Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Kensington

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1. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1422)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 32 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

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2. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

4.0

Excellent(136)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 5 times today

Fuel up at Cooper's Mill for a great day of sightseeing or exploring Bethesda, Marriott. Also, join us during the evening to enjoy fresh dishes with a broad selection of fine wines to sip and savor.

3. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3760)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 63 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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4. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1605)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

Awesome(2219)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 28 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

6. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2291)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 57 times today

At Brasserie Liberté traditional French meets modern luxury in the heart of Georgetown. Our menu reflects the comfort food of the cuisine served in a cozy and laidback setting.Please note the Fabergé Egg seats 4 guests.

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7. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(351)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 5 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

8. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 12 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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9. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(2620)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 17 times today

Dear guests,Now open for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Sunday for dining in, carry-outs and delivery through Door-Dash and UberEats.Celebrating its 29th year Anniversary, this Grand Little restaurant is definitely part of Georgetown’s culinary landscape!We are offering classic, regional and contemporary French cuisine. At the Wine Bar, you will feel as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your home.For Jazz night, please request a table in the Wine Bar. The Jazz performances are every Wednesday nights, from 6pm to 9pm.In July, a 3% service fee will be added to all guest checks and will be used to cover the increasing server wages.This fee is not a tip.Visit our Sister Bistrot, La Piquette on 3714 Macomb Street Nw. in Cleveland Park - Tel: 202 686 2015 - info@lapiquettedc.com

10. The Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(3444)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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Jenvip
Washington, D.C. Area •69 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Tabard Inn in the morning is a DC treat. It’s quiet, cosy, great service.
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Raúl
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Every time we come to the Bethesda location the experience gets better and better, our brunch today was awesome, shout out to the hostess, she was welcoming and friendly to us, our waiter was awesome . Food and drinks were very good Everything was great! 👍🏻 Will be coming back !
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Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
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4.6
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Adrianvip
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing dining experience, but be prepared to need to hit Taco Bell on your way home. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing, but good lord my toddler eats more. We both left hungry.
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Nancy
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had our Thanksgiving meal at Kingbird at the Watergate Hotel. The food was outstanding with some interesting, and very tasty, additions to the traditional holiday menu. The service as always attenttive and we never felt rushed. This was the best Thanksgiving meal in my memory! Nancy Hicks
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.2
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Michael
South Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 23, 2024
Well prepared and presented vegan offerings. Beers on tap and NA beers also.
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Coopers Mill at BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Medium Rare - Bethesda

2. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

3. Tabard Inn

4. Lafayette Restaurant

5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

6. Brasserie Liberté

7. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

8. La Tomate

9. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

10. The Prime Rib

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