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1. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1622)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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2. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.1

Excellent(2279)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 31 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

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3. Tabard Inn

4.6

Exceptional(3839)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 47 times today

We're happy to offer a $80/per person chef-curated prix fixe to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone. The full menu can be found below. We will not be offering our normal dinner menu on that day.Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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4. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1408)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 24 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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5. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(360)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 15 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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6. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2352)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 76 times today

At Brasserie Liberté traditional French meets modern luxury in the heart of Georgetown. Our menu reflects the comfort food of the cuisine served in a cozy and laidback setting.Please note the Fabergé Egg seats 4 guests.

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7. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2665)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 18 times today

Dear guests,Now open for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Sunday for dining in, carry-outs and delivery through Door-Dash and UberEats.Celebrating its 29th year Anniversary, this Grand Little restaurant is definitely part of Georgetown’s culinary landscape!We are offering classic, regional and contemporary French cuisine. At the Wine Bar, you will feel as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your home.For Jazz night, please request a table in the Wine Bar. The Jazz performances are every Wednesday nights, from 6pm to 9pm.In July, a 3% service fee will be added to all guest checks and will be used to cover the increasing server wages.This fee is not a tip.Visit our Sister Bistrot, La Piquette on 3714 Macomb Street Nw. in Cleveland Park - Tel: 202 686 2015 - info@lapiquettedc.com

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8. Mazi

4.6

Exceptional(744)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.

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9. The Prime Rib

4.9

Exceptional(3467)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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10. Morrison-Clark Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(564)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

The Main Dining Room is highlighted by gilded mirrors, Italian marble fireplaces, and crystal chandeliers. The tantalizing cuisine is innovative and fresh, its style is regional American. The Morrison Clark Restaurant is consistently rated among Washington's finest. Experience the storied legacy of a 19th Century Victorian mansion, now a full-service hotel and restaurant, proud to be on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Vanessa
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a delightful tea! The variety of savory and sweets were ample and delicious. Some nice surprises as well as more traditional offerings. The four pages of teas to choose from, the gratis glass of proseco and great service sealed the deal!
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.1
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Dennis
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The restaurant is one of our favorites! Food is always very good and the service, wonderful!
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La TomatePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.8
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Stephen W
Baja California Sur •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The perfect place on a snowy night in DC. The staff. Was very attentive and the food was phenomenal! I highly recommend you place this on your must go list.
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.6
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Eric William
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Feb 2025
The food is wonderful - always above average (it's on the small side though) I have eaten at The Lafayette often - nice for a special evening. Every bite was extremely flavorful. A beautiful experience. The piano melodies make the atmosphere regal. * * * * *
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Kamryn
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 Jan 2025
There was a slight mix up at our table, but our servers were super kind and courteous about it. Good food if you’re looking for Italian cuisine in Arlington outside of Sfoglina.
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Mazaro Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Arlington
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4.5

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