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

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

5.0

5 (1684)

$50 and over

American

Lovettsville

About the restaurant

Voted 2024 #1 Northern VA Magazine - "Michelin inspectors, take note."

Sourcing food and supporting local artisan growers and producers and utilizing our farm as the chefs pantry gives us the opportunity to create an evolving menu that draws its inspiration from the seasons and in harmony with the earth. The venue has a breathtaking view and natural setting overlooking the Potomac River.

We offer a tasting menu Thursday through Sunday evenings. Please visit our website at www.patowmackfarm.com for the menu.

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate or special events – we strive to exceed your dreams. Innovative and skillfully executed dishes follow the lead of nature, being mindful of the environment.

Due to the style of menu on special events and holidays and the complexities involved with individual and specific food allergies, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions on those days. We make every effort to provide vegetarian and accommodate gluten sensitivities.

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April

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

This is not just dinner. It’s an entire experience and I have loved every single time I’ve come. I hope they keep it small and farm to table that’s what makes it unique.

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Patowmack Farm & George's Mill Cheese Dinner

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Botanero

4.7

4.7 (1403)

$30 and under

American

Rockville

About the restaurant

Cozy neighborhood restaurant, cocktail and wine bar, serving inspired small plates in Rockville, Maryland.

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LoriVIP

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

We were here to celebrate my birthday and really enjoyed the food, cocktails, service and experience. Botanero is a favorite of mine and it didn’t disappoint. My besties really enjoyed as well.

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4.9

4.9 (3478)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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DavidVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and great food was enjoyed by our table of 9.

Persimmon

4.9

4.9 (2960)

$31 to $50

American

Bethesda

About the restaurant

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

Bring an appetite for great food & wine!

Let's Gather & Eat!

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Roslyn

Dined 4 days ago

Persimmon has some of the best food in the Bethesda area. Prices are reasonable and service is fine.

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8

4.8 (3281)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

The menu follows a Southern-fried meat-and-three concept, meaning diners order a meat, plus three sides. Those will include Ruthie’s mac and cheese, of course, but also white-soy-braised greens, stewed chickpeas and smoked cauliflower with a spicy soy glaze. “We’re going to be changing it a lot based on seasonality,” Hill says of the menu. “ Every vegetable has got to be fantastic because it has to stand on its own.” One thing that will help that: Hill is already growing all of the restaurant’s own herbs at his South Arlington community garden plot.

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Joe-JoVIP

Dined 6 days ago

I absolutely love going here because of the amazing service, delicious food, great atmosphere, and the fantastic General Manager/Owner, Todd!

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Brick Wood Fired Bistro

4.7

4.7 (736)

$30 and under

American

Prince Frederick

About the restaurant

Escape the ordinary at Brick Wood Fired Bistro in Prince Frederick. This rustic American restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes that ignite your senses. Our menu features a symphony of flavors with the freshest local ingredients and wood-fired cooking. Enjoy gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizzas, and enticing New American entrees, all crafted with passion. Indulge in our double bone-in pork chop with maple-bacon butter glaze, or savor creamy polenta with seasonal roasted vegetables. Pair your meal with Maryland-produced brews or handcrafted cocktails made with herbs from our rooftop garden. The ambiance at Brick is warm and inviting, blending modern style with comfort, perfect for casual nights or special occasions. Experience the magic of Brick Wood Fired Bistro. Let the aroma of wood-fired goodness and the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay region create a culinary adventure you won't forget.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Keira R. was our Server and did a fantastic job! She was polite, quick and checked on us often. Also, Gwen M. helped us find something that was lost. Really went above and beyond and much appreciated! Thank you both! We’ll be back soon! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The Chop House Bistro

4.8

4.8 (206)

$30 and under

American

Luray

About the restaurant

Our menu features fresh, hand-selected, LOCAL and seasonal foods prepared with a progressive flair by Executive Chef Ryan Zale.
Farm to Table is the mainstay of our eating philosophy. That’s why we work with community food producers to support organic, sustainable, LOCAL farms, and put the finest, freshest foods on the table for you. We’re serious about making choices that are environmentally sound, from the food we carefully hand-select to the aprons our kitchen and wait staff wear.

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Scott

Dined 1 day ago

Best restaurant in Luray hands down. Limited menu which provides enough choices. Everything is good. We went for dinner Thursday and Saturday night. Filet mignon was perfectly done medium rare. My wife's scallops were the best she has had in years. The cocktails were delicious and inventive. Restaurant is in a restored 2 1/2 story home with seating downstairs, upstairs, on the wrap around porch and in the back garden, John, our server, was excellent. He was attentive but not intrusive. Very easy to talk with. The service staff from the hostess to the server were excellent. The prices are the best we have had at a fine dining facility. Cannot recommend this place enough.

1789 Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6358)

$31 to $50

American

Georgetown

About the restaurant

1789 is a historic fine dining restaurant and bar located in the heart of Georgetown with a charming and elegant atmosphere. Known for its elevated American cuisine, 1789 offers a menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors. The restaurant's culinary team is dedicated to creating dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. In addition to an exceptional menu, 1789 also boasts an extensive wine list featuring a wide selection of domestic and international wines. With its rich history, exquisite cuisine, and warm ambiance, 1789 Restaurant & Bar is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable experience in the nation's capital.

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BethVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful food, ambience, and great history in the area!

The Duck and the Peach

4.7

4.7 (34)

$31 to $50

American

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

The Duck & The Peach is a New American restaurant in D.C.’s Capitol Hill, inspired by the fresh flavors of California and the warmth of New England. Led by Executive Chef Katarina Petonito and Rammy's Pastry Chef of the Year Rochelle Cooper, our seasonal menu features signature dishes like rotisserie duck with watercress panzanella and elegant, handcrafted desserts.

Enjoy the full menu at our bar, offering craft cocktails and a curated wine list featuring women-made selections. Dinner is a celebration of the seasons, while our casual weekend brunch invites you to gather with friends and family. The space feels like stepping into a dear friend’s home—charming, warm, and welcoming.

Join us at The Duck & The Peach, where every meal is a meaningful celebration of food, connection, and community. Named a James Beard Finalist in 2024 and one of D.C.’s 25 best restaurants by The New York Times, we can’t wait to welcome you.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

What a terrific experience. Our second to time there. The Duck and the Peach combines outstanding food and excellent service with a fun atmosphere and an inviting decor. Everything on the menu was original, interesting, and unusual, and not just for the sake of being different. It was delicious! With a name like The Duck and the Peach, you’d expect the rotisserie duck to be pretty darn good. It exceeds expectations. Other standouts were the duck liver pâté, honey nut squash, baby carrots, beet risotto, and mushroom polenta. The potato funnel cake was not as crispy or as truffly as I hoped; it was still good. The rotisserie chicken was tasty but dry, unlike the cooked-to-perfection sample we had our first visit. Desserts were a perfect complement to the meal. The pavlova and the chocolate trini’ tea’ were both outstanding and unique. The staff was appropriately engaging and fun. They do allow corkage at $45/bottle with a maximum of 2 bottles, which feels appropriate and is welcome. Wine service was impeccable. The only recommendation I would make for improvement would be to add some sound absorbing materials to the decor. I’ve been to louder fine dining establishments, and the four of us were able to converse without shouting, but it’s not a place for a quiet, romantic dinner. The noise level could come down a bit without killing the lively, fun atmosphere. Highly recommended. We’d go out of our way to dine there… We did, traveling from the Baltimore suburbs, and I’m sure we will again.

The Monocle

4.8

4.8 (1467)

$31 to $50

American

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

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The Monocle is the closest restaurant to the Capitol building, United States Senate and Union Station. Established in 1960, The Monocle is not only known as a Washington institution, but also for its fine American cuisine-served by a professional and friendly team of servers. You can always count on being served great crab-cakes, grilled fresh fish, prime steaks and chops, while enjoying the powerful political scenery. The private Federal Room is a Washington classic for private parties and political fundraisers. The Wine Room is a cozy room for your intimate private birthday dinner of six to ten. Cheers!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious, well presented meals and great service. Monocle has kept up its legendary service and quality for decades.

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