Restaurants near Smithsonian Institution

84 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(26176)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 393 times today

Indoor DiningPrivate EventsCarryoutChef Salvatore FerroAround the corner from The White House

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2. Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(4703)

$$$$

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 158 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what’s next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco – roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

3. The Hamilton

4.6

Exceptional(10311)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 185 times today

Indoor Dining - Reserve nowSidewalk Dining & Bar Tables- First come, First servedAcross the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel

4. Zaytinya

4.7

Exceptional(17417)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 126 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, 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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5. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3004)

$$$$

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 208 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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6. The Capital Grille - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(4434)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Capitol Hill

Booked 65 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

7. La Vie

4.5

Awesome(3146)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 76 times today

La Vie is restaurant that specializes in Coastal Cuisine. The spacious waterfront terrace provides exclusive access to incredible views and decor.

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8. Carmine's - Washington DC

4.4

Awesome(5784)

$$$$

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 97 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's! We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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9. Farmers & Distillers

4.3

Awesome(8941)

$$$$

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 179 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu beloved by locals and tourists alike, including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes & drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. 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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10. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(8562)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 177 times today

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.

Restaurants near Smithsonian Institution

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84 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

2. Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

3. The Hamilton

4. Zaytinya

5. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

6. The Capital Grille - Washington DC

7. La Vie

8. Carmine's - Washington DC

9. Farmers & Distillers

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

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