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A photo of Ocean Prime - Washington D.C. restaurant
1. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
4.8
Exceptional(5007)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 72 times today
The food was amazing! The prix fix lunch menu value can’t be beat! And includes dessert!
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2. Pink Tiger
4.2
Awesome(564)
$$$$
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 94 times today
We had a reservation for lunch yesterday and it was a great experience. Our server, Romeo was amazing as he assisted us with recommendations and made sure we were accommodated appropriately. I had the Green Curry Mussels and my friend had the Pad Thai with Shrimp. Both dishes were very tasty and had just the right amount of spice. While my friend was familiar with and had frequented the restaurant before, I had not, but that all changes today. I will be returning to Pink Tiger in the very near future for some more wonderfully prepared food.
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3. The Pembroke
4.6
Exceptional(2334)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle
Booked 71 times today
Fantastic experience as usual. It's our neighbor gem that we love going to. They made our evening special. Especially our favorite waitress Natalie. Such a great representative of the restaurant...from the smiling hostess, to our waitress, attentive bus boy, engaging manager checking on us. Just a great experience. Thank you Pembroke team.
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4. Kyojin Sushi
4.6
Exceptional(812)
$$$$
• Sushi • Washington
Booked 51 times today
Phenomenal. Great night. Service was impeccable. Small notes and touches confirmed the care for details.
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5. Chef Geoff's West End
4.5
Awesome(1957)
$$$$
• American • West End
Booked 44 times today
Our server DeAngelo, whom I was meeting for the first time, was outstanding in every respect. He was the epitome of what a good server should be.
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6. The Angie
4.1
Excellent(128)
$$$$
• French • Arlington
Booked 57 times today
Our go to spot for the Waygu French Dip!! Taste soooooooooo delicious we came back and ordered again two days later lol.
A photo of Lupo Verde Osteria Palisades restaurant
7. Lupo Verde Osteria Palisades
4.5
Awesome(665)
$$$$
• Italian • Palisades Northwest
Booked 3 times today
Food is always excellent. Great service and charming atmosphere.
A photo of Pisco y Nazca Bethesda restaurant
8. Pisco y Nazca Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(444)
$$$$
• Peruvian • Bethesda
Booked 51 times today
We really enjoyed the food and the service. As one member of our party commented - fried here is not deep fat fried like most US restaurants, it is pan fried - so the texture is light and crispy. We especially liked the pan fried fish and the stand-out of the evening for both taste and texture was the Tacu-Tacu - a lowly bean and rice cake. It was delicious! Our party was double the age of the average diner, but we were made to feel welcome. Also while you definitely heard the background music - it was genuine background music and we were able to hear and enjoy our conversation.
A photo of Ted's Bulletin - Ballston restaurant
9. Ted's Bulletin - Ballston
4.6
Exceptional(608)
$$$$
• American • Arlington
Booked 22 times today
I had a wonderful experience at Ted’s Bulletin last Saturday! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was excellent. Patty was an absolute delight, she was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Her warm personality and great customer service really stood out. And the Hawaiian ribeye was top-notch! It was flavorful, tender, and cooked perfectly. I truly enjoyed my entire experience and will definitely be coming back. Thank you, Patty, for making my visit so special! Tracee
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10. Circa Bistro - Foggy Bottom
4.6
Exceptional(3207)
$$$$
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 19 times today
I love circa bistro. The food is delicious. The drinks are refreshing. The service is Mateo, Mateo, Mateo! He's superb. He's the reason why I come to Circa. He recommends the best dishes, the best drinks, the best dessert. He's my reason for 10/10! 5 stars! 1 spotlight! Go to Circa, request Mateo! Thats it! The rest will write itself!!!!

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  • IoannisGold
    London •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fantastic experience as usual. It's our neighbor gem that we love going to. They made our evening special. Especially our favorite waitress Natalie. Such a great representative of the restaurant...from the smiling hostess, to our waitress, attentive bus boy, engaging manager checking on us. Just a great experience. Thank you Pembroke team.
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    The Pembroke$$$$• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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    4.6
  • TracyGold
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server, Jay, was amazing. He made great suggestions and we loved all of the rolls we tried because of him. The arekusa roll was the best roll I have ever eaten in my life. It melted in my mouth. Highly suggest, and worth the $. The restaurant has a great decor.
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    Kyojin Sushi$$$$• Sushi• Washington
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    4.6
  • DarlaGold
    Oklahoma •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Sept 2026
    Loved our visit to Ocean Prime. Waitress was super chill and friendly. We both ordered fish - salmon and blackened snapper. Absolutely delicious. Topped it off with Old Fashioneds. Recommend!
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    Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.$$$$• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Tracy
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Sept 2026
    We really enjoyed the food and the service. As one member of our party commented - fried here is not deep fat fried like most US restaurants, it is pan fried - so the texture is light and crispy. We especially liked the pan fried fish and the stand-out of the evening for both taste and texture was the Tacu-Tacu - a lowly bean and rice cake. It was delicious! Our party was double the age of the average diner, but we were made to feel welcome. Also while you definitely heard the background music - it was genuine background music and we were able to hear and enjoy our conversation.
    More info
    Pisco y Nazca Bethesda$$$$• Peruvian• Bethesda
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Sept 2026
    Food is always excellent. Great service and charming atmosphere.
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    Lupo Verde Osteria Palisades$$$$• Italian• Palisades Northwest
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    4.5

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