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1. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom
4.7
Exceptional(202)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Washington
Booked 67 times today
Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.
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2. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
Awesome(34448)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 305 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.
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3. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
4.7
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 47 times today
All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.
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4. Toryumon Japanese House
4.3
Awesome(162)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Located in the “Golden Triangle” of the Central Business District of The Downtown DC.Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. The restaurant blends classic Japanese culinary traditions with an new asian style food, ingredient-driven menu, warm hospitality and clean design to deliver a contemporary and engaging asian dining experience.Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Humbly Yours.
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5. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17161)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 217 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!
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6. Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
Exceptional(29697)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 302 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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7. The Park at 14th
4.7
Exceptional(2916)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 66 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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8. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19382)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 335 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.
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9. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(11829)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 203 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.
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10. The Dabney
4.7
Exceptional(265)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 14 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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  • Rob
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We arrived early for our reservation and sat at the bar. Service was good, but there was confusion re: my credit card that caused unexpected duress at the end of an otherwise pleasant meal. I would still return, especially for a convenient meal before a show at the Kennedy Center.
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    CIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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    4.7
  • margaret
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Went for Christmas dinner. Foggy Bottom was one of the two locations that had the a’ la carte menu which was why I picked the location. It was a little crowded waiting for our reservation time and they were behind but we expected that and didn’t mind. There were three of us and we all were happy with our meals. We had wings and the corn bread skillet for appetizers. The wings were really good. I’m not a fan of corn in my cornbread but it still tasted good. I had fried shrimp with fries, coleslaw and corn bread. The shrimp and fries were really good. The coleslaw was a little blah. Our other two diners had a platter with ribs, cheeseburger sliders and fried chicken and coleslaw. They both loved theirs but also were not fans of the coleslaw. The staff was friendly and professional and fast. We enjoyed talking to them and the two different sets of patrons sitting beside us. We had a great Christmas dinner despite it not being an “traditional” Christmas dinner and would come back again.
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    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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    4.5
  • Cara
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great atmosphere and delicious food! Almost canceled our 9:30 pm reservation but so glad we didn’t. The place was packed but the service was efficient. We had both kinds of gnocchi, vegetable frites, Caesar salad and fusilli with three kinds of meat- it was all excellent!
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    Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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    4.8
  • Tria
    Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our first time here and such a great discovery. All three generations said they’d definitely return with friends. Fun, delicious cocktails. Loved the multiple size options for ordering wine. Every dish was a winner. And the service was impeccable. Best of all though was the fact we could comfortably hold a conversation while still enjoying the music and great atmosphere.
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    Sixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington
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    4.7
  • Seul
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2024
    Staff was friendly. Food is delicious but overpriced I think. Rice in rolls was sticky and a bit dry. My friend liked the pork ramen. Overall I had a good experience
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    Toryumon Japanese HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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    4.3

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