Washington DC's Most Iconic Restaurants

par The OpenTable team

Mise à jour le 26 février 2020

Seasons change, trends come and go, but these restaurants have withstood the test of time—and have become integral parts of the Washington, D.C. dining scene. Here are Washington, DC’s OpenTable Classics: the places that continue to excel after 10+ years. There’s a reason they’re still around: they keep giving us a reason to come back.

Zaytinya - DC

4.7

4.7 (18650)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Méditerranée

Penn Quarter

À propos du restaurant

Chef Jose Andres is a DC legend, with restaurants of all types delighting diners around the city. Zaytinya is his Middle Eastern spot, with a myriad of dips and salads and meats and vegetables served family-style in a bright, clean, airy space. We love it as much for brunch as we do for dinner.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 11 oct. 2022

Excellent service

Oyamel

4.7

4.7 (9359)

30 $ ou moins

Mexicaine

Penn Quarter

À propos du restaurant

Oyamel is one of those restaurants that manages to be elegant, refined, and a whole lot of fun. You’re here for upscale versions of Mexican street food—think tacos, ceviches, and tons of vegetable dishes—all served in a laid-back atmosphere, with plenty of margaritas to go around.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Y est allé·e le 24 févr. 2024

Terrible service.

Central Michel Richard

4.6

4.6 (7543)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Américaine

Penn Quarter

À propos du restaurant

Since it opened 10 years ago, Central Michel Richard has been serving French-American food that is both elegant and low-key, winning accolades from all over the country. We particularly love the steak au poivre, rotisserie chicken, and French onion soup.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 13 oct. 2022

Excellent! Capers!

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4.7

4.7 (10574)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Espagnole

Penn Quarter

À propos du restaurant

Chef Jose Andres is an integral part of the Washington, DC food scene, and with Jaleo—a modern tapas bar in the Penn Quarter—it’s easy to see why. Couple the top-notch food with impeccable (and unpretentious) service and you’ve got one of the most fun spots to dine in the city. Chef Jose Andres is an integral part of the Washington, DC food scene, and with Jaleo—a modern tapas bar in the Penn Quarter—it’s easy to see why. Couple the top-notch food with impeccable (and unpretentious) service and you’ve got one of the most fun spots to dine in the city.

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Diner

Y est allé·e le 24 août 2023

Fun hangout place. Convenient locale. Adventurous eats

Bombay Club

4.8

4.8 (5184)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Indienne

Centre-ville

À propos du restaurant

It’s hard to believe that Bombay Club has been around for thirty years; the food at this posh Indian restaurant still feels exciting and new. Don’t miss dishes like the green-chili chicken, Goan crab masala, and duck kebabs—and even meat-eaters should check out the vegetarian section, with exemplary versions of paneer makhni, gobi matar, and kale-spinach kofta.

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Terri

Y est allé·e le 23 nov. 2022

One of my favorite DC restaurants!

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4.8

4.8 (4436)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Italienne

Centre-ville

À propos du restaurant

Tosca Ristorante is where the power-lunch-and-dinner types come for delicious Italian food, served in a handsome, stately room. The pastas, in particular, are excellent, as well as the appetizers; don’t miss the spaghetti with clams, pappardelle with wild boar ragu, and the crisp-fried squash blossoms.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 4 nov. 2023

Great restaurant, great place, excellent food, pasta, dessert, beverages.

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

4.8 (28822)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Américaine

Centre-ville

À propos du restaurant

There are few restaurants in DC as entrenched in the political scene as Old Ebbitt Grill, where politicos of all stripes come to hang out and unwind. You’ll find a menu of American classics such as oysters Rockefeller, New England clam chowder, and bacon-horseradish-glazed meatloaf, and if you’re caught at the office, not to worry—much of the menu is available late into the night.

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annek

Y est allé·e le 9 févr. 2024

Amazing ambience, food & service! A unique gem!!!

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Plat populaire

Oysters Royale

Plat populaire

Georges Bank Scallops

Plat populaire

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

BlackSalt

4.7

4.7 (6626)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Fruits de mer

Nord-ouest des Palisades

À propos du restaurant

For a night of gorging on some of the freshest seafood in the city, head to BlackSalt, a DC institution in the Palisades neighborhood. We particularly love the clam chowder, crab cakes, and low country seafood stew—and if you’re feeling fancy, go for the caviar service.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 13 mai 2022

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