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A photo of Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf restaurant
4.4
Awesome(245)
Price: Moderate
• Oyster Bar • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 21 times today
Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf) occupies the restored historic oyster shed (circa 1912) building at the Municipal Fish Market (the oldest fish market in the United States). The restaurant serves a line up of small plate offerings, wines, craft beers, unique cocktails, and of course, our very own celebrated shellfish.
A photo of Makers Union - The Wharf restaurant
3.7
Very Good(240)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 19 times today
Coming Soon!
A photo of Jaleo - DC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10970)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Penn Quarter
Booked 152 times today
Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.
A photo of City Tap House - Penn Quarter restaurant
3.6
Very Good(1225)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.
A photo of Ted's Bulletin - Noma restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(102)
Price: Moderate
• American • NoMa
Booked 50 times today
Now Open!! Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are your neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails in NoMa. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.In addition to street parking, we offer valet, validate parking for the Marriot Hotel Retail Lot adjacent to our restaurant for up to 90 minutes. There is also a paid, private lot across the street.We limited reservations for weekend brunch service. If they are all booked, WE DO ACCEPT WALK INS.
A photo of Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2899)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town Alexandria
Booked 65 times today
Reservations are now being accepted for The Loft at Lena's - Havana 151 and Lena's Bar & Tap Room. *All reservations will only be held for 15 minutes past reservation time & the party must be 100% present to be seated. *If the experience area is not available, this indicates we are fully booked for that experience or the space is not open for that time frame. The Loft at Lena's is a seasonally themed venue located on the 2nd floor, above the main restaurant. The current experience, Havana 151, takes a trip to a sultry, elegant supper club with a Latin/Cuban flair. Immerse yourself in an experience featuring decadent decor with a unique take on an Old Havana luxury hotel of the 1940/50s.Lena's Tap Room & Bar is our original, rustic, tavern style bar and dining room that provides a gathering place where families and friends can escape their hectic daily routines.
A photo of CIRCA at Navy Yard restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1220)
Price: Moderate
• American • Navy Yard
Booked 17 times today
All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!
A photo of Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(998)
Price: Moderate
• American • Logan Circle
Booked 17 times today
Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.
A photo of Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill restaurant
4.5
Awesome(947)
Price: Moderate
• American • Capitol Hill
Booked 25 times today
Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.
A photo of The Arsenal at Bluejacket restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1067)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Navy Yard
Booked 6 times today
The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

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  • Gregg
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This location is unlike any other Ted's Bulletin location. Basically, the same food on the menu, but presented in an elevated way and seems to be prepared better. The service is top notch and the decor is so nicely done.
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    Ted's Bulletin - NomaPrice: Moderate• American• NoMa
    4.8
  • Michelle
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We got the Jaleo experience tasting menu. It was excellent, and more food than we were expecting. Definitely worth the price! It was somewhat loud and we had trouble hearing the wait staff at times, but otherwise we would definitely do this again!
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    Jaleo - DCPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Penn Quarter
    4.7
  • TeriVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We love it here. Christmas Eve dinner was wonderful relaxing experience.
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    Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The WharfPrice: Moderate• Oyster Bar• Southwest Waterfront
    4.4
  • DeniseVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •82 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 19 Dec 2024
    First time at this location and welcomed by our server Sharee. She was awesome. My favorite lunch dish at Makers Union is the kale Ceasar but was disappointing. The salad was soggy and the chicken tasted processed. I am writing it off as a bad day and will return. My colleague loved her chix sandwich.
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    Makers Union - The WharfPrice: Expensive• American• Southwest Waterfront
    3.7
  • Mona
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 12 Dec 2024
    The City Tap House - Penn Quarter was PACKED so I'm glad we were able to get reservations. The food was excellent, but conversation at the dinner table was difficult because it was very noisy. We had a few issues with ordering via the QR code. When I ordered my food, the site returned an error. When I resubmitted my order, I had two orders. I was able to flag down someone who had to go to the kitchen to cancel my duplicate order. Then I had a third food order waiting to be submitted, so I had to flag someone down again to delete it from my order. The online system could use some improvements, but overall it was a good experience. The food and drinks came out quickly and I found I actually liked ordering and paying from my phone. The link to Apple Pay made it a SNAP! That being said, I received a phishing email overnight that my Apple Pay had been suspended. I deleted that, but it makes me wonder about the security of the online system.
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    City Tap House - Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    3.6
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