Best Date Night Restaurants in Foggy Bottom

386 restaurants available nearby

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 215 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

2. Boqueria - Dupont

4.6

Exceptional(2304)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dupont Circle

Booked 17 times today

An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space with a lively patio several blocks away from Dupont Circle.Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 10 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.

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3. Teddy & The Bully Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2011)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dupont Circle

Booked 14 times today

A social atmosphere fit for a president. Join us where vibrant cocktail culture meets fun elegance and comfort food at this Dupont Circle neighborhood favorite. It is said that while President Theodore Roosevelt loved to eat, to him the dinner table was less an occasion for fine dining than as a springboard for conversations. In keeping with this, we have created a stunning interior design for Teddy and the Bully Bar that keeps patrons talking. Reflecting Theodore Roosevelt’s love for simple American comfort food, including steaks, oysters, fried chicken and house-made cornbread, our seasonal menus feature a contemporary twist on classic comfort dishes with a focus on quality, local and simplicity. We pay special attention to sourcing from our local producers, representing President Roosevelt’s belief to “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” We offer an exciting happy hour, energetic bottomless brunch (Sundays), and a perfect match of social energy and food culture.

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4. North Italia - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(1673)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West End

Booked 47 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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5. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1564)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 15 times today

A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!

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6. a.kitchen+bar D.C.

new

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• American • Washington

Booked 10 times today

Located in the West End neighborhood of Washington DC, James Beard Foundation Award-winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin's High Street Hospitality Group brings their acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant, a.kitchen+bar, to the nation's capital. Exploring the seasonality of the Chesapeake, the menu is a culmination of hyper-seasonal American small plates and an acclaimed natural wine and beverage program.Join us from 4-5PM at the bar for Golden Hour. Our team has thoughtfully curated a selection of off-menu cocktails and bites, perfectly paired to indulge you after a long day. Immaculate vibes, soulful tunes and our talented team await. We look forward to welcoming you.

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7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 34 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

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8. The Palm Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(4396)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Dupont Circle

Booked 27 times today

The Palm Washington DC is a top-notch spot for date night. Reviews rave about its 'well-executed high end steakhouse fare' and 'amazing' food. Its 'consistently excellent service' and 'iconic' ambiance make it perfect for a special evening out. As one reviewer put it, 'Great spot for a special date!'

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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(679)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 44 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Due to the Mayors mandate, all spirits will be removed off tables by 10PM.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Washington, DC serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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10. Proper 21 - K Street

4.3

Awesome(328)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Proper 21K, brought to DC from the New York City restaurateurs Rob Zahn and Will Strozier that own Manhattan Proper, and Proper West, opening in August 2020. Located at 2033 K St NW, Proper 21K is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist. Proper 21K is the second DC location of NIEUW Group INC. Like its predecessors, located in New York City and DC, Proper 21K 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.

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Jérôme
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and outstanding service by Jeffrey ! Very attentive and rapid. We loved it.
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North Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End
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4.6
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Janice
Washington, D.C. Area •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service from start to finish. Ambience was cozy and in a great location overall. Great price for valet parking!! Sophisticated crowd overall with symphony-goers and local residents mixed in; very close to the Kennedy by car. Crispy mushrooms were excellent but I would get another appetizer to breakup monotony of shrooms. Lamb ribs were a bit too fatty and tuna bolognese was an interesting twist on bolognese. Portions were appropriate in size. I would return
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a.kitchen+bar D.C.Price: Expensive• American• Washington
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4.8
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Kirk
New Orleans / Louisiana •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Another fantastic meal at Ruths Chris! Never a disappointment!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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4.6
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Emily
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
Went for a dinner with friends and it was nice, food was good, just a tad loud.
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CIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Keithvip
Columbus •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
We like exploring tapas restaurants since we don’t have one near us at home. My only concern was not seeing any listing under the “chef’s selection “ pre fixe menu. We still ordered it and enjoyed most of it, but we didn’t know everything we were served and had no idea what was coming next.
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Boqueria - DupontPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Dupont Circle
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4.6

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386 restaurants available nearby

1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

2. Boqueria - Dupont

3. Teddy & The Bully Bar

4. North Italia - Washington DC

5. Chef Geoff's West End

6. a.kitchen+bar D.C.

7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

8. The Palm Washington DC

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC

10. Proper 21 - K Street

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