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1. The Prime Rib
4.9
Exceptional(3476)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 22 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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2. Equinox - DC
4.8
Exceptional(3459)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Equinox on 19th has an upscale casual, crisp, atmosphere that firmly establishes a city chic decor. We are excited to offer you a regional, seasonal dining experience by a five-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, Chef Todd Gray. We specialize in seasonal fine dining, plant-based, and vegetable-forward cuisine. Check out our beautiful brick fireplace room that looks onto 19th Street with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows for a perfect view. Our ample bar seats over 40 and is ideal for a beverage before dinner. Our lime-washed brick walls evoke a classic DC townhouse. Our vibe is friendly & upscale casual; our food is celebrated for all dining styles, from gluten-free and plant-based to locally farmed produce. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Located at 900 19th St NW, just a few blocks from our previous location.
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3. i Ricchi
4.5
Awesome(3769)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 4 times today
A restaurant specializing in the preparation of Cucina Rustica Tuscan country-style, scratch cooking. Attentive service from experienced and caring staff. Italian wine list. Outdoor dining on the Piazza. Valet parking Friday and Saturday. The Cafe / Patio is open with Tents, Heaters and Blankets featuring warm specialty drinks for your Winter pleasure. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Curb side pick up thru www.iricchifoodclub.com. See our Sunday Specials!!
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4. Giovanni's Trattu
4.6
Exceptional(824)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 18 times today
Giovanni's Trattu may be the only restaurant in DC to capture the feel of Venice. Formerly known as Trattu, this cozy little restaurant provides the lighter cuisine of Northern Italy, which is known for its unique flavor. The extensive menu changes every fall, winter and summer. Seating 60 in the main dining room, Giovanni's Trattu is candlelight at night and it entertains guests with friendly style of service, providing classic Italian music. Highlighting the ambiance is a collection of colorful pottery and venetian masks that hangs from the walls. Giovanni's Trattu is ideal for private parties, business lunches and dinners, romantic dates and family celebrations.
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5. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(11949)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 236 times today
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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6. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19611)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 355 times today
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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7. Tortino
4.7
Exceptional(1909)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Executive Chef and owner Noé Canales welcomes you to experience his vision of contemporary Italian cuisine in his lovely new neighborhood restaurant designed to transport you to a trattoria in Tuscany.
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8. Bresca
4.5
Awesome(930)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 12 times today
Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.
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9. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
4.8
Exceptional(4463)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 89 times today
Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
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10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(13898)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 142 times today
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a 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 include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat 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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  • Damien
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server took excellent care of us and we had a great time
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    The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Anne
    Greater Boston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was beautifully prepared and delicious . Service was very good, non- obtrusive but attentive . We asked for the half round table next to the piano when we made the reservation and that is where we were seated. It was vey appreciated that we were not rushed and asked if we wanted to relax with our drinks before the menus were brought over. A wonderful evening. We did notice that the prices had increased dramatically since our last visit. We just hope the Resturant is still open the next time we come to DC.
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    The Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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    4.9
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We were really happy with the food. I am vegan and my mom has her own specific dietary preferences and she loved everything she got :) thanks!!
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    Equinox - DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Tom
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Feb 2025
    Tamari was a fantastic server. She and all the staff were great and the food was outstanding. My wife and I were visiting Washington DC for the first time and this restaurant was so good we went back for a second visit.
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    i RicchiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle
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    4.5
  • Cathy
    Austin •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Feb 2025
    Giovanni’s Trattu is a must for Italian food every time we visit Washington DC. The spaghetti carbonara is my favorite! Service is good and the restaurant feels as authentic as they come.
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    Giovanni's TrattuPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
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    4.6

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