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1. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10237)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 185 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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2. Via Sophia Washington DC

4.4

Awesome(779)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Via Sophia reimagines the osteria experience for downtown D.C; where classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas are paired with bespoke beverages and a discerning wine list. With a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, at any time of the day.

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3. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.3

Awesome(346)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

4. Lincoln - DC

4.3

Awesome(3410)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • McPherson Square

Booked 11 times today

Founded in 2011 our seasonal menu features comfort food with a twist. LINCOLN pays tribute to one of the greatest US Presidents, with nods to many of his favorite foods including our signature chicken pot pie & another star on the menu, our kale salad. The menu is focused but varietal. Our cocktails are truly one-of-a-kind. Our barkeeps have created one of the city’s thoughtful bar programs highlighted by infused bourbons and DC's first moonshine-list served in antique-style copper cups. Our patio is open all year-round, offering a relaxed, urban landscape. Don't miss our butcher cut NY Strip or the city's best Mac & Cheese. LINCOLN is the right place for your next private event with many options for private dining from 10 to 200. Original paintings & distinctive interior design by homegrown artist, Maggie O’Neill. LINCOLN is your destination for Lunch, happy hour, dinner or brunch. We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day for your special celebration.

5. Georgia Brown's

4.3

Awesome(8846)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 63 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

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6. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(1152)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

7. Michele’s

3.9

Excellent(300)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • West Loop

Booked 4 times today

MICHELIN-starred Chef Matt Baker's second restaurant is an homage to his late mother. Join us for Summer Restuarant Week, August 12th-25th for $35 lunch options and a $55 dinner menu! Guests can enjoy the bar and lounge, perfect for dining solo or gathering with friends. Weekends are reserved for delectable brunch options, served alongside craft cocktails. A slight departure from his highly-acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant, Gravitas- the approach to all things culinary at Michele's is just as seasonal and serious, but playful and accessible. We have a celebration fit for any occasion: the perfect blend of delicious food, live entertainment, and great company! Now offering lunch, Mondays-Fridays 11:00am-3:00 pm.Ask about our specialty features:Monday Burger Night Wine Down WednesdaysLive Music & Prime Steaks Every ThursdayHalf-Shell Happy HoursSeasonal Happenings & More!

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8. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

3.7

Very Good(310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC. We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

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9. Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

4.7

Exceptional(3107)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Bobby Van's Steakhouse has been named Top Steakhouse in the Washington Magazine and best Porterhouse in DC in the Washingtonian. Along with our Prime, dry-aged beef, we offer the freshest seafood and wonderful specials. Our wine list is a best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

10. The Dabney

4.8

Exceptional(311)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 27 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Ann
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a large group. All in all, we had many different entrees and all received praise. The biscuit and bread basket was delicious!
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Georgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown
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4.3
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Eric
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Awesome food, great service ( Meaghan)!!!!! Everything from cocktails to desserts was top notch! Would highly recommend!
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food, service and drinks were all amazing! I'm recommending my friends and family try this place for a nice intimate evening!
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Via Sophia Washington DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.4
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Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was delicious. I started with the fried zucchini, shrimp and grits and ended the night with smores sundae. It was delicious.
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Lincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square
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4.3
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Catherine
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Wonderful afternoon tea! Great food and service and lovely atmosphere.
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The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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4.3

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