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

4.8

Exceptional(10128)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 170 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.

2. Alhambra

4.7

Exceptional(708)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

*2023 WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE*Taking inspiration from the landmark Alhambra Palace and Fortress in southern Spain, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic and Spanish Renaissance architecture, our new menu exemplifies the blending of cultures and cuisines across the region. Showcasing their rich bounty of produce and fish in a modern and convivial setting, Chef Brian Bladfält Landry presents a seasonally inspired menu enhanced with the bold flavors across a variety of the region’s cultures. With distinct menus offered across brunch, lunch and dinner, the dining concept focuses on four sections of small plated dishes – sea, land, garden and table – all meant to be shared. Alhambra is located on the lobby-level of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. at 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW in the heart of downtown D.C. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner from Monday through Saturday and brunch on weekends.

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3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.2

Awesome(1655)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 129 times today

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.

4. Lincoln - DC

4.2

Awesome(3408)

Price: Moderate

• American • McPherson Square

Booked 9 times today

Founded in 2011 our seasonal menu features comfort food with a twist. LINCOLN pays tribute to one of the greatest US Presidents, with nods to many of his favorite foods including our signature chicken pot pie & another star on the menu, our kale salad. The menu is focused but varietal. Our cocktails are truly one-of-a-kind. Our barkeeps have created one of the city’s thoughtful bar programs highlighted by infused bourbons and DC's first moonshine-list served in antique-style copper cups. Our patio is open all year-round, offering a relaxed, urban landscape. Don't miss our butcher cut NY Strip or the city's best Mac & Cheese. LINCOLN is the right place for your next private event with many options for private dining from 10 to 200. Original paintings & distinctive interior design by homegrown artist, Maggie O’Neill. LINCOLN is your destination for Lunch, happy hour, dinner or brunch. We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day for your special celebration.

5. Michele’s

4.4

Awesome(291)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • West Loop

Booked 2 times today

MICHELIN-starred Chef Matt Baker's second restaurant is an homage to his late mother. Join us for Summer Restuarant Week, August 12th-25th for $35 lunch options and a $55 dinner menu! Guests can enjoy the bar and lounge, perfect for dining solo or gathering with friends. Weekends are reserved for delectable brunch options, served alongside craft cocktails. A slight departure from his highly-acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant, Gravitas- the approach to all things culinary at Michele's is just as seasonal and serious, but playful and accessible. We have a celebration fit for any occasion: the perfect blend of delicious food, live entertainment, and great company! Now offering lunch, Mondays-Fridays 11:00am-3:00 pm.Ask about our specialty features:Monday Burger Night Wine Down WednesdaysLive Music & Prime Steaks Every ThursdayHalf-Shell Happy HoursSeasonal Happenings & More!

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6. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7

Exceptional(1090)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

7. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8811)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

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8. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1619)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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9. Via Sophia Washington DC

4.3

Awesome(764)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Via Sophia reimagines the osteria experience for downtown D.C; where classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas are paired with bespoke beverages and a discerning wine list. With a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, at any time of the day.

10. Il Piatto

4.5

Awesome(660)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

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AshleighT
Las Vegas •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
My friends and I had a really nice time here. The music was amazing! The service by our waitress Ayanna was superb. The food was hit or miss unfortunately. The catfish nuggets were really good as well as the fried okra but I had the chicken fried chicken and it was really fatty. Several of my friends had the mac and cheese and no one finished and said that you start. It could have been a lot better. Only one of the six of us loved her meal and she had the pecan chicken and waffles which I tasted and it was delicious! The drinks were really good as well. In all, the vibe was great but the food could've been better
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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown
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4.2
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SophiaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Joe's is a family favorite because not only is it reliable and consistently good food but the service and staff are wonderful. Many have been there since it's opening which is especially nice for those of us that like to go often. It is great for business lunches as well and family celebrations and date nights.
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service was truly outstanding and all of the food was delicious and made with care. Would recommend and go back.
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AlhambraPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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KELLI
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Went for a family New Year’s brunch and everything was absolutely lovely. Decided to order a la carte instead of the brunch buffet and it was a good move… we could hardly eat wht we order let alone go for seconds. Any restaurant that can satisfy a Boomer. Gen X, Gen Z and Gen ALpha to the point of being stuffed to our eyelids on a holiday is a winner in my book.
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Lincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square
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4.2
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
The food was excellent and better than I expected. The restaurant has a casual elegance. I will return.
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Michele’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• West Loop
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4.4

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

2. Alhambra

3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4. Lincoln - DC

5. Michele’s

6. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

7. Georgia Brown's

8. Lafayette Restaurant

9. Via Sophia Washington DC

10. Il Piatto

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