Best Historic Restaurants in Mount Vernon Square

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A photo of Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown restaurant

1. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10446)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 96 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. 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

2. RPM Italian - DC

4.7

Exceptional(4574)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 109 times today

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly

3. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 42 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

A photo of Morrison-Clark Restaurant restaurant

4. Morrison-Clark Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(564)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

The Main Dining Room is highlighted by gilded mirrors, Italian marble fireplaces, and crystal chandeliers. The tantalizing cuisine is innovative and fresh, its style is regional American. The Morrison Clark Restaurant is consistently rated among Washington's finest. Experience the storied legacy of a 19th Century Victorian mansion, now a full-service hotel and restaurant, proud to be on the National Register of Historic Places.

A photo of District Bites at District E restaurant

5. District Bites at District E

3.7

Very Good(75)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

A photo of The Tavern at the Henley Park restaurant

6. The Tavern at the Henley Park

3.8

Excellent(790)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

The Henley Park Hotel welcomes you to The Tavern at the Henley Park (Formerly known as Coeur De Lion), a favorite among the DC locals. This restaurant is adorned with a stunning skylight atrium, ornate chandeliers, and a natural brick face. Our Chef offers a diverse New American menu featuring the freshest regional ingredients. For a less formal atmosphere, we offer a light Small Plates menu in the Blue Bar.

7. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29841)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 383 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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8. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17331)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 214 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

9. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(305)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 22 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

10. Amazonia

4.8

Exceptional(176)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Peruvian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 26 times today

Venture into the relaxed ambiance of Amazonia, our inviting upstairs bar, dining room and rooftop hideaway. As one of the first Amazonian restaurants in the U.S., discover the exotic flavors and ingredients from Peru's rainforest, as well as favorite Peruvian staples. Here you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of pisco and imaginative cocktails. The dishes you'll enjoy in Amazonia are meant for sharing, and are expertly prepared by the very same skilled kitchen team from Causa downstairs.

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StevenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We have gone to RPM Italian in DC several times over the past few years and every time the food and service are amazing. Tonight, our server was Paula and she was exceptional. Thanks for another great evening!
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RPM Italian - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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MichelleVIP
Atlanta •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always perfection! I can’t recommend enough. The drinks and food were excellent and the staff is friendly and professional!
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Mary
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I will definitely be coming here again. Food was tasty, fresh, and well seasoned - like absolutely perfect. My boyfriend has an eating disorder (ARFID) and can really only eat a select few foods - and they were more than accommodating with him!! Really made this a great experience. 10/10 would recommend.
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Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.4
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Roland
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Great experience to watch one of the biggest games in the world. Incredible service, incredible crowd, will come here all the time as we do with Caps games.
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District Bites at District EPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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3.7
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KrystalVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 21, 2025
We ate here twice during our trip to DC. The food was delicious.
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Morrison-Clark RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.4

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