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Washington, D.C.
Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee is one of Washington, D.C..

1. Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee

7.8
431 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA
Café · 9 tips and reviews
MGM National Harbor is one of Washington, D.C..

2. MGM National Harbor

8.9
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD
Hotel · 31 tips and reviews
Ambar Balkan Cuisine is one of Washington, D.C..

3. Ambar Balkan Cuisine

8.5
2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Eastern European Restaurant · Lyon Village · 24 tips and reviews
Nostos is one of Washington, D.C..

4. Nostos

8.2
8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA
Greek Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is one of Washington, D.C..

5. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

7.8
2023 I St NW (at 23rd St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 84 tips and reviews
Cafe Milano is one of Washington, D.C..

6. Cafe Milano

8.4
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 81 tips and reviews
Flavio is one of Washington, D.C..

7. Flavio

7.5
1073 31st St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 8 tips and reviews
Springfield Town Center is one of Washington, D.C..

8. Springfield Town Center

8.6
6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA
Shopping Mall · 18 tips and reviews
&pizza is one of Washington, D.C..

9. &pizza

9.0
1118 H St Ne (btwn 11th & 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 91 tips and reviews
Pete's New Haven Style Pizza is one of Washington, D.C..

10. Pete's New Haven Style Pizza

8.3
4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW (at Fessenden St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Friendship Heights · 68 tips and reviews
We, The Pizza is one of Washington, D.C..

11. We, The Pizza

8.3
305 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 152 tips and reviews
Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of Washington, D.C..

12. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews
Georgetown is one of Washington, D.C..

13. Georgetown

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 96 tips and reviews
1789 Restaurant is one of Washington, D.C..

14. 1789 Restaurant

8.3
1226 36th St NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 38 tips and reviews
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of Washington, D.C..

15. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews
Rose's Luxury is one of Washington, D.C..

16. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co. is one of Washington, D.C..

17. 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
Macaron Bee is one of Washington, D.C..

18. Macaron Bee

7.9
3261 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Georgetown · 7 tips and reviews
Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato is one of Washington, D.C..

19. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato

8.6
2905 District Ave, Fairfax, VA
Dessert Shop · 38 tips and reviews
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Washington, D.C..

20. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.5
7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043, Virginia
Donut Shop · 18 tips and reviews
Ladurée is one of Washington, D.C..

21. Ladurée

8.5
3060 M St NW (31st Street), Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Georgetown · 6 tips and reviews
Ladurée is one of Washington, D.C..

22. Ladurée

7.8
Union Station N.W., Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · NoMa · 2 tips and reviews
Miyagi is one of Washington, D.C..

23. Miyagi

9.0
6719 Curran St (at Chainbridge Rd.), McLean, VA
Sushi Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
RPM Italian is one of Washington, D.C..

24. RPM Italian

9.1
650 K St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews
Choolaah Indian BBQ is one of Washington, D.C..

25. Choolaah Indian BBQ

2918 District Ave, Fairfax, VA
Indian Restaurant · Mosaic District, Merrifield · 9 tips and reviews
Bistrot Du Coin is one of Washington, D.C..

26. Bistrot Du Coin

8.4
1738 Connecticut Ave NW (at S St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bistro · Northwest Washington · 137 tips and reviews
Seasons Restaurant is one of Washington, D.C..

27. Seasons Restaurant

8.2
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Café · Georgetown · 14 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Paradiso is one of Washington, D.C..

28. Pizzeria Paradiso

8.7
3282 M St NW (at 33rd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Georgetown · 107 tips and reviews
Agua 301 is one of Washington, D.C..

29. Agua 301

6.9
301 Water St SE, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Navy Yard · 39 tips and reviews
Jaleo is one of Washington, D.C..

30. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 256 tips and reviews
barmini by José Andrés is one of Washington, D.C..

31. 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
Bibiana is one of Washington, D.C..

32. 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.

Nostos is one of Washington, D.C..

33. Nostos

8.2
8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA
Greek Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The vibe at this Greek newcomer, a spinoff of Rockville’s Mykonos Grill, may be lounge chic, but the food is as soulful as you’ll find on an Aegean isle.

Café du Parc is one of Washington, D.C..

34. Café du Parc

7.6
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 14th St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 52 tips and reviews
Obelisk is one of Washington, D.C..

35. Obelisk

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

36. BLT Steak

1625 I Street NW (btwn 16th & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 82 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Midday is especially busy, with lawyers and lobbyists sinking into the pale-suede banquettes, but at night the action shifts to the raw bar, where oysters, shrimp, & lobsters glisten in mounds of ice.

Central Michel Richard is one of Washington, D.C..

37. Central Michel Richard

8.5
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: During the day, deals are made over bacon cheeseburgers and the best corned-beef sandwiches in town. Ties are loosened at night, and cocktails keep a crowd around the bar.

Angelika Film Center at Mosaic is one of Washington, D.C..

38. Angelika Film Center at Mosaic

9.1
2911 District Ave (Strawberry Ln), Fairfax, VA
Movie Theater · 89 tips and reviews
Tysons Galleria is one of Washington, D.C..

39. Tysons Galleria

8.9
2001 International Dr, McLean, VA
Shopping Mall · 77 tips and reviews
Tysons Corner Center is one of Washington, D.C..

40. Tysons Corner Center

9.0
1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA
Shopping Mall · 254 tips and reviews
Washington Monument is one of Washington, D.C..

41. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews
Ristorante La Perla is one of Washington, D.C..

42. Ristorante La Perla

7.9
2600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 26th St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · West End · 24 tips and reviews
Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House & Sushi Bar is one of Washington, D.C..

43. Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House & Sushi Bar

8.4
8369 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Capri Italian Restaurant is one of Washington, D.C..

44. Capri Italian Restaurant

7.1
6825 Redmond Dr Ste K, McLean, VA
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Le Caprice DC is one of Washington, D.C..

45. Le Caprice DC

7.8
3460 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Columbia Heights · 40 tips and reviews
Lincoln is one of Washington, D.C..

46. Lincoln

8.5
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Washington, D.C..

47. Amsterdam Falafelshop

1830 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · U-Street · 38 tips and reviews
The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of Washington, D.C..

48. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is one of Washington, D.C..

49. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

8.5
10030 Fairfax Blvd (Stafford Drive), Fairfax, VA
Burger Joint · 36 tips and reviews
L'Auberge Chez Francois is one of Washington, D.C..

50. L'Auberge Chez Francois

9.6
332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA
French Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Open City is one of Washington, D.C..

51. Open City

8.1
2331 Calvert St NW (at 24th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Woodley Park · 293 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of Washington, D.C..

52. Blue Duck Tavern

8.5
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews
Rasika is one of Washington, D.C..

53. Rasika

9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 116 tips and reviews
Zaytinya is one of Washington, D.C..

54. Zaytinya

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

55. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 314 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of Washington, D.C..

56. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Bourbon Steak is one of Washington, D.C..

57. Bourbon Steak

8.8
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews
Kafe Leopold is one of Washington, D.C..

58. Kafe Leopold

8.6
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews
Café Bonaparte is one of Washington, D.C..

59. Café Bonaparte

1522 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Volta Pl. NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 59 tips and reviews
Ezmè is one of Washington, D.C..

60. Ezmè

2016 P St NW, Washington, D.C.
Turkish Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 28 tips and reviews
Magic Gourd Restaurant is one of Washington, D.C..

61. Magic Gourd Restaurant

6.1
528 23rd St NW (Virginia Ave), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Foggy Bottom · 13 tips and reviews
Vapiano is one of Washington, D.C..

62. Vapiano

1800 M St NW (at 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 78 tips and reviews
Mandu is one of Washington, D.C..

63. Mandu

7.7
453 K St NW (btwn 4th & 5th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Korean Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 54 tips and reviews
Kaz Sushi Bistro is one of Washington, D.C..

64. Kaz Sushi Bistro

8.2
1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 72 tips and reviews
BlackSalt is one of Washington, D.C..

65. BlackSalt

9.2
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews
Ted's Bulletin is one of Washington, D.C..

66. Ted's Bulletin

8.9
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews
Ice Cream Jubilee is one of Washington, D.C..

67. Ice Cream Jubilee

8.7
301 Water St SE (4th Street, SE), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Navy Yard · 47 tips and reviews
Thunder Burger & Bar is one of Washington, D.C..

68. Thunder Burger & Bar

7.3
3056 M St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 102 tips and reviews
The Capital Grille is one of Washington, D.C..

69. The Capital Grille

8.3
1861 International Dr, McLean, VA
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Nicecream Factory is one of Washington, D.C..

70. Nicecream Factory

8.8
2831 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Clarendon - Courthouse · 36 tips and reviews
Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato is one of Washington, D.C..

71. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato

9.1
1704 Connecticut Ave NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews
Ankara is one of Washington, D.C..

72. Ankara

1320 19th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Turkish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 26 tips and reviews
Farmers Fishers Bakers is one of Washington, D.C..

73. Farmers Fishers Bakers

8.6
3000 K St NW (at Washington Harbour), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 221 tips and reviews
Boqueria is one of Washington, D.C..

74. Boqueria

8.8
1837 M St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 129 tips and reviews
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of Washington, D.C..

75. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews
FIG & OLIVE is one of Washington, D.C..

76. FIG & OLIVE

8.3
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews
Milk Bar is one of Washington, D.C..

77. Milk Bar

1090 I St NW (at New York Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 54 tips and reviews

78. Sal's Italian Kitchen

7.5
7945 MacArthur Blvd (at Seven Locks Rd), Cabin John, MD
Italian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of Washington, D.C..

79. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.3
8521 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, Tysons Corner, VA
Steakhouse · Tysons West · 24 tips and reviews
Cava Mezze is one of Washington, D.C..

80. Cava Mezze

8.5
2940 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA
Greek Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 70 tips and reviews
Chef Geoff's is one of Washington, D.C..

81. Chef Geoff's

8.1
3201 New Mexico Ave NW (at Lowell St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Cathedral Heights · 69 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Washington, D.C..

82. Shake Shack

8.5
7924U Tysons Corner Center (in Tysons Corner Center), McLean, VA
Burger Joint · Tysons · 42 tips and reviews
Mama Ayesha's is one of Washington, D.C..

83. Mama Ayesha's

8.0
1967 Calvert St NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 32 tips and reviews
Chima Steakhouse is one of Washington, D.C..

84. Chima Steakhouse

8.8
8010 Towers Crescent Dr., Suite 100, Tyson’s Corner-Vienna, VA
Brazilian Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
Crepe Amour is one of Washington, D.C..

85. Crepe Amour

8.0
407 Maple Ave E (Beulah Rd.), Vienna, VA
Café · 8 tips and reviews
The Melting Pot is one of Washington, D.C..

86. The Melting Pot

7.3
11730 Plaza America Dr, Ste 100 (at Sunset Hills Rd), Reston, VA
Fondue Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
The Melting Pot is one of Washington, D.C..

87. The Melting Pot

7.9
1110 N Glebe Rd (btwn N Washington & 11th St N), Arlington, VA
Fondue Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
MeJana is one of Washington, D.C..

88. MeJana

7.8
2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Lebanese Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 43 tips and reviews
Mazagan is one of Washington, D.C..

89. Mazagan

2901 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Moroccan Restaurant · Arlington Heights · 14 tips and reviews
Good Stuff Eatery is one of Washington, D.C..

90. Good Stuff Eatery

8.4
3291 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 78 tips and reviews
Peacock Cafe is one of Washington, D.C..

91. Peacock Cafe

8.4
3251 Prospect St NW (Wisconsin Ave), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 37 tips and reviews
Filomena Ristorante is one of Washington, D.C..

92. Filomena Ristorante

9.0
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 183 tips and reviews
Grace's Mandarin is one of Washington, D.C..

93. Grace's Mandarin

7.8
188 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Chinese Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews
Medium Rare is one of Washington, D.C..

94. Medium Rare

515 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Capitol Hill · 42 tips and reviews
Good Stuff Eatery is one of Washington, D.C..

95. Good Stuff Eatery

8.4
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews
Benihana is one of Washington, D.C..

96. Benihana

6.0
21089 Dulles Town Circle/Dulles Town Ctr, Dulles, VA
Japanese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Rasika is one of Washington, D.C..

97. Rasika

8.9
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews
Sei is one of Washington, D.C..

98. Sei

444 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 101 tips and reviews
Crepes on the Walk is one of Washington, D.C..

99. Crepes on the Walk

701 7th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Fogo de Chao is one of Washington, D.C..

100. Fogo de Chao

8.8
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 118 tips and reviews
Dave & Buster's is one of Washington, D.C..

101. Dave & Buster's

7.6
6655 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA
Arcade · 7 tips and reviews
Busboys and Poets is one of Washington, D.C..

102. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of Washington, D.C..

103. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Washington, D.C..

104. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews
Meze is one of Washington, D.C..

105. Meze

7.8
2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 39 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of Washington, D.C..

106. Founding Farmers

9.0
1800 Tysons Blvd, Tysons Corner, VA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Cafesano is one of Washington, D.C..

107. Cafesano

8.6
11130 M South Lakes Dr (at South Lakes Village Center), Reston, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
Pitango Gelato is one of Washington, D.C..

108. Pitango Gelato

9.1
11942 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · 67 tips and reviews
Pitango Gelato is one of Washington, D.C..

109. Pitango Gelato

8.5
413 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Penn Quarter · 131 tips and reviews
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is one of Washington, D.C..

110. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

8.9
4155 Linnean Ave NW (Tilden St., NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Forest Hills · 29 tips and reviews
W Hotel - Washington D.C. is one of Washington, D.C..

111. W Hotel - Washington D.C.

515 15th St NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 104 tips and reviews
Malmaison is one of Washington, D.C..

112. Malmaison

3401 Water St NW, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 23 tips and reviews
The Counter is one of Washington, D.C..

113. The Counter

7.6
11922 Democracy Drive (at Library St.), Reston, VA
Burger Joint · 80 tips and reviews