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Fishnet is one of DMV Food.

1. Fishnet

5010 Berwyn Rd (Before 51st Street), College Park, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Channel Turkish fishermen with ultra-fresh fish sandwiches. The coleslaw-topped tacos are the best in the area: Read more.

2. Sakuramen

8.0
2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 108 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Come to this tiny, underground ramen restaurant to try its spicy miso ramen, bulgogi buns, fiery kimchi and gyoza: Read more.

3. Faidley's Seafood

8.4
203 N. Paca St. (at W Lexington St), Baltimore, MD
Fish Market · Downtown Baltimore · 105 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the crab cake sandwich at this Baltimore icon. It's featured as one of the contenders on Travel Channel's Best Sandwich in America.

4. The Hay-Adams

9.2
800 16th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 41 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: This Beaux-Arts icon holds pride of place at the White House’s front door. At night, the hotel’s Off the Record bar is the after-work hangout for politicos of all stripes.

5. The Monocle

7.0
107 D St NE (at 1st St NE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Northeast Washington · 11 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Members of Congress love to lunch at this classic steak house.

6. Komi

1509 17th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 43 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A haute Dupont Circle spot that takes Greece as a starting point (slow-roasted baby goat with pita and tzatziki; foie gras and Wagyu-beef-tongue gyro).

7. Obrycki's Restaurant & Bar

7.1
Concourse B (BWI Airport), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This restaurant has long been regarded as one of the top places in the city for steamed crabs. Go for all things crab — from crab cakes to soft crab and crab soup, plus other bar-friendly dishes.

8. Cheesetique

9.3
2411 Mount Vernon Ave (at E. Uhler Ave.), Alexandria, VA
Cheese Store · Del Ray · 59 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Mac and cheese: Rather than meld into a stringy mess, the cheeses bake into an almost souffle-like texture. Truffle-infused bread crumbs make for a delightfully crunchy crown. Read more.

9. ChurchKey

8.9
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Mac and cheese sticks are: cooled overnight, cut info 3-1/4-inch-by-1-inch bricks, coated with garlic-infused panko bread crumbs, fired and served with a sweet tomato relish. Read more.

10. Cafe Milano

8.4
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 81 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: For her 49th birthday on Jan. 17, the first lady had a special menu of fusilli with veal ragu, roasted tile fish with fennel and thyme puree and ricotta cheese mousse with carmelized pear. Read more.

Dino is one of DMV Food.

11. Dino

3435 Connecticut Ave NW (at Ordway St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 39 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This cozy enoteca in Cleveland Park is your quintessential neighborhood restaurant. It also just so happens to have one of the best wine lists in town. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe is one of DMV Food.

12. Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe

1781 Florida Ave NW (at California St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Adams Morgan · 56 tips and reviews
NoPa Kitchen + Bar is one of DMV Food.

13. NoPa Kitchen + Bar

800 F St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 43 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Get Chicken. Fried chicken starter is marinated w/ cayenne + egg yolk, rolled rice flour, then twice-fried to a crackle. For the main: Juicy roast chicken splayed on pool of Fresno chili vinaigrette. Read more.

Elephant Jumps Thai Restaurant is one of DMV Food.

14. Elephant Jumps Thai Restaurant

7.7
8110A Arlington Blvd (Gallows Rd., Entrance to Shopping is on Gallows), Falls Church, VA
Thai Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: ** Stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Like the food, the decor of this mom-and-pop pays attention to the small stuff," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/opEUP3

Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier is one of DMV Food.

15. Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

8.7
2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 24th St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · West End · 34 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: *** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Veal tortellini set up with foie gras and woodsy morels comes close to my idea of heaven," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/nkqUmc

Ren's Ramen is one of DMV Food.

16. Ren's Ramen

7.6
11403 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd W.), Wheaton, MD
Noodle Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 53 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the "piping-hot miso-flavored feast wrought from wiry yellow noodles imported from Sapporo.") http://wapo.st/pALURb

Woodberry Kitchen is one of DMV Food.

17. Woodberry Kitchen

8.9
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: *** Stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Ask for a seat upstairs," recommends Tom.) http://wapo.st/pguwVU

Del Campo is one of DMV Food.

18. Del Campo

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
South American Restaurant · Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews
1905 Restaurant is one of DMV Food.

19. 1905 Restaurant

1905 9th St NW (at T St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · U-Street · 51 tips and reviews
La Fourchette is one of DMV Food.

20. La Fourchette

2429 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 13 tips and reviews

21. Barcelona Wine Bar

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

22. Osteria Morini

8.8
301 Water St SE Ste 109, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Navy Yard · 48 tips and reviews

Josei ==> @ShoesNFood w.Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.com: Desserts are decadent! Decor is fresh. Service is great

Bluejacket Brewery is one of DMV Food.

23. Bluejacket Brewery

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

24. Republic

6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD
American Restaurant · Takoma-DC · 35 tips and reviews

TanishaTanisha: Fluke Flounder with cauliflower purée was delicious and prepared perfectly. Crispy Brussels Sprouts is a must try; and the Black Orchard apple pie was a great note to end the meal.

Copperwood Tavern is one of DMV Food.

25. Copperwood Tavern

8.5
4021 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA
Steakhouse · Fairlington - Shirlington · 55 tips and reviews
Water & Wall is one of DMV Food.

26. Water & Wall

3811 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA
American Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square · 17 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Sicari: Great spinoff of the amazing Maple Avenue Restaurant. Menu is as interesting, fresh and delicious.

27. Beuchert's Saloon

8.3
623 Pennsylvania Ave SE (7th St & Pennsylvania Ave), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 32 tips and reviews

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: Old-timey décor and prosecco on tap. Say hello to the two mounted buffalo heads, but just don't call it a speakeasy! Jon has more: http://www.thehillishome.com/2013/03/first-bite-beucherts-saloon/

28. DCity Smokehouse

8.7
203 Florida Ave NW (2nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · LeDroit Park · 58 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Cyrus: The ribs, brisket and wings are all winners. VERY good food. VERY limited seating.

Iggie's is one of DMV Food.

29. Iggie's

7.8
818 N Calvert St (at E Read St.), Baltimore, MD
Pizzeria · Mount Vernon · 45 tips and reviews

Elliott P.Elliott Plack: Best Pizza in Baltimore! Really good thin crust pizza in crazy flavors. BYOB and dogs are allowed too. Read more.

30. Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

9.1
5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Pizzeria · 128 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Order the Margherita DOC. Made in the old-world Neapolitan fashion, the pie shines with San Marzano tomatoes, milky mozzarella di bufala and just a handful of ingredients in the dough. Read more.

Urban Butcher is one of DMV Food.

31. Urban Butcher

8226 Georgia Ave (Ripley St.), Silver Spring, MD
Steakhouse · 38 tips and reviews
The Red Hen is one of DMV Food.

32. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews
Red Apron Butchery is one of DMV Food.

33. Red Apron Butchery

709 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Penn Quarter · 32 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The hybrid butcher shop, market & sandwich destination includes a new type of bread, the tigelle, and will emphasize breakfast. An adjoining restaurant, The Partisan, will open in the next few weeks. Read more.

The Partisan is one of DMV Food.

34. The Partisan

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 45 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Early faves: for breakfast- latte; for lunch: meatball sub; for dinner: rockfish ceviche