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- RReneeWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWell well well elegance and beauty describes the decor for me at Joe’s Seafood. The food was delicious and the service from Mr. Miles goes beyond just a regular server. Mr. Miles should receive Outstanding Server of the Year. Mr. Miles was well versed in the specialities of today. Mr. Miles showed me and my husband just how people should be treatment in fine dining. Mr. Miles grace us with some good food and heartfelt gratitude for my husband remission. I will always patronize Joe’s Seafood.More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- CCurtrenaBaltimore / Maryland •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoI truly enjoyed everything about K & K from the door person & ambience being inviting to the food being delicious and most importantly our waiter Raphael being AWESOMELY personable, knowledgeable and suggested all the right pairings when we told him our preferences and that we were celebrating my bestfriends birthday. I will definitely be going back.More infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerCaribbean •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was impeccable! The food was delicious and service was outstanding! Highly recommend!More infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.6
- KkhaledahSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a blast here for my daughter's 21st Birthday. It was busy and the music was loud but fun. I made a 1:30 pm reservation and we waited about 10 minutes for staff to set up the Birthday package that included personalized name in lights. There were 4 floors and multiple dining rooms with an elevator attendant. We had unlimited food and mimosas, on the menu, we had blackened salmon, delicious french toast, caramelized bacon, mac and cheese, green, grits, eggs, potatoes, and jerk chicken wings. ALL OF THAT!!!!!!! We will be back!!!More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- GGraceWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe were greeted with a friendly smile and showed to our table immediately. Our waitress came and was very knowledgeable and gave us wonderful recommendations from the menu. Our favorite dishes were the green fried tomatoes, and the shrimp and grits were the best I’ve ever had. Thank you again for making our evening special.More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Low Country)• Downtown•4.4
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An international city with the food chops to show for it, Washington D.C. is brimming with new restaurants, coffee houses and spirited bars. And, while tablecloth dining has it’s place here (diplomats gotta eat), so does the casual yet delicious lunch spot (interns gotta eat, too). Near the Capitol, historic eateries and classic menus are favored by many. Excellent Filipino food can be found in Columbia Heights. Near Georgetown, upscale bistros and farm-to-table spots are the order of the day, and Adams Morgan is home to many international restaurants and locally owned cafes.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown is Summit Rooftop Bar
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown are Equinox - DC, Elizabeth's and Bombay Club
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown are Bombay Club, Old Ebbitt Grill and The Hamilton
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown are Summit Rooftop Bar, Elizabeth's and G.O.A.T. Room
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown are Summit Rooftop Bar, Lafayette Restaurant and The Prime Rib
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