Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Lanham

179 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29566)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 207 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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2. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17053)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 90 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

3. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 13 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.

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4. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1157)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 22 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

5. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11750)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 156 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19299)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 114 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.

7. Amazonia

4.7

Exceptional(112)

Price: Very Expensive

• Peruvian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 20 times today

Venture into the relaxed ambiance of Amazonia, our inviting upstairs bar, dining room and rooftop hideaway. As one of the first Amazonian restaurants in the U.S., discover the exotic flavors and ingredients from Peru's rainforest, as well as favorite Peruvian staples. Here you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of pisco and imaginative cocktails. The dishes you'll enjoy in Amazonia are meant for sharing, and are expertly prepared by the very same skilled kitchen team from Causa downstairs.

8. RPM Italian - DC

4.8

Exceptional(4447)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 62 times today

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly

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9. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34360)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 137 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

10. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3856)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 75 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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Robert
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Menu was very well crafted and for the season, food was excellent and the service was outstanding.
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The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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4.7
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Lucy
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Filomena does not disappoint! Always perfectly cooked pasta, chicken and seafood. The place is already decorated for Christmas which makes it quite an experience with a polar bear dressed in his best and Santa not to mention all the streamers and stuff hanging from the ceiling. No place like it. Only downside is they fill the place up and it gets tight and warm down in that basement. A must for any trip to DC and Georgetown!
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Rachel
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious meal, great atmosphere and a great way to end a day full of touring DC! Highly recommend the pistachio halibut and Brussels sprouts 🤤
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Omarvip
Hawaii •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wow, as advertised, great host, server, manager!!!! The food we ordered was all superb!!! Crab cake to start, wife ordered the meatloaf, I had the short rib stroganoff. We had reservations and thankful we thought ahead, the 1330 lunch rush was visible on the weekend. I ordered a bloody mary, only portion of the meal which I thought lacked attention. Manager passed by the table and was very nice!!! Thank you for the Carrot cake, it was phenomenal. Highly would recommend and glad we came!!!
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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KHESHA
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The ambience was great and the food was magnificent. The waiter was very attentive and brought out samples of wine.
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Caruso's Grocery - DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill
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4.8

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179 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

2. Filomena Ristorante

3. The Dabney

4. Caruso's Grocery - DC

5. The Hamilton

6. Zaytinya - DC

7. Amazonia

8. RPM Italian - DC

9. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

10. Succotash PRIME

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