Washington, D.C., District of ColumbiaRestaurants
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The best restaurants in Washington, D.C.
The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.
18 places
The top 18
Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.
5.0· 2.4kHot dog · The Wharf1. Sami’s Hot Dog Cart
Street hot dog cart on Independence Avenue SW by Hancock Park, known for homemade chili and a view of the Capitol.
4.9· 28kPeruvian · Golden Triangle2. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
Modern Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar near Dupont Circle serving ceviche, pisco cocktails and weekend brunch.
4.9· 8.6kSushi · Georgetown3. KYOJIN Sushi
Non-traditional sushi restaurant in Georgetown's Cady's Alley, known for creative rolls and miso scallops.
4.9· 8.2kTaco · Golden Triangle4. Talkin' Tacos Washington DC
Late-night Mexican taco shop on M St NW, serving birria tacos, halal options, street corn and churros.
4.9· 6.7kBrazilian · The Wharf5. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Upscale Brazilian churrascaria on the Southwest Waterfront with tableside carved meats and a large salad bar.
5.0· 1.2kKorean · Logan Circle6. Ingle Korean Steakhouse
Upscale 14th Street Korean steakhouse serving premium beef cuts, seafood and a prix fixe menu.
4.9· 3.5kSeafood · Georgetown7. Georgetown Seafood
Small owner-operated seafood spot in Georgetown known for lobster rolls, crab cakes and hush puppies.
4.9· 2.7kRestaurant · West End8. BIBIBOP Asian Grill
Fast-casual Korean-inspired build-your-own rice bowl chain near Dupont Circle, with gluten-free options and free miso soup.
4.9· 1.5kBurrito · West End9. Dos Toros
Fast-casual taqueria near Dupont Circle serving made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas.
4.8· 11kFusion · The Wharf10. Pink Tiger on the Wharf
Asian-Southern fusion restaurant and bar at The Wharf with brunch Friday–Sunday and live music Thursday to Saturday nights.
4.8· 6.4kItalian · Virginia Square11. Carbonara
Old-school New York-style Italian restaurant in Clarendon with handmade pasta, red-sauce classics, a wine bar and live music.
4.8· 4.6kTurkish · West End12. Capital Doner
Counter-serve Turkish spot near Dupont Circle for doner wraps, plates and sandwiches, open late on weekends.
4.8· 4.5kRamen · Brandon Village13. JINYA Ramen Bar
Ramen chain outlet in Arlington's Ballston area serving tonkotsu and chicken broths simmered about 20 hours, plus small plates.
4.8· 4.4kGastropub · LeDroit Park14. Shaw's Tavern
Bloomingdale gastropub with a seasonal New American menu, exposed brick, a patio, weekend brunch and trivia nights.
4.8· 4.3kLaotian · NoMa15. Laos in Town
Laotian restaurant near H Street NE with a marble-counter bar, vegan menu and outdoor seating.
4.9· 1.0kEthiopian · Kingman Park16. Shewa Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant on Benning Road with meat and vegetarian combos, injera, lentil sambusa and honey wine; closed Sunday.
4.8· 3.8kNew American · Alexandria Historic District17. Jula's on the Potomac
Upscale modern American restaurant on the fourth floor of Canal Center in Alexandria with Potomac views and balcony seating.
4.9· 874Ethiopian · Atlas District18. Feru Ethiopian Cuisine
Ethiopian restaurant on H Street NE with a full bar, outdoor seating and daily hours from 11 AM to 11 PM.
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