Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Friendship Heights

70 restaurants available nearby

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 195 times today

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.

2. Claudio's Table

4.7

Exceptional(290)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palisades Northwest

Booked 16 times today

Claudio Pirollo grew up in Belgium where he soon discovered his passion for cooking as he wandered around his father’s fine Italian épicerie (grocery store) and watched his mother prepare dinner every day. The dual influence of Italy and Belgium triggered Chef Pirollo’s aspirations to develop his knowledge and experience with different flavors.A Trattoria is not a pizzeria, it is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally much less formal than a ristorante but more formal than an osteria. It is similar to what the French call Bistrot.Trattorias are traditionally family owned, casual, rustic neighborhood restaurants found throughout all of Italy that offer fresh, regional, local and family specialties on the menu.

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3. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.8

Exceptional(2422)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 84 times today

Rumi's Kitchen in DC is totally worth the drive! The food is a sensational blend of Iran's fresh herbs and kabobs cooked over an open-fire grill, all served in a warm, cozy ambiance. Reviewers rave about the attentive service, flavorful dishes, and unique, upscale vibes. One review even stated, 'This restaurant has a swank vibe and very good food.' The restaurant's chef owner, Ali Mesghali, is clearly a master of his craft, serving up a memorable dining experience. Plus, it's not all about food; the restaurant's decor and presentation are also highly praised. So, it's not just the food that makes Rumi's Kitchen worth the trip, but the whole package.

4. Persimmon

4.8

Exceptional(2928)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 10 times today

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!

5. Reverie

4.8

Exceptional(28)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Georgetown

Booked 1 time today

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu. Our current menu is offered at $255 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Starting January 1, 2025, our tasting menu will adjust to $285 per guest.Please allow 2.5 hours for this experienceWe can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.

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6. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(601)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 20 times today

The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.

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7. The Breakfast Club

4.2

Awesome(532)

Price: Expensive

• American • Silver Spring

Booked 15 times today

The Breakfast Club, an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant. The Breakfast Club is centered around the theme of the 1920’s, timelessness, and Art Deco. We are an upscale restaurant with a polished dining experience, we pride ourselves on giving our customers great service. The Breakfast Club | Eat Local | Eat in Style

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8. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(2708)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.

9. Kyojin Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(419)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Washington

Booked 30 times today

Ring in the New Year with our exclusive 6-course dining experience, and a celebratory glass of champagne, for $200 per person. Book your NYE experience now!Welcome to KYOJIN, an extraordinary culinary experience curated by Chef Saran Kannasute. Located in Cady's Alley of Georgetown, Washington, D.C., KYOJIN is the flagship restaurant and joining sibling to the acclaimed YUME Sushi.Blending non-traditional Japanese expertise with Thai roots and refined French techniques, KYOJIN offers an unforgettable sensory journey. Our imaginative Asian-inspired cocktail menu is thoughtfully designed to enhance this dining experience, drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Asia.With its inviting ambiance, intimate sushi bar, and elegant private dining areas, KYOJIN delivers sophistication, and takes guests on a memorable journey through extraordinary flavors.

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10. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

4.7

Exceptional(199)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 31 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

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VanessaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Lovely family friendly night for Christmas Eve. I love coming here because we know our family is welcome and there will be other families with kids here.
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Gregorio's at Sumner PlacePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bethesda
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4.3
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michael
Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
This was the first time we came to the restaurant for breakfast. It was delicious! My sister and I ordered the Vanilla French Toast and we both loved them an almost finished eating them. She did order some bacon and it was cooked perfectly too. Our brother ordered the Breakfast Club Sandwich and he loved his meal too! It was a great day at the Breakfast Club! We will definitely go back to eat!
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The Breakfast ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Silver Spring
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4.2
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JordanVIP
Scranton / Poconos •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Dec 2024
Went on a slow, cold Sunday afternoon so it wasn’t not busy at all. For some reason, though, our server was difficult to find throughout our meal. Food/drinks were really good, & they had fun holiday themed drink decorations. Definitely bundle up though if you’re seated on the patio.
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Tokyo PearlPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Dupont Circle
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4.4
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David
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Great drinks and food! Can't wait to try the brunch for bottomless mimosas
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RewindPrice: Moderate• American• Dupont Circle
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4
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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 July 2024
A limited but delicious menu. Full bar. Pleasant inside and outside. But, in the evening, you're going for the music, and it was great July 30--Gabe Koempel and combo.
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Wild DaysPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Vernon
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4.1

Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Friendship Heights

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70 restaurants available nearby

1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

2. Claudio's Table

3. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4. Persimmon

5. Reverie

6. The Salt Line - Bethesda

7. The Breakfast Club

8. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

9. Kyojin Sushi

10. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

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