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- KkellyVIPOrange County •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI was not that enthusiastic about going to this place, but as it turned out, it was fabulous. The oysters were amazing. They called them European oysters, but they were from Maine and they were big and juicy and delicious. The coconut lentil soup was also pretty amazing. Service was great and the ambience overall was very very good. I would say they’re raw bar is the most appealing part of the restaurant pretty good wine list also overall service beverage ambience food everything five stars More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- SSevincWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoLove the food and service, but i do wish the staff wasn’t as attentive because it felt like we were being pushed out. Logically, I understand; however, it’s difficult to have a meaningful conversation when there is someone asking to grab the leftovers every 5 mins or so…More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- NNikhilVIPPhiladelphia County •20 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe selling points of this place are many: seasonal decorations, food is exceptional, and service is professional at the highest levels. Serving sizes are large for entrees, so be prepared for leftovers, or split a dish with another person. I like their rigatoni with red sauce and sausage a lot.More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- SSeanAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoTook my wife here for her 30th birthday. Food was great as well as the service. They also had the Christmas decorations up which looked great. In and out in 90 minutes. Would definitely recommend and plan on going back when we come back to DCMore infoLa Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington•4.4
- RRandyVIPWashington, D.C. Area •42 reviews5.0Dined on 29 Dec 2024I love it when an Indian restaurant's menu offers more than the usual dishes, and that's the case at Masala Arts. Very tasty stuff!More infoMasala Art DC (Tenleytown)Price: Moderate• Contemporary Indian• Tenleytown•4.9
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Dining in this D.C. area neighborhood is as diverse as the metro area itself. From quick-service Portuguese chicken restaurants to exclusive rooftop lounges, Tenleytown has something for everyone. When visiting the area, the locals will recommend the half smoke. It's a smoked sausage traditionally made from half beef and half pork. The area has one of the highest concentrations of Ethiopian expats in the country. That means another must try is the authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Traditional Ethiopian food is served family style atop a sour pancake called injera that is used to wrap the food like a tortilla. If you prefer other food styles, there is a variety of American, Asian, European and Latin American venues that range from casual and family-friendly to high-end and romantic.
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