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1. matchbox McLean
4.5
Awesome(101)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • McLean
Booked 13 times today
Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers topped with crispy onion straws, brick oven pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes. Quench your thirst with a cocktail or cold beer. We have something for everyone!We’re McLean’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, plus local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.
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2. Petite Cerise
4.7
Exceptional(157)
Price: Expensive
• French • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 67 times today
Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.
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3. Bar Chinois
4.7
Exceptional(613)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Shaw
Booked 60 times today
Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!
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4. Mi Vida Penn Quarter
4.5
Awesome(411)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Penn Quarter
Booked 47 times today
“Mi Vida” translates to “My Life.” However, in Mexico, “Mi Vida” means much more. “Mi Vida” is a term of endearment bestowed on close family and friends to signify love, care and importance. When one says, “Mi Vida,” they are telling someone special how much they mean to them. MI VIDA describes how we feel about our team and our guests. It is our expression of Mexican culture and cuisine as interpreted through the lens of Chef Roberto Santibañez. Our menu is rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico while exploring the ever-changing boundaries of this vibrant and evolving cuisine.
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5. Morton's The Steakhouse - Reston
4.7
Exceptional(3051)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Reston
Booked 35 times today
What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.
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6. The Sovereign
4.7
Exceptional(671)
Price: Expensive
• Belgian • Georgetown
Booked 28 times today
The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.
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7. District Bites at District E
3.9
Excellent(63)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 8 times today
District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.
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8. Cheesetique - Del Ray
4.7
Exceptional(671)
Price: Moderate
• American • Alexandria
Booked 24 times today
Cheesetique, established in 2004, is the go-to neighborhood spot for fine cheeses, food-friendly wine, and an eclectic, cheese-centric menu. We’re a specialty cheese and wine shop. We’re a comfortable, cheese-centric restaurant. We’re all things to all cheese lovers, so join us to shop, dine, or both!
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9. Haikan
4.6
Exceptional(654)
Price: Moderate
• Ramen • Shaw
Booked 24 times today
Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.
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10. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC
3.9
Excellent(1159)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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  • Sue
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our experience at Petite Cerise was outstanding. We ordered the prix fixe menu and every item was delicious. We had time to enjoy each course and never rushed. The food quality was superior and service very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant for small parties.
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    Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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    4.7
  • Mark
    Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is the second time for a date dinner here at Mi Vida Penn Quarter, most definitely won’t be the last. Our experience this time was outstanding as usual. From the Hostess to the server (Jose), the food and drink, the manager (Tyson) the attention was perfect. Mixed drinks are mind blowing. They are pricey but it is worth it for cocktails. Ordered Fish tacos and mole beef enchilada ( this is so good I had to order it again, it’s so unfair to the other choices). Great Job Mi Vida PennQuarter. See you soon.
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    Mi Vida Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Penn Quarter
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    4.5
  • Sarah
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Love this place! Garlic noodles, martini, and red chili wontons were all fantastic. Such a great spot!
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    Bar ChinoisPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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    4.7
  • Tim
    Baltimore / Maryland •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 29, 2024
    Fun brunch spot with great service and outstanding cocktails.
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    matchbox McLeanPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• McLean
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    4.5
  • Micki
    Washington, D.C. Area •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    I had a wonderful experience at Morton's....I took my 2 adult children their for a nice dinner during the holidays and everything was perfect. The service, the ambience, the food! Especially helpful was that the server completely understood and handled my son's food allergies perfectly. She made sure everything was safe for us and we were able to dine in a relaxed manner. Highly recommend!
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    Morton's The Steakhouse - RestonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Reston
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    4.7

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