Dining Out for New Year's Eve
WASHINGTON DC

Acadiana Southern
15/20
Dining Room at Acadiana , Washington, DC 901 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-408-8848
Jeff Tunks woos us with luscious Southern cooking with a dash of down-home flavors. More...

Ardeo Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Ardeo, Washington, DC 3311 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-244-6750
One of upper Connecticut’s favorite gathering places for contemporary fare. More...

Bangkok Joe's Thai Restaurant Thai
12/20
Washington Harbour Complex
3000 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-4422
High-flying Thai stars dumplings and noodles. More...

Blue Duck Tavern American Regional
16/20
Dining Room at Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC Park Hyatt Washington
1201 24th St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-419-6755
A contemporary, farm-to-restaurant destination with an elegant menu. More...

The Bombay Club Indian
14/20
Dining Room at The Bombay Club, Washington, DC 815 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-659-3727
The Bombay Club re-creates the atmosphere of the Raj. More...

Brasserie Beck Belgian
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Beck, Washington, DC 1101 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-408-1717
Robert Wiedmaier's Belgian-French cooking in a highly diverting setting. More...

Café Atlántico Latin American
14/20
Dining Room at Café Atlántico, Washington, DC 405 Eighth St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-0812
Terrific Latino fare in jazzy Latino surroundings. More...

Central Michel Richard American
15/20
Dining Room at Central Michel Richard, Washington, DC 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-626-0015
Casual American fare is central to Central. More...

Charlie Palmer Steak Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Charlie Palmer Steak, Washington, DC 101 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-547-8100
Beefing up DC's red meat profile. More...

CityZen American
18/20
Dining Room at CityZen, Washington, DC Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-787-6006
Chef Eric Ziebold endorses minimalist American fare--and his bill of fare wins over Washingtonians. More...

indebleu French
15/20
Dining Room at indebleu, Washington, DC 707 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-333-2538
Classy, sophisticated setting; edgy American food with an infusion of Indian flavors. More...

Le Paradou French
16/20
Dining Room at Le Paradou, Washington, DC 678 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-6780
The ceiling stars may twinkle, but it's Yannick Cam's cooking that lights up the night. More...

Marcel's French
16/20
Dining Room at Marcel 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-296-1166
Chef Robert Wiedmaier cooks in the French style but with Flemish accents. More...

Michel Richard Citronelle French
19/20
Dining Room at Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, DC Latham Hotel
3000 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-625-2150
Let Michel Richard take your senses on an exhilarating thrill ride. More...

Mie n Yu Pan-Asian
13/20
Dining Room at Mie n Yu, Washington, DC 3125 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-6122
Slightly wild décor seduces the eye while you work through the extensive menu. More...

The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Washington, DC 1201 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-BASS
A-plus to this primo seafood restaurant for its elegant, stateroom décor and the kitchen’s attention to using only sustainable seafood. More...

Old Ebbitt Grill American
13/20
675 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-4800
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. More...

The Oval Room Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The Oval Room, Washington, DC 800 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-463-8700
This Oval Room is a watering hole that serves up contemporary cuisine, and makes for great celebrity-watching. More...

Proof Restaurant American
13/20
Dining Room at Proof Restaurant, Washington, DC 775 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-337-7663
Glossy and pricey wine-and-drinks bar-restaurant with trendy foods. More...

Rasika Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Rasika, Washington, DC 633 D St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-637-1222
Classic Indian cooking in a contemporary setting. More...

701 Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at 701, Washington, DC 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-0701
A swanky setting for chef Bobby Varua’s innovative Modern American cuisine. More...

1789 Restaurant American
16/20
Dining Room at 1789 Restaurant, Washington, DC 1226 36th St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-965-1789
Seasonal American fare in an elegant Georgetown townhouse. More...

The Source by Wolfgang Puck Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Washington, DC Newseum
575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-637-6100
Asian-inspired menu upstairs, more casual pizza-type fare downstairs, terrific service everywhere. More...

Tabard Inn American
14/20
Dining Room at Tabard Inn, Washington, DC Tabard Inn
1739 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-833-2668
A DC landmark, the inn is redolent with tradition and charm, with food to match. More...

Taberna del Alabardero Spanish
14/20
1776 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-429-2200
Decade-old restaurant for a world of Spanish cooking beyond paella. More...

Urbana Restaurant & Wine Bar Italian
12/20
Hotel Palomar
2121 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-956-6650
Great expectations for the Italian-American menu but, unfortunately, little follow through. More...

The Willard Room French
No Rating
Dining Room at The Willard Room, Washington, DC Willard InterContinental Washington DC
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-637-7440
French-American cuisine in one of the grandest dining rooms in Washington. More...

Zaytinya Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at Zaytinya, Washington, DC Edison Place
701 Ninth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-0800
Zaytinya puts the Mediterranean on DC's map. More...

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