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4.5
Awesome(7762)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 75 times today
Always excellent dinner at Clyde’s. Kudos to our server WILL! Excellent friendly service in an especially busy post-CAPS game environment.
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4.7
Exceptional(12736)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 187 times today
Excellent service, amazing cocktails, great food!
A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(14131)
$$$$
• American • Georgetown
Booked 117 times today
Loved it! Had sushi, tuna ceviche, mussels, crispy tuna bites, kale salad! All was great!
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4.8
Exceptional(771)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • Logan Circle
Booked 76 times today
Excellent food, great service and lovely ambiance.
A photo of Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1235)
$$$$
• American • Logan Circle
Booked 62 times today
The food and atmosphere was incredible! Will be returning.
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4.6
Exceptional(20654)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 226 times today
Absolutely my favorite restaurant for superb food, outstanding cocktails and exceptional service. Love, Love, Love Zaytinya.
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4.7
Exceptional(4613)
$$$$
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 66 times today
We ordered the Taste of South served family style at the recommendation of the waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The spread included three courses with perfect portions of each component, served with appropriate time in between to savor each dish. It was a wonderful sampling that included some items we would not have tried otherwise.
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4.7
Exceptional(1404)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 34 times today
Food was very innovative and excellent. The staff was very friendly and offered a great wine recommendation.
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4.6
Exceptional(2843)
$$$$
• Japanese • Washington
Booked 64 times today
Got a seat at the sushi bar , fun to watch the chefs , the 5/6 course meal was so good best sushi I ever had thank you
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4.6
Exceptional(1745)
$$$$
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 25 times today
Such an excellent choice for date night dinner. The waiter brought a tasting of two wines so I could decide. She answered all of our meal requests questions. We were able to modify/sub items in the meal with no charge and everything down to the dessert was excellent. 10/10 experience.

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  • BobGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    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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    Clyde's of Gallery Place$$$$• American• Downtown
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    4.5
  • MayraGold
    Atlanta •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had a fantastic experience at the Hamilton front bar! Roman was attentive, engaging, and genuinely made the experience that much better. Great service, great conversation, and an overall welcoming atmosphere. It’s always nice when someone goes beyond simply taking your order and makes you feel welcomed and taken care of. Roman definitely delivered. Ask for him when you visit!
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    The Hamilton$$$$• American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Brendalisse
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was great, fresh and well seasoned. Definitely order the biscuits and a house made soda!
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    Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown$$$$• American• Georgetown
    •
    4.6
  • Mike
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We ordered the Taste of South served family style at the recommendation of the waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The spread included three courses with perfect portions of each component, served with appropriate time in between to savor each dish. It was a wonderful sampling that included some items we would not have tried otherwise.
    More info
    Succotash PRIME$$$$• American• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.7
  • Joel
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Excellent food, great service and lovely ambiance.
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    Maydān$$$$• Middle Eastern• Logan Circle
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    4.8
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