So many great places depending on where you are and what you're in the mood for...I recommend two sites to explore.
1) Washingtonian is the standby in this city for restaurant dining www.washingtonian.com/dining/default.asp
2) I also like washingtonian.opentable.com/start.aspx?m=9&n=35 because they put together several reviews from Gayot and other sites which you can link to for free (usually Gayot requires a subscription).
These are well-known places. No secret gems in the lot, but you probably won't go wrong.
You took the words out of my mouth! Ten Penh is excellent! Also, I'm crazy about Citronelle in Gtown, Kinkeads on Penn. Ave and an all time is alwys Ruth Chris. I have to admit, the little asian carryouts suck here however if you really have time to sit down and dine there is plenty to choose from in the area.
Ceiba - A fusion Latino-American cuisine... I am in love with the Jamaican "Stamp and Go" Crab Fritters! 701 14th Street, N.W - Same owners as Ten Penh and DC Coast (both superb as well) http://www.ceibarestaurant.com/
Felix - Cuisine is Thai, Italian, Filipino and continental and most ingrediants used are organi. 2406 18th St NW - It is a restaurant during the evening and a bar/club at night on the weekends.
Smith & Wollensky - Steakhouse, excellent for real carnivores! 1112 19th Street, NW
I would tend to agree with mellong that asian takeout in the city could be better. Travel about 10 miles outside the city and there are many excellent Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese places. But there's excellent dim sum in Chinatown and my old standby on Chinese delivery: City Lights of China (www.citylightsofchina.com).
Since everyone is sharing their favorite places, mine is dining with Roberto Donna at Galileo's in his Laboratorio. It is truly exceptional and neverending in variety of dishes by guest chefs. And I love Roberto! He is a most charming and talented man. He could easily be doing the more prestigious NYC route, but geniunely likes his DC clientele and is a very down-to-earth, friendly gentleman. He isn't one to believe that a culinary talent is an excuse for tempermental behavior. Some may find the dinner's price tag high, but it is well worth the experience.
And Vidalia, around the corner east on M, is also very good. Zagat's once said that what Vidalia does with onions and the check will both bring tears to your eyes. Less expensive ethnic places that are very good are Heritage India, Busara (thai), and Rocklands (barbeque), all on Wisconsin above Georgetown. The French Bistro on M in Georgetown isn't bad and is open very late. Downtown (near MCI center) Bobby Van's has great steak. Gerard's Place is probably the best French food in DC.
That is also one of my favorite places to dine in down town. I also like to head to the Hotel Washington balcony for cocktails; the view over the White House into Arlington at sunset is "memorable."
Hmm I don't think I will get to all of these great suggestions on this trip! Thank You Everyone now I have to come back so I can Check out all of them LOL! Ciao Love,Penny XXXOOO
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