Washington DC's Most Iconic Restaurants

door The OpenTable team

Bijgewerkt 26 februari 2020

Seasons change, trends come and go, but these restaurants have withstood the test of time—and have become integral parts of the Washington, D.C. dining scene. Here are Washington, DC’s OpenTable Classics: the places that continue to excel after 10+ years. There’s a reason they’re still around: they keep giving us a reason to come back.

Zaytinya - DC

4.7

4.7 (19369)

van $31 tot $50

Mediterraan

Penn Quarter

Over het restaurant

Chef Jose Andres is a DC legend, with restaurants of all types delighting diners around the city. Zaytinya is his Middle Eastern spot, with a myriad of dips and salads and meats and vegetables served family-style in a bright, clean, airy space. We love it as much for brunch as we do for dinner.

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JohnB

Gegeten op 10 jul 2022

Perfect outdoor dining

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Oyamel

4.7

4.7 (9584)

$30 en minder

Mexicaans

Penn Quarter

Over het restaurant

Oyamel is one of those restaurants that manages to be elegant, refined, and a whole lot of fun. You’re here for upscale versions of Mexican street food—think tacos, ceviches, and tons of vegetable dishes—all served in a laid-back atmosphere, with plenty of margaritas to go around.

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Paulavip

Gegeten op 6 jan 2022

Wonderful, warm outdoor dining -- even in subzero temps!

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Central Michel Richard

4.7

4.7 (7630)

van $31 tot $50

Amerikaans

Penn Quarter

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Since it opened 10 years ago, Central Michel Richard has been serving French-American food that is both elegant and low-key, winning accolades from all over the country. We particularly love the steak au poivre, rotisserie chicken, and French onion soup.

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4.7

4.7 (10954)

van $31 tot $50

Spaans

Penn Quarter

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Chef Jose Andres is an integral part of the Washington, DC food scene, and with Jaleo—a modern tapas bar in the Penn Quarter—it’s easy to see why. Couple the top-notch food with impeccable (and unpretentious) service and you’ve got one of the most fun spots to dine in the city. Chef Jose Andres is an integral part of the Washington, DC food scene, and with Jaleo—a modern tapas bar in the Penn Quarter—it’s easy to see why. Couple the top-notch food with impeccable (and unpretentious) service and you’ve got one of the most fun spots to dine in the city.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Gegeten op 14 aug 2021

Amazing , no words

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Bombay Club

4.8

4.8 (5312)

van $31 tot $50

Indiaas

Centrum

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It’s hard to believe that Bombay Club has been around for thirty years; the food at this posh Indian restaurant still feels exciting and new. Don’t miss dishes like the green-chili chicken, Goan crab masala, and duck kebabs—and even meat-eaters should check out the vegetarian section, with exemplary versions of paneer makhni, gobi matar, and kale-spinach kofta.

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Rosievip

Gegeten op 15 apr 2022

Wonderful restaurant’.

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4.8

4.8 (4516)

van $31 tot $50

Italiaans

Centrum

Over het restaurant

Tosca Ristorante is where the power-lunch-and-dinner types come for delicious Italian food, served in a handsome, stately room. The pastas, in particular, are excellent, as well as the appetizers; don’t miss the spaghetti with clams, pappardelle with wild boar ragu, and the crisp-fried squash blossoms.

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OpenTable Diner

Gegeten op 1 aug 2019

Perfect om iets bijzonders te vieren! Wij kwamen min of meer binnenvallen en hadden om de hoek gereserveerd via Open Table. We zagen er uit als echte toeristen met korte broeken (wel nette shirts), met vijf waarvan drie kinderen. We werden supervriendelijk ontvangen en kregen een mooie tafel. Er zaten uitsluitend fris gedresste mensen. Het eten was prima en voor mijn dochters een gedeelde pasta met tomatensaus. Goede wijnkaart erbij ook. De rekening was fors maar dat was te verwachten.

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

4.8 (29678)

$30 en minder

Amerikaans

Centrum

Over het restaurant

There are few restaurants in DC as entrenched in the political scene as Old Ebbitt Grill, where politicos of all stripes come to hang out and unwind. You’ll find a menu of American classics such as oysters Rockefeller, New England clam chowder, and bacon-horseradish-glazed meatloaf, and if you’re caught at the office, not to worry—much of the menu is available late into the night.

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POCC

Gegeten op 11 okt 2022

Wonderful!!!

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4.8

4.8 (6717)

van $31 tot $50

Zeevruchten

Palisades Northwest

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For a night of gorging on some of the freshest seafood in the city, head to BlackSalt, a DC institution in the Palisades neighborhood. We particularly love the clam chowder, crab cakes, and low country seafood stew—and if you’re feeling fancy, go for the caviar service.

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AnaSvip

Gegeten op 8 feb 2020

Waiter was phenomenal