Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Washington

71 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29572)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 255 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.

2. The Park at 14th

4.7

Exceptional(2894)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 69 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

3. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11754)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 164 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.

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4. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

Exceptional(4309)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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5. Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(5243)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

6. Tosca

4.8

Exceptional(4509)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Tosca is a hot spot in Washington, D.C. known for its exceptional Italian cuisine. The reviews rave about the 'top notch food', 'outstanding' dining experience, and 'excellent service'. The ambiance is also praised for being 'relaxed' and 'welcoming'. It's a 'gem' that stands out in a crowded high-end restaurant scene, consistently serving 'delicious' food in a 'comfortable setting'.

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7. Proper 21 - F Street

4.1

Excellent(904)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Proper 21, brought to DC from the New York City restaurateurs Rob Zahn and Will Strozier that own Manhattan Proper and Proper West, opened in early October 2016. Located at 1319 F Street NW, Proper 21 is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist. Proper 21 is the third location of NIEUW Group Inc. Like its predecessors, located in New York City, Proper 21 serves contemporary American cuisine. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison. The restaurant provides the best audio & visual for sports, corporate functions, nightlife and other events. Proper 21 requests reservations be made 45 minutes in advance.

8. Spotted Zebra

3.9

Excellent(5)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

WE ARE THE SPOTTED ZEBRAMany ask about our name, well it is whimsical, and one might say esoteric, and derives from a misquote by a prominent former US Senator from Tennessee, who confidently proclaimed, "A zebra does not change its spots". In this new DC hot-SPOT, we shine a tongue-in-cheek SPOT-light on the contradictory, and often irreverent and humorous words from politics. They are weaved into the names of dishes and cocktails and found on the top of tables, the bar, and people's minds.

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9. Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

4.6

Exceptional(2410)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Bobby Van’s Grill has a very loyal following of patrons who appreciate its first-rate, dry-aged steaks and seafood, phenomenal wine list, and exceptional professional wait staff – many of whom have worked for Bobby Van’s Grill for more than 15 years. We have the largest private dining space of any restaurant in DC; Bobby Van’s Grill can accommodate guests in 7 different rooms! In the fall of 2018, it unveiled a newly renovated atrium (now known as The Atrium @ Bobby Van’s) that accommodates up to 330 people for private events.

10. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19302)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 276 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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Evita
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great Thanksgiving dinner. Our waiter James was awesome.
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Fogo de Chao - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown
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4.6
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Diana
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We live in Los Angeles, CA and it's our first time in DC. We had Thanksgiving Day dinner at The Hamilton and it was perfect. Our waitress, Ash, was patient and attentive. Food serving portions were generous and tasty. The ambience and decor is modern yet classic, simply wonderful.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Robert
Northwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent experience. Adrianna was outstanding and very attentive.
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Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.Price: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Omarvip
Hawaii •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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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Majia
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The Park at 14th was a great experience! The vibes were so lively, the music was a 10/10 played all the good hits (hip hop, rap, rnb, Caribbean). The food was really good, and worth the price, the mimosas were more champagne then juice/flavor so if ordering different flavors you wont really be able to tell the difference! the service was good, our waitress was nice, attentive and gave us complimentary shots. The music and energy is definitely loud, so if thats not ur vibe then it may not be the place for you, but you will have a good time! they make sure of that of course being that the food and mimosas are unlimited!
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The Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7

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71 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

2. The Park at 14th

3. The Hamilton

4. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

5. Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

6. Tosca

7. Proper 21 - F Street

8. Spotted Zebra

9. Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

10. Zaytinya - DC

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