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- TTracyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe went to celebrate my cousin's birthday and our waitress, Angie (I think that was her name) was awesome. She greeted us well, knew there was a birthday celebration and offered great recommendations. The food was superb - mussels, fried oysters, crab cake, and spinach & artichoke dip was also very good! Always a fun and great time Old Ebbitt and look forward to coming back again - an old staple for us!!!More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- KKatieWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis is truly a one of a kind dining experience in DC. Some of the best service I’ve had. Our server was attentive, but didn’t hover and was so kind. We were able to get great recommendations on both drinks and food options. The beet salad, mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp were beyond delicious and I would highly recommend. For cocktail lovers the 3PM in Istanbul was excellent. We will certainly be going back to enjoy the atmosphere and to eat more of the tapas we were just too full to eat this time around.More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- SShantellWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoIt was my birthday and Everything was absolutely amazing. From the food, the service, the music, the atmosphere. I loved it. Will be back againMore infoHen Quarter PrimePrice: Expensive• Southern• Washington•4.4
- WwarrenSouth Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had the beef Wellington! Never had anything quite like it it was amazing. We've watched Hell's kitchen for years and always wanted to go. So I surprised my wife she absolutely was amazed! We go up to Rochester New York yearly from Charleston South Carolina. Definitely make it a yearly stop if not more lol. Our server was amazing. Very bubbly and very attentive! One of the best experiences we've ever had. We sat at a table for twol. Which was perfect because sitting across from the kitchen was like almost watching a Broadway show! Everything that they talk about in the show you can see for yourself. Absolutely amazing.More infoGordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- KKemivipNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe ambience, food and service was good. The cocktails could do with an upgrade (garnish/ looks ) they were good though.More infoThe Point - DCPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buzzard Point•4.4
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The United States’ capital city bustles with lawmakers, staffers, political activists and tourists. Since Congress meets well into the night while in session, this means there will be hearty competition for every meal. Between visiting the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial, experience the plethora of international cuisines available in the political seat of the world's melting pot. In the Waterfront district, you'll find seafood galore. Although that’s not too surprising, you may be interested to know that you can also sample Italian cuisine as well as Cajun and Creole fare, both of which are rare treats in the north. A handful of American, Mediterranean, French and gluten-free and vegan restaurants round out your choices in the Waterfront area.
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