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Corduroy is one of Washington dc.

1. Corduroy

1122 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 22 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The details are in the dishes, not the decor, at this local favorite: even the bread is delicious, and the rockfish with vegetables and sherry-butter sauce is a work of art.

Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Washington dc.

2. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The simple falafel is experiencing a heyday, and this tiny shop is a clear indication why. Experiment with toppings: turmeric-tinged cabbage and jalapeño-fueled herb sauce are delicious options.

Brasserie Beck is one of Washington dc.

3. Brasserie Beck

1101 K St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 125 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Old-world decor and hearty yet elegant Belgian cooking make this restaurant one of D.C.'s hotspots. Take advantage of the "beer sommelier" when attempting to pair a drink with your duck liver parfait.

Rasika is one of Washington dc.

4. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Bill Clinton and Maureen Dowd are frequent patrons of the best Indian restaurant in the city. The mango shrimp or duck treated to a luscious sauce of cashew paste, saffron, and mace is your best bet.

Central Michel Richard is one of Washington dc.

5. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Ask for a table near the bustling, open kitchen, and watch the expert French chefs create your luscious lobster burger or hanger steak with the city's best frites.

Michel Richard Citronelle is one of Washington dc.

6. Michel Richard Citronelle

3000 M St NW (at M St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 23 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Traditional dishes like the herb-encrusted lamb satisfy, while whimsical baits-and-switches ("pasta" created from snow peas, "caviar" created from pasta) will thrill you. A truly magical experience.

Kotobuki is one of Washington dc.

7. Kotobuki

7.8
4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 25 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Inexpensive, pristine sushi will lure you in (make sure to try the homemade soy sauce); for heavier fare, kamameshi, a luscious rice casserole with chicken, veggies, or eel will satisfy your cravings.

Black & Orange is one of Washington dc.

8. Black & Orange

1931 14th St NW (at U St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · U-Street · 47 tips and reviews
El Chucho Cocina Superior is one of Washington dc.

9. El Chucho Cocina Superior

8.7
3313 11th St NW (at Lamont St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 81 tips and reviews
Red Onion Records & Books is one of Washington dc.

10. Red Onion Records & Books

1628 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Record Store · U-Street · 3 tips and reviews
Lyon Hall is one of Washington dc.

11. Lyon Hall

8.6
3100 Washington Blvd (at N Highland St.), Arlington, VA
French Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 93 tips and reviews
Le Zinc is one of Washington dc.

12. Le Zinc

(btwn Wisconsin Ave NW & 37th St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 13 tips and reviews
Adour is one of Washington dc.

13. Adour

923 16th and K Streets, N.W. (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The formidable wine list is among Washington’s best. What to get: Japanese hamachi with green-apple mustard; olive-oil-poached cod with pipérade jus; braised halibut in Arbois wine sauce.

Baby Wale is one of Washington dc.

14. Baby Wale

1124 9th St NW (btw L & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 33 tips and reviews
Red Derby is one of Washington dc.

15. Red Derby

8.2
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews
Le Diplomate is one of Washington dc.

16. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 315 tips and reviews
Poste Moderne Brasserie is one of Washington dc.

17. Poste Moderne Brasserie

555 8th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St Nw), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 97 tips and reviews
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Washington dc.

18. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.5
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews
Bistro Cacao is one of Washington dc.

19. Bistro Cacao

8.0
316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 40 tips and reviews
Miss Saigon is one of Washington dc.

20. Miss Saigon

6.6
3057 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Georgetown · 38 tips and reviews
Glen's Garden Market is one of Washington dc.

21. Glen's Garden Market

2001 S St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Northwest Washington · 76 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of Washington dc.

22. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews
The Red Hen is one of Washington dc.

23. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 85 tips and reviews
Delhi Dhaba is one of Washington dc.

24. Delhi Dhaba

7.2
2424 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Indian Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 19 tips and reviews
Garden District is one of Washington dc.

25. Garden District

8.8
1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews
La Fourchette is one of Washington dc.

26. La Fourchette

2429 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 13 tips and reviews
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of Washington dc.

27. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

8.8
1612 14th St NW (at Corcoran St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 125 tips and reviews
La Piquette is one of Washington dc.

28. La Piquette

8.7
3714 Macomb St NW (Wisconsin Ave. and 37th St.), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 8 tips and reviews
Larry's Homemade Ice Cream is one of Washington dc.

29. Larry's Homemade Ice Cream

7.9
1633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 48 tips and reviews
Kafe Leopold is one of Washington dc.

30. Kafe Leopold

8.4
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews
Vidalia is one of Washington dc.

31. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of Washington dc.

32. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
Busboys and Poets is one of Washington dc.

33. Busboys and Poets

8.8
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews
Taqueria Nacional is one of Washington dc.

34. Taqueria Nacional

1409 T St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 60 tips and reviews
Taqueria Distrito Federal is one of Washington dc.

35. Taqueria Distrito Federal

3463 14th St NW (at Newton St), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 46 tips and reviews
BlackSalt is one of Washington dc.

36. BlackSalt

8.9
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Walking by the fish market up front you’ll likely get a sense of what will be on the menu from the ice beds holding super-sweet Nantucket bay scallops or a bountiful array of oysters.

Bread Furst is one of Washington dc.

37. Bread Furst

8.8
4434 Connecticut Ave NW (at Albermarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Van Ness - Forest Hills · 33 tips and reviews
Little Red Fox is one of Washington dc.

38. Little Red Fox

5035 Connecticut Ave NW (at Nebraska Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Van Ness - Forest Hills · 54 tips and reviews
Duke's Grocery is one of Washington dc.

39. Duke's Grocery

8.9
1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 131 tips and reviews
Buck's Fishing & Camping is one of Washington dc.

40. Buck's Fishing & Camping

8.3
5031 Connecticut Ave NW (at Nebraska Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chevy Chase · 32 tips and reviews
Pizza Parts & Service is one of Washington dc.

41. Pizza Parts & Service

1320 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 7 tips and reviews
Big Bear Cafe is one of Washington dc.

42. Big Bear Cafe

8.7
1700 1st St NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 118 tips and reviews
Pitango Gelato is one of Washington dc.

43. Pitango Gelato

8.5
413 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Penn Quarter · 131 tips and reviews
Bacio Pizzeria is one of Washington dc.

44. Bacio Pizzeria

8.3
81 Seaton Pl NW (at 1st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 17 tips and reviews
Rustik Tavern is one of Washington dc.

45. Rustik Tavern

84 T St NW (at 1st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 54 tips and reviews
The Brixton is one of Washington dc.

46. The Brixton

901 U St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews
American Ice Company is one of Washington dc.

47. American Ice Company

8.6
917 V St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · U-Street · 105 tips and reviews

48. Bar Pilar

8.2
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews
El Centro D.F. is one of Washington dc.

49. El Centro D.F.

1819 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 148 tips and reviews
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of Washington dc.

50. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews
The Boardwalk DC is one of Washington dc.

51. The Boardwalk DC

6.5
507 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Penn Quarter · 105 tips and reviews
Veritas Wine Bar is one of Washington dc.

52. Veritas Wine Bar

2031 Florida Ave NW (at Connecticut Ave. NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Northwest Washington · 19 tips and reviews
Mimosa Salon and Spa is one of Washington dc.

53. Mimosa Salon and Spa

7.4
1706 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hair Salon · Northwest Washington · 46 tips and reviews
Bourbon Coffee is one of Washington dc.

54. Bourbon Coffee

7.9
2101 L St NW (btwn 21st & 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 57 tips and reviews
Mellow Mushroom is one of Washington dc.

55. Mellow Mushroom

2436 18th St NW (btwn Belmont & Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Adams Morgan · 94 tips and reviews
Tonic is one of Washington dc.

56. Tonic

7.5
2036 G St NW (at 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 119 tips and reviews
Young's Nails is one of Washington dc.

57. Young's Nails

7.1
4936 Wisconsin Ave NW (Fessenden St), Washington, D.C.
Nail Salon · Friendship Heights · 6 tips and reviews
Floriana is one of Washington dc.

58. Floriana

8.2
1602 17th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 60 tips and reviews
Restaurant Nora is one of Washington dc.

59. Restaurant Nora

2132 Florida Ave NW (at R St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 28 tips and reviews
Etto is one of Washington dc.

60. Etto

7.9
1541 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 43 tips and reviews
DC Harvest is one of Washington dc.

61. DC Harvest

517 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Near Northeast · 11 tips and reviews
Thally is one of Washington dc.

62. Thally

1316 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 13 tips and reviews
Kenny's is one of Washington dc.

63. Kenny's

732 Maryland Ave NE (at 8th St), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Capitol Hill · 16 tips and reviews
Rice Paper is one of Washington dc.

64. Rice Paper

7.6
6775 Wilson Blvd (Roosevelt Rd.), Falls Church, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Thai X-ing is one of Washington dc.

65. Thai X-ing

515 Florida Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · LeDroit Park · 46 tips and reviews
Izakaya Seki is one of Washington dc.

66. Izakaya Seki

8.8
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews
Ivy and Coney is one of Washington dc.

67. Ivy and Coney

8.1
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews
DC-3 is one of Washington dc.

68. DC-3

423 8th St SE (btwn D & E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Lupo Verde is one of Washington dc.

69. Lupo Verde

7.2
1401 T St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · U-Street · 42 tips and reviews
Bluejacket Brewery is one of Washington dc.

70. Bluejacket Brewery

8.7
300 Tingey St SE (at 4th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Navy Yard · 158 tips and reviews
Padaek is one of Washington dc.

71. Padaek

8.4
6395 Seven Corners Ctr (at Leesburg Pike), Falls Church, VA
Thai Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews
Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria is one of Washington dc.

72. Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria

1212 U St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · U-Street · 12 tips and reviews
Park Tavern is one of Washington dc.

73. Park Tavern

202 M St SE (at 2nd Pl SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · SW Ballpark - Navy Yard · 27 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of Washington dc.

74. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Fiola is one of Washington dc.

75. Fiola

8.7
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews
NoPa Kitchen + Bar is one of Washington dc.

76. NoPa Kitchen + Bar

800 F St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 43 tips and reviews
Pop's SeaBar is one of Washington dc.

77. Pop's SeaBar

1817 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 14 tips and reviews
Eat The Rich is one of Washington dc.

78. Eat The Rich

1839 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · U-Street · 37 tips and reviews
JRINK is one of Washington dc.

79. JRINK

1228 Blagden Alley NW (M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Juice Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 9 tips and reviews
Boss Shepherd's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar is one of Washington dc.

80. Boss Shepherd's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar

513 13th Street NW (The Warner Theatre Building), Washington, D.C.
Pub · 16 tips and reviews
Barcelona Wine Bar is one of Washington dc.

81. Barcelona Wine Bar

9.2
1622 14th St NW (btwn Corcoran & R St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 136 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of Washington dc.

82. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
Belga Cafe is one of Washington dc.

83. Belga Cafe

7.8
514 8th St SE (at E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Thip Khao is one of Washington dc.

84. Thip Khao

9.0
3462 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 50 tips and reviews
Hälsa is one of Washington dc.

85. Hälsa

655 Michigan Ave NE (On Monroe between Michigan Ave and 7th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Fast Food Restaurant · Edgewood · 3 tips and reviews
Room 11 is one of Washington dc.

86. Room 11

3234 11th St NW (at Lamont St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Columbia Heights · 82 tips and reviews
Domaine Wine Storage & Appreciation is one of Washington dc.

87. Domaine Wine Storage & Appreciation

4221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Storage Facility · Forest Hills · No tips or reviews
The Grill Room is one of Washington dc.

88. The Grill Room

7.8
1050 31st St NW (C&O Canal), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 7 tips and reviews
Noelia Italian Kitchen is one of Washington dc.

89. Noelia Italian Kitchen

1319 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · No tips or reviews
Protein Bar & Kitchen is one of Washington dc.

90. Protein Bar & Kitchen

398 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 66 tips and reviews
Protein Bar & Kitchen is one of Washington dc.

91. Protein Bar & Kitchen

7.3
925 17th St. (K Street), Washington, D.C.
Juice Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 7 tips and reviews
Beefsteak is one of Washington dc.

92. Beefsteak

800 22nd St NW (at I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · George Washington University · 31 tips and reviews
Crane & Turtle is one of Washington dc.

93. Crane & Turtle

828 Upshur St NW (btw 8th & 9th Sts), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Petworth · 7 tips and reviews
Red Light is one of Washington dc.

94. Red Light

6.5
1401 R St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 17 tips and reviews