
10 special occasion-worthy restaurants in Washington, DC

by Christabel Lobo
Updated 18 December 2023
An epic night out in the country’s capital can mean dining where the Beltway bigwigs do—but it doesn’t have to. Washington, DC’s signature diversity trickles down to its special occasion spots, too.
These restaurants in and around the District have what it takes to uplevel any occasion—even if it’s just a midweek dinner. Read on for a guide to the 10 best special occasion spots in Washington, DC, right now.
4.7 (3914)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Georgetown
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Shon
Dined 4 days ago
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Shon
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4.9 (1547)
$31 to $50
Ethiopian
Georgetown
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JonathanVIP
Dined 5 days ago
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JonathanVIP
Dined 5 days ago
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Noel
Dined 2 days ago
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Stephen
Dined 1 day ago
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ErisVIP
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Kaxiomara
Dined 1 day ago
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 1 day ago
4.6 (2001)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Mount Vernon Square
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DavidVIP
Dined 1 day ago
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DavidVIP
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