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Mid-Range Restaurants in Washington, D.C.
| Name | Price/ Cuisine |
Location |
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1905
This spot's logo features an antiqued key, which is the perfect... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Eclectic |
U Street Corridor |
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Ardeo
The trendy American Ardeo and its loungelike counterpart, the... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American |
Upper Northwest |
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Bayou
New Orleans and Washington, D.C., might seem to have little in... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American: Cajun |
Adams Morgan |
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Belga Café
You can go traditional with mussels and the crispiest of french... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, European |
Capitol Hill |
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Bibiana Osteria and Enoteca
The fingerprints of Ashok Bajaj, creator of Chinatown's überpopular... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Italian |
Downtown |
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Birch & Barley
In a city where culinary classicism is too often code for predictable... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Dupont Circle |
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Bistro Français
Washington's chefs head to Bistro Français for minute... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, French |
Georgetown |
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Bistrot Lepic
Relaxed and upbeat, with bright yellow walls and colorful paintings... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, French |
Upper Northwest |
Blue Duck Tavern
Many chefs are fond of artisanal and local ingredients. Chef... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American |
The White House Area and Foggy Bottom |
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Bombay Club
One block from the White House, the beautiful Bombay Club tries... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Indian |
Downtown |
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Cava
This modern mecca for mezes (small plates for sharing) delivers... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Mediterranean |
Capitol Hill |
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Ceiba
At this popular Latin restaurant you'll probably want to start... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Latin American |
Downtown |
Central Michel Richard
French powerhouse chef Michel Richard has set up camp Downtown... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, French |
Downtown |
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Cork
This rustic, dimly lighted slip of a wine bar brings chic cuisine... |
$$ Cuisine, Wine Bar |
U Street Corridor |
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Estadio
The name of this polished palace means "stadium," and its gorgeously... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Spanish |
Dupont Circle |
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Firefly
The backlighted, amber bar and birch-log wall create a warm and... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Dupont Circle |
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Georgia Brown's
An elegant New South eatery and a favorite hangout of local politicians—First... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American: Southern |
Downtown |
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Graffiato
Mike Isabella brought a rock-star cool to his stint on "Top Chef,"... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Italian: Modern Italian |
Adams Morgan |
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The Hamilton
Words don't do justice to the remodeling of a former warehouse-like... |
$$ Cuisine, Eclectic |
Downtown |
Hank's Oyster Bar
The watchword is simplicity at this popular and chic take on... |
$$ Cuisine, Seafood |
Dupont Circle |
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Jaleo
You are encouraged to make a meal of the long list of tapas at... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Spanish |
Downtown |
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Kafe Leopold
Forget all the clichés about heavy Austrian fare served... |
$$ Cuisine, Austrian |
Georgetown |
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Kramerbooks & Afterwords
This popular bookstore-cum-café is a favorite neighborhood... |
$$ Cuisine, Cafe |
Dupont Circle |
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La Fourchette
On a block in Adams Morgan where restaurants seem to open and... |
$$ Cuisine, French |
Adams Morgan |
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Lebanese Taverna
Arched ceilings, cedar panels etched with leaf patterns, woven... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern |
Upper Northwest |
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Marvin
The owner of this quirky club and restaurant named after soul... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Belgian |
U Street Corridor |
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Masa 14
This modern lounge blends Asian and Latin American flavors, with... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Asian: Asian Fusion |
Dupont Circle |
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Matchbox
The miniburgers, served on toasted brioche buns with a huge mound... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Downtown |
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Monocle
The nearest restaurant to the Senate side of the Capitol, Monocle's... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Capitol Hill |
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Montmartre
With its sidewalk café, cheerful yellow walls, fresh flowers... |
$$ Cuisine, French |
Capitol Hill |
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New Heights
This inviting restaurant has 11 large windows that overlook nearby... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American: Modern American |
Upper Northwest |
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Old Ebbitt Grill
People flock here to drink at the several bars, which seem to... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Downtown |
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Oyamel
The specialty at this Mexican stunner is antojitos, literally... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Mexican |
Downtown |
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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Chef Jeff Black does serve a po'boy at his dazzlingly decorated... |
$$ Cuisine, American: Creole |
Downtown |
Rasika
This trendy Indian restaurant pairs an adventurous wine list... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Indian |
Downtown |
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Sonoma
This chic multilevel wine bar has pours aplenty (in both tasting... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Wine Bar |
Capitol Hill |
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Sushi-Ko
At the city's self-touted first raw-fish restaurant, daily specials... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Georgetown |
Zaytinya
This sophisticated urban dining room with soaring ceilings is... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, Middle Eastern |
Downtown |
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