Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Washington DC

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1. La Chaumiere

4.9

Exceptional(4798)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 31 times today

La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

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2. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17052)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 145 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

3. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29560)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 301 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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4. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13778)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 126 times today

Farmers Fishers Bakers - DC is a special place perfect for all occasions. As one reviewer puts it, 'Truly fantastic food experience. Everything from the meal selection, drink and appetizers far exceeded expectations. Highly recommend for all occasions.' It's a place where 'quality is all aspects', with top-notch food and great service. Plus, the ambiance is described as 'festive, clean and relaxed', making it the perfect spot for a 'little special dinner'. So whether you're celebrating a birthday, graduation, or just want to treat your loved ones to a special dinner, this restaurant is the place to be.

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5. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34357)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 209 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

6. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11750)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 202 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

7. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 20 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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8. Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(3855)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Georgetown

Booked 37 times today

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC invites you to discover a distinctive fine dining steakhouse in the heart of Georgetown featuring lunch and dinner menus.

9. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19296)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 226 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

10. The Park at 14th

4.7

Exceptional(2894)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

The Park at 14th is a restaurant, lounge, and event venue on four floors overlooking Franklin Square in Downtown D.C. Offering a sense of timeless elegance, beautiful views, and a warm and welcoming interior, The Park at 14th is the perfect place dining, socializing, and hosting your next event. We invite you to join us. For reservations over 10 people, please TEXT (202) 550-0300

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Chaqoya
Washington, D.C. Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Took my family here for lunch, and they absolutely loved their food. Our waitress was awesome, and it didn’t take long to get our food either. Founding Farmers is consistent and worth every penny.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Ramvip
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very Good , Authentic French Cuisine . The waiters and Owner “Gil” are very friendly and super pro. The place to go if you want to feel you are in France !
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La ChaumierePrice: Expensive• French• Georgetown
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4.9
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Lucy
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Filomena does not disappoint! Always perfectly cooked pasta, chicken and seafood. The place is already decorated for Christmas which makes it quite an experience with a polar bear dressed in his best and Santa not to mention all the streamers and stuff hanging from the ceiling. No place like it. Only downside is they fill the place up and it gets tight and warm down in that basement. A must for any trip to DC and Georgetown!
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Omarvip
Hawaii •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wow, as advertised, great host, server, manager!!!! The food we ordered was all superb!!! Crab cake to start, wife ordered the meatloaf, I had the short rib stroganoff. We had reservations and thankful we thought ahead, the 1330 lunch rush was visible on the weekend. I ordered a bloody mary, only portion of the meal which I thought lacked attention. Manager passed by the table and was very nice!!! Thank you for the Carrot cake, it was phenomenal. Highly would recommend and glad we came!!!
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Larryvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent staff who worked hard to ensure a delightful experience. Food choices were a bit overwhelming as we wanted to try everything! Best part was no one trying to rush us and we truly enjoyed the experience
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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown
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4.4

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208 restaurants available nearby

1. La Chaumiere

2. Filomena Ristorante

3. Old Ebbitt Grill

4. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

5. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

6. The Hamilton

7. The Dabney

8. Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC

9. Zaytinya - DC

10. The Park at 14th

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