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Jaleo is one of DC.

1. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 255 tips and reviews
Jaleo is one of DC.

2. Jaleo

7271 Woodmont Ave (at Elm St.), Bethesda, MD
Tapas Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews
Proof is one of DC.

3. Proof

775 G St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of DC.

4. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
MoCo's Founding Farmers is one of DC.

5. MoCo's Founding Farmers

8.8
12505 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD
American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Marvin is one of DC.

6. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips and reviews
Grapeseed is one of DC.

7. Grapeseed

4865 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Wine Bar · 21 tips and reviews
8407 Kitchen & Bar is one of DC.

8. 8407 Kitchen & Bar

8407 Ramsey Ave (btwn Wayne Ave & Bonifant St), Silver Spring, MD
New American Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe is one of DC.

9. Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe

8519 Fenton St (btwn Wayne Ave. & Ellsworth Dr.), Silver Spring, MD
Wine Store · 43 tips and reviews
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of DC.

10. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.7
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews
Teaism is one of DC.

11. Teaism

400 8th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Penn Quarter · 130 tips and reviews
America Eats Tavern is one of DC.

12. America Eats Tavern

405 8th St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 32 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of DC.

13. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is one of DC.

14. Penn Quarter Sports Tavern

7.4
639 Indiana Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Penn Quarter · 86 tips and reviews
Busboys and Poets is one of DC.

15. Busboys and Poets

1025 5th St NW (at K St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 298 tips and reviews

16. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.4
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

17. Ten Penh

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Tenth and Pennsylvania), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This upscale, Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant is sexy, expensive and totally worth it. The address is 10 Pennsylvania Ave – hence the name. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food

18. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Great for late-night bites, half-priced oysters and a dining room that screams history. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

19. Horace & Dickie's Seafood

809 12th St NE (btwn H & Wylie St NE), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As seen on Man v Food! Adam Richman loved the jumbo fish sandwich.

20. 2 Amys

8.8
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It can be to get into the airy dining room at 2 Amys, as the Cleveland Park restaurant has a reputation for its authentic Neapolitan pies. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Zaytinya is one of DC.

21. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 411 tips and reviews

22. Brasserie Beck

1101 K St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 125 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Brasserie Beck's bar is always buzzing with after-work crowds sampling its wide selection of Belgian brews and the menu, too, is a good starter for exploring Belgian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

23. Addie's

11120 Rockville Pke (at Hillery Way), Rockville, MD
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The casual Addie's is a favorite in its Rockville neighborhood with an American and seafood-focused menu and plenty of outdoor space. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

24. The Passenger

1021 7th St NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 116 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Passenger is primarily a trendy watering hole that also happens to have really solid bar food to complement the cocktail stylings of master mixologist Derek Brown. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Estadio is one of DC.

25. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews

26. Cashion's Eat Place

1819 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 50 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A longtime Adams Morgan favorite, Cashion's Eat Place has a sophisticated menu in a neighborhood that's not exactly known for its sophistication. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

27. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.7
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tucked into a quiet corner of the busy Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hank's Oyster Bar is a local standby for its fresh seafood and laid-back atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

28. Tabard Inn

8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The quaint Tabard Inn winds throughout an historic Dupont Circle building and serves up American fare and a killer brunch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of DC.

29. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews
barmini by José Andrés is one of DC.

30. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Reservations are hard to come by at this six-customer, two-chef restaurant. Call exactly at 10am (not 10:05) one month ahead for a reservation.

Cafe Atlantico is one of DC.

31. Cafe Atlantico

405 8th St NW (D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 19 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: The tableside prepared guacamole with a pisco sour is fabulous. Sunday brunch is a very fun "latino dim sum.

Rasika is one of DC.

32. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews

33. Palena

3529 Connecticut Ave NW (at Porter St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 51 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A solid neighborhood standby, Palena offers both your typical upscale dining room experience plus a more casual cafe where the cheeseburger has a national following. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

34. Birch & Barley

1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Komi is one of DC.

35. Komi

1509 17th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 43 tips and reviews
Little Serow is one of DC.

36. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews
Adour is one of DC.

37. Adour

923 16th and K Streets, N.W. (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews
Rogue 24 is one of DC.

38. Rogue 24

922 N St NW, REAR, Washington, D.C.
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 10 tips and reviews
Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier is one of DC.

39. Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

8.7
2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 24th St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · West End · 34 tips and reviews
CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is one of DC.

40. CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave SW (at 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Southwest Employment Area · 17 tips and reviews
Vidalia is one of DC.

41. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews

42. Eola

2020 P St NW (Hopkins), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 6 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Two years after opening, the softly lit rowhouse remains something of a secret. You don’t come here to impress the boss—but you might come to woo someone with an appetite for adventure.

43. Obelisk

8.3
2029 P St NW (btwn 20th & 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 16 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The handwritten menu and the array of antipasti change daily, but some gems do reappear. Thrills on a recent menu included meatballs studded with pine nuts; ultralight arancini; chocolate polenta cake

44. Sushi Taro

8.5
1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 83 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs do their deft blade work on hulking slabs of fish, making edible art with Zen-like calm, provides some insight into what makes Sushi Taro special.

ShopHouse Kitchen is one of DC.

45. ShopHouse Kitchen

1516 Connecticut Ave NW (at Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: 2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "The best fast-food idea in years channels Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/pZJA0C

C.F. Folks is one of DC.

46. C.F. Folks

1225 19th St NW (btwn M & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 5 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Its utensils are flimsy, and the nearest restroom is in the next building. I wouldn't change a thing," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/n9c7zQ

Vermilion is one of DC.

47. Vermilion

8.0
1120 King St, Alexandria, VA
New American Restaurant · Old Town · 70 tips and reviews
Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co. is one of DC.

48. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co.

9.0
3214 P St NW (at Wisconsin Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 74 tips and reviews
Sixth Engine is one of DC.

49. Sixth Engine

438 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 56 tips and reviews
Good Stuff Eatery is one of DC.

50. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews
Best Buns Bread Company is one of DC.

51. Best Buns Bread Company

8.6
4010 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA
Bakery · Fairlington - Shirlington · 87 tips and reviews
Boundary Road Restaurant is one of DC.

52. Boundary Road Restaurant

414 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Near Northeast · 41 tips and reviews
Montserrat House is one of DC.

53. Montserrat House

2016 9th St, Washington, D.C.
Art Gallery · U-Street · 1 tip
Ming's Restaurant is one of DC.

54. Ming's Restaurant

617 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 57 tips and reviews
New Big Wong is one of DC.

55. New Big Wong

6.7
610 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 40 tips and reviews
Full Kee Restaurant is one of DC.

56. Full Kee Restaurant

5.7
509 H St NW (btwn N 5th St. And N 6th St.), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 45 tips and reviews
The Loft is one of DC.

57. The Loft

411 New York Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Night Club · Ivy City · 6 tips and reviews
Warehouse is one of DC.

58. Warehouse

411 New York Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · Ivy City · 4 tips and reviews
Bound is one of DC.

59. Bound

411 new york ave ne, Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · Ivy City · No tips or reviews
DC Eagle is one of DC.

60. DC Eagle

639 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 20 tips and reviews
ChurchKey is one of DC.

61. ChurchKey

8.9
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews
Food Matters is one of DC.

62. Food Matters

4906 Brenman Park Dr (in Cameron Station), Alexandria, VA
Breakfast Spot · Cameron Station · 11 tips and reviews
Cork is one of DC.

63. Cork

1720 14th St NW (btw R & S), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 59 tips and reviews
Bandolero is one of DC.

64. Bandolero

3241 M St NW (btwn Wisconsin Ave. & Potomac St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Georgetown · 64 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of DC.

65. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

66. Michel Richard Citronelle

3000 M St NW (at M St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 23 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: What to get: Escargots done up as “porcupines” in spiky pastry & topped with barbecue sauce; oyster shooters with cucumber gelée; a Technicolor mosaic of thinly sliced venison, eel, and other seafood.

67. Volt

7.6
228 N Market St (Between 2nd And 3rd), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 63 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The ultimate indulgence is Table 21 in the kitchen, where Voltaggio crafts a 21-course meal as up to eight diners watch.

68. Bibiana

1100 New York Ave NW (at 12th & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: There are other places to go to seal a deal, but we haven’t met one that better blends sophistication with culinary finesse. A great spot for people-watching and celeb-spotting.

69. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's worth the wait for a bowl of the Taiwanese-style ramen that includes varieties like curry chicken and kimchi. Dumplings here are also well worth a try. [Eater 38 Member]

70. Newton's Table

4917 Elm St, Bethesda, MD
American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Dennis Friedman offers an intriguing menu with Asian hints and other twists here and there — such as duck confit nachos, Kobe wontons and a lobster tempura surf and turf dish. [Eater 38 Member]

71. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The most accessible in chef Michel Richard's local restaurant empire, Central offers the French chef's spin of classic American comfort food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro is one of DC.

72. Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

713 H St NW (btwn 7th & 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Chinatown · 278 tips and reviews
Pi Pizzeria is one of DC.

73. Pi Pizzeria

910 F St NW (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 225 tips and reviews
Mellow Mushroom is one of DC.

74. Mellow Mushroom

2436 18th St NW (btwn Belmont & Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Adams Morgan · 94 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Paradiso is one of DC.

75. Pizzeria Paradiso

8.6
2003 P St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Northwest Washington · 125 tips and reviews
The Brixton is one of DC.

76. The Brixton

901 U St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews
Kushi Izakaya & Sushi is one of DC.

77. Kushi Izakaya & Sushi

465 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 107 tips and reviews
Izakaya Seki is one of DC.

78. Izakaya Seki

8.8
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews