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- JJEEMINHawaii •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agogood to visit on Anniversary and I recommend to my friends.More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- SStaceyBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe staff was very accommodating for our party of 10. The food came out quickly and was delicious. Would definitely go back to eat there if ever in the city again.More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown•4.4
- DDeAnnaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI have heard mixed reviews but my experience was excellent. Food was delicious, hot, and presented nicely. My bartender was friendly and attentive. I sat at the bar so I was a bit chilly because of the door but I have no complaints. I can say I will be back.More infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown•4.2
- TTimothyVIPOrlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWhat the heck. This place was quite the surprise. It blew us away. The food was surprisingly good. We ordered several different times, and each time the food came out fresh, hot, quickly, and looked like an artist put it together. The jumbo shrimp with cilantro goodness was amazing. Calamari better than it should have been. The service was amazing. The prices? Way too low. Happy hour prices are ridiculous. I mean so ridiculously low. I think maybe they just love people. I’m not sure. I’d make this my go to spot if I lived here.More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- LLaquitaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoQuality Service . Our waiter was Excellent she took her time and explained the menu as this was my first time experiencing African Cuisine. Food was Bomb! Drinks were 10 out of 10 Atmosphere was Amazing, very grown and sexy.More infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.4
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The West Loop in Washington, D.C. provides an internationally diverse group of eating establishments. One can easily find Filipino fare, Indian street food, and Southeast Asian dishes. Because there is a large Ethiopian population, Ethiopian food abounds. Locals rave about Injera, an large, flat, and spongy bread typically served with Ethiopian dishes. It is torn off in pieces and used to scoop up food. If you're looking for something that originated in the area, try a "half smoke". This is a half-pork, half-beef hot dog-like sausage served on a bun with herbs, onions, and chili sauce. No doubt the diversity of establishments in this area will provide something that pleases just about everyone.
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The best reviewed restaurant in West Loop is Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC
The restaurants with the best service in West Loop are Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC, Michele’s and Brickstones Kitchen & Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in West Loop are Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC, Michele’s and Butter Me Up
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