Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Penn Quarter

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1. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(1878)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 30 times today

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

2. Rania DC

4.7

Exceptional(473)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Penn Quarter

Booked 30 times today

We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.Policies:-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

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3. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - DC

4.5

Awesome(4133)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, serving USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood and premium wines from our award-winning wine selection.

4. Tosca

4.8

Exceptional(4504)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Currently open for lunch and dinner. Ristorante Tosca offers the finest in contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Tosca serves Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, using a creative approach that respects the great traditions of Tuscan gastronomy. Tosca combines modern style and elegance to create an intimate and comfortable setting. Tosca implements a dress code and proper attire is required. We do not allow athletic wear, shorts, beach attire, tank tops, flip flops, or torn or excessively revealing clothing. We reserve the right to determine if a guest needs to adjust their attire before being seated.

5. Cafe Riggs

4.5

Awesome(159)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 2 times today

In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.

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6. City Club of Washington

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 1 time today

Celebrated as a World Certified Executive Chef from the World Association of Chefs Societies, Executive Chef, Marc Wilson is Certified World Chef bringing culinary passion and unrivaled flavors and flare to premium DC dining. Today, he is brings his expertise in creating innovative, globally inspired dishes to The City Club of Washington and continues to wow members and guests alike. Since 1987, City Club Washington has served as the premier private Club in the heart of DC. Reservations are allowed in our Presidential Dining Room. In our fine dining room, jackets are preferred for gentlemen and jeans are not allowed. Located in the Hogan Lovell building, we are walkable to our nation's landmarks, premier shopping and vibrant museums.

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7. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

Awesome(1064)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 193 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

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

4.8

Exceptional(10008)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 140 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.

9. Jônt

4.9

Exceptional(83)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 12 times today

At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.

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10. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

Exceptional(4305)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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Bobvip
Washington, D.C. Area •95 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We did a date night at Tosca and took advantage of the fresh Truffles they were featuring. This was not the typical microscopic truffle shaving you get elsewhere- they really expended some truffles. Starting with a beef carpaccio with endive and truffles- amazing. I was lucky enough to score a veal chop - perfectly prepared and portioned just right. Of course the truffles just bring out the best. The starter courses were two delightful pastas- one of which was all egg yolks- no water. Perfect. Tosca has become our #1 destination restaurant- the ambiance and service are worthy of a star or two. Jonathon and Brian really go the extra mile to make the experience memorable.
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ToscaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Steven
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It is pure fine dining. The food is delicious from start to finish and the money you spend is worth it. The drinks presentation wise are elaborate, but maybe not needed.
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Rania DCPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Marc
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous dining experience! My wife, son and I enjoyed the food and the service was exceptional!
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Cafe RiggsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Penn Quarter
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4.5
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Marcus
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I went for my birthday celebration. We had a table of 4. All of the servers were attentive, suggestive with menu items and drinks, and polite. The attire requiring business casual, made the dining experience exceptional for the occasion. It fit the motif and the level service to expect. The food was amazing and creative. I definitely would go again. I would recommend the restaurant for special evenings with family and loved ones as well.
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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.Price: Expensive• Seafood• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Duane
Central Kentucky •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Wonderful experience. Our server Lucas was excellent.
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.5

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

2. Rania DC

3. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - DC

4. Tosca

5. Cafe Riggs

6. City Club of Washington

7. La Grande Boucherie - DC

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

9. Jônt

10. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

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