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- LLauraWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWent for friends Christmas dinner and it was great! Steak frites cooked perfectly, cheese board was excellent, crème brûlée dessert was tasty.More infoLa Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington•4.4
- WWalterWashington, D.C. Area •54 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOnce again, Old Ebbitt Grill was great! Even though crowded due to Xmas, they were super organized and handled reservations well. The food, steak frites, stead salad, and bowl were perfect and the brownie sundae couldn't have been better. Our server Alexa made it even more fun with her efficiency and adept handling of the many things going around us.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- JJosephNew York City •10 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoJust super solid with nice people and large portions.More infoKookoo Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Persian• Washington•4.5
- MMeghanGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 1, 2024This was my first time at Letena and it was excellent! Will definitely be back. My table shared a platter and each item was delicious. The restaurant smelled amazing when you walked in the door. Servers constantly kept my water full.More infoLetena Ethiopian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Columbia Heights / Brightwood•4.9
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