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PromotedFogo de Chao - Washington DC
4708 reviews4.5Brazilian$$$$DowntownBooked 210 times todayFarmers Fishers Bakers - DC
12311 reviews4.4American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 349 times todayAmbar - Arlington
3474 reviews4.6Tapas / Small Plates$$$$ArlingtonBooked 109 times today- Promoted
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6303 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$Palisades NorthwestBooked 34 times today Brasserie Liberté
1657 reviews4.6Contemporary French / American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 144 times todayMaison Cheryl
197 reviews4.5Contemporary French / American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 25 times todayThe Liberty Tavern
3819 reviews4.7American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 58 times todayLyon Hall
3450 reviews4.7French$$$$ArlingtonBooked 76 times todaySequoia
6475 reviews4.7American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 84 times today- Promoted
The Pinemoor
370 reviews4.4American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 40 times today Ruthie's All-Day
2138 reviews4.7American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 127 times todayUrban Roast
1354 reviews4.0Cocktail Bar$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 204 times todayTupelo Honey - Arlington
3015 reviews4.4Southern$$$$ArlingtonBooked 100 times todayGreen Pig Bistro
1269 reviews4.7American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 49 times todayGypsy Kitchen - DC
1132 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Logan CircleBooked 116 times today
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Kaliwa
337 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 199 times today Urban Roast
1354 reviews4.0Cocktail Bar$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 204 times todayRuthie's All-Day
2138 reviews4.7American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 127 times todayLyon Hall
3450 reviews4.7French$$$$ArlingtonBooked 76 times todayThe Salt Line - Ballston
450 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$ArlingtonBooked 80 times todayMedium Rare - Arlington
1040 reviews4.6Steak$$$$ArlingtonBooked 62 times todayDauphine’s
1170 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 64 times todayBuena Vida - Arlington
544 reviews4.2Mexican$$$$ArlingtonBooked 42 times todayChef Geoff's (New Mexico Ave.)
3699 reviews4.5Contemporary American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 60 times todayPamplona
766 reviews4.5Spanish$$$$ArlingtonBooked 30 times todayCIRCA at Foggy Bottom
2569 reviews4.7American$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 96 times todayParlour Victoria
53 reviews4.6American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 34 times todaySER
2004 reviews4.7Traditional Spanish$$$$ArlingtonBooked 29 times todayChaplin
1346 reviews4.7Japanese$$$$ShawBooked 65 times today
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Le Clou
30 reviews4.3French$$$$NoMaBooked 20 times today eat brgz - Chinatown
10 reviews4.4Burgers$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 19 times todayAmbar - Shaw
28 reviews4.7Balkan style$$$$ShawBooked 81 times today- Promoted
Cinco Soles
6 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$Columbia Heights / BrightwoodBooked 2 times today Matchbox - Mclean
27 reviews4.3Pizzeria$$$$McLeanBooked 24 times todayPunch Bowl Social - Arlington
2 reviews3.6American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 27 times todayThe Italian Place - Mosaic
0 reviews4.0Italian$$$$West Falls ChurchDupont Italian Kitchen
103 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 18 times todayMorrison-Clark Restaurant
520 reviews4.4American$$$$DowntownBooked 4 times todayFigleaf Bar & Lounge
12 reviews4.4Mediterranean$$$$DowntownBooked 6 times todayJesiree's Chop House & Lounge
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729 reviews4.0Contemporary French$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 5 times todayThe Artemis
Reviews Coming SoonSoul food$$$$Columbia Heights / BrightwoodPacci's
6 reviews4.6Italian$$$$ArlingtonBooked 9 times todayZikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge
12 reviews3.6Lebanese$$$$AlexandriaBooked 1 time today
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337 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 199 times today Gravitas
131 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 2 times todayZaytinya
17425 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 59 times todayJaleo DC
9823 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 18 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1244 reviews4.9Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 57 times todayOttoman Taverna
1367 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 96 times todayOyamel
9010 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 22 times todayChina Chilcano
3138 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 28 times todayBidwell
523 reviews4.2American$$$$NoMaBooked 21 times today
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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.
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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 Washington, D.C.
An international city with the food chops to show for it, Washington D.C. is brimming with new restaurants, coffee houses and spirited bars. And, while tablecloth dining has it’s place here (diplomats gotta eat), so does the casual yet delicious lunch spot (interns gotta eat, too). Near the Capitol, historic eateries and classic menus are favored by many. Excellent Filipino food can be found in Columbia Heights. Near Georgetown, upscale bistros and farm-to-table spots are the order of the day, and Adams Morgan is home to many international restaurants and locally owned cafes.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Washington, D.C. Area include Founding Farmers - DC, True Food Kitchen - Fairfax and Founding Farmers - Tysons
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Washington, D.C. Area are Hamrock's Restaurant, True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront and Old Ebbitt Grill
Bottomless brunch in Washington, D.C. Area is available at Old Ebbitt Grill, Founding Farmers - DC and Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar
The most romantic restaurant in Washington, D.C. Area is Filomena Ristorante
Restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area with a great view include Ada's on the River, Cafe 44 | Jula's on the Potomac and La Vie
Restaurants that are great for a first date in Washington, D.C. Area include Malbec, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston and Julii
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