Best American restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34413)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 278 times today

It really was one of the best meals I’ve had- the chia bowl and breakfast tacos were delicious! Enrique was a fantastic server.

2. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11800)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 168 times today

I dined here as a solo diner and usually you wouldn’t get the best service because the servers want larger parties, but this was not the case here. Zach made sure I was taken care of. This is a rarity as someone who travels a lot alone and has experienced the bad end of dining alone. I’ve had a few friends and family dine here when they visited and loved it so I’m glad I was able to get the same experience they had as a solo diner.

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3. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10071)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 180 times today

Great experience for our first time here. Food and service were outstanding. We will come back!

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4. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13803)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 149 times today

The food was delicious, great service and atmosphere! We will be back! Thank you!

5. Ruthie's All-Day

4.8

Exceptional(3175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 101 times today

Love this place (despite the limited number of menu options for vegans like me).

6. BlackSalt

4.8

Exceptional(6715)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Palisades Northwest

Booked 38 times today

Very good service. Friendly and helpful. Food was very, very good

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7. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

4.7

Exceptional(974)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 122 times today

We ordered the lunch pre-fixed menu and loved every course. Perfect for catching up with a friend. The service was outstanding. We look forward to returning!

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8. Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(3868)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Georgetown

Booked 69 times today

Pricey but worth every penny. Delicious food and the service is top notch!!

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9. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3783)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 127 times today

Good working lunch spot in heart of DC with nice, straightforward menu. Likes fact they providing sparkling water as complimentary. Great atmosphere inside.

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10. Medium Rare - Arlington

4.7

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Arlington

Booked 33 times today

Carla was amazing. We had a large birthday party and she really took care of us. The food was yummy and service was quick. We will go here again.

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