Washington, D.C. Restaurants

Downtown Restaurants

Restaurants Overview
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Cuisine
Location
 
Bibiana Osteria and Enoteca
The fingerprints of Ashok Bajaj, creator of Chinatown's überpopular...

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Cuisine, Italian
Downtown
 
Bombay Club
One block from the White House, the beautiful Bombay Club tries...

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Cuisine, Indian
Downtown
 
Brasserie Beck
Give in to sensory overload at this homage to the railway dining...

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$$$
Cuisine, Belgian
Downtown
 
Burma
Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, is bordered by...
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Cuisine, Asian
Downtown
 
The Capital Grille
A few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, this New England-tinged steak...

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$$$$
Cuisine, Steakhouse
Downtown
 
Caucus Room
Here's the quintessential Washington political restaurant. The...

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$$$$
Cuisine, European
Downtown
 
Ceiba
At this popular Latin restaurant you'll probably want to start...

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Cuisine, Latin American
Downtown
 
Central Michel Richard
French powerhouse chef Michel Richard has set up camp Downtown...

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Cuisine, French
Downtown
 
CityZen
The Mandarin Hotel's rarefied dining room has fast become a destination...

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Cuisine, American
Downtown
 
Cuba Libre
The mascot of Philadelphia import Guillermo Pernot's rollicking...

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Cuisine, Latin American
Downtown
 
DC Coast
Chef Jeff Tunks's menu at this sophisticated Downtown spot brings...

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Cuisine, Seafood
Downtown
 
Equinox
Virginia-born chef-owner Todd Gray looks to area purveyors for...

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Cuisine, American
Downtown
 
Full Kee
Many locals swear by this standout from the slew of mediocre...
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Cuisine, Chinese
Downtown
 
G Street Food
Like Washington, D.C.'s layout and architecture, this upscale...
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Cuisine, Eclectic
Downtown
 
Georgia Brown's
An elegant New South eatery and a favorite hangout of local politicians—First...

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Cuisine, American: Southern
Downtown
 
The Hamilton
Words don't do justice to the remodeling of a former warehouse-like...
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Cuisine, Eclectic
Downtown
 
Jaleo
You are encouraged to make a meal of the long list of tapas at...

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Cuisine, Spanish
Downtown
 
Kaz Sushi Bistro
Traditional Japanese cooking is combined with often inspired...

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$$$
Cuisine, Japanese
Downtown
 
Kushi
The boisterous chatter in this warehouse of a dining room may...

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Cuisine, Japanese
Downtown
 
Matchbox
The miniburgers, served on toasted brioche buns with a huge mound...

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Cuisine, American
Downtown
 
Morton's
Enjoy a steak on the patio at the Downtown location of this national...

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Cuisine, Steakhouse
Downtown
 
Occidental Grill
One of the most venerable restaurants in the city is located...

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$$$$
Cuisine, American
Downtown
 
Oceanaire Seafood Room
This link in a Minneapolis-based chain is a beautiful throwback...

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Cuisine, Seafood
Downtown
 
Old Ebbitt Grill
People flock here to drink at the several bars, which seem to...

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Cuisine, American
Downtown
 
Oyamel
The specialty at this Mexican stunner is antojitos, literally...

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Cuisine, Mexican
Downtown
 
Paul
This chic, quick café is the Parisian equivalent of Starbucks...
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Cuisine, French
Downtown
 
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Chef Jeff Black does serve a po'boy at his dazzlingly decorated...
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Cuisine, American: Creole
Downtown
 
Pho 14
As the city's population of upwardly mobile strivers migrates...
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Cuisine, Vietnamese
Downtown
 
Poste
Inside the trendy Hotel Monaco, Poste woos diners with a towering...

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Cuisine, American: Modern American
Downtown
 
PS 7's
This restaurant manages to be at once swanky yet youthful, and...

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Cuisine, American: Modern American
Downtown
 
Rasika
This trendy Indian restaurant pairs an adventurous wine list...

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Cuisine, Indian
Downtown
 
Taberna del Alabardero
A lovely formal dining room, skillful service, and sophisticated...

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Cuisine, Spanish
Downtown
 
Taylor Gourmet
When is a sandwich more than just meat and cheese on bread? When...
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Cuisine, Cafe
Downtown
 
Teaism
This informal teahouse stocks more than 50 teas (black, white...
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Cuisine, Asian
Downtown
 
Teatro Goldoni
Named for an 18th-century Venetian playwright, this restaurant...

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Cuisine, Italian
Downtown
 
Tosca
Chef Cesare Lanfranconi spent several years in the kitchen at...

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Cuisine, Italian
Downtown
 
Wolfgang Puck's The Source
Wolfgang Puck's first foray into Washington, D.C., provides diners...

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Cuisine, American: Modern American
Downtown
 
Zaytinya
This sophisticated urban dining room with soaring ceilings is...

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Cuisine, Middle Eastern
Downtown
 
Zengo
Asian-Latin fusion may not sound like a winning idea, but it...

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Cuisine, International
Downtown
 
Zola
Swanky and chic, Zola channels a 1940s vibe with its snug banquettes...

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Cuisine, American: Southern
Downtown
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