Best Restaurants for Foodies in Van Ness

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1. Claudio's Table

4.7

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palisades Northwest

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to Claudio's Table, a cozy neighborhood gem in the heart of DC's Palisades. Experience the flavors of Italy with our delicious homemade pasta, authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, and daily specials crafted with love by Chef Claudio. We also accommodate large parties and always recommend calling ahead for reservations – don’t give up, we’ll do our best to fit you in!Everything on our menu is available for pick-up in-store or delivery via DoorDash, making it easy to enjoy our Italian classics at home. Buon Appetito!

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

4.8

Exceptional(10295)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 204 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.

3. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19675)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 335 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.

4. Nobu DC

4.7

Exceptional(2337)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Washington

Booked 68 times today

Situated on the ground floor of the new Residences on M Street, in the heart of the West End just steps from Georgetown, Nobu Washington DC brings Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s genre-defining cuisine to the nation’s Capital. With more than 11,000 square feet of space including the Bar & Lounge, Dining Room and Sushi Bar, and multiple private event spaces, Nobu DC presents the ideal setting to enjoy signatures like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño alongside DC-inspired dishes and cocktails.

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5. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.3

Awesome(13934)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 161 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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

6. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(4080)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 101 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

7. Bresca

4.5

Awesome(939)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 25 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.

8. Salt

4.8

Exceptional(608)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Arlington

Booked 26 times today

Amongst a sea of glass and steel tucked away from the hum of traffic, you’ll find Salt. Escape the confinements of your home and sink into the intoxicating beats while you enjoy bold flavors and timeless craft cocktails in a safe and cool environment. The refreshing and intimate vibe is an inner-city oasis. Get lost in conversation and enjoy the moment.Entrance located below Open Road on Lynn St. Salt Is Now Open Monday-Saturday at 5 pm!Happy Hour | Monday-Saturday | Open – 7 pmHalf Off Bottled Wine | Salt Tuesdays | Open – 10 pmDate Night | Monday | Open – 10 pm

9. Modena

4.5

Awesome(1223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Modena presents Italian-inspired cuisine that takes heavy cues from seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Modena balances classic cuisine with a modern approach, all enhanced by Chef Joshua Hunt's passionate and creative touch.

10. Dovetail

4.4

Awesome(112)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 5 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.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

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Adina
Denmark •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing service, amazing food! We loved the hummus, the Brussels sprouts, the pepper spread; a refined journey through Greece, Lebanon and Turkey!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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WilliamVIP
Cancun / Riviera Maya •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always Nobu is amazing. Love the food and experience. I will be back for sure.
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Nobu DCPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Washington
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4.7
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Susan
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The was delicious, our server Michael was exceptional. Just a great experience. Would highly recommend. Had the stone crabs, bone-in rib eye, and key lime pie. Just superb!
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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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Kim
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our food was delicious and our server, Ahmed, made sure we had an excellent dining experience!
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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown
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4.3
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Karolina
Hungary •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We recently celebrated a lovely lunch at Claudio’s Table and had an incredible experience. The service was warm and attentive, the food was beautifully presented, and every dish was absolutely divine. We’ll definitely be back soon!
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Claudio's TablePrice: Expensive• Italian• Palisades Northwest
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4.7

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