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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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AGAINN British
14/20
1099 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-639-9380
Demonstrating that British pub food rocks. 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...

Art and Soul Southern
14/20
The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-7777
Enjoy haute Southern cooking in a contemporary setting. 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...

Belga Café Belgian
14/20
514 Eighth St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-544-0100
When you can get a seat, you'll revel in the briny aromas of mussels and the creative “eurofusion” fare. More...

Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar French
14/20
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...

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...

The Caucus Room American
14/20
401 Ninth St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-1300
All about power: food, setting, people. 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...

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 salads to sliders to soufflés. 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...

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

Kellari Taverna Greek
14/20
1700 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-535-5274
Elegant Greek fare makes this a special-occasion destination. 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...

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...

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
401 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-1005
Another gem in the José Andrés constellation. More...

Potenza Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Potenza, Washington, DC 1430 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-638-4444
Italian eatery with huge portions and a lively atmosphere for fun and fine food. More...

Proof American
13/20
Dining Room at Proof, Washington, DC 775 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-7663
Glossy and pricey wine-and-drinks bar-restaurant with trendy foods. 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...

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...

Sam & Harry's Steakhouse
13/20
1200 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-296-4333
One of DC’s most popular steakhouses, noted for its top-of-the-line product. More...

701 Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at 701, Washington, DC 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
A swanky setting for 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...

Sou'Wester Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Sou Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-787-6868
The casual sister restaurant of formal CityZen. 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...

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...

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...

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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