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A photo of Caruso's Grocery - DC restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1157)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill
Booked 33 times today
Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.
A photo of dLeña restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1955)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 74 times today
Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington
A photo of Succotash PRIME restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3851)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 123 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
A photo of The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(930)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Penn Quarter
Booked 87 times today
Set in the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, The Bazaar is the culmination of a 30-year dream for Chef José Andrés. Drawing inspiration from this iconic location, which first opened in 1899 and served as DC’s General Post Office until 1914, The Bazaar is a multi-level destination reinvented with avant-garde and Americana-inspired decor.
A photo of Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom restaurant
4.5
Awesome(34355)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 220 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.
A photo of Oyamel restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(9549)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Penn Quarter
Booked 99 times today
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.
A photo of RPM Italian - DC restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4445)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 86 times today
Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef­-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly
A photo of Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC restaurant
4.5
Awesome(297)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 140 times today
Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.
A photo of Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown restaurant
4.4
Awesome(10266)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 98 times today
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. 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
A photo of O-Ku - DC restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1693)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Washington
Booked 48 times today
O-Ku DC invites guests to explore rare and unique dining options -traditional sashimi and sushi, innovative Japanese specialties and wood-fired robata-style dishes from the Kitchen's Binchotan grills. The fish and other ingredients are sourced from the highest-quality purveyors around the world and is committed to using sustainably sourced ingredients when possible.

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  • Pamelavip
    Washington, D.C. Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was delicious. Wait staff superb. Look forward to returning.
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    KILNPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alexandria
    4.6
  • Jimvip
    Philadelphia County •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This is “the place” to eat in DC - amidst the power brokers of industry & government -the atmosphere is clubby and the service impeccable. The steaks are absolutely delicious cooked to perfection and accompanied by delectable sides, like their signature creamed spinach. The Boston Clam Chowder was simply the best I’ve ever had and my filet was tender and really scrumptious
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    The Capital Grille - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Capitol Hill
    4.8
  • Martin
    Warwickshire •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Good experience, food was very good and servers helpful with first time Ethiopian food clients! Restaurant very pleasant but got a little noisy as it filled up later in the evening. Recommend the lamb tibs, lovely meat!
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    EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
    4.7
  • Jordan
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    Salt Line never disappoints. Had a great girls night with fantastic crab dip, a great fish sandwich and delicious desserts. Staff was incredibly helpful and kind throughout our experience. Will be going back!
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    The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
    4.4
  • Kirsten
    Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 8, 2024
    The chicken Parmesan, bread and lasagna were quite tasty. I’d definitely recommend this place. The service could have been better like providing suggestions and discussing menu items. It would also have been better if the server would stop to check rather than me continuously asking for things like cutlery, pepper, refills etc.
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    Fiorella Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• National Harbor
    4.2
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