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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29,773)Downtown - 2
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,235)Georgetown - 3
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,453)Penn Quarter - 4
La Grande Boucherie - DC
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.4(1,398)Washington - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10,135)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(434)Mount Vernon Square - 2
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(2,044)Mount Vernon Square - 3
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(47)Washington - 4
Caruso's Grocery - DC
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,197)Capitol Hill - 5
Bresca
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.7(886)U Street Corridor
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,274)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(1,961)Dupont Circle - 3
Mastro's Steakhouse - DC
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,979)Penn Quarter - 4
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,935)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Eddie V's - Tysons Corner
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(5,087)Tysons Corner / McLean
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- DDanielleWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoCarlos was AMAZING!! He made my birthday even more special.More infoLimani - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- VVictoriaWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe went there for bf's birthday and it was such a wonderful experience. The vibe was energetic with the right music and lighting, the service was great with just the right amount of attention to us. We didnt feel rushed and had plenty of time to have uninterrupted conversations with meals and drinks in between. We both wanted the beef wellie so we got that and the short rib and split both and they didnt disappoint.More infoGordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- LLarryVIPWashington, D.C. Area •21 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful food and service in a perfect setting. I keep going back again and again.More infoBistro Du Jour District WharfPrice: Moderate• French• Southwest Waterfront•4.5
- DDaranVIPWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat time celebrating my friends birthdays. Justine was a great server. Definitely will be back.More infoMilk & Honey - The WharfPrice: Moderate• American• Southwest Waterfront•4.3
- EElBaden-Württemberg •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoI love this place! Consistently delicious food and great service. Phenomenal views and ambiance.More infoMi Vida, District WharfPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Southwest Waterfront•4.6
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Discover Southwest Waterfront
The Southwest Waterfront of the Washington Channel from Fisherman's Wharf to Fort McNair is a prime location offering restaurants and nightly live entertainment. The waterfront is evolving into 3 million square feet of residences, offices, restaurants, and retail stores. The Fish Market Eatery, established in 1805, serves freshly caught blue crabs and other seafood, vegetables, and desserts with a "monumental view" of our nation's capitol. Restaurants and grills on the Channel evolved from family-owned multimillion dollar seafood packers. You're also surrounded by international cuisine. French, Indian, and Italian cafes and bistros bake bread and cut homemade pasta on their premises for authentic old world flavor. Wines of the world compliment your entrée and your choice of dessert.
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Healthy restaurants located in Southwest Waterfront include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and ZOOZ
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Southwest Waterfront are Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Mi Vida, District Wharf and Limani - DC
Bottomless brunch in Southwest Waterfront is available at Limani - DC, Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC and Milk & Honey - The Wharf
The most romantic restaurant in Southwest Waterfront is Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC
Restaurants in Southwest Waterfront with a great view include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Milk & Honey - The Wharf
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