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1. Air
3.8
Excellent(1012)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Adams Morgan
Booked 28 times today
Air Restaurant is located in vibrant Adams Morgan .
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2. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
Awesome(34350)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 314 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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3. Chef Geoff's (New Mexico Ave.)
4.4
Awesome(4123)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Georgetown
Booked 36 times today
Chef Geoff’s is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary American cuisine. A DC staple for over 20 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous super mugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our large elevated patio for the perfect al fresco dining experience or our cozy newly renovated dining room. We cannot wait to see you!
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4. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC
4.3
Awesome(1566)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 174 times today
K+K WELCOMES THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS!!! Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.
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5. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown
4.4
Awesome(10258)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 176 times today
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. 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
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6. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(1966)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Georgetown
Booked 35 times today
Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.
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7. LIA'S
4.5
Awesome(4445)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chevy Chase
Booked 28 times today
Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.
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8. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
4.7
Exceptional(985)
Price: Moderate
• American • Logan Circle
Booked 26 times today
Ted's Bulletin is described as a haven for comfort and good food. Customers rave about the classic American comfort food, mentioning items like tater tots and pot roast. The restaurant is also appreciated for its friendly service and generous portions. As one reviewer said, 'For the most part, loved the food and those we did encounter on the staff were lovely. Think of comfort food, so, things like the tater tots, and pot roast and even the Caesar salad...wonderful.'
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9. Brasserie Liberté
4.4
Awesome(2284)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown
Booked 69 times today
Brasserie Liberté offers a comforting blend of traditional French and modern luxury cuisine in a cozy, laidback setting. As one reviewer puts it, it serves 'French comfort food' with complex layers of flavors and high-end execution. The ambiance is spacious and the staff friendly and efficient. The menu features classic dishes like Mac and Cheese and the liberte hamburger, and the restaurant is praised for its attentive service.
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10. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(3847)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 128 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
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