Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Island Hideaway

4.9

4.9 (623)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Solomons

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Island Hideaway. A family owned and operated restaurant offering an assortment of fresh New American Cuisine on Solomons Island! We have done our best to create a warm environment that offers a variety of tasty food.

Please note:
-All reservations are based on a 2 hour seating time
-Reservations outside are NOT guaranteed.

Top review

SherryVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great place for reasonably priced yet incredibly good food and service so we just keep going back!

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4.9

4.9 (3444)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Monocacy Crossing is located off the beaten path five miles south of Frederick. As soon as you walk through our door, you relax, you're comfortable, and at home. Our menu selections and extensive wine list will satisfy everyone in your party. So come, enjoy, be our guests!

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ANGELA

Dined on 12 Mar 2025

Always always great food , great staff and good vibe!

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Popular dish

Garlic and Herb topped Beef Medallions

Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin

Claire's at the Depot

4.8

4.8 (3678)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Warrenton

About the restaurant

In a casual yet elegant atmosphere, set in a recently remodelled century old historic train station, Claire's passion is great food and outstanding service. Offering contemporary American cuisine - local, seasonally focused - with a Southern flaire. The renovation honors the historic character of the Warrenton Train Depot, resulting in a warm, comfortable environment for casual meetings with friends, or special occasions and intimate family meals. The warm, elegant Garden Room provides seating for intimate meals, while the Tavern Room features a more casual dining experience in luxurious surroundings. A rotating selection of craft beers is available on tap, and the wine service is regularly expanded. Outdoor dining is available in season, and private events can be hosted in one of several areas in the restaurant. Awarded "Best of Warrenton" every year since 2006.

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Kim

Dined on 13 Mar 2025

Excellent! The service was great and food was delicious.

Peacock Café

4.8

4.8 (2011)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes.
Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

Top review

Anita

Dined 1 day ago

I really enjoy dining at The Peacock because of the excellent service and good food choices. The menu includes French and Italian offerings as well as vegan and pescatarian options. The vibe is fine dining with affordable prices and the management is superb.

Hillbrook Inn

4.9

4.9 (84)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Purcellville

About the restaurant

Our dining experience showcases the artistry and skill of Executive Chef Tom O'Hara. We partner with local farmers and regional purveyors who share our philosophy to create a menu that showcases our passion for food. Our extended Wine cellar holds approximately 200 varietals. An amazing beer and spirits-menu is available in our Bullskin Tavern with seasonal specialty cocktails created by our mixologist and sommelier, Sarah Rhinehart.

The dress code for dinner is business casual. Coats and ties are welcomed but not mandatory.

Open to the public as well as inn guests.

Reservations required.

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SweetPositiveAttitude555

Dined 6 days ago

We loved hillbrook inn! Always had great experiences! Today we came for our sister birthday and she loved it! Thank you!

The Ashby Inn

4.7

4.7 (1879)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Paris

About the restaurant

The Ashby Inn & Restaurant is fully committed to supporting the farmers and artisans that live and work in this region. Our menus represent the freshest, seasonal products that can be sourced locally from sustainable operations. The offerings will change daily dependent on what our local farmers and nature provide. Our pledge to you is to provide a quality dining experience founded on food and drink from sources we know and trust.

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NicoleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious, stunning and amazing service from Steven.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon & Eggs

Popular dish

Filet Mignon & Lobster

Popular dish

FILET MIGNON & EGGS

Rosemary Bistro Cafe

4.7

4.7 (536)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Friendship Heights

About the restaurant

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a restaurant based in Washington, D.C. that serves classic French-based cuisine. All our menu offerings prepared using the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience in the D.C. area, come by our restaurant today.

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JanetVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Tasty, efficient, and friendly. A great place to gather with friends

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Popular dish

French Onion Soup

The Study

4.7

4.7 (356)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Discover our Modern American menu inspired by Chef Tomas Chavarria’s Mesoamerican heritage and training. Our regionally sourced plates such as Korobuta Pork Belly and Seven Hills Farms Center Cut Steak are complimented by our library of classic cocktails. Grab your favorite sip and savor attentive service, a luxe atmosphere, and live entertainment in a boutique hotel.

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KevinSVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Inspired cooking and sophisticated ambience. Service was outstanding!

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Experience

Autobiography of The Study - Tasting Menu

The Conche

4.7

4.7 (1201)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Leesburg

About the restaurant

The Conche Is an exclusive chocolate theme boutique restaurant in Village at Leesburg, featuring an array of artisan handmade chocolate confections, desserts and chocolate infused savory cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, using the finest ingredients
We are here to deliver exceptional experience, It’s with pleasure to share with you our passion for making life’s every moment, and every occasion memorable by indulging in chocolate.
By Chef Santosh Tiptur

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Moneypenny

Dined 7 days ago

Had such a great time celebrating my friends birthday. We did the 5 course meal, paired with wine. Food and wine was amazing! Every member of staff that came to our table was pleasant and helpful. Would definitely come back. 😋

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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7

4.7 (1107)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Gorgeous, intimate jewel in Washington DC. Superb service, food was outstanding and ambience and intimacy was special!

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Experience

The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse

Experience

Easter Brunch 2025

Experience

Mother's Day Brunch 2025

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