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Old Ebbitt Grill
$$$$•American•4.8(31,071)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.7(20,433)Penn Quarter - 3
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
$$$$•American•4.6(34,220)Foggy Bottom - 4
Filomena Ristorante
$$$$•Italian•4.8(18,316)Georgetown - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
$$$$•Seafood•4.8(10,967)Downtown
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
$$$$•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.5(2,435)Penn Quarter - 2
The Pembroke
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.7(2,255)Dupont Circle - 3
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
$$$$•Seafood•4.8(4,919)Downtown - 4
Succotash PRIME
$$$$•American•4.7(4,467)Penn Quarter - 5
Bresca
$$$$•Contemporary French / American•4.5(1,289)U Street Corridor
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- JJenniferWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat venue for a business lunch, quick service, high quality food. Would love to come back.More infoMon Ami Gabi - Bethesda$$$$• French• Bethesda•4.7
- LLeeGoldWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoJulii is a five star experience. Fantastic service, creative menu and very fresh food!More infoJulii$$$$• Mediterranean• North Bethesda•4.7
- WWendyGoldWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoEverything was delicious! Our new favorite place! Unique dishes. Great atmosphere! Hard to come by good places like this. Great place for a birthday.More infoMelina$$$$• Greek• North Bethesda•4.7
- TTimWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on 9 Jun 2026This was our first time dining at Summer House; our server was very good and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the chocolate cake and bought some cookies to go.More infoSummer House - North Bethesda$$$$• American• North Bethesda•4.4
- OOlivia5 reviews5.0Dined on 26 May 2026Food was spectacular and service was amazing!! Started with a delicious seasonal beverage. Had the chicken parmigiana and ravioli florentina which were incredibly flavorful and fresh. Our server Sheneka was incredible- kind, fun, knowledgeable about the menu and so welcoming. Will be a regular here!More infoPacci's Trattoria$$$$• Italian• Silver Spring•4.6
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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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