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PromotedFogo de Chao - Washington DC
4708 reviews4.5Brazilian$$$$DowntownBooked 210 times todayeat brgz - Chinatown
10 reviews4.4Burgers$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 19 times today- Promoted
Nama Ko
158 reviews4.4Japanese$$$$U Street CorridorBooked 40 times today Urban Roast
1354 reviews4.0Cocktail Bar$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 202 times todayDirty Habit | The Glass House
1669 reviews4.1Global, International$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 51 times todayFounding Farmers & Distillers - DC
8965 reviews4.3American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 396 times todaySuccotash PRIME
2931 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 177 times todayDel Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - DC
3718 reviews4.4Steakhouse$$$$DowntownBooked 50 times today- Promoted
Station 4
3493 reviews3.8Contemporary American$$$$WaterfrontBooked 59 times today Tonari
141 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 39 times todayDAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA
1967 reviews4.3Japanese$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 35 times todayMatchbox - Penn Quarter
398 reviews4.2American$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 31 times todayCity Tap House - Penn Quarter
1108 reviews4.2American$$$$DowntownBooked 48 times todayEstuary at the Conrad DC
494 reviews4.5Unspecified$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 19 times todayGuy Fieri's DC Kitchen + Bar at Caesars Sportsbook
57 reviews3.4American$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 15 times today
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Le Clou
30 reviews4.3French$$$$NoMaBooked 20 times today Kaliwa
337 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 179 times today- Promoted
Gravitas
131 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 2 times today Parlour Victoria
53 reviews4.6American$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 34 times todayTonari
141 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 39 times todayFarmers Fishers Bakers - DC
12311 reviews4.4American$$$$GeorgetownBooked 352 times todayDauphine’s
1170 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 70 times todayChaplin
1346 reviews4.7Japanese$$$$ShawBooked 63 times todayAmbar Capitol Hill
4305 reviews4.8Balkan style$$$$Capitol HillBooked 92 times todayZeppelin
542 reviews4.7Sushi$$$$ShawBooked 52 times todayRuthie's All-Day
2138 reviews4.7American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 129 times todayLupo Verde - 14th St
1752 reviews4.4Italian$$$$Logan CircleBooked 81 times todayCIRCA at Foggy Bottom
2569 reviews4.7American$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 89 times todayBistro Du Jour
303 reviews4.5French$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 73 times today
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Cinco Soles
6 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$Columbia Heights / BrightwoodBooked 2 times today Cure Bar & Bistro
729 reviews4.0Contemporary French$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 5 times todayAmbar - Shaw
28 reviews4.7Balkan style$$$$ShawBooked 81 times todayThe Italian Place - Mosaic
0 reviews4.0Italian$$$$West Falls ChurchMorrison-Clark Restaurant
520 reviews4.4American$$$$DowntownBooked 4 times todayPacci's
6 reviews4.6Italian$$$$ArlingtonBooked 9 times todayDupont Italian Kitchen
103 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 19 times todayFigleaf Bar & Lounge
12 reviews4.4Mediterranean$$$$DowntownBooked 6 times todayPunch Bowl Social - Arlington
2 reviews3.6American$$$$ArlingtonBooked 22 times todayJesiree's Chop House & Lounge
Reviews Coming SoonSteak$$$$Adams MorganBooked 18 times todayThe Artemis
Reviews Coming SoonSoul food$$$$Columbia Heights / BrightwoodMatchbox - Mclean
27 reviews4.3Pizzeria$$$$McLeanBooked 24 times todayZikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge
12 reviews3.6Lebanese$$$$AlexandriaBooked 2 times today
Award winning restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area
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Kaliwa
337 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 179 times today Gravitas
131 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 2 times todayZaytinya
17425 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 57 times todayJaleo DC
9823 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 20 times todayOyamel
9010 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 23 times todayChina Chilcano
3138 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 28 times todayOttoman Taverna
1367 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mount Vernon SquareBooked 94 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1244 reviews4.9Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 58 times todayBidwell
523 reviews4.2American$$$$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
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
Don't think just eat
Takara 14Logan Circle$75.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Three Course Dinner- Mon-Fri. 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Belga CafeCapitol Hill$55.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Three Course Prix Fixe Lunch
Via Sophia Washington DCDowntown$25.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Terrace Dining Experience
Silver SocialNavy Yard$45.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea
The LoungeSouthwest Waterfront$95.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Mini Taste of Aracosia
Bistro AracosiaPalisades Northwest$44.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Taste of Italy Four Course Prisso-Fisso
ModenaDowntown$85.00 per personReserve - Special menu
WOMEN OF SPIRIT
Brickstones Kitchen & BarWest Loop$14.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Spring Wine Fling 2023
Le DeSalesDowntown$55.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Wine Tasting Experience
Cork Wine Bar & MarketLogan Circle$50.00 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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Penn Quarter Restaurants
Discover Penn Quarter
Lively and bustling, Penn Quarter is regarded by many as an epicenter of cultural activity in Washington, D.C. Its high density of theaters and museums makes it a critical attraction for visitors while the neighborhood walkability makes it a much-desired destination for locals to live. Both of these traits make it a great opportunity for the aspiring foodie. The options here are diverse. The hip youth appeal has managed to draw in renowned chefs. As a result, the restaurants blend mature flavors devised by chefs at the top of their game. Whether you're looking for a traditional three-course Spanish meal, a luxuriant Italian dinner served on a checkered tablecloth or a fried chicken sandwich you can enjoy on the go, you'll have no lack of options in Penn Quarter.
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