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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in California

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A photo of The Island Hideaway restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(750)
££££
• Contemporary American • Solomons
Booked 18 times today
The best restaurant on the island. They know what they are doing and it’s always perfect.
A photo of Clyde's of Gallery Place restaurant
4.5
Awesome(7763)
££££
• American • Downtown
Booked 92 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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4.8
Exceptional(772)
££££
• Middle Eastern • Logan Circle
Booked 61 times today
Excellent food, great service and lovely ambiance.
A photo of The Hamilton restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(12738)
££££
• American • Downtown
Booked 205 times today
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!
A photo of Ambar Capitol Hill restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5324)
££££
• Balkan style • Capitol Hill
Booked 70 times today
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Amazing food and amazing service
A photo of Succotash PRIME restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4614)
££££
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 81 times today
Overall amazing. Staff was very helpful, especially for first timers. Majority everything was delicious, and we had a great time.
A photo of The Majestic restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2919)
££££
• American • Alexandria
Booked 55 times today
Great service from Coco. We celebrated my moms birthday and we all had a really nice time.
A photo of Zaytinya by José Andrés restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(20649)
££££
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 296 times today
Absolutely my favorite restaurant for superb food, outstanding cocktails and exceptional service. Love, Love, Love Zaytinya.
A photo of Royal Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(614)
££££
• American • Alexandria
Booked 38 times today
We enjoyed the Halloween Pop Up. The decor and themed drinks and menu were fantastic!
A photo of Central Michel Richard restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7476)
££££
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 43 times today
Food and service were very good. Great value for the quality/ quantity

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