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A photo of Clyde's of Gallery Place restaurant
4.5
Awesome(7762)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 75 times today
Always excellent dinner at Clyde’s. Kudos to our server WILL! Excellent friendly service in an especially busy post-CAPS game environment.
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4.7
Exceptional(4613)
$$$$
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 66 times today
We ordered the Taste of South served family style at the recommendation of the waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The spread included three courses with perfect portions of each component, served with appropriate time in between to savor each dish. It was a wonderful sampling that included some items we would not have tried otherwise.
A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(20652)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 229 times today
Absolutely my favorite restaurant for superb food, outstanding cocktails and exceptional service. Love, Love, Love Zaytinya.
A photo of The Hamilton restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(12735)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 197 times today
Excellent service, amazing cocktails, great food!
A photo of Central Michel Richard restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7474)
$$$$
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 13 times today
Wonderful service from start to finish. And the food was terrific as always. My new go-to is the hanger steak--absolutely delicious.
A photo of Carmine's - Washington DC restaurant
4.5
Awesome(6752)
$$$$
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 54 times today
Our waitress was fantastic, and we sat right by the front window in the corner.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Washington DC restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5097)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Capitol Hill
Booked 60 times today
Delicious food and very accommodating staff made for a lovely evening
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4.8
Exceptional(771)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • Logan Circle
Booked 76 times today
Excellent food, great service and lovely ambiance.
A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(14130)
$$$$
• American • Georgetown
Booked 116 times today
The food was great, fresh and well seasoned. Definitely order the biscuits and a house made soda!
A photo of Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1235)
$$$$
• American • Logan Circle
Booked 50 times today
The food and atmosphere was incredible! Will be returning.

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  • Marlene
    Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely my favorite restaurant for superb food, outstanding cocktails and exceptional service. Love, Love, Love Zaytinya.
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    Zaytinya - DC$$$$• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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    4.6
  • BobGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always excellent dinner at Clyde’s. Kudos to our server WILL! Excellent friendly service in an especially busy post-CAPS game environment.
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    Clyde's of Gallery Place$$$$• American• Downtown
    •
    4.5
  • MayraGold
    Atlanta •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had a fantastic experience at the Hamilton front bar! Roman was attentive, engaging, and genuinely made the experience that much better. Great service, great conversation, and an overall welcoming atmosphere. It’s always nice when someone goes beyond simply taking your order and makes you feel welcomed and taken care of. Roman definitely delivered. Ask for him when you visit!
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    The Hamilton$$$$• American• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • Mike
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We ordered the Taste of South served family style at the recommendation of the waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The spread included three courses with perfect portions of each component, served with appropriate time in between to savor each dish. It was a wonderful sampling that included some items we would not have tried otherwise.
    More info
    Succotash PRIME$$$$• American• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.7
  • Loren
    Baltimore / Maryland •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Our waitress was fantastic, and we sat right by the front window in the corner.
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    Carmine's - Washington DC$$$$• Italian• Penn Quarter
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    4.5
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