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

4.8

Exceptional(10265)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 175 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.

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2. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.2

Awesome(1809)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 119 times today

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call or text: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ

3. The Park at 14th

4.8

Exceptional(3018)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 95 times today

The Park at 14th is a restaurant, lounge, and event venue on four floors overlooking Franklin Square in Downtown D.C. Offering a sense of timeless elegance, beautiful views, and a warm and welcoming interior, The Park at 14th is the perfect place dining, socializing, and hosting your next event. We invite you to join us. For reservations over 10 people, please TEXT (202) 550-0300

4. Georgia Brown's

4.3

Awesome(8848)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

5. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1434)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 36 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!

6. Il Piatto

4.4

Awesome(694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

7. Bombay Club

4.8

Exceptional(5341)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only the best quality ingredients to create a harmony of subtle flavors. Specialties prepared by Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi, include tandoori salmon and green chili chicken. The sophisticated cuisine is enhanced by refine service and live piano music. Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award.

8. The Continent DC

4.2

Awesome(137)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• African • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

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9. Via Sophia Washington DC

4.3

Awesome(783)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Via Sophia reimagines the osteria experience for downtown D.C; where classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas are paired with bespoke beverages and a discerning wine list. With a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, at any time of the day.

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10. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(1153)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

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Jeff
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food & atmospere were great, and the staff was friendly and engaging. A+++
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The Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8
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Josh
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tasty! Tasty! Tasty! What a wonderful experience. The food is packed with flavor, leaves you so satisfied. The service was wonderful. The place is warm and welcoming. We got the bread basket, the seafood penne and the banana pudding.
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Georgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown
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4.3
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Adrian
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food great service and great place to eat! I will be returning for sure!
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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown
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4.2
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Sam
1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent. Server was great - great recommendations - king crab is the way to go.
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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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Las Vegas •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 9, 2025
Loved the atmosphere and noise level with the band playing was good for conversation. Great food options and perfect portion size, unfortunately luke warm when it came out. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and would definitely come back.
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6

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

2. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

3. The Park at 14th

4. Georgia Brown's

5. Dauphine’s

6. Il Piatto

7. Bombay Club

8. The Continent DC

9. Via Sophia Washington DC

10. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

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