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1. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1435)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 47 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

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2. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

4.0

Excellent(137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 4 times today

Fuel up at Cooper's Mill for a great day of sightseeing or exploring Bethesda, Marriott. Also, join us during the evening to enjoy fresh dishes with a broad selection of fine wines to sip and savor.

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3. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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4. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3785)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 61 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.1

Excellent(2239)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 42 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

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6. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2306)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 55 times today

At Brasserie Liberté traditional French meets modern luxury in the heart of Georgetown. Our menu reflects the comfort food of the cuisine served in a cozy and laidback setting.Please note the Fabergé Egg seats 4 guests.

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7. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2947)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 30 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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8. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(355)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 10 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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9. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 11 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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10. The Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(3450)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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Fabio
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything is excellent. They just need to lower music a little bit and play something more soothing (eg Soft Jazz, Bossa Nova), that constant loud drum beat can be annoying at times. No one likes that music they play. Other than that, everything was great. Reading worth it.
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Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
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4.6
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Paul
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The restaurant, bar and lounge areas spread out across multiple rooms / terraces / levels so it is a really intimate and fun layout. Excellent service and value. Price for classic drinks skewed a tad high in my opinion. I'll try and catch a happy hour sometime and the jazz performances.
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Ashleigh
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Server was spot on with his recommendations, asked us if we were going to the show and made sure we left on time! Food was delicious! Noise level perfect, we could easily talk to our friends without raising our voice!
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.1
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Debra
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a fabulous meal in a wonderful atmosphere. Jose took wonderful care of us. We highly recommend it if you are looking for a quiet elegant atmosphere!
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Michael
South Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 23, 2024
Well prepared and presented vegan offerings. Beers on tap and NA beers also.
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Coopers Mill at BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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