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- JJUSTINEGreensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe ambience is so beautiful! Now to the service, I still can’t get over how superb it was. Hands down THE BEST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED.. I sat there and I saw that this high quality type of service was provided to everyone! My wish is that The Park at 14th continues to prosper! Well wishes to everyone who worked last night Xo!More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- TTylonvipLas Vegas •16 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWow!!!! Service 10/10 Ayanna was great! Deshaun was awesome showed us the private area and the food was intoxicating! The chef brought out some trinity spring rolls that was so good I wanted to cry. Overall 10/10 A must try if you’re in DCMore infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown•4.3
- JMJackMLas Vegas •18 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur waitres was great “Diayonne” food was great , we loved watching our Bus Boy “Mario” he never stops Always helping n making sure everything is correct You just can’t beat “Joe’s “ We always recommend Joes There is lots of Choices But we choose JoesMore infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- NNicoleWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoBrought a friend visiting from out of town to dine at Georgia Brown's. I had eaten there before and enjoyed the food in years past and this time was no different. We both had the deliciously seasoned roast chicken and enjoyed!! Thank you!More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown•4.6
- LLaurenWashington, D.C. Area •33 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoOverall, wonderful and flavorful food. Service was definitely a bit slow thoughMore infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.5
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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 Brickstones Kitchen & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in West Loop are Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC and Michele’s
The restaurants with the best ambiance in West Loop are Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC and Michele’s
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