Let the conversation begin: It's simply not possible to put together a list of the 100 best restaurants and please everyone.
This list was a year in the making. Just days after wrapping up the last survey, we wiped the slate clean (nobody in the top 100 has a sinecure) and started over, combing the region in search of deliciousness--feasting on foie gras, munching on pizza. More than 350 diner's report cards and some added pounds later, we came up with what we believe to be the area's 100 best right now.
What were we looking for? Not just good cooking but memorable cooking that communicates a sense of place or personal expression. Not just good service--is the server there when needed?--but the feeling of being pampered.
Decor? Ambience? They're not as important as some might think. Ambience can enhance an experience, but in our book it's no substitute for really good dining.
So here's to a new year of memorable meals. May our list be a trusty companion on your dining-out excursions, and may you find deliciousness wherever you go.
1789 RestaurantRating:
Address: 1226 36th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Georgetown
T: 202-965-1789
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 Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Other: Valet Parking Available, Party Space
Description: A stately Washington institution with a menu that balances tradition (rack of lamb) with adventure (lamb tongue salad).
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: 1789 100 Best Restaurants 2011: 1789 100 Best Restaurants 2010: 1789 100 Best Restaurants 2009: 1789 100 Best Restaurants 2008: 1789 Restaurant |
2 AmysRating:
Address: 3715 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Cleveland Park
T: 202-885-5700
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Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Pizza, Italian
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This airy, kid-friendly Neapolitan-style pizza joint and wine bar sometimes feels like a rec room.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: 2 Amys 100 Best Restaurants 2012: 2 Amys Cheap Eats 2011: 2 Amys 100 Best Restaurants 2011: 2 Amys Cheap Eats 2010: 2 Amys |
2941Rating:
Address: 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-270-1500
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Cuisines: Modern, French, American
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: With a new chef, 2941 tilts toward France.
Reviews:2941: Letting Loose 100 Best Restaurants 2011: 2941 100 Best Restaurants 2010: 2941 The Needle: 2941 100 Best Restaurants 2009: 2941 |
3 Bar & Grill (Closed)Rating:
Address: 2950 Clarendon Blvd. , Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-524-4440
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Cuisines: Southern, Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: Southern-accented cooking, both modern and classic.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: 3 Bar and Grill Neighborhood Eats: Restaurant 3 |
701Rating:
Address: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-393-0701
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Chef Adam Longworth brings new energy to this comfortably elegant dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: 701 100 Best Restaurants 2011: 701 701: Full Review 100 Best Restaurants 2010: 701 |
AcadianaRating:
Address: 901 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-408-8848
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Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Jeff Tunks's latest restaurant conjures up old New Orleans.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Acadiana 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Acadiana January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants Acadiana |
Addie'sRating:
Address: 11120 Rockville Pike , Rockville, MD 20852
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-881-0081
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Cuisines: Southern, Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: A charming house-turned-restaurant known for creative spins on familiar American dishes.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Addie's The Needle: December 2010 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Addie's Addie's |
Adour at St. RegisRating:
Address: 923 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-509-8000
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Cuisines: French
Price Range: Very expensive
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Adour 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Adour 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Adour 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Adour Adour: The Morning-After Reviews |
Art and SoulRating:
Address: 415 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, National Mall, Capitol Hill
T: 202-393-7777
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Cuisines: Southern, Modern, Breakfast, American
Happy Hour on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Price Range: Expensive
Description: A mod-Southern spot from Oprah's former personal chef.
Happy Hour Details: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7: $10 food-and-drink menu with seven different pairings, $4 regional tap beers, $7 glasses of wine, $6 cocktails
Reviews:No reviews yet |
Art and SoulRating:
Address: 415 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, National Mall
T: 202-393-7777
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Cuisines: Southern, Modern, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: A mod-Southern spot from Oprah's former personal chef.
Reviews:Art and Soul: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Art and Soul 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Art and Soul Art and Soul An Early Look at Art and Soul |
Assaggi Mozzarella BarRating:
Address: 4838 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-951-1988
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Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Big bite of Italy in Bethesda.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Assaggi 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Assaggi Assaggi |
BLT SteakRating:
Address: 1625 I St., NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-689-8999
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Cuisines: Steaks, Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: A big-American meat emporium with Parisian refinements.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: BLT Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2011: BLT Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2010: BLT Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2009: BLT Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2008: BLT Steak |
BibianaRating:
Address: 1100 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-216-9550
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Cuisines: Pizza, Italian
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj goes Italian.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Bibiana 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Bibiana Great New Restaurants 2010: Bibiana Up and Down Italian (Full Review) 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Bibiana |
Bistro BisRating:
Address: 15 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill
T: 202-661-2700
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Cuisines: French, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Heavy-hitters flock to Jeff Buben's French bistro.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Bistro Bis 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Bistro Bis 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Bistro Bis 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Bistro Bis 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Bistro Bis |
Black Market BistroRating:
Address: 4600 Waverly Ave., Kensington/Garrett Park, MD 20896
Neighborhood(s): Rockville, Kensington/Garrett Park
T: 301-933-3000
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Cuisines: Modern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This retro-chic neighborhood spot oozes charm.
Reviews:Black Market Bistro: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Black Market Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Black Market Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Black Market Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Black Market Bistro |
Black's Bar and KitchenRating:
Address: 7750 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-652-5525
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Cuisines: Steaks, Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: The sleek, low-lit interior isn't the only thing that's been revamped.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Black's Bar and Kitchen 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Black's Bar and Kitchen 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Black's Bar and Kitchen The Needle: Black's Bar and Kitchen 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Black's Bar and Kitchen |
BlackSaltRating:
Address: 4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Palisades
T: 202-342-9101
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Cuisines: Seafood, Modern, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Jeff and Barbara Black's fishmarket/dining room is always packed.
Reviews:BlackSalt: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: BlackSalt 100 Best Restaurants 2011: BlackSalt 100 Best Restaurants 2010: BlackSalt 100 Best Restaurants 2009: BlackSalt |
Blue Duck TavernRating:
Address: 1201 24th St., NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood(s): Foggy Bottom/West End, Downtown
T: 202-419-6755
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Cuisines: Modern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Valet Parking Available
Description: Straight-from-the-farm cooking is presented family-style.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Blue Duck Tavern 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Blue Duck Tavern 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Blue Duck Tavern 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Blue Duck Tavern 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Blue Duck Tavern |
Bourbon SteakRating:
Address: 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood(s): Georgetown
T: 202-944-2026
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Cuisines: Steaks, Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Celebrity chef Michael Mina opens a dining room in the Four Seasons hotel.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Bourbon Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Bourbon Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Bourbon Steak Let Them Eat Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Bourbon Steak |
Brasserie BeckRating:
Address: 1101 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-408-1717
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Cuisines: Modern, Belgian, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Big food from Brussels.
Reviews:Brasserie Beck: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Brasserie Beck 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Brasserie Beck 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Brasserie Beck 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Brasserie Beck |
Cafe Du ParcRating:
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-942-7000
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Cuisines: French, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Description: At Café du Parc, the cooking is robust, the umbrella-topped patio is transporting, and the prices are reasonable. So what’s not to like?
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Cafe Du Parc 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Café du Parc 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Cafe du Parc 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Cafe Du Parc 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Cafe Du Parc |
Cashion's Eat PlaceRating:
Address: 1819 Columbia Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Adams Morgan
T: 202-797-1819
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Cuisines: Modern, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: The handwritten menu at this relaxed restaurant changes by the day.
Reviews:Cashion’s Eat Place: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Cashion's Eat Place 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Cashion's Eat Place 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Cashion's Eat Place 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Cashion's Eat Place |
CavaRating:
Address: 9713 Traville Gateway Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-309-9090
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Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Greek goes chic.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Cava 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Cava 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Cava Cheap Eats 2008: Cava 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Cava |
CedarRating:
Address: 822 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-637-0012
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: This subterranean dining room evokes the Pacific Northwest.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Cedar |
Central Michel RichardRating:
Address: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-626-0015
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Cuisines: Modern, French, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: The star chef does burgers and fried chicken.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Central Michel Richard 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Central 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Central Michel Richard 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Central Michel Richard The Needle: Central Michel Richard |
Charlie Palmer SteakRating:
Address: 101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill
T: 202-547-8100
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Cuisines: Steaks, Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: A slickly designed steakhouse that draws plenty of big names.
Reviews:The Needle: December 2010 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Charlie Palmer Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Charlie Palmer Steak 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Charlie Palmer Steak January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants |
Circle BistroRating:
Address: 1 Washington Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood(s): Foggy Bottom/West End, Downtown
T: 202-293-5390
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Cuisines: Modern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Moderate
Description: A sleek but warm hotel dining room and lounge near GW University.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Circle Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Circle Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Circle Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Circle Bistro January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants |
Citronelle (Temporarily Closed)Rating:
Address: 3000 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Georgetown
T: 202-625-2150
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Cuisines: Modern, French
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: A plush stage for Michel Richard's witty, theatrical brand of Cali-French cooking.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Citronelle 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Citronelle 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Citronelle 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Citronelle 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Citronelle |
CityZen (Mandarin Oriental Hotel)Rating:
Address: 1330 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20024
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, Southwest/Waterfront
T: 202-787-6006
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Eric Ziebold reaches for perfection at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel's gleaming restaurant.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: CityZen 100 Best Restaurants 2011: CityZen 100 Best Restaurants 2010: CityZen 100 Best Restaurants 2009: CityZen 100 Best Restaurants 2008: CityZen |
CorduroyRating:
Address: 1122 Ninth St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw, Downtown
T: 202-589-0699
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Tom Power's quiet, refined dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Corduroy 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Corduroy 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Corduroy The Needle: Corduroy 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Corduroy |
CorkRating:
Address: 1720 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Logan Circle
T: 202-265-2675
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Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Modern, American
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: A rustic-chic spot for wine and seasonally-minded small plates.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Cork 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Cork 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Cork The Needle: Cork 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Cork |
EolaRating:
Address: 2020 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-466-4441
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: A seasonal American restaurant with a love of offal.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Eola 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Eola Great New Restaurants 2010: Eola Full Review of Eola 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Eola |
EquinoxRating:
Address: 818 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-331-8118
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Todd Gray's seasonal American dining room bounces back from a damaging fire with a renovation and new menu.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Equinox 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Equinox Out of the Fire 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Equinox 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Equinox |
Et Voila!Rating:
Address: 5120 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Palisades
T: 202-237-2300
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Cuisines: French, Belgian, Breakfast
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: Sturdy Belgian bistro classics.
Reviews:Et Voila!: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Et Voila! 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Et Voila! |
Et Voila!Rating:
Address: 5120 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest
T: 202-237-2300
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Cuisines: French, Belgian
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Sturdy Belgian bistro classics.
Reviews:No reviews yet |
EteteRating:
Address: 1942 Ninth St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw
T: 202-232-7600
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Ethiopian
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Valet Parking Available
Description: A relaxing bistro in Little Ethiopia.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: Etete Cheap Eats 2011: Etete 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Etete Cheap Eats 2010: Etete 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Etete |
EventideRating:
Address: 3165 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-276-3165
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Moderate
Description: In Arlington, tasteful meets tasty.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Eventide 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Eventide First Look: Eventide |
FaryabRating:
Address: 4917 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-951-3484
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Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A hidden Bethesda gem.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Faryab Cheap Eats 2009: Faryab 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Faryab Cheap Eats 2008: Faryab 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Faryab |
Four SistersRating:
Address: 8190 Strawberry Ln. , Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-539-8566
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Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The grande dame of the area's Vietnamese restaurants.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: Four Sisters 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Four Sisters Cheap Eats 2011: Four Sisters 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Four Sisters Cheap Eats 2010: Four Sisters |
GrapeseedRating:
Address: 4865 Cordell Ave. , Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-986-9592
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Happy Hour on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Price Range: Expensive
Description: A sunny, sophisticated wine bar and bistro.
Happy Hour Details: Monday through Friday 5 to 7: choose from five wines, five appetizers, and five mixed drinks, all items $5 each.
Friday 5 to 6:30: guided wine tasting where you get three half glasses of wine and three accompanying food items for $10.
Reviews:Great Bars 2011: Grapeseed Grapeseed |
GrapeseedRating:
Address: 4865 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-986-9592
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: A sunny, sophisticated wine bar and bistro.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Grapeseed 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Grapeseed The Needle: Grapeseed 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Grapeseed 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Grapeseed |
Hell Point Seafood (Closed)Rating:
Address: 12 Dock St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Neighborhood(s): Annapolis
T: 410-990-9888
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Cuisines: Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: This casual spinoff of Bob Kinkead's eponymous Foggy Bottom restaurant sits on prime real estate overlooking the city dock in downtown Annapolis.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Hell Point Seafood 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Hell Point Seafood |
Heritage India - Glover ParkRating:
Address: 2400 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Glover Park, Georgetown
T: 202-333-3120
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Standout curries and tandoori specialties.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Heritage India 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Heritage India January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants Heritage India - Glover Park |
Hook (Closed)Rating:
Address: 3241 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Georgetown
T: 202-625-4488
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Cuisines: Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Hook [CLOSED] |
Indique HeightsRating:
Address: 2 Wisconsin Cir., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Neighborhood(s): Tenleytown/Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase
T: 301-656-4822
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Tapas/Small Plates, Indian
Price Range: Moderate
Description: This sister restaurant to Cleveland Park's Indique offers Indian-spiced cocktails and riffs on Indian street food.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Indique Heights 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Indique Heights 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Indique Heights 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Indique Heights January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants |
J&G SteakhouseRating:
Address: 515 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-661-2440
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Cuisines: Steaks, Modern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten opens a luxe dining room in the W Washington DC hotel.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: J&G Steakhouse 100 Best Restaurants 2011: J&G Steakhouse 100 Best Restaurants 2010: J&G Steakhouse Where's the Beef? |
Jackie's RestaurantRating:
Address: 8081 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20910
Neighborhood(s): Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-565-9700
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Cuisines: Modern, Fusion/Eclectic, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A splashy, retro-cool spot for updated comfort food.
Reviews:Jackie’s: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Jackie's 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Jackie's 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Jackie's 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Jackie's |
Jaleo - Bethesda
Address: 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-913-0003
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish/Portuguese
Happy Hour on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Price Range: Moderate
Description: The downtown Bethesda outpost of Jose Andres's tapas house offers small plates both traditional and forward-thinking.
Happy Hour Details: Sunday through Friday 4:30 to 7, Saturday 10 to midnight: $4 house drafts, wine, and sangria. $4 tapas specials. Happy hour at bar only or patio facing Elm St.
Reviews:No reviews yet |
Jaleo - BethesdaRating:
Address: 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-913-0003
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish/Portuguese
Price Range: Moderate
Description: The downtown Bethesda outpost of Jose Andres's tapas house offers small plates both traditional and forward-thinking.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Jaleo - Bethesda 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Jaleo 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Jaleo - Bethesda Jaleo |
Jaleo - Crystal CityRating:
Address: 2250 A Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Crystal City/Pentagon City, Arlington
T: 703-413-8181
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Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish/Portuguese
Price Range: Moderate
Description: An area favorite for Spanish tapas both traditional and forward-thinking.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Jaleo - Crystal City Jaleo |
Jaleo - Penn QuarterRating:
Address: 480 Seventh St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-628-7949
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Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish/Portuguese
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: An area favorite for Spanish tapas both traditional and forward-thinking.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Jaleo - Penn Quarter 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Jaleo 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Jaleo - Penn Quarter 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Jaleo Cheap Eats 2007: Jaleo |
Johnny's Half ShellRating:
Address: 400 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill
T: 202-737-0400
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Cuisines: Southern, Seafood, Modern, American
Happy Hour on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Ann Cashion's Southern-accented seafood house lands on the Hill.
Happy Hour Details: Monday through Friday 4:30 to 7:30: discounted appetizers, beer, and cocktails.
Reviews:Great Bars 2011: Johnny's Half Shell Johnny's Half Shell |
Johnny's Half ShellRating:
Address: 400 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill
T: 202-737-0400
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Cuisines: Southern, Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Ann Cashion's Southern-accented seafood house lands on the Hill.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Johnny's Half Shell 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Johnny's Half Shell 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Johnny's Half Shell 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Johnny's Half Shell 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Johnny's Half Shell |
Kinkead'sRating:
Address: 2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Foggy Bottom/West End, Downtown
T: 202-296-7700
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Cuisines: Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: Bob Kinkead's jazzy, relaxed seafood dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Kinkead's 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Kinkead's 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Kinkead's 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Kinkead's 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Kinkead's |
KomiRating:
Address: 1509 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-332-9200
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Cuisines: Modern, Greek/Mediterranean, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: A place that feels like a neighborhood restaurant but has the soul and ambition of something greater.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Komi 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Komi 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Komi 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Komi Komi |
KotobukiRating:
Address: 4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Palisades
T: 202-281-6679
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Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: No teriyaki or tempura here--just high-quality sushi at bargain prices.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2010: Kotobuki 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Kotobuki Cheap Eats 2009: Kotobuki 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Kotobuki Cheap Eats 2008: Kotobuki |
L'Auberge Chez FrancoisRating:
Address: 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066
Neighborhood(s): Great Falls
T: 703-759-3800
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Cuisines: French
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: This rustic, romantic French/Alsatian cottage is a popular choice for special occasions.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: L'Auberge Chez François and Jacques' Brasserie 100 Best Restaurants 2011: L’Auberge Chez François 100 Best Restaurants 2010: L’Auberge Chez François 100 Best Restaurants 2009: L'Auberge Chez Francois 100 Best Restaurants 2008: L'Auberge Chez Francois |
Liberty TavernRating:
Address: 3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-465-9360
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Cuisines: Modern, Pizza, American
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A winning model for neighborhood dining.
Reviews:Liberty Tavern: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Liberty Tavern 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Liberty Tavern The Needle: Liberty to Go 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Liberty Tavern |
Liberty TavernRating:
Address: 3195 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-465-9360
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Cuisines: Modern, Pizza, American, Breakfast
Happy Hour on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A winning model for neighborhood dining.
Happy Hour Details: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 PM; Friday 2 to 7 PM: $3 drafts, $5 Industrial margarita or rum punch, and half-priced wines by the glass.
Reviews:Great Bars 2011: Liberty Tavern Liberty Tavern |
MakotoRating:
Address: 4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Palisades
T: 202-298-6866
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Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: No sushi bar in the area can match the intensity, focus, and purity of this tiny restaurant in DC’s Palisades.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Makoto 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Makoto 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Makoto 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Makoto 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Makoto |
Marcel'sRating:
Address: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood(s): Foggy Bottom/West End, Downtown
T: 202-296-1166
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Cuisines: French, Belgian
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Robert Wiedmaier's stately Belgian-French dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Marcel's 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Marcel's 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Marcel's 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Marcel's 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Marcel's |
MarvinRating:
Address: 2007 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw, Logan Circle
T: 202-797-7171
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Cuisines: Southern, American, Belgian
Price Range: Moderate
Description: A faux-weathered hotspot that pays homage to Marvin Gaye.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Marvin 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Marvin Neighborhood Eats: Marvin |
Minh'sRating:
Address: 2500 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-525-2828
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Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Bright Vietnamese flavors hide in a Clarendon office building.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: Minh's 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Minh's Cheap Eats 2011: Minh's 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Minh's Cheap Eats 2010: Minh's |
Minibar at Cafe AtlanticoRating:
Address: 405 Eighth St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-393-0812
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Cuisines: Spanish/Portuguese, Modern
Price Range: Very expensive
Other: Valet Parking Available
Description: A thrilling 30-plus-course carnival of culinary surprises.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Minibar 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Minibar 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Minibar 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Minibar 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Minibar |
MontmartreRating:
Address: 327 Seventh St., SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, Southeast
T: 202-544-1244
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Cuisines: French
Price Range: Moderate
Description: A happy French bistro near Eastern Market.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Montmartre 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Montmartre 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Montmartre 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Montmartre 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Montmartre |
MourayoRating:
Address: 1732 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-667-2100
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Cuisines: Seafood, Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Moderate
Description: A cool, contemporary Greek bistro.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Mourayo 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Mourayo 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Mourayo January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants Mourayo |
Nava Thai Noodle and GrillRating:
Address: 11301 Fern St., Wheaton, MD 20902
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 240-430-0495
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Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Flavors are clear, bright, and precise, making for some of the best Thai food in the area.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill Cheap Eats 2011: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill The Needle: March 2011 Cheap Eats 2010: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill |
ObeliskRating:
Address: 2029 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-872-1180
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Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: Peter Pastan's leisurely townhouse dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Obelisk 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Obelisk 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Obelisk 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Obelisk 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Obelisk |
PS 7'sRating:
Address: 777 I Street., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-742-8550
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: In Penn Quarter, thinking small but coming up big.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: PS 7’s Lounge 100 Best Restaurants 2012: PS 7's Cheap Eats 2011: PS 7's 100 Best Restaurants 2010: PS7's 100 Best Restaurants 2009: PS7's |
PalenaRating:
Address: 3529 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Cleveland Park
T: 202-537-9250
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: Frank Ruta's lusty, inventive cooking makes for one of the most superb dining experiences in the city.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Palena 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Palena and Palena Cafe 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Palena / Palena Cafe 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Palena / Palena Cafe 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Palena |
Palena CafeRating:
Address: 3529 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Cleveland Park
T: 202-537-9250
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Cuisines: Modern, Italian, American
Price Range: Moderate
Description: The no-reservations cafe at Palena is a destination in its own right.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Palena Café 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Palena / Palena Cafe 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Palena / Palena Cafe Cheap Eats 2007: Palena Cafe January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants |
Passage to IndiaRating:
Address: 4931 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-656-3373
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Indian cooking from the country's North, South, East, and West in an elegant dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Passage to India The Needle: Passage to India 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Passage to India 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Passage to India 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Passage to India |
PassionFishRating:
Address: 11960 Democracy Dr., Reston, VA 20190
Neighborhood(s): Reston/Herndon
T: 703-230-3474
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Cuisines: Seafood, Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Jeff Tunks's latest seafood dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: PassionFish 100 Best Restaurants 2011: PassionFish 100 Best Restaurants 2010: PassionFish 100 Best Restaurants 2009: PassionFish First Look: PassionFish |
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Columbia HeightsRating:
Address: 1400 Irving St., NW, Washington, DC 20010
Neighborhood(s): Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-332-7383
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Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A crust that's not too thick, not too thin.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2011: Pete's New Haven Style APizza - Columbia Heights Cheap Eats 2010: Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza Cheap Eats 2009: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza |
Poste (Hotel Monaco)Rating:
Address: 555 Eighth St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-783-6060
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Cuisines: Modern, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: A hip hotel restaurant with an ever-changing modern American menu.
Reviews:Poste: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Poste 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Poste 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Poste 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Poste |
Potenza (Closed)Rating:
Address: 1430 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-638-4444
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Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: An old school Italian dining room with big, bold flavors.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Potenza Plenty of Abbondanza |
PresentRating:
Address: 6678 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-531-1881
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Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This Vietnamese restaurant aims for perfect.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Present Cheap Eats 2011: Present 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Present Cheap Eats 2010: Present 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Present |
ProofRating:
Address: 775 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-737-7663
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Cuisines: Modern
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: A chic spot for the wine-obsessed.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Proof The Needle: August 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Proof 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Proof 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Proof |
RasikaRating:
Address: 633 D St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-637-1222
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Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: Indian goes upscale at this sexy, colorful hot spot.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Rasika 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Rasika 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Rasika 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Rasika 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Rasika |
Ray's the ClassicsRating:
Address: 8606 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20910
Neighborhood(s): Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-588-7297
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Cuisines: Steaks
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Ray’s the Classics conjures up a bygone era—cocktail hors d’oeuvres, big steaks and chops, retro prices—and advances a daring model for a new era of casual dining.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Ray's the Classics 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Ray's the Classics Cheap Eats 2010: Ray's the Classics Lounge 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Ray's the Classics 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Ray's the Classics |
Ray's the SteaksRating:
Address: 2300 N. Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-841-7297
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Cuisines: Steaks, American
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The Hereford and Angus beef is butchered here daily.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Ray's the Steaks 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Ray's the Steaks 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Ray's the Steaks Ray's the Steaks 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Ray's the Steaks |
Restaurant EveRating:
Address: 110 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-706-0450
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Cuisines: Modern, English/Irish/Scottish, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: Cathal Armstrong's seasonal cooking shines in this stylish bar, bistro, and tasting room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Restaurant Eve 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Restaurant Eve 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Restaurant Eve 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Restaurant Eve The Needle: Restaurant Eve |
Ristorante ToscaRating:
Address: 1112 F St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-367-1990
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Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: A streamlined Italian dining room with terrific pastas and lofty prices.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Tosca 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Tosca 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Tosca 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Tosca The Needle: Ristorante Tosca |
SeiRating:
Address: 444 Seventh St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-783-7007
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Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A glitzy fusion sushi lounge in Penn Quarter.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Sei 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Sei Sei |
Siroc RestaurantRating:
Address: 915 15th St., NW, Washington, DC
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202- 628-2220
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Cuisines: Italian, Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Moderate
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Siroc |
Sou'WesterRating:
Address: 1330 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20024
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, Southwest/Waterfront, Capitol Hill
T: 202-787-6868
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Cuisines: Southern, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Moderate
Description: A casual spot for hushpuppies, fried chicken, and grits in the elegant Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Reviews:The Needle: July 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Sou'Wester Great New Restaurants 2010: Sou'Wester Sou'Wester: Full Review 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Sou'Wester |
Spice XingRating:
Address: 100-B Gibbs St., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-610-0303
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Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Sudhir Seth's vibrant Indian cafe.
Reviews:Cheap Eats 2012: Spice Xing Cheap Eats 2011: Spice Xing 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Spice Xing Cheap Eats 2010: Spice Xing 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Spice Xing |
Sushi SonoRating:
Address: 10215 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
Neighborhood(s): Columbia
T: 410-997-6131
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Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Sashimi with a view.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Sushi Sono 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Sushi Sono 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Sushi Sono The Needle: Sushi Sono (August 2007) |
Sushi TaroRating:
Address: 1503 17th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202.462.8999
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Cuisines: Seafood, Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Expensive
Description: The neighborhood standby reopens with fewer seats and a more expensive menu.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Sushi Taro 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Sushi Taro The Needle: Sushi Taro 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Sushi Taro Excellent Raw Material: Sushi Taro |
Sushiko IRating:
Address: 2309 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Glover Park
T: 202-333-4187
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Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A sleek DC fixture for some of the freshest raw fish around.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Sushiko I 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Sushi-Ko 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Sushi-Ko 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Sushi-Ko - Washington 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Sushi-Ko |
Sushiko II - Chevy ChaseRating:
Address: 5455 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Neighborhood(s): Tenleytown/Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase
T: 301-961-1644
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Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The popular sushi spot opens a second location.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Sushi-Ko Chevy Chase Best Restaurants 2010: Sushi-Ko The Needle: Sushi-Ko Chevy Chase 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Sushi-Ko Chevy Chase Sushi-Ko - Chevy Chase |
TallulaRating:
Address: 2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-778-5051
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A warm, wine-focused modern American dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Tallula 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Tallula Tallula: Full Review 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Tallula |
Teatro GoldoniRating:
Address: 1909 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-955-9494
F: 202-955-5584
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Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Expensive
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Teatro Goldoni 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Teatro Goldoni Teatro Goldoni |
The Inn at Little WashingtonRating:
Address: 309 Middle St., Washington, VA 22747
Neighborhood(s): Little Washington
T: 540-675-3800
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Description: A theatrical, grand culinary destination.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: The Inn at Little Washington 100 Best Restaurants 2011: The Inn at Little Washington 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Inn at Little Washington 100 Best Restaurants 2009: The Inn at Little Washington 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Inn at Little Washington |
The MajesticRating:
Address: 911 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-837-9117
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Moderate
Description: The Majestic Cafe gets a makeover.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: The Majestic The Needle: July 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2011: The Majestic 100 Best Restaurants 2010: The Majestic 100 Best Restaurants 2009: The Majestic |
The Oval RoomRating:
Address: 800 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-463-8700
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: White House staffers flock to this bright and pretty dining room.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: The Oval Room 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Oval Room 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Oval Room 100 Best Restaurants 2009: The Oval Room 100 Best Restaurants 2008: The Oval Room |
The Prime RibRating:
Address: 2020 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-466-8811
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Cuisines: Seafood, Steaks, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: A steakhouse that feels like a 1940s supper club.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Prime Rib 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Prime Rib 100 Best Restaurants 2008: The Prime Rib January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants Prime Rib, The |
The Restaurant at Patowmack FarmRating:
Address: 42461 Lovettsville Rd., Lovettsville, VA 20180
Neighborhood(s): Lovettsville
T: 540-822-9017
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2010: Patowmack Farm |
The SourceRating:
Address: 575 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-637-6100
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Cuisines: Modern, Pizza, Breakfast, Chinese, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Valet Parking Available
Description: Wolfgang Puck's Newseum dining room.
Reviews:The Source: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: The Source 100 Best Restaurants 2011: The Source The Needle: The Source Lounge 100 Best Restaurants 2010: The Source |
Trummer's on MainRating:
Address: 7134 Main St. , Clifton, VA 20124
T: 703-266-1623
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Cuisines: Modern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: Chef Clayton Miller’s résumé includes a stint at the French Laundry.
Reviews:Trummer’s on Main: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Trummer's on Main 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Trummer's on Main 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Trummer's on Main New and Noteworthy: Trummer's on Main |
VermilionRating:
Address: 1120 King St. , Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Old Town , Alexandria
T: 703-684-9669
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Cuisines: Modern, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Modern-American flavor in Old Town.
Reviews:Vermilion: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Vermilion 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Vermilion The Needle: Vermilion 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Vermilion |
VidaliaRating:
Address: 1990 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-659-1990
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Cuisines: Southern, Modern, American
Price Range: Very expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Valet Parking Available
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Vidalia 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Vidalia 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Vidalia 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Vidalia 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Vidalia |
Villa MozartRating:
Address: 4009 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
Neighborhood(s): Fairfax
T: 703-691-4747
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Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Very expensive
Description: All the trappings of storybook romance.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Villa Mozart 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Villa Mozart 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Villa Mozart First Look: Villa Mozart |
VoltRating:
Address: 228 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
Neighborhood(s): Frederick
T: 301-696-8658
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Cuisines: Modern, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: Bryan Voltaggio's elegantly minimalist brownstone restaurant.
Reviews:Volt: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Volt 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Volt 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Volt 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Volt |
Westend BistroRating:
Address: 1190 22 St., NW, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood(s): Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-974-4900
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Cuisines: Fusion/Eclectic
Price Range: Moderate
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Westend Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Westend Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Westend Bistro Westend Bistro 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Westend Bistro |
WillowRating:
Address: 4301 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Ballston
T: 703-465-8800
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Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Description: An inviting and comfortable modern American bistro.
Reviews:The Needle: December 2010 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Willow 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Willow January 2007: 100 Very Best Restaurants Willow |
ZaytinyaRating:
Address: 701 Ninth St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-638-0800
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Cuisines: Turkish, Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish/Portuguese, Lebanese, Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Jose Andres's stunning Mediterranean mezze restaurant is always buzzing.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2012: Zaytinya The Needle: June 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Zaytinya 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Zaytinya 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Zaytinya |
ZentanRating:
Address: 1155 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-379-4366
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Cuisines: Sushi, Pan-Asian, Japanese
Price Range: Expensive
Description: Susur Lee's pan-Asian dining room in the Donovan House hotel.
Reviews:100 Best Restaurants 2011: Zentan 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Zentan Zentan |
