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A photo of Ocean Prime - Washington D.C. restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5019)
££££
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 68 times today
Great job flexing to accommodate 2 extra guests to our party of 6. (I didn’t know they were joining us until 5 minutes before!) The service was attentive but not intrusive. The food was excellent - all of my guests were pleased. The tuna tartare was exceptional and the baked potatoes was huge! It was seamless and pleasant - as expected at Ocean Prime.
A photo of Pink Tiger restaurant
4.3
Awesome(585)
££££
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 52 times today
Lovely experience at Pink Tiger. The atmosphere is eclectic and interesting. The service was attentive. The ginger carrot Margaritas were fantastic. Also highly recommended the curry crab soup.
A photo of Mi Vida, Penn Quarter restaurant
4.5
Awesome(653)
££££
• Mexican • Penn Quarter
Booked 28 times today
We had a wonderful experience at Mi Vida. The waiter and chef were incredibly kind to my wife who can not have dairy She ordered red snapper which was the special. The waiter spoke to the chef to make it dairy free. The meal that came out was “ incredible “ per my wife. We can’t wait to come back and have recommended this restaurant non stop
A photo of The Pembroke restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2361)
££££
• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle
Booked 83 times today
As a single diner I received personal and attentive service. I found the grilled octopus with potatoes to be remarkable and complemented this with a radichio salad that was crisp and wonderful. Finished with coffee and a mixed berry fruit cup. Bar service was also top notch.
A photo of Chef Geoff's West End restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1981)
££££
• American • West End
Booked 46 times today
Every dish we had was excellent. Our entire group enjoyed our dishes. The service was attentive and helpful. As a vegan, I was grateful to have more than one selection to choose from.
A photo of Clyde's of Georgetown restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4286)
££££
• American • Georgetown
Booked 74 times today
Great food and drinks. Onion rings and meat loaf were delicious. The waiter recommended the pumpkin spice cheesecake and I’m glad we ordered it! It was fantastic!
A photo of Bistro Du Jour, District Wharf restaurant
4.3
Awesome(759)
££££
• French • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 25 times today
I was at Bistro yesterday for breakfast and happy hour meet ups! Both were wonderful as always! Great staff, food and a wonderful all season patio. I live nearby and this is my constant dining choice among the endless wharf possibilities.
A photo of Lucky Danger Chinatown restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(130)
££££
• Chinese • Penn Quarter
Booked 19 times today
Great food, great service. I highly recommend this place if you’re in Chinatown or visiting the Smithsonian
A photo of Circa Bistro - Foggy Bottom restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3204)
££££
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 27 times today
Very nice place with very nice waiters!! Reasonable prices
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4.8
Exceptional(65)
££££
• Cocktail Bar • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 8 times today
Always amazing food and fun inventive cocktails made with care.

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  • Sonny
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    As a single diner I received personal and attentive service. I found the grilled octopus with potatoes to be remarkable and complemented this with a radichio salad that was crisp and wonderful. Finished with coffee and a mixed berry fruit cup. Bar service was also top notch.
    More info
    The Pembroke$$$$• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
    •
    4.6
  • JohnGold
    Atlanta •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great job flexing to accommodate 2 extra guests to our party of 6. (I didn’t know they were joining us until 5 minutes before!) The service was attentive but not intrusive. The food was excellent - all of my guests were pleased. The tuna tartare was exceptional and the baked potatoes was huge! It was seamless and pleasant - as expected at Ocean Prime.
    More info
    Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.$$$$• Seafood• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • Alexander
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food and drinks. Onion rings and meat loaf were delicious. The waiter recommended the pumpkin spice cheesecake and I’m glad we ordered it! It was fantastic!
    More info
    Clyde's of Georgetown$$$$• American• Georgetown
    •
    4.6
  • John
    Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Every dish we had was excellent. Our entire group enjoyed our dishes. The service was attentive and helpful. As a vegan, I was grateful to have more than one selection to choose from.
    More info
    Chef Geoff's West End$$$$• American• West End
    •
    4.4
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a wonderful experience at Mi Vida. The waiter and chef were incredibly kind to my wife who can not have dairy She ordered red snapper which was the special. The waiter spoke to the chef to make it dairy free. The meal that came out was “ incredible “ per my wife. We can’t wait to come back and have recommended this restaurant non stop
    More info
    Mi Vida, Penn Quarter$$$$• Mexican• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.5
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