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24 restaurants available nearby

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1. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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2. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3782)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 40 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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3. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.1

Excellent(2238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 35 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

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4. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2303)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 68 times today

At Brasserie Liberté traditional French meets modern luxury in the heart of Georgetown. Our menu reflects the comfort food of the cuisine served in a cozy and laidback setting.Please note the Fabergé Egg seats 4 guests.

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5. The Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(3450)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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6. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1389)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 11 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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7. Mazi

4.5

Awesome(734)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.

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8. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(355)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 14 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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9. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2939)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 12 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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10. La Chaumiere

4.9

Exceptional(4828)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 16 times today

La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

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LibbyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •43 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A holiday dinner with good friends was wonderful ... food wine service! But halfway through the meal a large party of 8 already lit with "cheer" was sat next to us in one of Tabard's smaller rooms and we could no longer hear each other. So we left before dessert. I realize that restaurants can't predict their patrons' behavior but in this instance re had to exit through a nearby small room which was empty and had a table that would have accommodated the group. Too bad!
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Mads
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very nice place indside. Lovely food and good service 🙏
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Brasserie LibertéPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• Georgetown
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4.4
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Colonel WinstonVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A perfect setting for any occasion but especially at this holiday season with its festive decorations and music.
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The Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Ashleigh
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Server was spot on with his recommendations, asked us if we were going to the show and made sure we left on time! Food was delicious! Noise level perfect, we could easily talk to our friends without raising our voice!
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.1
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Debra
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a fabulous meal in a wonderful atmosphere. Jose took wonderful care of us. We highly recommend it if you are looking for a quiet elegant atmosphere!
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8

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