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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,579)Foggy Bottom - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,651)Penn Quarter - 3
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29,985)Downtown - 4
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,432)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,270)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(538)Mount Vernon Square - 2
The Park at 14th
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,023)Downtown - 3
Peacock Alley - Waldorf Astoria DC
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(32)Washington - 4
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,169)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Price: Expensive•French•4.7(7,393)Bethesda
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.2(2,323)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.7(2,030)Dupont Circle - 3
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(1,436)Downtown - 4
Iron Gate
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(3,052)Dupont Circle - 5
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.3(8,853)Downtown
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Amazonia
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(200)Venture into the relaxed ambiance of Amazonia, our inviting upstairs bar, dining room and rooftop hideaway. As one of the first Amazonian restaurants in the U.S., discover the exotic flavors and ingredients from Peru's rainforest, as well as favorite Peruvian staples. Here you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of pisco and imaginative cocktails. The dishes you'll enjoy in Amazonia are meant for sharing, and are expertly prepared by the very same skilled kitchen team from Causa downstairs.RPM Italian - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,628)Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,169)dLeña is a vibrant restaurant in Washington D.C. that invites you to explore the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Step into a warm space illuminated by wood-fired ovens and adorned with Latin American art. Savor a culinary journey with fresh, local ingredients, starting with their signature guacamole, a blend of avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime. Continue your adventure with ceviches, aguachiles, and wood-fired specialties like Tomahawk steak and Wagyu Steak a la Piedra. dLeña's menu caters to all tastes, featuring pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian options. Pair your meal with an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal, or enjoy a handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're after a romantic dinner, a lively brunch, or a late-night gathering, dLeña's trendy ambiance and attentive service promise an unforgettable experience. Join them for a taste of Mexico's vibrant culture and culinary artistry.Ottoman Taverna
Price: Moderate•Turkish•4.6(1,727)Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.
Mandu - K Street
Price: Moderate•Korean•4.6(672)Mandu is so excited to invite you back into our home! We ask that you please review our updated policies before your reservation.
We will now be offering limited tables on our patio along with limited tables inside in the dining room.
Due to our limited tables to maintain a safe and comfortable environment guests will be given a 90 min window from the start of their reservation regardless of tardiness.
Our patio is open based on weather and patio tables are non reservable. When the patio is open all patio tables are available on a first come first serve basis.
We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and we look forward to hosting you!Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(10,497)Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.
Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe.
Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday
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- DdianeVIPWashington, D.C. Area •13 reviews5.0Dined todayWonderful place for meeting friends for lunch. Terrific service and great shared dishes.More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- MMattheuWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoCaroline was an amazing server. Met our needs in a very timely fashion. If you’re in Chinatown, Farmers & Distillers is definitely a place to check out!More infoFounding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Vernon Square•4.4
- SSpurgeonVIPHouston •21 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoConsistently good and well prepared. The cornbread is a must and the food was greatMore infoYardbird Table & Bar - Washington D.C.Price: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• McPherson Square•4.5
- JJohnVIPWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoRPM Italian in DC offers an exceptional dining experience with impeccable service, a stylish ambiance, and expertly crafted dishes bursting with flavor. From the handmade pastas to the indulgent desserts, every bite is a testament to quality and culinary excellence.More infoRPM Italian - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Mount Vernon Square•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoRumi’s is always 10/10. Love it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!More infoRumi's Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Persian• Mount Vernon Square•4.8
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Discover Mt. Vernon Square
An up-and-coming neighborhood, Mt. Vernon Square seems to have a new restaurant popping up every week. It hosts the second largest building in D.C., the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, after rising up from its 1930's decline. To support its young professional residents and lively Convention Center clientele, the neighborhood offers a restaurant for every occasion, including ones by big-name chefs and many with international cuisine. Thick and crusty pizza, Spanish tapas, Turkish small plates, and Korean mandu are a sampling of what is offered. The nightlife is especially busy with its recent reputation as a bar crawling hotspot, where you can sample classic cocktails.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Mount Vernon Square. Our customers recommend RPM Italian - DC, dLeña and Rumi's Kitchen - DC
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