Best Restaurants for Foodies in Northeast

47 restaurants available nearby

1. Jônt

4.9

Exceptional(104)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 7 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.

2. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(265)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 10 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.

3. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19379)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 207 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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4. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

4.7

Exceptional(996)

Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

5. Baan Mae

4.8

Exceptional(60)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Shaw

Booked 7 times today

We are a Laotian restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood of Shaw. Baan Mae means Mom's house in Laotian. Chef Seng of Thip Khao and Padaek is serving up dishes reminiscent of her home kitchen and her mother's kitchen. Mom's House Reservation Policy:All reservations are allowed a 15-minute grace period. All parties must be present at the restaurant to be seated. If parties are incomplete by the end of the 15-minute grace period, the reservation may be moved to the waitlist upon the completion of the party.Reservation wait times may be impacted in the case of rain or heat advisory as we will do our best to accommodate patio reservations indoors.Due to our limited seating capacity, all reservations are limited to a maximum of 90-minute seating time and 2 hours for large parties of 5+.Please contact us for for reservations for parties of 5+.

6. Tosca

4.8

Exceptional(4516)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Tosca is a foodie haven, offering a unique dining experience with contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'creative food selection', 'outstanding' food, and 'top notch service'. The restaurant's focus on seasonal ingredients, paired with a modern, elegant setting, makes it a go-to for foodies in Washington, D.C.

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7. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.3

Awesome(2264)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 26 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

8. Cranes

4.6

Exceptional(302)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 4 times today

Explore the intersections of Spanish and Japanese cuisine at Cranes, a restaurant and sake lounge by chef Pepe Moncayo. Chef Pepe’s contemporary dishes spotlight the similarities he has found with the ingredients, techniques and culinary viewpoints of Japan and Spain. From cooking style to ingredient and flavor combinations, his Spanish Kaiseki is a natural cultural and culinary marriage. The design of the 12,000 square foot restaurant space includes a beautifully striking bar, large sake lounge, raised dining area, open kitchen, and private dining room suitable for 30 guests. The sleek, modern, yet approachable space draws on the chef’s Spanish and Japanese influences. Bright polished metals and thoughtfully placed wood elements layer amongst dark textures and dramatic lighting.

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9. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10323)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 171 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

10. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3904)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 102 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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Alison
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Service 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!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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AlonzoVIP
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was my family and I 1st time there and our server Keith was amazing from start to finish. He gave us breakfast, coffee and dessert recommendations and they were all awesome. Love the atmosphere as well. The Armstrong Family
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Ted's Bulletin - 14th StreetPrice: Moderate• American• Logan Circle
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4.7
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NicoleVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a great experience. From the time we walked in until we left the staff were considerably, attentive, and extremely nice. The energy is inviting. The open kitchen was a nice addition to the experience filling the room with warmth. The menu was clearly designed with deep thought and intention. Would highly recommended.
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The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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4.7
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Andrew
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Unbelievable The food, service, and the coordination between all the men and women conducting our outstanding experience is hard to put into words. It is expensive, but we had truly a fantastic evening!
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JôntPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• U Street Corridor
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4.9
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Emma
Coastal Georgia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 25, 2024
The food here was exceptionally good. Bright bold flavors and exciting menu choices that made me want to order everything. Drinks on point as well. Service very friendly and food came out quickly too. All around checks the boxes. I can't wait to go back, definitely a new favorite/staple.
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Baan MaePrice: Expensive• Asian• Shaw
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47 restaurants available nearby

1. Jônt

2. The Dabney

3. Zaytinya - DC

4. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

5. Baan Mae

6. Tosca

7. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

8. Cranes

9. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

10. Succotash PRIME

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