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PromotedSamurai Hibachi Sushi & Bar - Eisenhower
27 reviews3.2Hibachi$$$$AlexandriaBooked 12 times todayKing & Rye
513 reviews4.3Southern$$$$AlexandriaBooked 30 times todayHen Quarter - Alexandria
1789 reviews4.1Southern$$$$AlexandriaBooked 45 times today- Promoted
Copperwood Tavern
2256 reviews4.5Contemporary American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 52 times today Palette 22
2580 reviews4.7Global, International$$$$ArlingtonBooked 113 times todayJoe Theismann's Restaurant
2084 reviews4.5American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 35 times today- Promoted
Cheesetique - Del Ray
516 reviews4.5American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 13 times today Whiskey & Oyster
586 reviews4.6Seafood$$$$AlexandriaBooked 23 times todayLaporta's Restaurant
2098 reviews4.7American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 18 times todayBistro Sancerre
298 reviews4.2Steakhouse$$$$AlexandriaBooked 1 time todayRT's Restaurant
1943 reviews4.8Creole / Cajun / Southern$$$$AlexandriaBooked 27 times todayNamaste' Jalsa
65 reviews4.2Indian$$$$AlexandriaBooked 1 time todayThe Majestic
1996 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 46 times todayMatt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar
743 reviews4.7American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 106 times todayMichael's on King
350 reviews4.3Italian$$$$AlexandriaBooked 10 times today
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Kaliwa
337 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 179 times todayUrban Roast
1354 reviews4.0Cocktail Bar$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 204 times todayLaporta's Restaurant
2098 reviews4.7American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 18 times todayEvening Star Cafe
1454 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$AlexandriaBooked 41 times todayTaberna del Alabardero
3308 reviews4.7Traditional Spanish$$$$DowntownBooked 70 times todayIl Porto
2069 reviews4.5Italian$$$$AlexandriaBooked 28 times today219 Restaurant
854 reviews4.1Southern$$$$AlexandriaBooked 13 times todayTrattoria Da Franco
64 reviews4.2Italian$$$$AlexandriaBooked 7 times todayFamous Dave's - Alexandria
2 reviews4.4Barbecue$$$$AlexandriaBooked 2 times todayBar Harbor
11 reviews3.3Contemporary American$$$$National HarborBooked 5 times todayParlour Victoria
53 reviews4.6American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 38 times todayChevys Fresh Mex - Arlington
91 reviews4.1Mexican$$$$ArlingtonBooked 3 times todayUno Pizzeria & Grill - Alexandria
34 reviews3.9Pizzeria$$$$SpringfieldLyon Hall
3450 reviews4.7French$$$$ArlingtonBooked 76 times today
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30 reviews4.3French$$$$NoMaBooked 19 times today The Italian Place - Mosaic
0 reviews4.0Italian$$$$West Falls Churcheat brgz - Chinatown
10 reviews4.4Burgers$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 17 times today- Promoted
Cinco Soles
6 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$Columbia Heights / BrightwoodBooked 4 times today Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge
12 reviews3.6Lebanese$$$$AlexandriaBooked 2 times todayPacci's
6 reviews4.6Italian$$$$ArlingtonBooked 11 times todayPunch Bowl Social - Arlington
2 reviews3.6American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 27 times todayMatchbox - Mclean
27 reviews4.3Pizzeria$$$$McLeanBooked 23 times todayMorrison-Clark Restaurant
520 reviews4.4American$$$$DowntownBooked 4 times todayDupont Italian Kitchen
103 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 21 times todayFigleaf Bar & Lounge
12 reviews4.4Mediterranean$$$$DowntownBooked 6 times todayCure Bar & Bistro
729 reviews4.0Contemporary French$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 5 times todayJesiree's Chop House & Lounge
Reviews Coming SoonSteak$$$$Adams MorganBooked 18 times todayThe Artemis
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Kaliwa
337 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 179 times today Gravitas
131 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 2 times todayZaytinya
17425 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 57 times todayJaleo DC
9823 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 17 times todayOttoman Taverna
1367 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 100 times todayOyamel
9010 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 20 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1244 reviews4.9Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 58 times todayChina Chilcano
3138 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 29 times todayBidwell
523 reviews4.2American$$$$NoMaBooked 19 times today
Restaurant experiences trending in Washington, D.C. Area
Special menuSpring Wine Fling! 2 Courses + 2 Glasses of Wine
Alta Strada- DCMount Vernon Square$55.00 per personReserve- Special menu
Whiskey Club Tasting
Bourbon BoulevardChantilly$100.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Spring Wine Fling! 2 Courses + 2 Glasses of Wine
Alta Strada MosaicFairfax$55.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Don't think just eat
Takara 14Logan Circle$75.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Kona Grill Date Night
Kona Grill - BaltimoreInner Harbor$39.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Valentine day special menu
MazaroArlington$120.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Opera Night
Trattoria Da FrancoAlexandria$65.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Ramadan Buffet
Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & LoungeAlexandria$30.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Three Course Dinner- Mon-Fri. 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Belga CafeCapitol Hill$55.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Terrace Dining Experience
Silver SocialNavy Yard$45.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Mini Taste of Aracosia
Bistro AracosiaPalisades Northwest$44.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Spring Wine Fling
Yume SushiArlington$55.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Three Course Prix Fixe Lunch
Via Sophia Washington DCDowntown$25.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea
The LoungeSouthwest Waterfront$95.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Maki Monday!
PLANTA, BethesdaBethesda / Chevy Chase$27.00 per personReserve
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LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Washington D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find LGBTQ-owned and -operated restaurants to support from coast to coast. Book a table at one of these spots to dine out (and proud!) for Pride month and beyond.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in DC
Conversations begin on Bumble but they get even deeper IRL. When it’s time to move from direct messaging to direct eye contact, find a table for two. And to make it super easy, OpenTable and Bumble are teaming up to help you find the best date spots in your city. Find a restaurant that fits your style, whether you want drinks on a patio or a special four-course meal, OpenTable can help you choose the cuisine, seating area, and even book unique experiences with nearby restaurants. Download the Bumble app to find your match, and check the list below to find your table.
The 19 Greatest Restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a city rich with history and tradition — a trait that plays out in the city’s restaurants, many of which have been open for decades (or in some cases, a century!) and have played host to former presidents, foreign dignitaries, and a wealth of other impactful figures. There are refined options for the most important of situations, as well as relaxed hangouts for daily life. Given its place as a global player, the restaurant scene also reflects D.C.’s diversity and connection to the rest of the world. Here, you can find a Japanese izakaya that now doubles as a convenience store, eat pupusas while catching a baseball game, sample some of the country’s best Ethiopian food, and order off-menu Indian alongside White House staffers. These restaurants make up The Greats, the spots that have shaped and continue to shape how people dine in Washington, D.C.
Unique, Curated Restaurant Experiences in DC's Best Restaurants
After a year at home, Stella Artois and OpenTable bring you the dinner party you’ve been waiting for -- and the restaurant to host it. Welcome to your Dinner Party Out, unique and exclusive gatherings at DC’s best restaurants. Book your special experience, invite guests, and enjoy a family-style curated menu, Stella Artois pairing, and party favors to make the night out with friends so much more than it would be at home.
Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by paying a visit to one of these great restaurants — all helmed by women as chefs, managers, or owners. From running kitchens to managing multiple venues, these exceptional women are leaving their mark on the hospitality industry.
Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
12 of Washington, D.C.’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
As a city that has seen countless graduations, engagements, and birthdays, Boston takes special occasions to another level. On the North End, a neighborhood with a deep-rooted Italian connection, ring in just about anything with decadent lobster agnolotti in a 19th-century row house. For a gathering with friends, head to the Back Bay, where an acclaimed chef serves up bountiful seafood platters, piled high with local oysters. If it’s a more intimate milestone you’re marking, grab a reservation at an elegant omakase spot in Chinatown. Book a table at one of these top 12 restaurants, equipped for any festivity.
Washington, D.C.’s 4 Best New Restaurants to Try
Washington’s dining scene is now better than ever, with both newcomers and beloved stalwarts making long-awaited (re)appearances. Whether you’d like to sip on glasses of frozé atop Navy Yard’s largest rooftop or feast on seafood boils from a laid-back bicoastal outpost, here’s where to dine out in D.C. right now.
9 romantic restaurants in Washington, D.C. for every kind of date
Washington, DC’s quaint neighborhoods, spectacular riverscapes, and burgeoning culinary scene all conjure romance. Whether you’re celebrating a proposal, an anniversary, or a long overdue night together, a charming perch is never hard to find in the nation’s capital. A Dupont Circle townhouse, made for intimate occasions, serves top-notch Mediterranean plates on its wisteria-clad patio. Korean and Southern flavors come together at a handsome Penn Quarter hotspot, sure to up the ante on any anniversary. Read on for a guide to 9 date-worthy restaurants in Washington, DC, ready to host your romantic night out.
Washington, D.C.’s Finest Bars: Where to Drink in the District
With over 170 nations represented in just 68 square miles, the District serves as a captivating destination for diners looking to sample flavors from across the globe—drinks included. As the city’s culinary scene thrives and expands, choosing where to grab a drink has never been so much fun. From unmarked doors that lead to stylish, subterranean social clubs to rooftop lounges with specialty cocktails and unmatched monument views, here are some of Washington, D.C.’s best bars.
Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned and -operated restaurants to support. Explore the spots in your area.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
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Discover Alexandria
Situated on the Potomac River in Virginia, Alexandria is a cosmopolitan city that boasts food from nearly every region of the world. Regardless of whether you are a long-time resident or you are simply passing through, you will be satisfied by the city's diverse food options. Alexandria offers about 100 restaurants in areas like Del Ray, Crystal City, and Old Town. On a quiet Sunday morning, you can enjoy a brunch of classic breakfast and lunch options that are made from fresh ingredients from rural areas in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. After touring the historic streets of Old Town, head over to Mount Vernon Avenue to appreciate the wide selection of international cuisine. Salvadorian platters are among some of the best offerings of Del Ray. For a dinner with a view, the upscale seafood restaurants are excellent choices. You may also try the sweet meat of blue crabs from the nearby Chesapeake Bay.
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- Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle
- Lyceum Museum
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- Fort Washington Marina
- Torpedo Factory Art Center
- Mount Vernon Community Park
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