Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in West Loop

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Piatto

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

2. Lincoln - DC

4.2

Awesome(3406)

Price: Moderate

• American • McPherson Square

Booked 9 times today

Founded in 2011 our seasonal menu features comfort food with a twist. LINCOLN pays tribute to one of the greatest US Presidents, with nods to many of his favorite foods including our signature chicken pot pie & another star on the menu, our kale salad. The menu is focused but varietal. Our cocktails are truly one-of-a-kind. Our barkeeps have created one of the city’s thoughtful bar programs highlighted by infused bourbons and DC's first moonshine-list served in antique-style copper cups. Our patio is open all year-round, offering a relaxed, urban landscape. Don't miss our butcher cut NY Strip or the city's best Mac & Cheese. LINCOLN is the right place for your next private event with many options for private dining from 10 to 200. Original paintings & distinctive interior design by homegrown artist, Maggie O’Neill. LINCOLN is your destination for Lunch, happy hour, dinner or brunch. We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day for your special celebration.

3. Wild Days

4.1

Excellent(120)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon

OUR ROOFTOP BAR IS AN INDOOR/OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE THAT FEATURES DJ SESSIONS AND LIVE PERFORMANCES IN ADDITION TO TASTY COCKTAILS AND SNACKS.COME JOIN US FOR SOME SMORES BY OUR FIRE PIT OR ENJOY A SPECIALTY COCKTAIL OVERLOOKING ALL OF K STREET.

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4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34495)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 226 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.

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5. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.3

Awesome(2277)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 25 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

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6. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.8

Exceptional(2453)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 114 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.

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

4.7

Exceptional(2729)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 90 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.

8. Reverie

4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Georgetown

Booked 4 times 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.

9. San Lorenzo

4.6

Exceptional(318)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Shaw

Booked 22 times today

Come in and feel transported to the streets of Italy. Enjoy light, wholesome dishes - beautiful stucco walls and black and white photos of the chef/owner’s quaint hometown. Chef Massimo believes in creating dishes that honor the heritage and flavors of his native Tuscany. The magic of this cuisine is the exceptional preparation — fresh, simple ingredients paired with unique herbs and seasonings for a taste that’s anything but simple. With over 30 years of culinary training - Chef Massimo delivers homemade pastas, sauces, Florentine steak, veal, lamb, fresh fish and exceptional risotto. Stay tuned for the not-to-be missed tasting menus offered nightly. Also inquire about the unique communal wine lunch experiences on Saturday afternoons that can be booked only directly with management because they book up quickly. If you enjoy dining in Chef Massimo’s ‘San Lorenzo’ home - know he will also come to your home for special occasions or even travel with you within the US and Italy.

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10. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(223)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 45 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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5.0
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Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
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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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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Piatto

2. Lincoln - DC

3. Wild Days

4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

5. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

6. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

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

8. Reverie

9. San Lorenzo

10. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

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