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Old Ebbitt Grill
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$$$$•Italian•4.8(18,583)Georgetown - 3
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
$$$$•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,468)Penn Quarter - 2
Centrolina
$$$$•Italian•4.7(2,491)Penn Quarter - 3
Bresca
$$$$•Contemporary French / American•4.7(1,403)U Street Corridor - 4
Succotash PRIME
$$$$•American•4.7(4,610)Penn Quarter - 5
The Pembroke
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.6(2,356)Dupont Circle
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Guapo's
$$$$•Mexican•4.7(235)Located just steps from the Tenleytown–AU Metro Station, Guapo’s Tenleytown is a neighborhood favorite for vibrant Latin-inspired cuisine, refreshing margaritas, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together. Whether you’re meeting friends for dinner or grabbing a casual lunch, Guapo’s delivers flavor and energy in every visit.
From sizzling fajitas to freshly made guacamole and crowd-pleasing classics, our menu blends tradition with comfort. Planning a birthday, graduation, corporate event, or any celebration? Our private venue holds up to 150 guests and is perfect for gatherings of all sizes.
At Guapo’s Tenleytown, every meal feels like a celebration.
📞 For private events, call (202) 899-0350 or email groupdining@guaposrestaurant.com.Al Dente
$$$$•Italian•4.2(1,318)Guests can enjoy fresh house-made pasta, fresh fish and meat offerings along with Italian desserts. Al Dente also showcases Neapolitan pizza from the restaurant’s centerpiece oven.
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- TTylerGoldIdaho •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBest tortillas around!! Fajitas were fabulous and service was phenomenal! Thank you!More infoGuapo's$$$$• Mexican• Tenleytown•4.7
- LLaureenUpstate New York •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFollow the server recommendations- everything was delicious!More infoZaytinya - DC$$$$• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.6
- YYingWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful food and excellent service, as always!More infoFilomena Ristorante$$$$• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- MMaximillianGoldWashington, D.C. Area •41 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoHistoric ambiance, food, and service were all amazing!More infoOld Ebbitt Grill$$$$• American• Downtown•4.7
- JJasonWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined on 29 Oct 2026We had our 15th wedding anniversary dinner there. This is also the place where we got engaged. We were welcomed warmly by the hosts. Our table was decorated and included a kind note from the Cap Grille team. We also got a personal welcome from the manger on duty. Brendha, our server was excellent. Danny checked on us throughout the night even though he wasn’t our server. Our experience ended with complementary dessert and bubbly. A+ evening!! Thank you!!More infoThe Capital Grille - Chevy Chase$$$$• Steakhouse• Chevy Chase•4.8
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Dining in this D.C. area neighborhood is as diverse as the metro area itself. From quick-service Portuguese chicken restaurants to exclusive rooftop lounges, Tenleytown has something for everyone. When visiting the area, the locals will recommend the half smoke. It's a smoked sausage traditionally made from half beef and half pork. The area has one of the highest concentrations of Ethiopian expats in the country. That means another must try is the authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Traditional Ethiopian food is served family style atop a sour pancake called injera that is used to wrap the food like a tortilla. If you prefer other food styles, there is a variety of American, Asian, European and Latin American venues that range from casual and family-friendly to high-end and romantic.
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