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A photo of Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C. restaurant
1. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.
4.6
Exceptional(1999)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 50 times today
Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's Washington, D.C. creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.
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2. Rania DC
4.7
Exceptional(572)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Penn Quarter
Booked 18 times today
We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.Policies:-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com
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3. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - DC
4.5
Awesome(4254)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 50 times today
Del Frisco’s Double Steakhouse in Washington D.C., in the City Center DC development, serves up flawless cuisine, an award-winning wine list and exceptional service. Take the city in through stunning views from floor-to-ceiling windows or a picturesque courtyard patio. Guests can also choose from a variety of spaces and ample options for private or semi-private events, including a chic, contemporary wine cellar in one of the best DC steakhouses.
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4. Cafe Riggs
4.7
Exceptional(168)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter
Booked 2 times today
In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.
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5. Tosca
4.9
Exceptional(4551)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 46 times today
Currently open for lunch and dinner. Ristorante Tosca offers the finest in contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Tosca serves Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, using a creative approach that respects the great traditions of Tuscan gastronomy. Tosca combines modern style and elegance to create an intimate and comfortable setting. Tosca implements a dress code and proper attire is required. We do not allow athletic wear, shorts, beach attire, tank tops, flip flops, or torn or excessively revealing clothing. We reserve the right to determine if a guest needs to adjust their attire before being seated.
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6. City Club of Washington
4.6
Exceptional(2)
Price: Expensive
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 2 times today
Celebrated as a World Certified Executive Chef from the World Association of Chefs Societies, Executive Chef, Marc Wilson is Certified World Chef bringing culinary passion and unrivaled flavors and flare to premium DC dining. Today, he is brings his expertise in creating innovative, globally inspired dishes to The City Club of Washington and continues to wow members and guests alike. Since 1987, City Club Washington has served as the premier private Club in the heart of DC. Reservations are allowed in our Presidential Dining Room. In our fine dining room, jackets are preferred for gentlemen and jeans are not allowed. Located in the Hogan Lovell building, we are walkable to our nation's landmarks, premier shopping and vibrant museums.
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7. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.3
Awesome(1621)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 132 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.
A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC restaurant
8. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
4.8
Exceptional(10237)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 180 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.
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9. Jônt
4.9
Exceptional(151)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor
Booked 7 times today
At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.
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10. Peacock Alley - Waldorf Astoria DC
4.6
Exceptional(21)
Price: Expensive
• American • Washington
Booked 64 times today
A signature in Waldorf Astoria hotels across the globe, Peacock Alley remains the place “to see and be seen” just as it was all those years ago for Manhattan’s high society. Set in the soaring grand atrium, Peacock Alley offers an eclectic menu of refined cuisine, innovative cocktails, and an impeccable wine selection.

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