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A photo of Moonraker restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(648)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 15 times today
Had an amazing time! Delicious food, stunning views, fantastic service, great ambiance! Absolutely no complaints.
A photo of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2757)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 64 times today
Enjoyed my dining experience at K+K, their attention to detail with specialty cocktails is a plus! The toasted marshmallow espresso martini is my fave! The food is always flavorful and staff very attentive. Our waitress Knori was fantastic!
A photo of Dirty Habit | The Glass House restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2469)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Penn Quarter
Booked 12 times today
Great atmosphere, excellent service and food! Would definitely go back!
A photo of Dauphine’s restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2066)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 50 times today
What an amazing experience and even better food. The quality and flavor of each meal is unmatched. Also the attention to detail from the staff is incredible especially on special occasion nights. 10/10 highly recommend
A photo of The Alchemist restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(103)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • McPherson Square
Booked 13 times today
Our server was amazing , she was super friendly and very knowledgeable and was able to help my friends and I pick the perfect drinks for our tastes
A photo of Press Club restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(244)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Dupont Circle
Booked 28 times today
Overall it was a great. Good food and good vibes.
A photo of Fogo de Chão - Washington DC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5403)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 76 times today
This is the place for a wonderful evening! The food is spectacular, the service is top notch, and the ambiance is warm. Couldn't have asked for a nicer place!
A photo of The Craft DC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(17)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • U Street Corridor
Booked 5 times today
Cocktails are delicious, one of the best dirty martinis I've ever had.
A photo of Jula's on the Potomac restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4202)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Alexandria
Booked 45 times today
Beautiful views. Perfect service. Delicious food. Couldn’t ask for more.
A photo of Proper Bar restaurant
4.1
Excellent(71)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 15 times today
Love this place ! Will be back! Great service, such a vibe

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