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1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
4.6
Exceptional(3036)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 38 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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2. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19302)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 276 times today
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
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3. Bresca
4.6
Exceptional(858)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 14 times today
Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.
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4. Oyamel
4.7
Exceptional(9552)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Penn Quarter
Booked 144 times today
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.
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5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel
4.3
Awesome(2217)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom
Booked 24 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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6. Gypsy Kitchen - DC
4.6
Exceptional(1573)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Logan Circle
Booked 37 times today
Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.
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7. Matera DC
4.4
Awesome(136)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Foggy Bottom
Booked 8 times today
Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.
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8. The Henri
4.6
Exceptional(193)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Penn Quarter
Booked 6 times today
The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.
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9. The Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1438)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 24 times today
Chef Roberto Santibañez presents a new American menu focused on Woodfired cooking, with an emphasis on steak, seafood and vegetarian fare. His Mexican roots and French training lend an inspired touch to the American table.
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10. Avenue Grill
4.7
Exceptional(314)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Avenue Grill is located at the corner of 14th St. & Pennsylvania Avenue inside the JW Marriott. Its design celebrates the history of America’s Main Street and its cuisine features classic American fare, showcasing locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Currently offering both a Full Breakfast Buffet, with made to order omelets, as well as a la carte breakfast menu options. The perfect place to start your day, join us in Avenue Grill.*Menus subject to change based on seasonality and availability

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  • Nancy
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had our Thanksgiving meal at Kingbird at the Watergate Hotel. The food was outstanding with some interesting, and very tasty, additions to the traditional holiday menu. The service as always attenttive and we never felt rushed. This was the best Thanksgiving meal in my memory! Nancy Hicks
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    Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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    4.3
  • David
    Greater Boston •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Outstanding service. We appreciated the description of all the courses, the ingredients and those not to be overlooked. to be missed. First off, I noticed that the server noted in writing my "deadly" allergy to oysters. The Thanksgiving special tastings was inspired so we now look forward to a "school night" dinner. Oh ! an easy to converse rooms, but maybe someone could fine-tune the play list..... Maybe a task with so many generations, from infants to elders, in the room. DMM
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    BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
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    4.6
  • Rachel
    Los Angeles •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food was so amazingly good, from the roasted cauliflower to the tender and flavorful steak. The service was friendly and helpful, modifying the chef's menu for our vegetarian with shellfish allergy guest. And the overall enviroment was warm, welcoming, and cozy. My only complaint is that the experience is so good that no one wants to leave their tables! Like a great family dinner. Thank you
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.7
  • Colby
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Love the food! The service is always excellent!! We always make reservations when we go to DC.
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    OyamelPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • Emily
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 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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