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Upscale Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

1789 This dining room with Early American paintings and a fireplace... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$ Contemporary	Georgetown View on a map

2941 Restaurant Soaring ceilings, a woodsy lakeside location, and a koi pond... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$ Modern American	Falls Church View on a map

Bethesda Crab House This modest, noisy, ultracasual restaurant is the best place... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.0/5	$$$ Seafood	Bethesda View on a map

Bistro Bis A zinc bar, spacious brown leather booths, and a glass-front... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ French	Capitol Hill View on a map

Bistro Français Washington's chefs head to Bistro Français for minute... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ French	Georgetown View on a map

Black Salt Just beyond Georgetown in the residential neighborhood of Palisades... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Seafood	Palisades View on a map

Blue Duck Tavern Many chefs are fond of artisanal and local ingredients. Chef... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	$$-$$$ New American	Georgetown 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

Cafe Milano By night you're likely to rub shoulders with local socialites... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.9/5	$$$ Italian	Georgetown 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

The Capital Grille A few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, this New England-tinged steakhouse... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$ Steak	Capitol Hill View on a map

Cashion's Eat Place Walls are hung with family photos, and tables are jammed with... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ American	Adams-Morgan 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

Crisfield Because it's about as gracious as a neighborhood barbershop... Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Seafood	Silver Spring 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

Farrah Olivia The crossing of French, American, and African cooking makes for... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ African	Alexandria View on a map

Fyve Restaurant Lounge This formerly staid dining room in the Ritz-Carlton got a modern... Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ New American	Arlington 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

Kinkead's This multichambered restaurant has a raw bar downstairs and more... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.3/5	$$-$$$ Seafood	Foggy Bottom 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

Marcel's Chef Robert Wiedmaier trained in the Netherlands and Belgium... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$ Belgian	Foggy Bottom 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

New Heights This inviting restaurant has 11 large windows that overlook nearby... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Contemporary	Woodley Park View on a map

Nora The organic food served in the quilt-decorated dining room is... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.6/5	$$-$$$ Contemporary	Dupont Circle 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

Palena Chef Frank Ruta and pastry chef Ann Amernick met while working... Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ New American	Cleveland Park 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

The Palm A favorite lunchtime hangout of power brokers, the Palm has walls... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.2/5	$$$ Steak	Dupont Circle View on a map

Rasika This trendy Indian restaurant pairs an adventurous wine list... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Indian	Chinatown View on a map

Restaurant Eve Diners who visit star chef Cathal Armstrong's understated restaurant... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.6/5	$$$ American	Alexandria View on a map

Sam and Harry's Cigar-friendly Sam and Harry's is understated, genteel, and packed... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$$-$$$$ Steak	Dupont Circle View on a map

Sonoma This chic multilevel wine bar has pours aplenty (in both tasting... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ American	Capitol Hill 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

Tabard Inn Fading portraits and overstuffed furniture make the lobby lounge... Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Contemporary	Dupont Circle 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

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

Vidalia There's a lot more to Chef Jeffrey Buben's distinguished restaurant... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$$-$$$ Southern	Dupont Circle View on a map
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