Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.7

Exceptional(1111)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

2. The Park at 14th

4.7

Exceptional(2885)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 90 times today

The Park at 14th is a restaurant, lounge, and event venue on four floors overlooking Franklin Square in Downtown D.C. Offering a sense of timeless elegance, beautiful views, and a warm and welcoming interior, The Park at 14th is the perfect place dining, socializing, and hosting your next event. We invite you to join us. For reservations over 10 people, please TEXT (202) 550-0300

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3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.3

Awesome(1565)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 167 times today

K+K WELCOMES THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS!!! Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.

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4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10008)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 140 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

5. The Continent DC

4.5

Awesome(82)

Price: Very Expensive

• African • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.

6. Alhambra

4.6

Exceptional(694)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

*2023 WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE*Taking inspiration from the landmark Alhambra Palace and Fortress in southern Spain, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic and Spanish Renaissance architecture, our new menu exemplifies the blending of cultures and cuisines across the region. Showcasing their rich bounty of produce and fish in a modern and convivial setting, Chef Brian Bladfält Landry presents a seasonally inspired menu enhanced with the bold flavors across a variety of the region’s cultures. With distinct menus offered across brunch, lunch and dinner, the dining concept focuses on four sections of small plated dishes – sea, land, garden and table – all meant to be shared. Alhambra is located on the lobby-level of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. at 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW in the heart of downtown D.C. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner from Monday through Saturday and brunch on weekends.

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7. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.8

Exceptional(1067)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

8. Bombay Club

4.8

Exceptional(5292)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only the best quality ingredients to create a harmony of subtle flavors. Specialties prepared by Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi, include tandoori salmon and green chili chicken. The sophisticated cuisine is enhanced by refine service and live piano music. Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award.

9. Elizabeth's

4.9

Exceptional(1274)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Elizabeth's offers an extraordinary dining experience every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We merge our gorgeous venue with a prix fixe Vegan Tasting Menu at $110 per person. Elizabeth's is a destination for special occasions and adventurous cuisine.Our sommelier curates a pairing of wines and beverages sourced from around the world at an additional $85 per person. We also offer a non-alcoholic beverage pairing comprised of non-alcoholic wines, mocktails, and infusions for $65 per person.Fully raw menus are not available. Please call the restaurant (202-347-8349) in reference to any allergies prior to making your reservation. Regarding reservations of 5 or more, please call the restaurant directly. We source and prepare the freshest ingredients for our exclusive fine dining experience. For this reason, reservation confirmations are required 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding of the commitment that is made to creating a memorable dining experience.

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10. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1603)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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Tylonvip
Las Vegas •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wow!!!! Service 10/10 Ayanna was great! Deshaun was awesome showed us the private area and the food was intoxicating! The chef brought out some trinity spring rolls that was so good I wanted to cry. Overall 10/10 A must try if you’re in DC
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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown
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4.3
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Breonnavip
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
They were so nice and accommodating with celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday.
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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.7
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JackM
Las Vegas •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitres was great “Diayonne” food was great , we loved watching our Bus Boy “Mario” he never stops Always helping n making sure everything is correct You just can’t beat “Joe’s “ We always recommend Joes There is lots of Choices But we choose Joes
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Lauren
Washington, D.C. Area •33 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall, wonderful and flavorful food. Service was definitely a bit slow though
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The Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown
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4.5
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Malik
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What can I say, this place on Sunday was extremely energetic. I suppose it was the Omegas founders day, but still I loved the atmosphere and the music selection. The food was a 10/10 especially the jerk chicken, fall off the bone good literally the salmon was excellent, but had a lot of seasoning. I can definitely see myself coming back with either a small party or a large one. Our waiter,Josh, was amazing and took care of us throughout our brunch session.
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The Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7

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1. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

2. The Park at 14th

3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

5. The Continent DC

6. Alhambra

7. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

8. Bombay Club

9. Elizabeth's

10. Lafayette Restaurant

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