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The Best Washington DC Valentines Restaurants


The best Washington DC Valentines restaurants provide a romantic environment and special Valentine's Day meals. Find the perfect restaurant in Washington DC for you and your sweetheart right now.

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901 Restaurant & Bar Modern American
14/20
901 Ninth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-524-4433
Sophisticated contemporary American fare accompanied by exotic drinks. More...

AGAINN British
14/20
Dining Room at AGAINN, Washington, DC 1099 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-639-9830
Demonstrating that British pub food rocks. More...

Ardeo+Bardeo New American
14/20
Dining Room at Ardeo+Bardeo, Washington, DC 3311 & 3309 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
12/20
Washington Harbour Complex
3000 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-4422
High-flying Thai stars dumplings and noodles. More...

Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar, Washington, DC 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-0111
Upscale French food in a classy setting with a cozy upstairs wine bar. More...

BLT Steak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at BLT Steak, Washington, DC 1625 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-689-8999
Super-sophisticated ambience and American steakhouse fare that's worth every penny. 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...

Bourbon Steak Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-944-2026
Elegant cuisine for the über gourmet. 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...

Casa Nonna Italian
13/20
1250 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-629-2505
A fancy version of Granny's Italian cooking for the family. 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...

Co Co. Sala Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Co Co. Sala, Washington, DC 929 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-4265
A chocoholic's dream; it’s in everything from macaroni and cheese to soufflés. More...

Cork Wine Bar Contemporary
12/20
1720 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-2675
Wine and dine in a hip DC eatery. More...

El Centro D.F. Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at El Centro D.F., Washington, DC 1819 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-3131
High-class Mexican street food in a vibrant setting. More...

Equinox Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Equinox, Washington, DC 818 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-331-8118
Todd and Ellen Gray have turned this into a whole-foods destination with a contemporary twist. More...

Fiola Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Fiola, Washington, DC 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-2888
Fabio Trabocchi creates Italian fare at this contemporary trattoria in Penn Quarter. More...

Founding Farmers Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Founding Farmers, Washington, DC IMF HQ2 building
1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-822-8783
A farm-to-table restaurant with high-class, all-American fare. More...

Georgia Brown's Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Georgia Brown 950 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-393-4499
This eatery racks up high marks for its solid Southern cooking and its full-scale Sunday brunch. More...

J&G Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at J&G Steakhouse, Washington, DC W Washington DC
515 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-661-2440
Chic signature restaurant of famed chef with steaks and much more. More...

Jaleo Spanish
14/20
Dining Room at Jaleo, Washington, DC 480 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-7949
The trendsetter in DC for the tapas set. 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...

Masa 14 Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Masa 14, Washington, DC 1825 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-1414
Hot destination for a fusion of the best of Asian and Latino flavors. More...

Nage Bistro 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...

Neyla Lebanese
14/20
3206 N. St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-6353
Exotic décor mirrors the lush cuisine of the Middle East: a must! 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...

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...

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, Washington, DC 401 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-1005
Another gem in the José Andrés constellation. More...

PS 7’s Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at PS 7’s, Washington, DC 777 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-742-8550
Peter Smith shines with his well-crafted food and super-charged flavors. 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 Restaurant Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at 701 Restaurant, Washington, DC 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-0701
A swanky setting for innovative Modern American cuisine. More...

1789 Restaurant American
No Rating
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...

Zengo Fusion
13/20
Dining Room at Zengo, Washington, DC 781 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-2929
Far-out food with zany Asian and Latino twist. More...

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