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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29,773)Downtown - 2
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,234)Georgetown - 3
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,451)Penn Quarter - 4
La Grande Boucherie - DC
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.4(1,392)Washington - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,134)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(431)Mount Vernon Square - 2
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(2,039)Mount Vernon Square - 3
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(46)Washington - 4
Caruso's Grocery - DC
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,192)Capitol Hill - 5
Bresca
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.7(886)U Street Corridor
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,274)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(1,961)Dupont Circle - 3
Mastro's Steakhouse - DC
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,978)Penn Quarter - 4
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,935)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Eddie V's - Tysons Corner
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(5,084)Tysons Corner / McLean
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- LLarryVIPWashington, D.C. Area •21 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWonderful food and service in a perfect setting. I keep going back again and again.More infoBistro Du Jour District WharfPrice: Moderate• French• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- CChristianWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe were early, and had to wait ten minutes after our reservation time. But during the wait, we had a drink and watched football, so it was nice. Loved going up to the penthouse, and the service was top notch. Our first time at this restaurant, the food was amazing for two. The view overlooked the Wharf and it was beautiful. We had music playing. Overall, an incredible experience. We would return if we could have a different variety of food to choose from in the Igloo Menu A from our first venture.More infoLimani - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- EElBaden-Württemberg •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI love this place! Consistently delicious food and great service. Phenomenal views and ambiance.More infoMi Vida, District WharfPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Southwest Waterfront•4.6
- MMichelleVIPWashington, D.C. Area •27 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFirst time and our experience was superb! Every dish arrived piping hot - which is very difficult to do and I really appreciated it. The one flaw - I had one oyster Rockefeller that was quite sandy, otherwise the meal was perfect! Prix Fixe with the wine pairing was amazing. The sauce that came with the Wellington was incredible - very impressive depth of flavor! I’ve never finished a dessert before and I licked the plate of the sticky toffee pudding. Our server was super helpful, energetic, and attentive.i would highly recommend!More infoGordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Southwest Waterfront•4.4
- TTaniaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 26, 2024The new location is a fantastic addition! The food was delicious, with a great variety of selections to suit different tastes. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing meal. A special shoutout to our server, Rodrigo, who provided exceptional service—attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Looking forward to coming back soon!More infoFogo de Chao - The Wharf, DCPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
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Discover Southwest Waterfront
The Southwest Waterfront of the Washington Channel from Fisherman's Wharf to Fort McNair is a prime location offering restaurants and nightly live entertainment. The waterfront is evolving into 3 million square feet of residences, offices, restaurants, and retail stores. The Fish Market Eatery, established in 1805, serves freshly caught blue crabs and other seafood, vegetables, and desserts with a "monumental view" of our nation's capitol. Restaurants and grills on the Channel evolved from family-owned multimillion dollar seafood packers. You're also surrounded by international cuisine. French, Indian, and Italian cafes and bistros bake bread and cut homemade pasta on their premises for authentic old world flavor. Wines of the world compliment your entrée and your choice of dessert.
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Healthy restaurants located in Southwest Waterfront include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Southwest Waterfront are Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Mi Vida, District Wharf
Bottomless brunch in Southwest Waterfront is available at Limani - DC, Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC and Milk & Honey - The Wharf
The most romantic restaurant in Southwest Waterfront is Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC
Restaurants in Southwest Waterfront with a great view include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Milk & Honey - The Wharf
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