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Old Ebbitt Grill
$$$$•American•4.7(31,583)Downtown - 2
Filomena Ristorante
$$$$•Italian•4.8(18,576)Georgetown - 3
Zaytinya - DC
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.6(20,651)Penn Quarter - 4
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
$$$$•American•4.6(34,058)Foggy Bottom - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
$$$$•Seafood•4.8(11,194)Downtown
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
$$$$•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,467)Penn Quarter - 2
Succotash PRIME
$$$$•American•4.7(4,610)Penn Quarter - 3
Centrolina
$$$$•Italian•4.8(2,491)Penn Quarter - 4
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
$$$$•Seafood•4.8(5,020)Downtown - 5
Bresca
$$$$•Contemporary French / American•4.7(1,400)U Street Corridor
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- TTiffanyGoldWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood and service were amazing!! Special acknowledgement of Max and Jonathan who made everything from the reservation process to the service a 10/10. Will definitely be back and looking forward to visiting their new restaurant in Potomac soon.More infoBouboulina$$$$• Steakhouse• North Bethesda•4.8
- LlindaGoldWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! The food was superb. Three of us had the special halibut and we all thought it was the best we have ever had. My husband had the rigatoni bolognese and thought it excellent— not drowning in sauce like at some other places. Even the dinner rolls were fantastic— so good we ordered a second! The service was superb. And Julio is a beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended.More infoJulii$$$$• Mediterranean• North Bethesda•4.8
- KKimberlyGoldWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoA wonderful birthday celebration! The food was excellent and the service was exceptional. We even received the royalty treatment with a private nook room all to ourselves. It was adorable. The restaurant’s recent renovation considered every detail to provide for a true French dining experience. Well done!More infoMon Ami Gabi - Bethesda$$$$• French• Bethesda•4.7
- DDavid JSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined on 24 Oct 202610/10 will be returning. Had the short rib hash and it was amazingMore infoSummer House - North Bethesda$$$$• American• North Bethesda•4.4
- RRainell2 reviews5.0Dined on 18 Oct 2026This is a quaint place that looks like it used to be a house. My movie club went there first and we loved the ambience and the food was quite tasty. I told a friend that it is a good place for her to take her husband for a date night. Sunday me and two of my friends went. Our waiter was Sean. He was lovely...easy going patient and attentive. We got there at 11:30 and initially the room where we were eating was cold. As soon as we told Sean, the heat was turned on or up immediately and we were quite comfortable. We really like this place!More infoPacci's Trattoria$$$$• Italian• Silver Spring•4.8
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Kensington is a peaceful refuge on the outskirts of D.C. with beautiful Victorian architecture, a weekly farmer's market, and a fun shopping scene. When it's time to stop exploring and to eat, you’ll never lack for tasty sustenance. The dining options range from fast and casual to upscale experiences, and every palate is accounted for. There is a variety of international food, including flavorful Mediterranean, Asian fusion, and Cajun. For upscale dining, locals head to chic French bistros and trendy Japanese restaurants. When you're in need of some comfort food, go to one of the area's cozy, farm-to-table restaurants. Kensington is also a haven for dessert-lovers as it has artisanal bakeries sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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