Best Restaurants for Foodies in Brookland / Brentwood

46 restaurants available nearby

1. Jônt

4.9

Exceptional(112)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 9 times today

At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.

2. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(273)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 17 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

3. Baan Mae

4.8

Exceptional(63)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Shaw

Booked 19 times today

We are a Laotian restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood of Shaw. Baan Mae means Mom's house in Laotian. Chef Seng of Thip Khao and Padaek is serving up dishes reminiscent of her home kitchen and her mother's kitchen. Mom's House Reservation Policy:All reservations are allowed a 15-minute grace period. All parties must be present at the restaurant to be seated. If parties are incomplete by the end of the 15-minute grace period, the reservation may be moved to the waitlist upon the completion of the party.Reservation wait times may be impacted in the case of rain or heat advisory as we will do our best to accommodate patio reservations indoors.Due to our limited seating capacity, all reservations are limited to a maximum of 90-minute seating time and 2 hours for large parties of 5+.Please contact us for for reservations for parties of 5+.

4. Dovetail

4.5

Awesome(94)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 6 times today

Exploring the crossroads of southern hospitality and Mid-Atlantic cuisine, Dovetail draws from regional ingredients to innovate with the dynamic flavors of the Northeast. Situated on the District's 14th Street corridor within Viceroy Washington DC, the indoor-outdoor restaurant offers rotating seasonal menus featuring the freshest ingredients from East Coast farmers, fishermen and purveyors. Relax on our all-weather outdoor patio for brunch or dinner while enjoying a destination raw bar with chilled Maine lobster and Chesapeake oysters, tantalizing appetizers like deviled eggs with kimchi or pork rinds with homemade ranch, exquisitely prepared dry aged steaks paired with fresh local vegetables, and sweet seasonal treats. Don't miss our happy hour where Dovetail's formidable beverage program is the star - highlighting local spirits, a selection of new and old world wines, craft brews, and inventive cocktails. At Dovetail, we're always up for sharing a good meal.

5. Bresca

4.7

Exceptional(884)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 85 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.

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6. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

4.2

Awesome(2627)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bethesda

Booked 40 times today

Benihana - Bethesda, MD is a foodie haven because it offers an exciting dining experience. Patrons love the interactive Teppanyaki, where chefs cook before your eyes. The food is consistently praised for being delicious and cooked perfectly. The restaurant is also applauded for being family-friendly and offering a great kids' menu. The atmosphere is fun and engaging, making it a great place to celebrate special occasions.

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7. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.4

Awesome(2375)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 38 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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8. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1444)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 76 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

9. Barrel & Crow

4.5

Awesome(1638)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 30 times today

Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan

10. Jaleo - DC

4.7

Exceptional(10998)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 125 times today

Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.

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Rachel
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
An absolutely incredible and unforgettable Michelin Star experience.
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The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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4.7
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EvaVIP
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great restaurant! The service was excellent and all the food was delicious!! Highly recommend the mun falang starter and the gaeng phed curry with crab. Sooo good!!
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Baan MaePrice: Expensive• Asian• Shaw
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4.8
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NaomiVIP
California Central Coast •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Enjoyed our time, great happy hour menu! Drinks were very unique too.
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DovetailPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Circle
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4.5
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Rob
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
We went to Jont two years ago and it was spectacular then and I wasn’t sure how they could improve. However, this visit was off the charts and I’m not sure why they don’t have three Michelin stars yet. We have been to 30 Michelin stars worth of restaurants globally so we have a pretty good perspective. Chef Ryan was in the kitchen (which you essentially sit at a bar adjacent to) the whole time and he came over and spent some time with us which was very cool. The staff is funny, friendly and well informed. I got the special Waygu Zabuton in lieu of chicken and it was probably the best steaks I’ve ever had. Sometimes these type restaurants get a little too eclectic with one or two dishes, and that wasn’t the case here. Every dish wowed our family. In fact, my wife ate Uni for the first time (having passed on it before) and loved it. We feel fortunate to have this spot in DC and can’t wait to go back.
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JôntPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• U Street Corridor
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4.9
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Karla
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Amazing. The taste was wonderful, every dish was very good. The wine also is so good. Cocktails are good, but not amazing, presentation of cocktails is quite normal. But the food, attention and wine was so good. I definitely recommend it. The taste the Christmas menu and was so good. And the pasta with cheese for my little one also wonderful
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BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
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4.7

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Jônt

2. The Dabney

3. Baan Mae

4. Dovetail

5. Bresca

6. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

7. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

8. Medium Rare - Bethesda

9. Barrel & Crow

10. Jaleo - DC

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