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Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,259)Georgetown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,473)Penn Quarter - 3
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29,797)Downtown - 4
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,495)Foggy Bottom - 5
La Grande Boucherie - DC
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.3(1,431)Washington
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(442)Mount Vernon Square - 2
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(49)Washington - 3
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(2,054)Mount Vernon Square - 4
The Dabney
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(283)Shaw - 5
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Price: Very Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(482)Washington
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The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(1,966)Dupont Circle - 2
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,093)Downtown - 3
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(3,882)Georgetown - 4
2941 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•French American•4.9(7,770)Falls Church - 5
Mastro's Steakhouse - DC
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(4,989)Penn Quarter
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- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoVisited for an anniversary dinner. The staff was very committed to making our night special, and the food was phenomenal. Impulsively adding the Brussels sprouts stole the show and the desserts were amazing as well.More infoLa Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington•4.3
- KKittyVIPSan Diego •31 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis place never disappoints. What a great wine and cocktail menu. We started with a bottle of Sauvignon blanc followed by their famous crab cakes which were superb. We ended the meal with slices of key lime pie. The restaurant was busy...thank goodness we had a reservation but the waitstaff never hurries the customers which is delightful. If you’re in DC, don’t miss eating here.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- DDeniseOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food here is insane! From the bread to the olive oil and olive dip they give to go with it…so good. I had the ravioli and my husband the lasagna and they were outstanding! This is a new favorite I now have. The only thing I don’t love, but it is just what is, is the closeness of tables and noise level. However, I would sit with someone else to get a table here! Make reservations!!!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- BBenniceVIPWashington, D.C. Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLoud, open, friendly, super casual, good food! Like a great neighborhood diner with a bar and limited, curated menu. Definitely will be returning!More infoRuthie's All-DayPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington•4.8
- CChrisPortland / Oregon •1 review4.0Dined on 12 Jan 2025Overall a great experience. Ambience was amazing. Food was exactly what you’d expect from an establishment with the name Texas and Barbecue in the name. Only downside is as the map went on and the establishment got a bit easier, the less we saw our server and they checked in. This in turn led to drinks remaining empty and us sitting waiting on them for a check. Don’t let this be the deciding point for you to decide if you enjoy this establishment. It truly is a great establishment and I look forward to patronizing it again on my next trip to the DC area.More infoTexas Jacks BarbecuePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Arlington•4.8
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After you've seen all the monuments, your palate deserves a whirlwind culture tour too. Arlington is a short Metro hop away from the National Mall. It's home to everything from Greek dining that draws inspiration from Spanish tapas-style plating to restaurants where you can build your own burritos. Of course, areas like the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row are the places to be if you want the full upscale experience, but you're never out of walking distance from some of the D.C. area's famous freshly-cooked Ethiopian injera or Vietnamese pho. If you're worried about overdoing it, just remember that D.C. has the nation's highest number of vegan eateries per capita and features tons of vegetarian options.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Arlington is Olive Lebanese Eatery - Arlington
The best vegan restaurants in Arlington are Ruthie's All-Day, Ambar - Arlington and Palette 22
The best vegetarian restaurants in Arlington are Ambar - Arlington, Ruthie's All-Day and Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington
The restaurants with the best service in Arlington are Olive Lebanese Eatery - Arlington, Urban Tandoor and Santé
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Arlington are Santé, Water Bar and Sugar Factory - Pentagon Mall
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