I'll be in DC with my boyfriend next month, and we are both extremely into food. Cost is not an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions for us? We will be there for 3 nights. Thanks!

I got a lot of good advice here:
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34797269

Do you want really GOOD food or do you want a lot of hype? You can get both in Washington.

For great service and good food you might consider the 1789 in Georgetown (your boyfriend will need a jacket..the ones they lend out are horrible!).

ezoid,

If you are both really into food, AND price is not an issue, I suggest you look into Maestro at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner....our meal there was wonderful and memorable.....the chef is highly regarded and respected.

Galileos (Chef Roberto Donna)

Citronelle

Both are a foodie's dreamland IMO.

I really liked Kinkead's for a nice fish dinner. I know other people who think it is nothing special though. We also ate lunch at a delicious tapas restaurant near our hotel on F street and 8th. Sooo goooood....

And there is a Rosa Mexicana there now, but the ones in NYC (specifically east side) are better.

YOu probably had your tapas at Jaleo's

All the above posters have good advice on restuarants in DC. I would add Cashion's Eat Place, Corduroys and Vidalia. Consult Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema. He has an on-line chat from 11 AM to 12 Noon every Wednesday at washingtonpost.com.

Washingtonian Magazine posts a list of 100 Best Restaurants and also 100 Cheap Eats. Their reviews are also highly regarded. www.washingtonian.com

I'd vote for Palena and Obelisk; City Zen at the Mandarin Oriental is supposed to be fabulous, but I've never been...

My husband and I are also huge foodies. We just returned from 5 days in DC, and the best meal that we've had in a long time was at Komi in the Dupont Circle. You'll need to make reservations well in advance, they are closed on Sundays and Mondays, and plan on 2-3 hours for the meal once you get there.

It is the 5-course tasting menu that is a MUST! It is offered every night, but on Friday and Saturday it is the only thing offered. During the week, you can order off of the a la carte menu, but get the tasting menu instead. It was PHENOMINAL!

The first course is the chef's selection of 8 appetizers...we had dates stuffed with mascarpone, soft shell crab, tempura fried sqash blossom, procscuitto, fresh olives, goat cheese with cucmber & anchovy, crositini with 2 different toppings, and others that I can't remember right now.

You then order a very small pasta course from a menu of about 5 or 6 selections, and then you choose an entre from about 8 selections. Our party ordered the bronzini (fish), lamb with lentils, and the white tuna wrapped in procuitto. While all were wonderful, the white tuna was the star as being the most flavorful dish. I wish I could order that dish again right now!

By this time, we are stuffed. Next, there is a small cheese course, 3 bite-sized cheeses, followed by dessert. We ordered the homemade doughnuts, which they are famous for, which came with the most amazing chocolate mascarpone pudding. Finally, we all received a homemade lollipop at the end of the meal.

The 5 course meal is a fixed price of $64, and some items, like the bronzini, have an additional surcharge. In Chicago, where we are from, a meal like this could easily be $200, so not only was it a fabulous meal, we thought it was a great value as well.

Also, we had the $40 wine pairing with the meal. One wine with each course, 5 wines that are matched perfectly with the food, and the servers never let our wine glasses get empty! They just kept refilling them! It's needless to say, but service was impeccable!

I can't recommend this restaurant enough, you won't be disappointed. We just returned from a Memorial Day weekend trip, and I'll post my trip report soon.
Leslie

Galileo's is one of the best.

In addition to others that have been mentioned, I also really enjoy Ceiba and TenPenh.

Thanks for reminding me- TenPahn is WONDERFUL. We go there every time we go to Ford's Theater, and I also go there for lunch- ALWAYS great. Have never been disappointed there in probably 15 visits.

that should be "Pehn"

If you like Cajun cooking, Acadiana might be a wise choice.

hweinerg: Wow, thanks for the report on Komi- it sounds amazing and I will be taking my best and oldest friend of 30 years and her husband there when they come visit in August.

Thank You so much everyone! I can't wait to check out all the places

Minibar (located in Cafe Atlantico Restaurant near the Verizon Center) is an AMAZING and fun dining experience for people who are into food (just went there for my birthday a few weeks ago). There are only 6 seats so you have to reserve about one month in advance. There are two chefs behind the counter - they prepare 32 courses (basically just one or two bites of food each) right in front of you and the focus is on presentation and flavor. If you are willing to try anything and are not too concerned about having a romantic, intimate dining experience (because it's all about the food), and if cost is not an issue, this would be my #1 choice for DC dining right now.

http://www.cafeatlantico.com/miniBar/miniBar.htm

If you're looking for a more traditional dining experienc, we've also had good recent experiences at Ceiba and Oya (also in the downtown area).