Café Tulúm
Northwest Washington • $$
Step into a tropical oasis where Mexican small plates meet Japanese finesse. Think roasted octopus, scallop ceviche with lotus root, and mezcal cocktails crafted with natural fruits.
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Altair DC
Northwest Washington
Four ancient elements run the show at Altair, where cocktails are sorted by earth, air, fire, and water. Dine beneath an olive tree and a glass ceiling built for stargazing.
Rye Bunny
Lanier Heights
Rye Bunny feels like dinner at a friend's house, if your friend happened to be a Michelin-recognized chef. Husband-and-wife team Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler serve comfort food with real finesse: fiery Fried Chicken, Anchovy Toast, and an Angel Food Chocolate Cake that'll convert chocolate skeptics. You order at the counter, then settle in for polished, personal service that folds your napkin when you step away.
Albi
Navy Yard • $$$$
At Albi, a live-fire hearth anchors the open kitchen, turning peak-season Mid-Atlantic ingredients into modern Palestinian plates. Chef Michael Rafidi's Levantine-rooted cooking has earned Michelin stars and a devoted following.
Elcielo Restaurant Washington D.C.
Northeast Washington • $$$$
Elcielo Bistró brings Colombian flair to Union Market with a Michelin-recognized à la carte menu. Come for the chimichurri bison rib-eye, stay for the wagyu tartare that regulars swear changed their lives.
River Club DC
Northwest Washington • $$$
A stunner on the Georgetown waterfront, River Club pairs a see-and-be-seen dining room with a Levantine-leaning menu: crispy-skinned Branzino, Lamb Belly Skewers, and cocktails as creative as the crowd.
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Sun, Oct 18 · 5:30 PM
All That Jazz
Philippe Chow DC · Southwest Waterfront
Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 5:30 PM
Launch of the CUT Caviar Menu
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck · Northwest Washington
$$$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
River Club Brunch
River Club DC · Northwest Washington
$$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Jazz & Martini Night
Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro · Northwest Washington
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Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Whiskey & History Dinner Series
Hard Rock Cafe · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
The Art of Pairing: An Evening with LALO Tequila
Degrees Bistro · Northwest Washington
Blue Rock
Washington
The Inn at Little Washington
Washington
Osteria Mozza DC
Northwest Washington
Fiola Mare
Northwest Washington
$$$$
The Plaza
Northwest Washington
BOURBON STEAK
Northwest Washington
$$$$
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Northwest Washington
Philippe Chow DC
Southwest Waterfront
$$$$
Chez Billy Sud
Northwest Washington
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Fireclay Patio at Hotel Washington
Northwest Washington
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Uchi DC
Northwest Washington
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Love, Makoto
Northwest Washington
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The Dabney
Northwest Washington
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Moonraker
Southwest Waterfront
$$$
Opaline Bar and Brasserie
Opaline Bar and Brasserie · Northwest Washington
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National Union Building
Northwest Washington
Karma Modern Indian | Karizma Modern Indian
Northwest Washington
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Le Diplomate
Northwest Washington
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Balos Estiatorio
Northwest Washington
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Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Northwest Washington
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Apéro
Northwest Washington
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L'Ardente
Northwest Washington
$$$
Café Riggs
Northwest Washington
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Eunoia
Northeast Washington
Jojo Restaurant and Bar
Northwest Washington
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Rose's Luxury
Capitol Hill
$$$
Minetta Tavern DC
Northeast Washington
$$$
Bronze
H Street Corridor
Ox & Olive Steakhouse
Northwest Washington
$$$$
Taberna del Alabardero
Northwest Washington
$$$
Officina
Southwest Waterfront
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Willowsong
Southwest Waterfront
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The Oak Room
Northwest Washington
$$$$
Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro
Northwest Washington
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Fiola
Northwest Washington
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Cafe Milano
Northwest Washington
$$$
CUT by Wolfgang Puck - DC
Northwest Washington
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Michele’s
Northwest Washington
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Quadrant Bar & Lounge
Northwest Washington
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Maydan
Northwest Washington
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Oyster Oyster
Northwest Washington
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Tabard Inn Restaurant
Northwest Washington
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Blues Alley Club
Northwest Washington
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Canopy Central Cafe And Bar
Southwest Waterfront
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Del Mar
Southwest Waterfront
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The Palm - Washington, D.C.
Northwest Washington
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The Occidental
Northwest Washington
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Brasero Atlantico Georgetown
Northwest Washington
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