Penn Quarter Restaurants
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Alhambra
483 reviews4.2Mediterranean$$$$DowntownBooked 14 times todayThe Pembroke
1351 reviews4.6Global, International$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 68 times todayDirty Habit | The Glass House
1617 reviews4.0Global, International$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 41 times todayFarmers & Distillers
8839 reviews4.3American$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareBooked 156 times todayEstuary at the Conrad DC
477 reviews4.5Unspecified$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 23 times todayFire & Sage
634 reviews3.7American$$$$DowntownBooked 3 times todayVia Sophia Washington DC
513 reviews4.5Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 48 times todayCafe Du Parc
2147 reviews4.4Contemporary French$$$$DowntownBooked 28 times todayThe Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
858 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 29 times todayArt and Soul
3962 reviews4.7American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 15 times todayLafayette Restaurant
1436 reviews4.7American$$$$DowntownBooked 24 times todayOpaline Bar and Brasserie
160 reviews4.1French$$$$DowntownBooked 14 times todayThe Dubliner Restaurant & Pub
166 reviews4.6Irish$$$$Capitol HillBooked 8 times todayThe Tavern at the Henley Park
666 reviews3.9American$$$$DowntownBooked 10 times todayEDGAR Bar & Kitchen at The Mayflower Hotel
396 reviews4.3Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 16 times today
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Fire & Sage
634 reviews3.7American$$$$DowntownBooked 3 times todayVia Sophia Washington DC
513 reviews4.5Italian$$$$DowntownBooked 48 times todayCafe Du Parc
2147 reviews4.4Contemporary French$$$$DowntownBooked 28 times todayThe Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
858 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$DowntownBooked 29 times todayLafayette Restaurant
1436 reviews4.7American$$$$DowntownBooked 24 times todayThe Tavern at the Henley Park
666 reviews3.9American$$$$DowntownBooked 10 times todayEllington Park Bistro
62 reviews4.4Unspecified$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 16 times todayLyle's
89 reviews4.7American$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 8 times todayGerrard Street Kitchen
148 reviews4.7Global, International$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 8 times todayKingbird at The Watergate Hotel
1818 reviews4.1Mediterranean$$$$Foggy BottomBooked 27 times today
Outdoor dining
Art and Soul
3962 reviews4.7American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 15 times todayThe Dubliner Restaurant & Pub
166 reviews4.6Irish$$$$Capitol HillBooked 8 times todayGerrard Street Kitchen
148 reviews4.7Global, International$$$$Dupont CircleBooked 8 times todaySilver
1856 reviews4.4Contemporary American$$$$Bethesda / Chevy ChaseBooked 41 times today
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Succotash PRIME
2865 reviews4.5American$$$$Penn QuarterSee 3 delivery optionsLa Tomate
1097 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Dupont CircleDeCarlo's Restaurant
503 reviews4.6Italian$$$$TenleytownDirty Martini DC
317 reviews3.7Fusion / Eclectic$$$$Dupont CircleRoy Boys - Navy Yard
10 reviews4.3American$$$$Navy YardBambu
0 reviewsAsian$$$$Palisades NorthwestKabob Bazaar
0 reviewsMiddle Eastern$$$$ArlingtonSilver Diner
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$ArlingtonTnr Cafe
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$RosslynDon Tito
10 reviews4.3Mexican$$$$Arlington
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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC
906 reviews4.6Steakhouse$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderStation 4
3453 reviews3.8Contemporary American$$$$WaterfrontStart takeout orderPamplona
745 reviews4.5Spanish$$$$ArlingtonStart takeout orderDolan Uyghur - Washington DC
108 reviews4.6Unspecified$$$$Cleveland ParkStart takeout orderLaporta's Restaurant
2077 reviews4.7American$$$$AlexandriaStart takeout orderYayla Bistro
727 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$ArlingtonStart takeout orderCranes
273 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterStart takeout orderFlight Wine Bar
365 reviews4.7American$$$$Penn QuarterStart takeout orderModena
850 reviews4.7Italian$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderMXDC
2057 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderBombay Club
4801 reviews4.8Indian$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderIron Gate
2491 reviews4.8Mediterranean$$$$Dupont CircleStart takeout orderTaberna del Alabardero
3247 reviews4.7Traditional Spanish$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderLincoln - DC
3136 reviews4.3American$$$$McPherson SquareStart takeout orderAmbar Capitol Hill
4228 reviews4.8Balkan style$$$$Capitol HillStart takeout order
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Kaliwa
295 reviews3.8Asian$$$$Southwest WaterfrontBooked 41 times today Gravitas
129 reviews4.5American$$$$Capitol HillBooked 3 times todayZaytinya
17362 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 87 times todayJaleo DC
9779 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 57 times todayOyamel
8995 reviews4.7Mexican$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 11 times todayChina Chilcano
3122 reviews4.7Peruvian$$$$Penn QuarterBooked 22 times todayOttoman Taverna
1329 reviews4.7Turkish$$$$Mt. Vernon SquareBooked 68 times todayPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1211 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$Logan CircleBooked 22 times todayBidwell
520 reviews4.3American$$$$NoMaBooked 4 times today
Experiences trending in Washington, D.C. Area
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Valentine's Day Celebration!
Michele’sWest Loop$95.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentines Day Dinner
Le SelDupont Circle$65.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentine’s Day Dinner
AlhambraDowntown$135.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Taste of Italy Four Course Prisso-Fisso
ModenaDowntown$85.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
HOLE IN THE WALL DESSERT BAR
TonariPenn Quarter$55.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Three Course Prix Fixe Lunch
Via Sophia Washington DCDowntown$25.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Don't think just eat
Takara 14Logan Circle$75.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentine's Day
FlavioGeorgetown$65.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
9 course Omakase
Gerrard Street KitchenDupont Circle$90.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Mini Taste of Aracosia
Bistro AracosiaPalisades Northwest$44.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentine's Weekend Dinner
No GoodbyesAdams Morgan$135.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Chef's Table Experience
dLeña - Chef TableMt. Vernon Square$145.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Wine Tasting Experience
Cork Wine Bar & MarketLogan Circle$50.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea
The LoungeSouthwest Waterfront$95.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Special Valentine's Day Menu
The DelegateDowntown$55.00 per personReserve
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Support LGBTQ owned restaurants in Washington D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find LGBTQ restaurants to support from coast to coast. Book a table at one of these spots to dine out (and proud!) for Pride month and beyond.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in DC
Conversations begin on Bumble but they get even deeper IRL. When it’s time to move from direct messaging to direct eye contact, find a table for two. And to make it super easy, OpenTable and Bumble are teaming up to help you find the best date spots in your city. Find a restaurant that fits your style, whether you want drinks on a patio or a special four-course meal, OpenTable can help you choose the cuisine, seating area, and even book unique experiences with nearby restaurants. Download the Bumble app to find your match, and check the list below to find your table.
The 19 Greatest Restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a city rich with history and tradition — a trait that plays out in the city’s restaurants, many of which have been open for decades (or in some cases, a century!) and have played host to former presidents, foreign dignitaries, and a wealth of other impactful figures. There are refined options for the most important of situations, as well as relaxed hangouts for daily life. Given its place as a global player, the restaurant scene also reflects D.C.’s diversity and connection to the rest of the world. Here, you can find a Japanese izakaya that now doubles as a convenience store, eat pupusas while catching a baseball game, sample some of the country’s best Ethiopian food, and order off-menu Indian alongside White House staffers. These restaurants make up The Greats, the spots that have shaped and continue to shape how people dine in Washington, D.C.
Unique, Curated Restaurant Experiences in DC's Best Restaurants
After a year at home, Stella Artois and OpenTable bring you the dinner party you’ve been waiting for -- and the restaurant to host it. Welcome to your Dinner Party Out, unique and exclusive gatherings at DC’s best restaurants. Book your special experience, invite guests, and enjoy a family-style curated menu, Stella Artois pairing, and party favors to make the night out with friends so much more than it would be at home.
Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by paying a visit to one of these great restaurants — all helmed by women as chefs, managers, or owners. From running kitchens to managing multiple venues, these exceptional women are leaving their mark on the hospitality industry.
Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
12 of Washington, D.C.’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
As a city that has seen countless graduations, engagements, and birthdays, Boston takes special occasions to another level. On the North End, a neighborhood with a deep-rooted Italian connection, ring in just about anything with decadent lobster agnolotti in a 19th-century row house. For a gathering with friends, head to the Back Bay, where an acclaimed chef serves up bountiful seafood platters, piled high with local oysters. If it’s a more intimate milestone you’re marking, grab a reservation at an elegant omakase spot in Chinatown. Book a table at one of these top 12 restaurants, equipped for any festivity.
Washington, D.C.’s 4 Best New Restaurants to Try
Washington’s dining scene is now better than ever, with both newcomers and beloved stalwarts making long-awaited (re)appearances. Whether you’d like to sip on glasses of frozé atop Navy Yard’s largest rooftop or feast on seafood boils from a laid-back bicoastal outpost, here’s where to dine out in D.C. right now.
9 romantic restaurants in Washington, D.C. for every kind of date
Washington, DC’s quaint neighborhoods, spectacular riverscapes, and burgeoning culinary scene all conjure romance. Whether you’re celebrating a proposal, an anniversary, or a long overdue night together, a charming perch is never hard to find in the nation’s capital. A Dupont Circle townhouse, made for intimate occasions, serves top-notch Mediterranean plates on its wisteria-clad patio. Korean and Southern flavors come together at a handsome Penn Quarter hotspot, sure to up the ante on any anniversary. Read on for a guide to 9 date-worthy restaurants in Washington, DC, ready to host your romantic night out.
Washington, D.C.’s Finest Bars: Where to Drink in the District
With over 170 nations represented in just 68 square miles, the District serves as a captivating destination for diners looking to sample flavors from across the globe—drinks included. As the city’s culinary scene thrives and expands, choosing where to grab a drink has never been so much fun. From unmarked doors that lead to stylish, subterranean social clubs to rooftop lounges with specialty cocktails and unmatched monument views, here are some of Washington, D.C.’s best bars.
Support Black-owned restaurants in D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned restaurants to support. Explore the spots in your area.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
Discover Penn Quarter
Lively and bustling, Penn Quarter is regarded by many as an epicenter of cultural activity in Washington, D.C. Its high density of theaters and museums makes it a critical attraction for visitors while the neighborhood walkability makes it a much-desired destination for locals to live. Both of these traits make it a great opportunity for the aspiring foodie. The options here are diverse. The hip youth appeal has managed to draw in renowned chefs. As a result, the restaurants blend mature flavors devised by chefs at the top of their game. Whether you're looking for a traditional three-course Spanish meal, a luxuriant Italian dinner served on a checkered tablecloth or a fried chicken sandwich you can enjoy on the go, you'll have no lack of options in Penn Quarter.
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