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Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29578)Downtown - 2
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Price: Moderate•American•4.6(34373)Foggy Bottom - 3
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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19305)Penn Quarter - 4
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Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17057)Georgetown - 5
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Price: Very Expensive•French•4.5(1100)Washington
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(385)Mount Vernon Square - 2
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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(900)Southwest Waterfront - 3
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.7(22)Washington - 4
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(1957)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary European•4.5(309)Southwest Waterfront
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The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.5(1924)Dupont Circle - 2
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3858)Georgetown - 3
2941 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•French American•4.8(7735)Falls Church - 4
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1889)Mount Vernon Square - 5
Bar Chinois
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.7(589)Shaw
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- AAdrienneNew York City •20 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLoved this place for drinks, dinner, and the party! Excellent customer service too. Definitely returning soon.More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- DDashaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI had the best time here! We did have to wait 40 min with a reservation but it was well worth the wait. The food was so good I ordered the catfish with Macaroni and cheese and greens and also the chicken and waffles and the wild berry lemon drop! The kitchen and the kocktails were on point. The staff and manager were so nice one of the main reasons I had to leave a review. 10/10 would definitely recommend!More infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown•4.2
- AAndreaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy sister and I had an amazing Thanksgiving experience here. We ordered the Filet and Tail and we could not have been any happier. Victor took great care of us and ensured we had all that we needed and more. He was kind, attentive, and recommended items to us to try. My steak was cooked perfectly along with my lobster tail, but the Rockefeller Oysters stole the show. The ambiance was decadent, much like the delicious sweet potato pecan pie. I enjoyed the seasonal gin and tonic, while my sister delighted over the Bourbon Smash---the bartender did not disappoint. I did not catch her name, but we chatted for a few about various gins and bourbons. Although this was a busy day for the staff, they handled it with grace and the kitchen staff--- I mean, they really showed out. Not a dirty plate to be noted, portion sizes were consistent with the price, and special care and attention to plating was noticed. I will certainly return! If you get the chance, ask for Victor. He's phenomenal!More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- CCicelyvipWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGeorgia Browns is always amazing anytime we visit but especially on Thanksgiving! The food is incredible, the service is outstanding. GB never fails to deliver even on a busy holiday. Remains one of my DC favorites!More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown•4.6
- KKwamevipBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat vibes all round good food and music and goodMore infoThe Continent DCPrice: Very Expensive• African• Downtown•4.4
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The best reviewed restaurant in West Loop is Brickstones Kitchen & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in West Loop are Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC and Michele’s
The restaurants with the best ambiance in West Loop are Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC and Michele’s
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