Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Navy Yard

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1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Navy Yard

Booked 21 times today

The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Patio Seating. Our OUTDOOR riverfront patio seating has been winterized and is now comfortably available all year round. The OUTDOOR reservations area has been tastefully enclosed in clear insulated curtains that still provide a scenic river view and is well protected, well heated and honored all weather. Additionally we offer FIREPIT LOUNGE reservations in our large outdoor bar area and first come first served bar, hightop and lounge seating. Please note: the Outdoor Bar area with hightops is covered and well heated but the fire pit and lounge seating is uncovered and so weather permitting. If your desired reservation is not available online or of you have any reservations questions please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information and assistance. For groups larger than 14 contact events@thesaltline.com.

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2. Shilling Canning Company

4.8

Exceptional(44)

Price: Expensive

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 1 time today

A modern American restaurant in Navy Yard where Executive Chef Reid Shilling serves his take on seasonal cuisine highlighting ingredients from around the Chesapeake region. Experiences include a 7-course tasting menu (served exclusively at the Chef's Counter), a 3-course prix fixe menu, an a la carte menu, and a weekend brunch menu.The 7-course tasting menu is seasonally driven and changes regularly offering guests a front-row seat to the open kitchen. Enjoy an expansive offering of Chef Reid Shilling’s regularly changing culinary creations and seasonally-inspired dishes, all prepared with a hyper-local approach to sourcing. This experience is the only menu served at the Chef’s Counter and may be previewed on our website.

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3. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.3

Awesome(2266)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 44 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

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4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34464)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 340 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. 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 neighborhood restaurant.

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5. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.8

Exceptional(2426)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 96 times today

Rumi's Kitchen in DC is totally worth the drive! The food is a sensational blend of Iran's fresh herbs and kabobs cooked over an open-fire grill, all served in a warm, cozy ambiance. Reviewers rave about the attentive service, flavorful dishes, and unique, upscale vibes. One review even stated, 'This restaurant has a swank vibe and very good food.' The restaurant's chef owner, Ali Mesghali, is clearly a master of his craft, serving up a memorable dining experience. Plus, it's not all about food; the restaurant's decor and presentation are also highly praised. So, it's not just the food that makes Rumi's Kitchen worth the trip, but the whole package.

6. Reverie

4.8

Exceptional(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Georgetown

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu. Our current menu is offered at $255 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Starting January 1, 2025, our tasting menu will adjust to $285 per guest.Please allow 2.5 hours for this experienceWe can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.

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7. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(2710)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 82 times today

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.

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8. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

4.7

Exceptional(205)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 81 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

9. San Lorenzo

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Shaw

Booked 15 times today

Come in and feel transported to the streets of Italy. Enjoy light, wholesome dishes - beautiful stucco walls and black and white photos of the chef/owner’s quaint hometown. Chef Massimo believes in creating dishes that honor the heritage and flavors of his native Tuscany. The magic of this cuisine is the exceptional preparation — fresh, simple ingredients paired with unique herbs and seasonings for a taste that’s anything but simple. With over 30 years of culinary training - Chef Massimo delivers homemade pastas, sauces, Florentine steak, veal, lamb, fresh fish and exceptional risotto. Stay tuned for the not-to-be missed tasting menus offered nightly. Also inquire about the unique communal wine lunch experiences on Saturday afternoons that can be booked only directly with management because they book up quickly. If you enjoy dining in Chef Massimo’s ‘San Lorenzo’ home - know he will also come to your home for special occasions or even travel with you within the US and Italy.

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10. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

4.5

Awesome(608)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 17 times today

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is a gem in Georgetown, DC, renowned for its exceptional food and service. The contemporary American cuisine, especially the selection of beef, is highly praised by customers. The restaurant's unique design and ambiance, paired with its exceptional service, makes it a go-to destination. One reviewer noted, 'The food & service were exquisite. My spouse and I already decided to splurge a little & come back at least once a month.' Another stated, 'Food & service were top notch. I would highly recommend and will definitely be back!'

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Scranton / Poconos •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
Went on a slow, cold Sunday afternoon so it wasn’t not busy at all. For some reason, though, our server was difficult to find throughout our meal. Food/drinks were really good, & they had fun holiday themed drink decorations. Definitely bundle up though if you’re seated on the patio.
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Washington, D.C. Area •68 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
The BBQ is some of the best I have ever eaten. The brisket tender and delicious is my favorite. We will order their Thanksgiving turkey next year and we cannot wait.
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Smokecraft Modern BarbecuePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Arlington
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4.5
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David
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Great drinks and food! Can't wait to try the brunch for bottomless mimosas
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RewindPrice: Moderate• American• Dupont Circle
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4
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Dan
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Sep 7, 2024
Service and flavors were very good. Only issue that we experienced was that we had 3 different entrees that had chicken. Though flavors were great, the chicken in all 3 dishes were very dry.
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Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Indian• Adams Morgan
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4.3
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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 30, 2024
A limited but delicious menu. Full bar. Pleasant inside and outside. But, in the evening, you're going for the music, and it was great July 30--Gabe Koempel and combo.
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4.1

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

2. Shilling Canning Company

3. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

5. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

6. Reverie

7. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

8. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

9. San Lorenzo

10. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

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