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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29540)Downtown - 2
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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19271)Penn Quarter - 3
Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(17032)Georgetown - 4
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34349)Foggy Bottom - 5
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(372)Mount Vernon Square - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.8(18)Washington - 3
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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(880)Southwest Waterfront - 4
dLeña
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Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3735)Dupont Circle
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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1067)Downtown - 2
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Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3853)Georgetown - 3
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Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(2250)Washington - 4
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- RRuthWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFilomena has always been our go-to restaurant, and it never fails to exceed our expectations. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting ambiance that sets the tone for an incredible dining experience. The food, as always, was absolutely delicious—each dish crafted with care and bursting with flavor. What truly elevated our evening was the outstanding service we received from Nebil. His professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine friendliness made us feel truly valued as guests. Nebil anticipated our needs effortlessly, provided thoughtful recommendations, and ensured everything was perfect from start to finish. It’s rare to encounter such exceptional service, and it made an already great meal even more memorable. Filomena, once again, proved why it remains our favorite dining spot!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.7
- MMelissaPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBeautiful experience from the friendly hosts, to the delightful server, to the food all of which was perfectly delicious. We ordered the skillet cornbread, spinach dip, vegetable sandwich, goat cheese burger and fried chicken sandwich. Absolutely no complaints and they got us in and out in a little over an hour so we made it to our event right on time.More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- RRichardvipWashington, D.C. Area •14 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur meals and experience were EXCELLENT. My wife's meal of scallops, our guest's salmon and my shrimp/pasta (Diavalo) were WONDERFUL, as were the calamari and drinks we had before they arrived. While the entrance was a crush of people trying to check in and get seated, the atmosphere was lively and comfortable. The Hamilton is always a great experience but this was a first time for my wife and our guest to have dinner there and they loved it! Our server was good and attentive and wasn't a constant shadow to us either. A good time was had by all!More infoThe HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.7
- MMollySan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoZaytinya is one of my go to places to take friends, family, and out of town people because the food is great and the price is great! Our waitress took a while to take our order but the food came out fast and the drinks were great!More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- JJ.P.Las Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server was kind, professional and had a great knowledge of the menu. She was very quick to attend to us and make our team feel comfortable. Would recommend her and this restaurant any day to anyone.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
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For a relatively compact Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Van Ness boasts unique dining. Seafood dishes are as present here as they are elsewhere in the city. Bistro menus offer pan-fried tilapila and other Mediterranean items, including classic fish and couscous. Also present are Indian restaurants that also feature Nepali cuisine. Where else can you sample the khasi ko masu, a flavorful goat curry much beloved in Nepali households? For more traditional palates, the neighborhood also includes renowned pizza parlors where common toppings are joined by more exotic fare in the form of clams, bresaola, and lamb meatballs. Most Van Ness eateries, including the ubiquitous sandwich shops, are found up and down NW Conneticut Ave, and many are conveniently within walking distance of each other.
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