Dining Out for New Year's Eve
WASHINGTON D.C.

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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Washington DC to ring in the New Year.

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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...

Asia Nine Bar & Lounge Pan-Asian
12/20
915 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-629-4355
It's pan-Asian cooking in a swirl of mixed cuisines and messages. 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 surroundings. More...

Central Michel Richard American
14/20
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...

CommonWealth, The People's Gastropub British
14/20
1400 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-265-1400
Pub fare that celebrates solid British cooking with American ingredients. More...

indebleu Contemporary
14/20
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 exotic flavors. More...

Las Canteras Peruvian
12/20
2307 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-1780
Come here if you are looking for dressy Peruvian eats. 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...

Nage American
14/20
Courtyard Washington Embassy Row
1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-448-8005
A vibrant menu filled with casual American meat and seafood dishes. 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
14/20
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...

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...

Roof Terrace Restaurant American
No Rating
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20566
202-416-8555
As a destination restaurant for culture buffs, the Roof Terrace has no equal in DC. 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
Decades-old restaurant for a world of Spanish cooking beyond paella. More...

Urbana Restaurant & Wine Bar Italian
14/20
Hotel Palomar
2121 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-956-6650
Great expectations for the Italian-American menu (fulfilled), with a clubby scene to match. More...

Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert, Washington, DC The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C.
1190 22nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-974-4900
American bistro fare at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. 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...

Zola Contemporary
14/20
Le Droit Building
800 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-654-0999
Making the case for restaurant intrigue. More...

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