Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Foggy Bottom

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AlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaCapitol HillCleveland ParkDowntown

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81 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom restaurant

1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34510)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 224 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.

A photo of CIRCA at Foggy Bottom restaurant

2. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3067)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 42 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.

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3. Toryumon Japanese House

4.3

Awesome(166)

££££Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Located in the “Golden Triangle” of the Central Business District of The Downtown DC.Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. The restaurant blends classic Japanese culinary traditions with an new asian style food, ingredient-driven menu, warm hospitality and clean design to deliver a contemporary and engaging asian dining experience.Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Humbly Yours.

A photo of Filomena Ristorante restaurant

4. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17331)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 219 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!

5. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29841)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 383 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.

6. The Park at 14th

4.7

Exceptional(2975)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

The Park at 14th is a restaurant, lounge, and event venue on four floors overlooking Franklin Square in Downtown D.C. Offering a sense of timeless elegance, beautiful views, and a warm and welcoming interior, The Park at 14th is the perfect place dining, socializing, and hosting your next event. We invite you to join us. For reservations over 10 people, please TEXT (202) 550-0300

7. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19551)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 275 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.

8. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11911)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 186 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.

9. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(305)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 22 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.

10. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(4004)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 65 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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BreeVIP
Southwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love the homemade sodas with fresh fruit! Homestyle cooking and farm fresh ingredients. There were plenty of things for my picky eater children to choose from as well
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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daniel
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
the food here is great. large portions and pleasant staff
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Patrick
Los Angeles •685 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A must try in DC, not only for the history, but the taste!
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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ShannonVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The free range brick chicken with a slightly tart but sweet lemon sauce was a great choice for a cold rainy day. Served with a side of mashed potatos and steamed brocoli, it definitely met the need for a comforting meal. My server, Olive, was very attentive, ensuring that I capped my experience with a hot tea.
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CIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Tina
Washington, D.C. Area •39 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were expecting hibachi with the chefs cooking in front of you which is why I’m giving it 4 stars because of our expectations. The food was good. Pretty tight with seating, you can hear your neighbors conversations.
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Toryumon Japanese HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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4.3

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