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Washington, D.C. Restaurants

Where to Eat in Washington, D.C.


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WHERE TO EAT WASHINGTON, DC RESTAURANTS

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

B. Smith's Southern
12/20
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-289-6188 | Menu
Splendid Southern fare creates a magnet for powerbrokers at lunch. More...

Bistro Bis American
14/20
The Hotel George
15 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-661-2700 | Menu
The menu changes periodically but exemplifies the creativity of the chef. Breakfast is highly recommended. 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 | Menu
Elegant cuisine for the über gourmet. 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 | Menu
Beefing up DC's red meat profile. More...

Clyde's of Georgetown American
13/20
Georgetown Park
3236 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-9180 | Menu
One of DC’s best destinations for burgers, chili, brews, pub food and family fare. More...

Mitsitam Cafe Native American
Quick Bite
National Museum of the American Indian
Fourth St. & Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20560
202-633-1000 | Menu
Surprisingly good museum food will bring visitors back for American Indian cooking. More...

Old Ebbitt Grill American
14/20
675 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-4800 | Menu
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Classic Indian cooking in a contemporary setting. More...

RIS American
15/20
Dining Room at RIS, Washington, DC 2275 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-730-2500 | Menu
Ris Lacoste is back with her American cuisine in the West End. More...

Rosa Mexicano Mexican
13/20
Terrell Place
575 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-5522 | Menu
This place is a colorful fiesta! More...

701 Restaurant Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at 701 Restaurant, Washington, DC 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-0701 | Menu
A swanky setting for innovative Modern American cuisine. 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 | Menu
Asian-inspired menu upstairs, more casual pizza-type fare downstairs, terrific service everywhere. More...

Taqueria Nacional Taqueria
Quick Bite
Hall of States
400 N. Capitol St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-7070 | Menu
Best tacos in town, and try the fruit waters. More...

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

 

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(Updated: 07/22/11 CT)