Aficionados of fine Japanese food precisely presented in a delicate, multicourse fashion deem this place superb. Fresh sushi and sashimi display visual and culinary artistry,... Read more »
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... Read more »
An Art Deco-style tribute to high society and excess, Prime Rib serves some of the region's best aged beef and freshest seafood. With a decidedly festive air, Prime Rib is, even in... Read more »
Renowned chef Michel Richard serves thoughtfully prepared dishes to dignitaries and celebrities who frequent his restaurant. Service is professional and unhurried, and meals are... Read more »
Despite its Southern-sounding name, Vidalia was opened by owner-chef Jeffrey Buben to deliver modern regional American dishes in a soothing, serene atmosphere. Fresh ingredients... Read more »
The brainchild of two former White House chefs, this upscale restaurant courts diners with American dishes influenced by the cuisines of Italy and France. Recommended dishes are... Read more »
Call at least a month a head to hold a space at this six-person bar, where guests savor the tasting menu's fabulous Latin-inspired eats with intriguing flights of wine. Prix fixe $120/person. METRO: Archives/Naval Memorial
Sleek geometric designs, 20-foot ceilings, dark tones and an exhibition kitchen set a sophisticated stage at the Mandarin Oriental's signature restaurant, led by James Beard Award... Read more »
The culinary oasis of Dupont Circle, this is the place for people who truly love dining — who will eat up every detail, from the creative garnishes on their plate and the... Read more »
Warm, burnished tones with accents of wrought iron and terra cotta envelop diners at this elegant establishment. An exhibition kitchen takes a position of prominence, serving notice... Read more »
Political hub of the nation, DC attracts millions of international visitors each year, from high-brow politicos to families on holiday. This sort of traffic fuels a thriving restaurant scene, one with both multicultural flair and flavor. Throughout the city, restaurants offer outstanding service and excellent cuisine. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and Downtown share the bulk of the capital's dining establishments. Among them are Red Sea, which serves Ethiopian cuisine, and informal Ben's Chili Bowl, both in Adams Morgan. Dupont Circle's Obelisk promises upscale Italian fare, while in Georgetown, Citronelle wins rave reviews for fashionable French cuisine. Downtown, at Luigi's Pizza, sightseers and lunching politicians both dine on hand-tossed pies. Foggy Bottom, Woodley Park, and Capitol Hill have their share of first-class eateries as well. Kinkead’s specializes in seafood, Woodley Park's Lebanese Taverna tempts folks with rustic flavor, and Capitol Hill's Montmartre guarantees great French food at reasonable rates. No matter in which direction you head, DC's wealth of restaurants is sure to please.
