Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Friendship Heights

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Bresca

4.6

Exceptional(855)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 21 times today

Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.

2. La Piquette

4.9

Exceptional(2919)

Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 25 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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3. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

4.6

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Logan Circle

Booked 26 times today

Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.

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4. Xiquet by Danny Lledó

4.3

Awesome(39)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Georgetown

Booked 3 times today

Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Known as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC for its modern Spanish cuisine, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city. Recently, in 2023, the DC Restaurant Association awarded Xiquet with the RAMMY of Best Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.Please note that we do accept reservations for parties including 5 or more guests, however please contact us through email at info@xiquetdl.com and one of our sales managers will be in contact with you promptly to set your reservation up.

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5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.3

Awesome(2210)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 22 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

6. Matera DC

4.3

Awesome(135)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Foggy Bottom

Booked 2 times today

Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.

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7. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.8

Exceptional(1550)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Logan Circle

Booked 15 times today

With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices. The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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8. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.7

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 28 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

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9. Sette Osteria - 14th St

4.1

Excellent(714)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Logan Circle

Booked 11 times today

Sette, Italian for seven, exudes luck and tradition. Our restaurant blends comfort and Italian charm with exposed bricks, creating a cozy yet sophisticated vibe. Sette Osteria isn't just a spot; it's a destination drawing people in from the streets. Our open pizza station is a visual delight, and our windows showcase the vibrant scenes of 14th street. Rustic and refined, Sette captures the essence of Italian culture with an international buzz. It's not just a place to eat; it's a celebration. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette elevate your dining experience.

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10. The Tavern at the Henley Park

3.9

Excellent(769)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

The Henley Park Hotel welcomes you to The Tavern at the Henley Park (Formerly known as Coeur De Lion), a favorite among the DC locals. This restaurant is adorned with a stunning skylight atrium, ornate chandeliers, and a natural brick face. Our Chef offers a diverse New American menu featuring the freshest regional ingredients. For a less formal atmosphere, we offer a light Small Plates menu in the Blue Bar.

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Larry
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We’ve been customers at laPiquette how from the beginning. . It has always been a memorable experience, but this dinner was extraordinary. Everything was top-notch, especially the service. We will definitely be back again and again and again.
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La PiquettePrice: Expensive• French• Cleveland Park
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4.9
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Lynne
Pittsburgh / Western PA •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic server named Henry...made the experience even better. Good food and good atmosphere..
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.3
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AlyN
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of the best meals of my life. Service, vibe, food, cocktail were all impeccable but in a completely not pretentious way. Every bite on the tasting menu was complex and flavorful, that left you considering and thinking after each bite. It was simply SO GOOD.
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BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
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4.6
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Edwardvip
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very warm and welcoming service. Excellent food. A lovely and interesting space, with visual and tactile treats. And—in warmer weather—a great space upstairs that is open to the outdoors.
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Gypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle
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4.6
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Will
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
This was an experience to remember!! The food was amazing and very well curated. I left not too full and certainly satisfied. I especially enjoyed the iberico and the prawn paella. We had the wine pairing which I can see why they won the sommelier guide, they were uncommon varieties yet and I appreciated the time and care they took to explain each course.
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Xiquet by Danny LledóPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Georgetown
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4.3

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Bresca

2. La Piquette

3. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

4. Xiquet by Danny Lledó

5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

6. Matera DC

7. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

8. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

9. Sette Osteria - 14th St

10. The Tavern at the Henley Park

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