Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Friendship Heights

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Adams MorganAlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaBrookland / BrentwoodCapitol Hill

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1. Macon Bistro

4.5

Awesome(156)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • Friendship Heights

Booked 8 times today

Macon Bistro & Larder is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant serving re-invented bistro cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Tony Brown, inspired by his southern roots and his world travels, brings together the cooking styles of Macon, Georgia, and Macon, France. We have recently opened The Magnolia Room at Macon to accommodate more diners during dinner time. The Magnolia Room at Macon is located down the hall from Macon in the Chevy Chase Arcade on the left hand side and affords guests a more intimate and spacious dining experience. Depending on volume during peak dining times, your reservation may be seated in The Magnolia Room, offers the same great food and service.

2. Air

3.9

Excellent(1048)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Adams Morgan

Booked 21 times today

Air Restaurant & LoungeLocated in the heart of Washington, DC, Air Restaurant & Lounge is the ultimate destination for dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Known for its upscale yet vibrant atmosphere, Air caters to a diverse, grown, and sexy crowd looking for exceptional food, live entertainment, and unforgettable experiences.Dining Experience- The Littest Brunch in DC: Join us for an energy-filled brunch with bottomless mimosas, live music, and an incredible atmosphere.- Dine & Dance Special: Enjoy a three-course pre-fix menu with gourmet options like Grilled Lamb Chops, Blackened Salmon, and Broiled Lobster Tails, plus a glass of wine, available Friday to Sunday from 5 PM - 10 PM.- Free Dinner Fridays: Treat yourself to our Buy 1 Get 1 Free three-course dinner featuring premium dishes like Salmon, Lobster, Lamb Chops, and Steak.

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3. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34535)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 335 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. 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 neighborhood restaurant.

4. LIA'S

4.6

Exceptional(4506)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chevy Chase

Booked 23 times today

Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.

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5. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.2

Awesome(1797)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 127 times today

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call or text: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ

6. Matisse

4.7

Exceptional(1735)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Tenleytown

Booked 11 times today

To our dear friends and loyal customers,During this time Matisse will continue to offer our pickup and delivery options. Starting March 30th, our restaurant will operate 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday.To ensure availability please make your reservations now. To continue to safely serve you, and hopefully provide some comfort and deliciousness to your home. Matisse will continue offer curbside pickup from the hours of 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday.Orders can be placed over the phone by reaching us at (202) 244-5222 or ubereats and doordash for delivery.

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7. Chef Geoff's (New Mexico Ave.)

4.6

Exceptional(4181)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 28 times today

Chef Geoff’s is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary American cuisine. A DC staple for over 20 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous super mugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our large elevated patio for the perfect al fresco dining experience or our cozy newly renovated dining room. We cannot wait to see you!

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8. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.6

Exceptional(1996)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Georgetown

Booked 32 times today

Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.

9. Silver

4.5

Awesome(2257)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Booked 36 times today

SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.

10. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 58 times today

Brasserie Liberté offers a comforting blend of traditional French and modern luxury cuisine in a cozy, laidback setting. As one reviewer puts it, it serves 'French comfort food' with complex layers of flavors and high-end execution. The ambiance is spacious and the staff friendly and efficient. The menu features classic dishes like Mac and Cheese and the liberte hamburger, and the restaurant is praised for its attentive service.

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GustavoVIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •465 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love this place! Always busy and popular. Brought two colleagues for the first time and they loved it. Great food and excellent service.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Monty
Denver / Colorado •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food is absolutely amazing. The catfish taste so good with the grits. The desserts were perfect to finish off the evening. The service at the bar was not that impressive.
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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown
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4.2
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PaulVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •50 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our table was far too close to the two tables next to us. We could hear their conversation as well as our own and we kept physically hitting them. It was not a comfortable place to sit.
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LIA'SPrice: Moderate• Italian• Chevy Chase
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4.6
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Toney VIP
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Coming in DC from another state , we wanted to gather somewhere to eat and gather together on my Birthday week with our family. We were told that it was 90’s - 2000’s music. At first we were a little hesitant concerning the younger crowd, but our Server gave us one of the best experiences that made us have our own personal party within The Party. She was phenomenally Great. I can’t recall her name but she was Beautiful with top notch service.
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AirPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Adams Morgan
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3.9
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Kathryn
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
Lovely restaurant and delicious food! We really enjoyed it and will be back.
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Macon BistroPrice: Moderate• French American• Friendship Heights
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4.5

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