Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in West End

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Adams MorganAlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaBrookland / BrentwoodCapitol Hill

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1. The Prime Rib

4.9

Exceptional(3476)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

2. Equinox - DC

4.8

Exceptional(3460)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Equinox on 19th has an upscale casual, crisp, atmosphere that firmly establishes a city chic decor. We are excited to offer you a regional, seasonal dining experience by a five-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, Chef Todd Gray. We specialize in seasonal fine dining, plant-based, and vegetable-forward cuisine. Check out our beautiful brick fireplace room that looks onto 19th Street with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows for a perfect view. Our ample bar seats over 40 and is ideal for a beverage before dinner. Our lime-washed brick walls evoke a classic DC townhouse. Our vibe is friendly & upscale casual; our food is celebrated for all dining styles, from gluten-free and plant-based to locally farmed produce. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Located at 900 19th St NW, just a few blocks from our previous location.

3. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(12008)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 170 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

4. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19664)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 405 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.

5. Tortino

4.6

Exceptional(1919)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Executive Chef and owner Noé Canales welcomes you to experience his vision of contemporary Italian cuisine in his lovely new neighborhood restaurant designed to transport you to a trattoria in Tuscany.

A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant

6. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.3

Awesome(13923)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 335 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.

7. Bresca

4.5

Awesome(937)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 22 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. Nobu DC

4.7

Exceptional(2328)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Washington

Booked 73 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.

A photo of The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC restaurant

9. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.8

Exceptional(1107)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 5 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.

10. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 50 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!

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StuartVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
love the experience, love the atmosphere, love the service---been going there for 50+ years..
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The Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.9
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SidneyVIP
Houston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great venue, great food and even better service.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Patrick
South Carolina •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Attentive, friendly service and overall incredible food & experience
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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SusanVIP
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food, service, ambiance and a good glass of Sancerre
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TortinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Michael
Greater Boston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The plant based tasting menu was superb, probably the best vegan food I’ve had. Serving size was adequate and the service was excellent. With a single cocktail each, for a party of 3 with a mandatory 20% service add on, the bill was close to $400.
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Equinox - DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8

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