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701 Pennsylvania Avenue Informed by the flavors of Italy, France, Asia, and the Americas... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.6/5	$$ Contemporary	Downtown View on a map

Bombay Club One block from the White House, the beautiful Bombay Club tries... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.5/5	$-$$ Indian	Downtown View on a map

Burma Myanmar, formerly called Burma, is bordered by India, Thailand... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.6/5	¢ Asian	Downtown View on a map

Butterfield 9 Light-color wood paneling, gleaming white linen, and stunning... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.8/5	$$$-$$$$ New American	Downtown View on a map

Café Atlántico The menu is always exciting at this nuevo Latino restaurant with... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.2/5	$-$$ Latin American	Downtown View on a map

Café MoZU Banks of windows with views of the Potomac and a spare Japanese... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$-$$$$ Asian	Downtown View on a map

Caucus Room Here's the quintessential Washington political restaurant. The... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$$ Continental	Downtown View on a map

Ceiba At this very popular Latin restaurant, you'll probably want to... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Latin American	Downtown View on a map

Central Michel Richard French powerhouse chef Michel Richard has set up camp downtown... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ French	Downtown View on a map

CityZen The Mandarin Hotel's rarefied dining room has fast become a destination... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.1/5	$$$$ American	Downtown View on a map

DC Coast Chef Jeff Tunks's menu at this sophisticated downtown spot brings... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.7/5	$$-$$$ Contemporary	Downtown View on a map

Equinox Virginia-born chef-owner Todd Gray looks to area purveyors for... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	$$$$ American	Downtown View on a map

Georgia Brown's An elegant New South eatery and a favorite hangout of local politicians... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Southern	Downtown View on a map

Indebleu Visual drama and culinary fun are the twin concepts at this restaurant... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.0/5	$$$ Eclectic	Downtown View on a map

Jaleo You are encouraged to make a meal of the long list of tapas at... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.4/5	$$-$$$ Spanish	Downtown View on a map

Kaz Sushi Bistro Traditional Japanese cookery is combined with often inspired... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$ Japanese	Downtown View on a map

Le Paradou Modern elegance is the idea in this taupe-and-beige dining room... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$-$$$$ French	Downtown View on a map

Marrakesh In a part of the city better known for auto-supply shops, Marrakesh... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$$$ Moroccan	Downtown View on a map

Matchbox The miniburgers, served on toasted brioche buns with a huge mound... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	$-$$ American	Downtown View on a map

Morton's of Chicago Enjoy a steak on the patio at the downtown location of this national... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$$ Steak	Downtown View on a map

Occidental Grill One of the most venerable restaurants in the city covers its... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ American	Downtown View on a map

Oceanaire Seafood Room This link in a Minneapolis-based chain is a beautiful throwback... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.6/5	$$-$$$ Seafood	Downtown View on a map

Old Ebbitt Grill People flock here to drink at the several bars, which seem to... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.9/5	$$-$$$ American	Downtown View on a map

Olives Celebrity chef Todd English's D.C. outpost seems always to have... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$ Mediterranean	Downtown View on a map

Palette Sophisticated American fare is served in this slick gallerylike... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.8/5	$$-$$$ American	Downtown View on a map

Poste Inside the trendy Hotel Monaco, Poste woos diners with a towering... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$ New American	Downtown View on a map

The Source by Wolfgang Puck Wolfgang Puck's first foray into Washington, D.C., provides diners... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.4/5	$-$$$ Eclectic	Downtown View on a map

Taberna del Alabardero A lovely formal dining room, skillful service, and sophisticated... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Spanish	Downtown View on a map

Teaism This informal teahouse stocks more than 50 teas (black, white... Be the first to write a review	¢ Japanese	Downtown View on a map

Teatro Goldoni Named for an 18th-century Venitian playwright, this restaurant... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.6/5	$$-$$$ Italian	Downtown View on a map

TenPenh One of the closest restaurants to the White House, this hopping... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.6/5	$$-$$$ Asian	Downtown View on a map

Tosca Chef Cesare Lanfranconi spent several years in the kitchen at... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Italian	Downtown View on a map

Zaytinya This sophisticated urban dining room with soaring ceilings is... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.5/5	$$ Middle Eastern	Downtown View on a map

Zola Swanky and chic, Zola channels a 1940s vibe with its snug banquettes... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Southern	Downtown View on a map
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