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Address: 2412 18th St NW, near Belmont Ave, Washington, DC 20009

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This is the best place to find a delicious breakfast served all day. From simple to elaborate dishes, the intimate restaurant is sure to please. Have eggs Benedict the old-fashioned way, or try them New Orleans-style, complete with fried oysters and crabmeat. The stylish ambiance is accentuated by jazz music and...

Address: 1600 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Enjoy live jazz as you feast on fantastic seafood at this elegant, candlelit restaurant. Douglas Laporta, chef and owner, has earned a reputation for Continental-style seafood and pasta dishes. Look for the fresh catch of the day or favorites like salmon, mahi mahi, and snapper. Salads and chicken and beef dishes are...

Address: 1201 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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This large dining room feels like a masculine, clubby steakhouse, but it's really a seafood restaurant. The interior boasts red leather booths, curving architectural details, and globe lamps. The menu is packed with all manner of treats – salmon, haddock, sea bass, rockfish, oysters, tuna, and more. Knowledgeable...

Address: 10 E Glebe Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305

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A romantic spot for an authentic French meal, Chez Andrée combines fine cuisine with a relaxed, casual atmosphere. In French tradition, each dish is prepared with high quality ingredients and is given beautiful presentation and great taste. Thanks to reasonable prices and spacious seating, the restaurant is a popular...

Address: 2333 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

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Open daily, Kabob Palace serves authentic Pakistani food for dine-in or take-out. The menu offers regular specials along with lamb, beef, and vegetable dishes. However, kabobs (both lamb and chicken) are the house specialty. Not in the mood for a kabob? Try charred lamb chops and fresh, warm pita bread, or sample the...

Address: 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Since 1856, this landmark bar and restaurant has served DC's power class. Rich with furnishings, including Teddy Roosevelt's hunt trophies, the place never fails to satisfy. Known for its American cuisine, the saloon has a fantastic raw bar with seven types of oysters. It also makes a terrific burger, along with...

Address: 1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036-2412

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A little more relaxed than many other Washington, DC restaurants, this genteel establishment offers thick porterhouse steaks and a tender New York strip, served alongside homemade mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth. The masculine, wood-and-leather decor befits a restaurant specializing in steaks and cigars, and...

Address: 809 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Amid rich colors and polished woodwork, you'll find some of DC's best steaks. Celebrated for its porterhouse, Bobby Van's attracts folks who have access to sturdy expense accounts. They come for prime cuts of meat, shipped to the restaurant and dry-aged on the premises, imparting both flavor and tenderness. Other...

Address: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Simple lines and rich materials characterize this contemporary Asian restaurant. Peppered with antiques from Thailand and China, the hot spot surrounds guests with teak, bronze and silk, an impressive backdrop to be sure. Among the main courses are tamarind-glazed Chilean seabass with buckwheat soba noodles, and...