100 Best Restaurants (2010)
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 Restaurant
1226 36th Street, NW map
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-965-1789
A stately Washington institution with a menu that balances tradition (rack of lamb) with adventure (lamb tongue salad).
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
2941
2941 Fairview Park Drive map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-270-1500
Rating:
Cuisines:
French,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St., NW map
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202-885-5700
This airy, kid-friendly Neapolitan-style pizza joint and wine bar sometimes feels like a rec room.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Pizza,
Italian,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
3 Bar & Grill
2950 Clarendon Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-524-4440
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Southern,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
701
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-393-0701
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Acadiana
901 New York Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-408-8848
Jeff Tunks's latest restaurant conjures up old New Orleans.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Cajun/Creole,
American,
Southern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Addie's
11120 Rockville Pike map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-881-0081
This charming house-turned-restaurant is known for creative spins on familiar American dishes.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Southern,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Adour at St. Regis
923 16th Street, NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-509-8000
Rating:
Cuisines:
French
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Art and Soul
415 New Jersey Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill
T: 202-393-7777
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Southern,
Modern,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Assaggi Mozzarella Bar
4838 Bethesda Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-951-1988
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Bibiana
1100 New York Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-216-9550
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Rating:
Cuisines:
Pizza,
Italian
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Bistro Bis
15 E Street, NW map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill
T: 202-661-2700
Heavy-hitters flock to Jeff Buben's French bistro.
Rating:
Cuisines:
French,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Black Market Bistro
4600 Waverly Ave. map
Kensington/Garrett Park, MD
Kensington/Garrett Park
T: 301-933-3000
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW map
Washington, DC
Palisades
T: 202-342-9101
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Black's Bar and Kitchen
7750 Woodmont Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-652-5525
The sleek, lowlit interior isn't the only thing that's been revamped.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
Steaks,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Late Night
Weekend Brunch
BLT Steak
1625 I St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-689-8999
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
Steaks,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-419-6755
Straight-from-the-farm cooking presented family-style.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Bourbon Steak
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-944-2026
Rating:
Cuisines:
Steaks,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Brasserie Beck
1101 K Street, NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-408-1717
Rating:
Cuisines:
Belgian,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Cafe Du Parc
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-942-7000
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?
Rating:
Cuisines:
French,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Cashion's Eat Place
1819 Columbia Rd., NW map
Washington, DC
Adams Morgan
T: 202-797-1819
The handwritten menu at Ann Cashion's relaxed restaurant changes by the day.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Late Night
Weekend Brunch
Cava
9713 Traville Gateway Dr. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-309-9090
Rating:
Cuisines:
Greek/Mediterranean,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Cedar
822 E St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-637-0012
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-626-0015
The star chef does burgers and fried chicken.
Rating:
Cuisines:
French,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Ave. NW map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill
T: 202-547-8100
A slickly designed steakhouse that draws plenty of big names.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Steaks,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Circle Bistro
1 Washington Circle, NW map
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-293-5390
A sleek but warm hotel dining room and lounge near GW University.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Citronelle
3000 M St. NW map
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-625-2150
Rating:
Cuisines:
French,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
CityZen (Mandarin Oriental Hotel)
1330 Maryland Ave., SW map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill, Southwest/Waterfront
T: 202-787-6006
Eric Ziebold reaches for perfection at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel's gleaming restaurant.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Corduroy
1122 Ninth St., NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-589-0699
Corduroy moves to DC's Shaw area.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Cork
1720 14th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Logan Circle
T: 202-265-2675
This wine bar's all about the food
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Eola
2020 P St., NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202-466-4441
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Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Equinox
818 Connecticut Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-331-8118
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Etete
1942 Ninth St., NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-232-7600
The spiffiest--and best--restaurant in Little Ethiopia.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Ethiopian,
Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Et Voila!
5120 MacArthur Blvd., NW map
Washington, DC
Palisades
T: 202-237-2300
Rating:
Cuisines:
Belgian,
French
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Eventide
3165 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-276-3165
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Faryab
4917 Cordell Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-951-3484
Rating:
Cuisines:
Afghan,
Middle Eastern
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
Four Sisters
8190 Strawberry Ln. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-539-8566
Rating:
Cuisines:
Vietnamese
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Grapeseed
4865 Cordell Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-986-9592
A sunny, sophisticated wine bar and bistro.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Hell Point Seafood
12 Dock St. map
Annapolis, MD
Annapolis
T: 410-990-9888
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Heritage India - Glover Park
2400 Wisconsin Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Glover Park
T: 202-333-3120
Standout curries and tandoori specialties.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Indian,
Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Hook (Closed)
3241 M St., NW map
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-625-4488
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Indique Heights
2 Wisconsin Cir. map
Chevy Chase, MD
Chevy Chase
T: 301-656-4822
This sister restaurant to Cleveland Park's Indique offers Indian-spiced cocktails and riffs on Indian street food.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Indian,
Vegetarian/Vegan,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Jackie's Restaurant
8081 Georgia Ave. map
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-565-9700
A splashy, retro-cool spot for updated comfort food.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Fusion/Eclectic,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Jaleo - Bethesda
7271 Woodmont Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-913-0003
Rating:
Cuisines:
Spanish/Portuguese,
Vegetarian/Vegan,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Jaleo - Crystal City
2250 A Crystal Dr. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-413-8181
Rating:
Cuisines:
Spanish/Portuguese,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Jaleo - Penn Quarter
480 Seventh St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-628-7949
An area favorite for Spanish tapas, both traditional and forward-thinking.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Spanish/Portuguese,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
J&G Steakhouse
515 15th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-661-2440
Rating:
Cuisines:
Steaks,
American,
Modern,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Johnny's Half Shell
400 N. Capitol St., NW map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill
T: 202-737-0400
Ann Cashion's Southern-accented seafood house lands on the Hill.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
American,
Southern,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Kinkead's
2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-296-7700
Bob Kinkead's jazzy, relaxed seafood brasserie.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Komi
1509 17th St. NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202-332-9200
A place that feels like a neighborhood restaurant but has the soul and ambition of something greater.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Greek/Mediterranean,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Kotobuki
4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW map
Washington, DC
Palisades
T: 202-281-6679
No teriyaki or tempura here--just high-quality sushi at bargain prices.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
L'Auberge Chez Francois
332 Springvale Rd. map
Great Falls, VA
Great Falls
T: 703-759-3800
This rustic, romantic French/Alsatian cottage is a popular special occasion spot.
Rating:
Cuisines:
French
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson Boulevard map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-465-9360
Contemporary comfort cooking that celebrates local ingredients.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Pizza,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Makoto
4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW map
Washington, DC
Palisades
T: 202-298-6866
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Marcel's
2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-296-1166
Rating:
Cuisines:
Belgian,
French
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Marvin
2007 14th St., NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-797-7171
Rating:
Cuisines:
Belgian,
American,
Southern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Minh's
2500 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-525-2828
Bright Vietnamese flavors hide in a Clarendon office building.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Vietnamese
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
Minibar at Cafe Atlantico
405 Eighth St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-393-0812
A thrilling 30-plus course carnival of culinary surprises.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Spanish/Portuguese,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Montmartre
327 Seventh St., SE map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill
T: 202-544-1244
A happy French bistro near Eastern Market.
Rating:
Cuisines:
French
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Mourayo
1732 Connecticut Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202-667-2100
A cool, contemporary Greek bistro.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
Nava Thai Noodle and Grill
11301 Fern St. map
Wheaton, MD
Wheaton
T: 240-430-0495
Rating:
Cuisines:
Thai
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
Obelisk
2029 P St., NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202-872-1180
Peter Pastan's relaxed townhouse dining room.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202-537-9250
Frank Ruta's lusty, inventive cooking makes for one of the most superb dining experiences in the city.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Palena Cafe
3529 Connecticut Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202-537-9250
The no-reservations cafe at Palena is a destination in its own right.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
Passage to India
4931 Cordell Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-656-3373
Indian cooking from the country's North, South, East, and West in an elegant dining room.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Indian,
Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
PassionFish
11960 Democracy Dr. map
Reston, VA
Reston/Herndon
T: 703-230-3474
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Columbia Heights
1400 Irving St., NW map
Washington, DC
Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-332-7383
A heavenly slice of pizza.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Pizza,
Italian,
Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Delivery
Kid Friendly
Poste (Hotel Monaco)
555 Eighth St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-783-6060
A hip hotel restaurant with an ever-changing modern American menu.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Potenza
1430 H St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-638-4444
In a city where the best Italian restaurants have been fine-dining spots, Potenza is a brawny departure.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Present
6678 Arlington Blvd. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-531-1881
Rating:
Cuisines:
Vietnamese
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Proof
775 G St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-737-7663
Rating:
Cuisines:
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
PS 7's
777 I Street., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-742-8550
In Penn Quarter, thinking small but coming up big.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Rasika
633 D St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-637-1222
Rating:
Cuisines:
Indian,
Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Ray's the Classics
8606 Colesville Rd. map
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-588-7297
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
Rating:
Cuisines:
American
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Ray's the Steaks
2300 N. Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-841-7297
The Hereford and Angus beef is butchered here daily.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Steaks,
American
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Restaurant Eve
110 South Pitt Street map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-706-0450
Cathal Armstrong's seasonal cooking shines in this stylish bar, bistro, and tasting room.
Rating:
Cuisines:
English/Irish/Scottish,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Ristorante Tosca
1112 F St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-367-1990
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Sei
444 Seventh St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-783-7007
A glitzy fusion sushi lounge in Penn Quarter.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Siroc Restaurant
915 15th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202- 628-2220
Rating:
Cuisines:
Greek/Mediterranean,
Italian
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Sou'Wester
1330 Maryland Ave., SW map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill, Southwest/Waterfront
T: 202-787-6868
25 places that are making the Washington dining scene better than ever
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Southern,
Breakfast
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Spice Xing
100-B Gibbs St. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-610-0303
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Indian,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Kid Friendly
Sushiko I
2309 Wisconsin Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Glover Park
T: 202-333-4187
A stylishly funky Glover Park fixture for some of the freshest raw fish around.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Sushiko II - Chevy Chase
5455 Wisconsin Ave. map
Chevy Chase, MD
Tenleytown/Friendship Heights
T: 301-961-1644
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Sushi Sono
10215 Wincopin Circle map
Columbia, MD
Columbia
T: 410-997-6131
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202.462.8999
A neighborhood sushi house that bows to tradition.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
Japanese,
Sushi
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Tallula
2761 Washington Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-778-5051
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Teatro Goldoni
1909 K St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-955-9494
Step through the velvet curtains into one of K Street's scene-iest lunch spots.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
The Inn at Little Washington
309 Middle St. map
Washington, VA
Little Washington
T: 540-675-3800
A theatrical, grand culinary destination.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
The Majestic
911 King St. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-837-9117
The Majestic Cafe gets a makeover.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Weekend Brunch
The Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-463-8700
White House staffers flock to this bright and pretty dining room.
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
The Prime Rib
2020 K St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-466-8811
A steakhouse that feels like a 1940s supper club.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Seafood,
Steaks,
American
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
42461 Lovettsville Rd. map
Lovettsville, VA
Lovettsville
T: 540-822-9017
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
The Source
575 Pennsylvania Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-637-6100
Rating:
Cuisines:
Pizza,
Chinese,
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Trummer's on Main
7134 Main St. map
Clifton, VA
T: 703-266-1623
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Vermilion
1120 King St. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-684-9669
Rating:
Cuisines:
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Vidalia
1990 M St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-659-1990
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Southern,
Modern
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Villa Mozart
4009 Chain Bridge Rd. map
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax
T: 703-691-4747
Rating:
Cuisines:
Italian
Price Range:
Very Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Volt
228 North Market St. map
Frederick, MD
Frederick
T: 301-696-8658
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Weekend Brunch
Westend Bistro
1190 22 St., NW map
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-974-4900
Eric Who? Marino Keeps ’em coming to Westend.
Rating:
Cuisines:
Fusion/Eclectic
Price Range:
Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
No
Other:
Party Space
Willow
4301 North Fairfax Dr. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Ballston
T: 703-465-8800
Rating:
Cuisines:
American,
Modern
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
Zaytinya
701 Ninth St., NW map
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-638-0800
Rating:
Cuisines:
Greek/Mediterranean,
Spanish/Portuguese,
Lebanese,
Turkish,
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range:
Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Late Night
Party Space
Weekend Brunch
Kid Friendly
Zentan
1155 14th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-379-4366
Rating:
Cuisines:
Japanese,
Pan-Asian,
Sushi
Price Range:
Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Kid Friendly:
Yes
Other:
Party Space
Kid Friendly
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