Best Restaurants for Foodies in West End

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1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 27 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

2. Equinox - DC

4.5

Awesome(3434)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Equinox on 19th has an upscale casual, crisp, atmosphere that firmly establishes a city chic decor. We are excited to offer you a regional, seasonal dining experience by a five-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, Chef Todd Gray. We specialize in seasonal fine dining, plant-based, and vegetable-forward cuisine. Check out our beautiful brick fireplace room that looks onto 19th Street with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows for a perfect view. Our ample bar seats over 40 and is ideal for a beverage before dinner. Our lime-washed brick walls evoke a classic DC townhouse. Our vibe is friendly & upscale casual; our food is celebrated for all dining styles, from gluten-free and plant-based to locally farmed produce. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Located at 900 19th St NW, just a few blocks from our previous location.

3. Moonraker

4.5

Awesome(350)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to Moonraker at Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf, a signature rooftop hideaway with a Japanese inspired menu of light bites and sushi alongside handcrafted cocktails, a curated selection of Japanese whiskeys, and more. All set around a stunning central bar boasting panoramic views of the waterfront. A laidback lounge by day evolves into a buzzy nightlife scene alongside a handsome bar that sets the scene for intimate soirées, nighttime meet ups and weekend afternoons by the Potomac.Introducing Capitol Brunch. Meet us at Moonraker for an all-new weekend brunch menu, featuring everything from bottomless brunch cocktails to Japanese-infused breakfast classics like Shokupan French Toast and Tokyo Chicken and Waffles, sushi and more alongside live jazz music and a stunning view of Washington’s best.

4. Jônt

4.8

Exceptional(92)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 15 times today

At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.

5. La Chaumiere

4.9

Exceptional(4799)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 38 times today

La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

6. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 20 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

7. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19305)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 229 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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8. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13790)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 182 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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9. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

4.7

Exceptional(987)

Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

10. Nobu DC

4.7

Exceptional(2257)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Washington

Booked 80 times today

Situated on the ground floor of the new Residences on M Street, in the heart of the West End just steps from Georgetown, Nobu Washington DC brings Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s genre-defining cuisine to the nation’s Capital. With more than 11,000 square feet of space including the Bar & Lounge, Dining Room and Sushi Bar, and multiple private event spaces, Nobu DC presents the ideal setting to enjoy signatures like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño alongside DC-inspired dishes and cocktails.

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Kellamvip
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best flavors and food in dc! Extremely playful play on textures, with running motifs of flavor throughout the night. Everything looked exquisite. Truly an unforgettable dinner.
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JôntPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• U Street Corridor
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4.8
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Pascale
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We are French living in the US for a little while and we’ve been looking forward to finding a real French restaurant serving authentic very good quality fresh food. La Chaumière did that for us ! Thank You :)
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La ChaumierePrice: Expensive• French• Georgetown
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4.9
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kristen
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a GREAT time at Equinox. This is a very special restaurant. The entire menu is fabulous. I love their ability to cover both delicious omnivore and exquisite plant based options. All food is impeccable. There is something for everyone - and I’ve noticed people of all ages and much diversity. The staff is warm and inviting and the atmosphere is “elevated cozy”. LOVE this place. congrats on the one year in the new space. Support this DC treasure!
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Equinox - DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.5
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King
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 Nov 2024
Great and amazing experience. I enjoy every dish and the environment was amazing.
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MoonrakerPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5
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Emily
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
Went for a dinner with friends and it was nice, food was good, just a tad loud.
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CIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2. Equinox - DC

3. Moonraker

4. Jônt

5. La Chaumiere

6. The Dabney

7. Zaytinya - DC

8. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

9. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

10. Nobu DC

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