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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29,800)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,484)Penn Quarter - 3
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,275)Georgetown - 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(1,451)Washington
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(450)Mount Vernon Square - 2
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(56)Washington - 3
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(2,062)Mount Vernon Square - 4
Amazonia
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.8(152)Mount Vernon Square - 5
The Dabney
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(285)Shaw
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Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(3,886)Georgetown - 2
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,092)Downtown - 3
Dauphine’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(1,412)Downtown - 4
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.4(8,809)Downtown - 5
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(4,396)Downtown
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- OOscarWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoFor a great meal and good service its a no brainer. You wont regret stopping in and having a delicious meal.More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- TTamaraBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI have been looking forward to checking this place out with my book club for quite some time. We finally made it there and it was well worth the wait. My server, Kasey? was amazing! Be aesthetics there was very much to our taste. We had such a great time and will definitely Return for a visit very soon.More infoSixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington•4.6
- AAxelVIPHouston •55 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoPlace is really nice and food was amazing! The ceviche was perfectly cooked (lime) and seasoned to perfection. The Lomo Salteado was fantastic as well.More infoPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown•4.7
- AAndreaVIPGreater Boston •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat experience, with wonderful staff, great food, and acceptable noise level.More infoNorth Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End•4.5
- KKatieVIPJackson Hole / Wyoming •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food! Great staff! Atmosphere was upbeat and perfect for dinner - not too quiet, not too loud. We had appetizers, New York strip, and scallops - all cooked to perfection. The presentation on all dishes was well-thought too - something we appreciate.More infoChef Geoff's West EndPrice: Moderate• American• West End•4.4
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In the very heart of the nation’s capital, D.C.’s West End is a vibrant and exciting cultural hotspot. Here, international influence and undiluted American pride shine and blend to create a unique cuisine experience. American-style restaurants litter the streets with hamburgers, pizza and typical bar food. Mexican, French, Italian, Thai, Japanese and other international restaurants are abundant and range from the most genuine authenticity to experimental blends. Adding to the scene, a slew of food trucks have popped up across the area providing access to comfort foods and original styles. The West End is truly a place that caters to all budgets and styles, and it is difficult to find any place in the world with more densely packed variety.
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