Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

4.8 (29678)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

Top review

Elaine

Dined 5 days ago

Our favorite place to eat when in DC. Fantastic! Our terrific waiter, (ask for John S) , was very helpful with Gluten Free options. The Salmon entree I was no longer GF, but waiter suggested I could switch out protein on another GF entree and replace it with salmon. It was delicious. The peanut butter pie is GF and out of this world!!

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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

4.6 (34418)

$30 and under

American

Foggy Bottom

About the restaurant

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.

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Samantha

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent representation of traditional American fare. Lovely atmosphere and great cocktails!

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Uncle Buck's Beignets

4.7

4.7 (19370)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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RuthVIP

Dined 5 days ago

First time at Zaytinya and it exceeded my expectations. There was a wide variety of tastings, each one delectable. The white wine I ordered was delicious. Our waiter was very responsive, attentive and helpful with suggestions. We had a quiet table in the lower area - which allowed for conversation. I will be back!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Celebration

La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

4.5 (1242)

$50 and over

French

Washington

About the restaurant

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

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KaylaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had an amazing dining experience at Le Grand Boucherie. The wagyu carpaccio was a standout—perfectly tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best I’ve had. The steak frites were equally impressive, cooked to perfection and paired with crispy, golden fries. The ambiance was elegant yet inviting, and the service was attentive throughout the night. Highly recommend for a top-tier French dining experience!

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Filet Mignon Au Poivre

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Crème Brûlée

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Boucherie Crème Brûlée

Filomena Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (17147)

$31 to $50

Italian

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!
Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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c.c.VIP

Dined 3 days ago

Filomena is always so magical at Christmas! The decorations are beautiful and bring all the holiday vibes🌲🌲🌲 started with a Christmas sangria and 2 meatballs for apps. lunch was the delicious lasagna, with a portion big enough that there were lots of leftovers. And the dessert, well let’s say the Carmel cheesecake was perfezione!

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Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

4.5 (13039)

$30 and under

American

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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LindaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

From the beginning, service was very professional, efficient and courteous. The food was AMAZING!!! One word to change your life: Salted Caramel Cheesecake. An experience all on its own. Definitely on our rotation! So many choices to try! We will be back VERY soon.

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Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

4.7

4.7 (11807)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

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JohnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

excellent service and the food was good value for the food and price

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Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.5

4.5 (372)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Southwest Waterfront

About the restaurant

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.

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Patrick

Dined 5 days ago

Worth every penny! The service was as good as the food

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

4.8

4.8 (10078)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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JessicaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was great. Service from Lauren even better! We always have the best time at Joes

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3.6

3.6 (2215)

$30 and under

American

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Urban Roast is a family-owned cafe and cocktail bar that offers gourmet coffees, specialty alcoholic beverages, and a wide variety of contemporary shared plates. Whether you’re grabbing a drink after work with colleagues, having a cozy Sunday brunch by our outdoor fire pits, or sharing some delicious appetizers with friends before an event at the Capital One Arena (located right across the street!) – Urban Roast has you covered. Come enjoy a comfortable, community-friendly atmosphere with appetizing food, endless drink options, and an ambiance always matched with the decor of the season.

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VictoriaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The waiting area is small and overwhelming but the food and drinks were good and the aesthetics were beautiful. I believe our service could've been better. My friend and I ordered buffalo dip and spicy jalapeno dip and when he read back our order, he read back 2 buffalo dips. We corrected him and he caught a slight attitude because he put the order in wrong. When he verbally confirmed our order again, he read it back correctly. When our food arrived, guess what was brought to the table? 2 buffalo dips! I sent one back and told the food runner one is suppose to be the jalapeno dip. The food runner talked to our server and took the dip back. Our server never came back to check on us to see how we were doing etc. I expected the service to be exceptional considering the hype of this establishment. I was very displeased with the service of our server.

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