntownBooked 154 times todayFounding Farmers - DC
31681 reviews4.4American$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 317 times todayZaytinya
17360 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 90 times today
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Reviews Coming SoonBurgers$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 2 times today The Italian Place - Mosaic
Reviews Coming SoonItalian$$$$West Falls ChurchPLANTA, Bethesda
5 reviews4.7Vegan$$$$Bethesda / Chevy ChaseBooked 27 times todaySmyrna Restaurant
5 reviews5.0Greek$$$$NewingtonBooked 5 times todayMatchbox - Mclean
Reviews Coming SoonPizzeria$$$$McLeanBooked 7 times todayZikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge
9 reviews3.4Lebanese$$$$AlexandriaBooked 2 times todayRio Grande Bar & Grill
0 reviews5.0Tex-Mex$$$$GermantownBooked 1 time today
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Station 4
3451 reviews3.8Contemporary American$$$$WaterfrontStart takeout orderLaporta's Restaurant
2077 reviews4.7American$$$$AlexandriaStart takeout orderYayla Bistro
727 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$ArlingtonStart takeout orderBombay Club
4800 reviews4.8Indian$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderTaberna del Alabardero
3245 reviews4.7Traditional Spanish$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderAmbar Capitol Hill
4228 reviews4.8Balkan Style$$$$Capitol HillStart takeout orderPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.
1912 reviews4.8Peruvian$$$$Downtown(202) 559-3726FIG & OLIVE DC
2551 reviews4.5Unspecified$$$$Downtown(202) 559-5004Mi Vida, District Wharf
1766 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$Southwest Waterfront(202) 516-4656 ext. 9Ruthie's All-Day
2055 reviews4.7American$$$$Arlington(703) 888-2841O-Ku - DC
1304 reviews4.8Sushi$$$$Washington(202) 888-8790Ottoman Taverna
1328 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mt. Vernon Square(202) 847-0389The Grill
909 reviews4.6American$$$$Southwest Waterfront(202) 916-5996 ext. 9Chef Geoff's West End
1148 reviews4.2American$$$$West End(202) 524-7815Swahili Village The Consulate
279 reviews4.7African$$$$Dupont Circle(202) 758-3384
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Georgia Brown's
7771 reviews4.4Regional American (Low Country)$$$$DowntownOrder onlineLincoln - DC
3135 reviews4.3American$$$$McPherson SquareOrder onlineLogan Tavern
1625 reviews4.1American$$$$Logan CircleOrder onlineMichele’s
137 reviews4.0Contemporary French / American$$$$West LoopOrder onlineOld Ebbitt Grill
25957 reviews4.8American$$$$DowntownFounding Farmers - DC
31681 reviews4.4American$$$$Foggy BottomOrder onlineThe Hamilton
10233 reviews4.6American$$$$DowntownFarmers & Distillers
8837 reviews4.3American$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareOrder onlineThe Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
2943 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterOrder onlineTabard Inn
2985 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$Dupont CircleOcean Prime - Washington D.C.
3443 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$DowntownOrder onlineFilomena Ristorante
14930 reviews4.8Italian$$$$GeorgetownSuccotash PRIME
2865 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterSee 3 delivery optionsdLeña
1011 reviews4.7Latin American$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareOrder onlineFarmers Fishers Bakers
12202 reviews4.4American$$$$GeorgetownOrder online
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Mi Vida, 14th Street
149 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$West LoopBooked 51 times todaySan Lorenzo
80 reviews4.8Italian$$$$ShawBooked 14 times today- Promoted
Butter Me Up
20 reviews4.1American$$$$West LoopBooked 23 times today Le Diplomate
13069 reviews4.8French$$$$Logan CircleBooked 334 times todayChef Geoff's West End
1148 reviews4.2American$$$$West EndBooked 21 times todayFarmers & Distillers
8837 reviews4.3American$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareBooked 102 times todayThe Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
2943 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 128 times todayFarmers Fishers Bakers
12202 reviews4.4American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 168 times todayTaberna del Alabardero
3245 reviews4.7Traditional Spanish$$$$DowntownBooked 38 times todayJaleo DC
9778 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 65 times todayBrasserie Liberté
1583 reviews4.6Contemporary French / American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 72 times todayMi Vida, District Wharf
1766 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 88 times todayMorton's The Steakhouse - Downtown DC
1983 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$Downtown
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Filomena Ristorante
14930 reviews4.8Italian$$$$GeorgetownTosca
4099 reviews4.7Italian$$$$DowntownLupo Verde - 14th St
1734 reviews4.4Italian$$$$Logan CircleCarmine's - Washington DC
5721 reviews4.4Italian$$$$Penn QuarterOrder onlineThe Palm Washington DC
4177 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$Dupont CircleSee 3 delivery optionsNorth Italia - Washington DC
1088 reviews4.4Italian$$$$West EndOrder onlineIl Canale
3614 reviews4.6Italian$$$$GeorgetownOrder onlineAlta Strada- DC
752 reviews4.5Italian$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareOrder onlinei Ricchi
3608 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Dupont CircleRistorante Piccolo
2768 reviews4.7Italian$$$$GeorgetownMatchbox - Penn Quarter
385 reviews4.2American$$$$Penn QuarterOrder onlineLa Tomate
1096 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Dupont CircleBarcode
871 reviews3.3American$$$$DowntownOrder onlineFlavio
761 reviews4.2Italian$$$$GeorgetownBulldog Pizza
26 reviews4.0Pizzeria$$$$Penn QuarterOrder online
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Kaliwa
295 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 55 times today Gravitas
129 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 4 times todayZaytinya
17360 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 90 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1211 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 49 times todayJaleo DC
9778 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 65 times todayOttoman Taverna
1328 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareBooked 52 times todayOyamel
8995 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 19 times todayChina Chilcano
3119 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 25 times todayBidwell
520 reviews4.4American$$$$NoMaBooked 3 times today
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dLeña
1011 reviews4.7Latin American$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareOrder onlineMi Vida, District Wharf
1766 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$Southwest WaterfrontSee 3 delivery optionsOyamel
8995 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterOrder onlineMi Casa
305 reviews4.5Tex-Mex$$$$Dupont CircleOrder onlineEl Centro D.F. - Georgetown
1718 reviews4.2Contemporary Mexican$$$$GeorgetownOrder onlineGuapo's of Georgetown
167 reviews4.3Mexican$$$$GeorgetownAmigo Mio
34 reviews4.0Mexican$$$$GeorgetownChevys Fresh Mex - Arlington
86 reviews4.1Mexican$$$$ArlingtonOrder onlineDon Lobos Mexican Grill
67 reviews3.9Mexican$$$$GeorgetownMayahuel
151 reviews4.2Mexican$$$$Woodley ParkOrder onlineLa Cabana
0 reviewsMexican$$$$Columbia Heights / BrightwoodLos Cuates Restaurant
104 reviews4.0Mexican$$$$GeorgetownLaredo DC Mexican Restaurant
21 reviews3.9Mexican$$$$Cleveland ParkGuajillo
1 review5.0Mexican$$$$Rosslyn
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Support LGBTQ owned restaurants in Washington D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find LGBTQ restaurants to support from coast to coast. Book a table at one of these spots to dine out (and proud!) for Pride month and beyond.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in DC
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The 19 Greatest Restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a city rich with history and tradition — a trait that plays out in the city’s restaurants, many of which have been open for decades (or in some cases, a century!) and have played host to former presidents, foreign dignitaries, and a wealth of other impactful figures. There are refined options for the most important of situations, as well as relaxed hangouts for daily life. Given its place as a global player, the restaurant scene also reflects D.C.’s diversity and connection to the rest of the world. Here, you can find a Japanese izakaya that now doubles as a convenience store, eat pupusas while catching a baseball game, sample some of the country’s best Ethiopian food, and order off-menu Indian alongside White House staffers. These restaurants make up The Greats, the spots that have shaped and continue to shape how people dine in Washington, D.C.
Unique, Curated Restaurant Experiences in DC's Best Restaurants
After a year at home, Stella Artois and OpenTable bring you the dinner party you’ve been waiting for -- and the restaurant to host it. Welcome to your Dinner Party Out, unique and exclusive gatherings at DC’s best restaurants. Book your special experience, invite guests, and enjoy a family-style curated menu, Stella Artois pairing, and party favors to make the night out with friends so much more than it would be at home.
Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by paying a visit to one of these great restaurants — all helmed by women as chefs, managers, or owners. From running kitchens to managing multiple venues, these exceptional women are leaving their mark on the hospitality industry.
Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
12 of Washington, D.C.’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
As a city that has seen countless graduations, engagements, and birthdays, Boston takes special occasions to another level. On the North End, a neighborhood with a deep-rooted Italian connection, ring in just about anything with decadent lobster agnolotti in a 19th-century row house. For a gathering with friends, head to the Back Bay, where an acclaimed chef serves up bountiful seafood platters, piled high with local oysters. If it’s a more intimate milestone you’re marking, grab a reservation at an elegant omakase spot in Chinatown. Book a table at one of these top 12 restaurants, equipped for any festivity.
Washington, D.C.’s 4 Best New Restaurants to Try
Washington’s dining scene is now better than ever, with both newcomers and beloved stalwarts making long-awaited (re)appearances. Whether you’d like to sip on glasses of frozé atop Navy Yard’s largest rooftop or feast on seafood boils from a laid-back bicoastal outpost, here’s where to dine out in D.C. right now.
9 romantic restaurants in Washington, D.C. for every kind of date
Washington, DC’s quaint neighborhoods, spectacular riverscapes, and burgeoning culinary scene all conjure romance. Whether you’re celebrating a proposal, an anniversary, or a long overdue night together, a charming perch is never hard to find in the nation’s capital. A Dupont Circle townhouse, made for intimate occasions, serves top-notch Mediterranean plates on its wisteria-clad patio. Korean and Southern flavors come together at a handsome Penn Quarter hotspot, sure to up the ante on any anniversary. Read on for a guide to 9 date-worthy restaurants in Washington, DC, ready to host your romantic night out.
Washington, D.C.’s Finest Bars: Where to Drink in the District
With over 170 nations represented in just 68 square miles, the District serves as a captivating destination for diners looking to sample flavors from across the globe—drinks included. As the city’s culinary scene thrives and expands, choosing where to grab a drink has never been so much fun. From unmarked doors that lead to stylish, subterranean social clubs to rooftop lounges with specialty cocktails and unmatched monument views, here are some of Washington, D.C.’s best bars.
Support Black-owned restaurants in D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned restaurants to support. Explore the spots in your area.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
Discover District of Columbia
The District of Columbia is a place where eating out can be an adventure. Caribbean, Italian, and Pakistani cuisine can be found in the area. You can also dine on classic American fare, seafood, and barbecue. Try the Jamaican spice-rubbed pork tenderloin or the steak churrasco for a taste of the Caribbean. If you plan to eat Italian cuisine, sample the gamberi, cannelloni, or the pollo parmigiano. The District of Columbia’s Pakistani fare is traditional with dishes like Punjabi boti chicken tikka, goat dum biryani, or the butter chicken. For breakfast, you might like steel cut oats, organic cottage cheese and fresh fruit, or French toast and beef hash. This is a destination where the food is almost as good as the sights.
District of Columbia Neighbourhoods
- Adams Morgan
- Bloomingdale / Brookland
- Brightwood
- Brookland / Brentwood
- Capitol Hill
- Chevy Chase
- Cleveland Park
- Columbia Heights / Brightwood
- Downtown
- Dupont Circle
- Foggy Bottom
- Friendship Heights
- Georgetown
- Glover Park
- H Street Corridor
- Ivy City
- Logan Circle
- Lorton
- McPherson Square
- Mt. Vernon Square
- Navy Yard
- NoMa
- Northeast
- Palisades Northwest
- Penn Quarter
- Petworth
- Shaw
- Southwest Waterfront
- Tenleytown
- U Street Corridor
- Van Ness
- Waterfront
- West End
- West Loop
- Woodley Park
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