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- AAndreaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOverall the entire experience was amazing. The waiter was good. I guess I expected more. It was Christmas Eve and no Christmas music. The food was absolutely delicious.More infoGordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- AAlisonWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoService started a little slow, but our server had many tables and it's a Saturday night in DC. Fine after he turned some tables. Food was excellent and came out at a nice pace. Look forward to coming back!More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- WWalterWashington, D.C. Area •54 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOnce again, Old Ebbitt Grill was great! Even though crowded due to Xmas, they were super organized and handled reservations well. The food, steak frites, stead salad, and bowl were perfect and the brownie sundae couldn't have been better. Our server Alexa made it even more fun with her efficiency and adept handling of the many things going around us.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- SSabrinaBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was absolutely amazing. Everything was so fresh, and well prepared. The service was impeccable and drinks were tasty. I will definitely return. Job well done!More infoThe Point - DCPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buzzard Point•4.5
- KKimberlyLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoOur party of three had a wonderful experience. Tia is an excellent server who made great recommendations and provided exceptional service. Although the chicken is crispy and delicious, I highly recommend the Seafood Cajun Diavalo. It was fantastic!More infoHen Quarter PrimePrice: Expensive• Southern• Washington•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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