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A photo of Seasons 52 - North Bethesda restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6415)
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• American • North Bethesda
Booked 30 times today
Excellent food and service. Ahmed was great. Love the lunch specials too!
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4.5
Awesome(7762)
€€€€
• American • Downtown
Booked 72 times today
Always excellent dinner at Clyde’s. Kudos to our server WILL! Excellent friendly service in an especially busy post-CAPS game environment.
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4.5
Awesome(12286)
€€€€
• American • Rockville
Booked 72 times today
We dine here all the time. My favorite of the group is the Farmer's & Distiller's in DC but all of the restaurants are great. Normally, there's a small wait, even if you have a reservation. Today, we were seated immediately and the food came out so fast I was blown away. We were in and out in about an hour and we ordered apps (there were 5 of us). A 10 out of 10 experience today!
A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(14131)
€€€€
• American • Georgetown
Booked 81 times today
The food was great, fresh and well seasoned. Definitely order the biscuits and a house made soda!
A photo of The Hamilton restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(12736)
€€€€
• American • Downtown
Booked 206 times today
Had a fantastic experience at the Hamilton front bar! Roman was attentive, engaging, and genuinely made the experience that much better. Great service, great conversation, and an overall welcoming atmosphere. It’s always nice when someone goes beyond simply taking your order and makes you feel welcomed and taken care of. Roman definitely delivered. Ask for him when you visit!
A photo of Benihana - Bethesda, MD restaurant
4.1
Excellent(2808)
€€€€
• Japanese • Bethesda
Booked 43 times today
Great place , food amazing server lady was very good , the manager sergio was very nice i requested allergies menus him came to me and explained to me , him asked for refill our drinks check our tables multiples time
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4.7
Exceptional(1404)
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• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 35 times today
Food was very innovative and excellent. The staff was very friendly and offered a great wine recommendation.
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4.8
Exceptional(771)
€€€€
• Middle Eastern • Logan Circle
Booked 83 times today
Excellent food, great service and lovely ambiance.
A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(20653)
€€€€
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 242 times today
Absolutely my favorite restaurant for superb food, outstanding cocktails and exceptional service. Love, Love, Love Zaytinya.
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4.7
Exceptional(4613)
€€€€
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 63 times today
We ordered the Taste of South served family style at the recommendation of the waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The spread included three courses with perfect portions of each component, served with appropriate time in between to savor each dish. It was a wonderful sampling that included some items we would not have tried otherwise.

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  • LavonGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We dine here all the time. My favorite of the group is the Farmer's & Distiller's in DC but all of the restaurants are great. Normally, there's a small wait, even if you have a reservation. Today, we were seated immediately and the food came out so fast I was blown away. We were in and out in about an hour and we ordered apps (there were 5 of us). A 10 out of 10 experience today!
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    Founding Farmers MD: Potomac$$$$• American• Rockville
    •
    4.5
  • BobGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always excellent dinner at Clyde’s. Kudos to our server WILL! Excellent friendly service in an especially busy post-CAPS game environment.
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    Clyde's of Gallery Place$$$$• American• Downtown
    •
    4.5
  • AprilGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •190 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent food and service. Ahmed was great. Love the lunch specials too!
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    Seasons 52 - North Bethesda$$$$• American• North Bethesda
    •
    4.7
  • Brendalisse
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was great, fresh and well seasoned. Definitely order the biscuits and a house made soda!
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    Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown$$$$• American• Georgetown
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    4.6
  • Mike
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We ordered the Taste of South served family style at the recommendation of the waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The spread included three courses with perfect portions of each component, served with appropriate time in between to savor each dish. It was a wonderful sampling that included some items we would not have tried otherwise.
    More info
    Succotash PRIME$$$$• American• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.7
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