Washington, D.C. Restaurants

Downtown Restaurants

Restaurants Overview
Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

Bibiana Osteria and Enoteca The fingerprints of Ashok Bajaj, creator of Chinatown's überpopular... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Italian	Downtown

Bombay Club One block from the White House, the beautiful Bombay Club tries... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Indian	Downtown

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

Burma Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, is bordered by...	$ Cuisine, Asian	Downtown

The Capital Grille A few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, this New England-tinged steak... Reserve	$$$$ Cuisine, Steakhouse	Downtown


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

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

Central Michel Richard French powerhouse chef Michel Richard has set up camp Downtown... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, French	Downtown

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

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

DC Coast Chef Jeff Tunks's menu at this sophisticated Downtown spot brings... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Seafood	Downtown

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

Full Kee Many locals swear by this standout from the slew of mediocre...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	Downtown

G Street Food Like Washington, D.C.'s layout and architecture, this upscale...	$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Downtown

Georgia Brown's An elegant New South eatery and a favorite hangout of local politicians—First... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Downtown

The Hamilton Words don't do justice to the remodeling of a former warehouse-like...	$$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Downtown

Jaleo You are encouraged to make a meal of the long list of tapas at... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Spanish	Downtown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul This chic, quick café is the Parisian equivalent of Starbucks...	$ Cuisine, French	Downtown

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace Chef Jeff Black does serve a po'boy at his dazzlingly decorated...	$$ Cuisine, American: Creole	Downtown

Pho 14 As the city's population of upwardly mobile strivers migrates...	$ Cuisine, Vietnamese	Downtown

Poste Inside the trendy Hotel Monaco, Poste woos diners with a towering... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Downtown

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

Rasika This trendy Indian restaurant pairs an adventurous wine list... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Indian	Downtown

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

Taylor Gourmet When is a sandwich more than just meat and cheese on bread? When...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Downtown

Teaism This informal teahouse stocks more than 50 teas (black, white...	$ Cuisine, Asian	Downtown

Teatro Goldoni Named for an 18th-century Venetian playwright, this restaurant... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	Downtown

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

Wolfgang Puck's The Source Wolfgang Puck's first foray into Washington, D.C., provides diners... Reserve	$$$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Downtown

Zaytinya This sophisticated urban dining room with soaring ceilings is... Reserve	$$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern	Downtown

Zengo Asian-Latin fusion may not sound like a winning idea, but it... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, International	Downtown

Zola Swanky and chic, Zola channels a 1940s vibe with its snug banquettes... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, American: Southern	Downtown
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