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- OTOpenTable DinerWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOur family went to dinner at K&K last night. The staff was friendly and welcoming from the beginning to the end. Food was amazing! Drinks were amazing! We even got a framed family picture to take home with us. Great memory! Thank you for a wonderful time, Kitchen and Kocktails!More infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown•4.3
- JLJeffLvipPortland / Oregon •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI asked Ocean Prime to help me wish my girlfriend a very happy birthday. Jessica and her whole team really made it the best experience. The food was perfectly prepared and Jessica was always right on point with service and taking care of us. Thank you again for a great experience, we'll be back soon.More infoOcean Prime - Washington D.C.Price: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- JCJohnCWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Excellent food in an excellent location for an excellent price!More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- BBrunchSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Highly recommended if you happen to be in DC. We had to wait a bit after our initial reservation time, but they even offered complimentary mimosas at the bar while we waited for our table. Just above and beyond all around. The food was DELICIOUS and the vibes were great.More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- BPBrianaPWashington, D.C. Area •10 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023It's always a good time at Georgia Brown. I went for Sunday Jazz brunch and it was top tier. There was a bit of wait because people did not want leave their tables. We sat at the bar and enjoyed biscuits and Mimosas. Everything was delicious. The service was impeccable. The music was amazing. One warning: There is a homeless tent city in McPherson Square park that popped up over the pandemic. It's not a great sight, so I would not recommend sitting outdoors.More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Low Country)• Downtown•4.4
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown is Daily Grill - Downtown DC
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown are Elizabeth's Gone Raw, Equinox - DC and Old Ebbitt Grill
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown are Bombay Club, Old Ebbitt Grill and Elizabeth's Gone Raw
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown are Brunch at The Willard, Daily Grill - Downtown DC and Toro Toro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown are Brunch at The Willard, Daily Grill - Downtown DC and Toro Toro
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