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- MMichelleVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFirst time, and will not be the last. The food, drinks, service and ambiance were 10/10. Happened to dine on Wednesday. Who knew it was jazz night! Holiday season decor made it extra special. Great attention to details. Oh, and this is a biggie for me… the restrooms were clean!!More infoLa Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington•4.4
- AArielMiami - Dade •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis Restaurant was amazing!!! The food, the service, the Holiday decor was nothing but espectacular!! The assistant manager Enrique was so attentive!! We felt like in Nona's house. Thank you so much to all that made our experience so wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant!!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- VVenieseWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server SJ was so good! Food was great as usual. French toast was a hit. Drinks were good and just as SJ recommended.More infoFounding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown•4.4
- SstacyCentral Kentucky •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWonderful service, food and atmosphere from check in to exitMore infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- ZPZP001VIPWashington, D.C. Area •35 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 23, 2024We got reservations on a short notice and was seated promptly for a late-ish lunch. We immediately got water and after a short while some piping hot bread to sop up the olive oil. We shared the kebab platter, humus, scallops, baked eggplant and cheese pied. Everything was delicious - my fave was the luscious eggplant. The kebabs were tender and came with various fresh garnishes and sauces. The scallops were sweet and fresh and perfectly cooked.More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
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Healthy restaurants located in Washington DC include Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Zaytinya - DC and Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Washington DC are Old Ebbitt Grill, MXDC and Zaytinya - DC
Bottomless brunch in Washington DC is available at Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Old Ebbitt Grill and Founding Farmers VA: Tysons
The most romantic restaurant in Washington DC is Filomena Ristorante
Restaurants in Washington DC with a great view include Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC, Limani - DC and Ada's on the River
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