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A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(19320)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 280 times today
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, 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.
A photo of FIG & OLIVE DC restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2693)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 18 times today
The heart of Washington, DC is home to a sliver of the French Riviera in FIG & OLIVE DC | CityCenter. Here, guests can escape from the commotion of Downtown DC to indulge in a glass of rosé on our al fresco terrace or enjoy an elegant evening with dinner upstairs in our Orchard Rooms. The bar & lounge are buzzy with our happy hours while the Wine Room is an accessible area perfect for an effortless get together before an event at the nearby Capital One Arena. During the day, F&O DC is a lunch and brunch favorite of CCDC locals and museum visitors alike.
A photo of Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom restaurant
4.5
Awesome(34377)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 286 times today
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. 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.
A photo of Tabard Inn restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3762)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle
Booked 99 times today
Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.
A photo of Iron Gate restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2991)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle
Booked 27 times today
Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.
A photo of Centrolina restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2103)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 46 times today
Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.
A photo of Boqueria - Dupont restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2303)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Dupont Circle
Booked 29 times today
An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space with a lively patio several blocks away from Dupont Circle.Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 10 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.
A photo of Dauphine’s restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 26 times today
Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!
A photo of The Pembroke restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1926)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Dupont Circle
Booked 85 times today
Situated in the bustling heart of Dupont Circle is The Pembroke, a sophisticated dining destination. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, The Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema described the experience as “cut from a different cloth." The Pembroke’s stunning design by Martin Brudnizki features plush velvet coral-toned banquettes around glossy marble tables, cream-paneled walls with playful artwork, and boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood, while a seasonal terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall. The marble-topped bar is a bright and airy nod to cocktail bars of the 1950s and features classic drinks with a twist and a selection of fine wines. Reserve your table today to see how “The Pembroke makes Dupont Circle a destination again.”
A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant
4.4
Awesome(13791)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 97 times today
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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  • Lynnevip
    Washington, D.C. Area •96 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Superb dining experience. Excellent service - friendly and pleasant, but not at all intrusive. Always there if we needed something, but not interfering at all. Nice pacing of food. Two of us shared seven small plates - beet salad, kolokitokeftedes and shrimp dish were standouts, but everything was quite good. We were so full we hesitated on dessert, but were glad in the end we chose to share the warm chocolate cake with mastic ice cream. A nice Greek take on vanilla ice cream that really complemented the cake. Turkish coffee was excellent and delivered in style. We weren't rushed, we loved the dining experience and ambiance and will be happy to return.
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
    4.7
  • Stephen
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fantastic as always. A timeless classic with ambiance.
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    Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
    4.7
  • Connie
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Expansive menu, reasonable prices, amazing food and service! The freshness could be tasted in every item we ordered. House-made biscuits with a toasty twist, crispy fried chicken served with white gravy on waffles, pork chop and mashed potatoes, with a selected side of roasted brussel sprouts, and finally a generous slice of coconut cream pie for dessert. The entrees passing by our table looked just as amazingly delicious. Highly recommend!
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    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
    4.5
  • frank
    San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    They made our Thanksgiving dinner absolutely delicious and delightful. The prefix menu was paired amazing. The quantity was great. The whole experience was amazing. Our party decided that the experience here was what we wanted for future years.
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    FIG & OLIVE DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
    4.4
  • Aimeevip
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 27, 2024
    We had a GORGEOUS dinner with my in-laws the night before Thanksgiving. We've heard great things about Iron Gate, but truly everything from the service, to the items we ordered (and multiple little extras the chef sent out) were extraordinary. The chocolate dessert, we all agreed, was one of the best of our lives. Truly a hospitality-driven experience and we can't wait for an excuse to head back.
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    Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Dupont Circle
    4.6
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