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- MMackenzieSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGriffin was so helpful and recommended wine pairings and courses for us to try. He was very knowledgeable about the wines and answered all our questions. He wrote us a personal note congratulating us on our anniversary and engagement and really made the whole night very special. The food was very tasty and well worth the price. We both left stuffed and happy! Thanks for ringing in this new chapter with us.More infoIron GatePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Dupont Circle•4.7
- KKennethVIPWashington, D.C. Area •14 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe Palm, since 1972, is a DC institution with a long term staff, convenient location and good food. What brings us back is John and Claudia in the dining room - the best.More infoThe Palm Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Dupont Circle•4.7
- RRavenVIPLas Vegas •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe lobster dish was amazing! So tasty and prepared well. One of the best lobster dishes hands down. The oyster appetizer was pretty good. Their bread appetizer wasn't all that it was chalked up to be. The crab appetizer was also pretty good.More infoThe PembrokePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dupont Circle•4.6
- MMarcilleSouth Carolina •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis restaurant was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and accommodating! The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner or a small group celebration.More infoSette OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle•4.6
- SStephen WBaja California Sur •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe perfect place on a snowy night in DC. The staff. Was very attentive and the food was phenomenal! I highly recommend you place this on your must go list.More infoTabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle•4.6
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Thanks to its proximity to Embassy Row, the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. caters to the truly cultured palate. Shout "Opa!" over a few Greek small plates, blend in with the locals with a pub-style liquid brunch or go fully upscale at one of the boutique hotels and French bistros nearby. Although you may rub elbows with big shots along the way, you can still bask in the neighborhood's slow pace among some of the city's most iconic historical mansions. From dining on authentic tapas outdoors to digging into authentic DC-style chili bowls, new tastes await around every corner. Don't be afraid to take a stroll away from the actual circle itself, since you're only a few blocks from Michelin-star cuisine in multiple directions.
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Healthy restaurants located in Dupont Circle include Tabard Inn, The Pembroke and Sette Osteria
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Dupont Circle are Iron Gate, The Pembroke and Tabard Inn
Bottomless brunch in Dupont Circle is available at Tabard Inn, The Pembroke and Sette Osteria
The most romantic restaurant in Dupont Circle is Tabard Inn
Restaurants in Dupont Circle with a great view include The Pembroke, Fred & Stilla and Tabard Inn
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