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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29552)Downtown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19286)Penn Quarter - 3
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17042)Georgetown - 4
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34352)Foggy Bottom - 5
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(10010)Downtown
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(376)Mount Vernon Square - 2
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.7(21)Washington - 3
Limani - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(886)Southwest Waterfront - 4
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(1954)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3743)Dupont Circle
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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1068)Downtown - 2
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3854)Georgetown - 3
Nobu DC
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(2252)Washington - 4
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.6(8751)Downtown - 5
2941 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•French American•4.8(7728)Falls Church
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- WWilletteSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat birthday experience…the noise level was perfect…we heard folks having a great time, but it wasn’t intrusive!!!More infoSummer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda•4.5
- MMerileevipWashington, D.C. Area •47 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a wonderful time - the atmosphere and people are fabulous! Our waitress Maggie made the night, carefully advising wine, tea, soup, avocado Caesar( a must share starter) and the amazing crispy trout - the sauce, veges and fish was so scrumptious !!! Last week we tried the scallops risotto ( big wow) to finish our meal we had crème brûlée which had a tinge hint of orange 😊 Ask for Maggie as your server- she’s such a bundle of joy and makes your do ing experience fabulous !More infoJuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda•4.7
- HHowardvipWashington, D.C. Area •49 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI love dinner at Seasons 52. The food is delicious, the service is great and the price is fair. Importantly, I can eat a lovely meal that has a reasonably low calorie count!! I wish there were a few dessert option that were low calorie too. Why would I eat a 500 calorie entree - and then have a 500 calorie dessert?More infoSeasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda•4.7
- DDougWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoOur second meal at Salt Line Bethesda. Wonderful seafood, attentive service. We will return for future special occasions.More infoThe Salt Line - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bethesda•4.5
- AAleksandraWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFirst time here and it was a great experience. We liked all the food we had. As starters octopus and beef tartare (not really classic way of preparing it, has a lot of tomato sauce, but tasty). Mains were mushroom souvlaki, half chicken and shrimp. All wonderful. No space for dessert. Will try next time, because there definitely will be a next time.More infoMelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda•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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