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bigblackone44 2 Reviews 69 reads
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Since you are from Texas, I will refrain from recommending any bbq joints since it will probably be an extreme let down.

Here's a list:

FINE DINING

1789
The Inn at Little Washington
Fiola
Proof
Central Michel Richard

CASUAL

Le Diplomate (Although casual, it's still classy)
Old Ebbitt Grill (Make a reservation, in advance, lots of tourist go here.)
Clyde's (Georgetown location)
Founding Farmers

SweetSierra1207 reads

Hello All! I will be visiting DC soon and was wondering if anyone has any restaurant recommendations? What places are your ATFs?

*Dupont Circle/Downtown Area Preferred  
* Fine Dining to Take out - I'm just looking for the best :)

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bigblackone4470 reads

Since you are from Texas, I will refrain from recommending any bbq joints since it will probably be an extreme let down.

Here's a list:

FINE DINING

1789
The Inn at Little Washington
Fiola
Proof
Central Michel Richard

CASUAL

Le Diplomate (Although casual, it's still classy)
Old Ebbitt Grill (Make a reservation, in advance, lots of tourist go here.)
Clyde's (Georgetown location)
Founding Farmers

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AnonymousAlias98765432185 reads

Good recommendations, but The Inn at Little Washington ain’t anywhere near downtown DC.

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bigblackone4469 reads

Of course not. But the request was for "preferred" location.

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Correggio66 reads

Somewhat of an “old” list (pre-Covid times), e.g. Proof is permanently closed. But there are many newer excellent restaurants in DC that are Michelin rated, Gravitas, Pineapple and Pearls, Rose’s Luxury, to name a few.

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BarryWright67 reads

A couple recommendations:

--Rasika (Indian). Two locations, the one in West End is closer to Dupont. They do takeout, as do most places in DC these days.
--Sushi Taro is pretty close to Dupont. I like it to eat in but haven't been since COVID. They also have some takeout.
--Kramerbooks is a bookstore/restaurant/bar, more casual. Like Old Ebbitt mentioned above, kind of a DC institution but closer to Dupont. Also does takeout.

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SweetSierra77 reads

Thanks for the recommendations! One of my girlfriends mentioned Clydes also so I will check it out :)

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BarryWright76 reads

Clyde's is a local chain. Georgetown was the first one, and in DC there's another one at Gallery Place. Old Ebbitt and Hamilton are also owned/managed by that company.

 
They are all mid-priced kind of places. I've found the restaurants in this group to be pretty consistent and reliable.

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bigblackone4474 reads

Clyde's in Georgetown is great. And yes an institution as mentioned somewhere here. Also some cool shops around that area -- if you are into shopping. lol

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Black--Panther71 reads

I don't know about fine dining in DC, but here are some upscale traditional and alternative restaurants.

Georgia Grown's
Oceanair
The Palms
The Capital Grille

If you want to feel 'swanky' and a better high end feel, restaurants in Hotels
Hay Adams
Willard (highly recommend to feel "high end")
St. Regis

Not upscale but a DC icon, and super casual. Obama visited
Ben's Chili Bowl

I also like Sushi Taro

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free2lk69 reads

Centrolina and DelFrisco at City Centre

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JawKnee3686 reads

One of my favorites is Masseria, and don’t let the neighborhood fool you. They’ve maintained their michelin star as far as I know. I recommend any of their pastas (all made in-house with flour imported from Italy) and the Masseria Calamari that their sister location, Officina, also serves. Officina is a beautiful concept at the DC Wharf with prime view of the cherry blossoms and fireworks. Officina also dry-ages their own beef if you’re into steaks which I believe they share with Masseria as well. Both have very extensive wine offerings and fairly unique cocktails.

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TurbayVeronica79 reads

All of Jose Andres restaurants:  
Minibar, Zaytinya, Jaleo, Oyamel, China Chilcano.

Also El Cielo is fantastic.  

Xiquet

Fiola

Cranes  

to name few..

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