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1. Fedwell
4.4
Awesome(8)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Petworth
Booked 3 times today
Fedwell is located in DC’s historic Petworth neighborhood. We serve farm-to-table comfort food in a friendly, and welcoming space on Upshur Street. The last Sunday of the month is a family-style Sunday-dinner with a rotating menu. Special events are listed on our website.
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2. Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
Exceptional(29917)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 376 times today
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.
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3. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17391)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 251 times today
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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4. Tabard Inn
4.7
Exceptional(3862)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle
Booked 53 times today
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. 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, as well as Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, MD. He also shares the Tabard's longstanding commitment to sourcing ingredients locally. Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.
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5. The Dabney
4.8
Exceptional(312)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 28 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.
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6. Amazonia
4.8
Exceptional(194)
Price: Very Expensive
• Peruvian • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 44 times today
Venture into the relaxed ambiance of Amazonia, our inviting upstairs bar, dining room and rooftop hideaway. As one of the first Amazonian restaurants in the U.S., discover the exotic flavors and ingredients from Peru's rainforest, as well as favorite Peruvian staples. Here you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of pisco and imaginative cocktails. The dishes you'll enjoy in Amazonia are meant for sharing, and are expertly prepared by the very same skilled kitchen team from Causa downstairs.
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7. Fraiche
4.6
Exceptional(65)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Columbia Heights
Booked 34 times today
Fraiche (French for Fresh) is a fresh take on culinary fusion with inspiration from multiple cultures (including French, Cajun/Southern American, and Caribbean). This is also a fresh take on the historic architecture of the venue, which was once a theater. Fraiche is designed to be a non-pretentious culinary destination with a nod to upscale dining without the stuffiness. The menu is constructed in a way that takes approachable and recognizable food and elevates it, with no flavor left behind! Since the beginning of time, food has brought people together and that is our ultimate goal with this concept.
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8. Iron Gate
4.7
Exceptional(3045)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle
Booked 29 times today
Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.
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9. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown
4.4
Awesome(10481)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 139 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
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10. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
4.7
Exceptional(1105)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

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  • Lois
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our second visit to The Dabney and it was just as good as the first time. The food is amazing, beautiful and delicious beyond belief. The staff is so attentive in a good way and explains each course (we did the tasting menu). We sat by the kitchen and it was great to watch the fire, the cooking, the careful prep of each plate and the camaraderie between kitchen and serving staff. It’s expensive and we can’t do this often, but it was worth the splurge.
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    The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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    4.8
  • PhilipVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A fun neighborhood restaurant with some really good and unique dishes (harissa carrot sliders, Brussels sprouts, burger, chicken picatta meatballs !!), really good cocktails and an interesting wine offering. The ambiance is modest and not all the dishes are hits (charred leeks were a disappointment), but this place hits far above its weight and the people are lovely.
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    FedwellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Petworth
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    4.4
  • ericVIP
    San Antonio •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Best lasagna I’ve had in my LIFE! Juan was outstanding and gave our party great recommendations. Highly recommend for outstanding authentic Italian food!
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    Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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    4.8
  • Carole
    Greater Boston •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Always a wonderful experience…delicious food, fantastic staff and a lovely atmosphere.
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    Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.8
  • FredVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Mar 2025
    Super great food, pleasant and warm staff, good live music, comfortable, cozy, sophisticated vibe.
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    Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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    4.7

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