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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant
4.7
4.7 (19217)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
Top review
Michelle
Dined 1 day ago
Zaytinya was wonderful as always. We ended up with an additional member of our party. Without blinking an eye staff was able to accommodate us on the patio which is quieter than inside. This is on of my can’t miss go to restaurants when I’m DC. Well done Jose Andres and associates
A photo of Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom restaurant
4.5
4.5 (34323)
$30 and under
American
Foggy Bottom
About the restaurant
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

Top review
Dave
Dined today
Great service,food and atmospheric. We visit DC once a year and every time we choose Founding Farmers for dinner. Always very nice.
A photo of Old Ebbitt Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (29489)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.
Top review
Debbie
Dined 1 day ago
What a gem! Loved the buzz around the place! Oysters were delicious, as were the deviled eggs with oysters. The Brussels sprouts were awesome, but the best thing we had were the crab cakes. They were ridiculously good. Totally recommend this place!!
A photo of Filomena Ristorante restaurant
4.8
4.8 (16987)
$31 to $50
Italian
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!
Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

Top review
Heidivip
Dined 4 days ago
The best Italian outside of Italy, hands down. It is beautiful, delicious with excellent service!
A photo of Founding Farmers VA: Tysons restaurant
4.5
4.5 (12964)
$30 and under
American
Tysons Corner / McLean
About the restaurant
Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

Top review
Ann Marie
Dined 1 day ago
Waitress was very nice but not very attentive. Walked by numerous times without even looking over at us to see if we needed anything (and we did). Did NOT ask if we wanted dessert, lost upselling opportunity.
A photo of The Hamilton restaurant
4.7
4.7 (11719)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.
Top review
Timvip
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and service: good environment for business lunch.
A photo of Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC restaurant
4.5
4.5 (225)
$50 and over
Contemporary European
Southwest Waterfront
About the restaurant
Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.


Top review
dannish
Dined 3 days ago
I recently visited Hell’s Kitchen to celebrate a birthday, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The food was exceptional, especially the Branzino, which was cooked to perfection with incredible flavor. The ambiance was vibrant yet welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion. Our server, Melinda, was outstanding—she was attentive, friendly, and made sure our evening went smoothly. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she added a personal touch to the experience that made the night even more memorable. Overall, a great evening with amazing food and top-notch service. Highly recommend!
A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC restaurant
4.8
4.8 (9984)
$50 and over
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.


Top review
Stevevip
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience highly recommended for a fun night out
A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant
4.4
4.4 (13759)
$30 and under
American
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

Top review
Sherri
Dined 1 day ago
Yummy, yummy, yummy! Love this place! Atmosphere is beautiful and food was superb!
A photo of Oyamel restaurant
4.7
4.7 (9524)
$30 and under
Mexican
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.
Top review
jennifer
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, drink, and perfect service. We were tight for time (movie) but they were wonderfully accommodating.
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