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- CCynthiaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined todayChristmas Eve dinner at OEG is a 24-year tradition for my daughter and me. As always, the food was awesome. My daughter and I were quite surprised and disappointed by the lackluster greeting and overall experience when we walked in. The word "dismissive" comes to mind. Because our previous experiences were fabulous, I will look at this visit as a "one-off" one. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2025!!!More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- AAnnieNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a fantastic experience. Multiple staff said happy anniversary to us. We got free champagne as soon as we sat down. The servers and waiter were very attentive. The atmosphere was very festive during Christmas. I would definitely recommend this place.More infoLa Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington•4.4
- CCaraNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat atmosphere and delicious food! Almost canceled our 9:30 pm reservation but so glad we didn’t. The place was packed but the service was efficient. We had both kinds of gnocchi, vegetable frites, Caesar salad and fusilli with three kinds of meat- it was all excellent!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- 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
- RronaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •38 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 10, 2024We were totally alone in the restaurant on Monday night. It was lovely--no noise, and fine food. We felt like it was our private home!More infoMasala Art DC (Tenleytown)Price: Moderate• Contemporary Indian• Tenleytown•4.8
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Dining in this D.C. area neighborhood is as diverse as the metro area itself. From quick-service Portuguese chicken restaurants to exclusive rooftop lounges, Tenleytown has something for everyone. When visiting the area, the locals will recommend the half smoke. It's a smoked sausage traditionally made from half beef and half pork. The area has one of the highest concentrations of Ethiopian expats in the country. That means another must try is the authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Traditional Ethiopian food is served family style atop a sour pancake called injera that is used to wrap the food like a tortilla. If you prefer other food styles, there is a variety of American, Asian, European and Latin American venues that range from casual and family-friendly to high-end and romantic.
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