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1. Nage Restaurant
- A delightful surprise, this Dupont-area restaurant merges American cuisine with inventive and fun influences.
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- American
- Seafood
- Cajun & Creole
- Fusion
- Moderately Priced
- Nile Expert Tip: Nage's burger is considered by many to be the best in the city.
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2. The Source
- Lounge or dining room?
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- Asian
- Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
- Fusion
- Moderately Priced
- Downtown
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3. Oya Restaurant & Lounge
- OYA continues its popular three course prix fixe menu through December. The three course dinner prix...
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- Fusion
- Affordable
- Downtown
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4. Zengo
- A melding of flavors and cultures
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- Mediterranean
- Latin American
- Middle Eastern
- Fusion
- Moderately Priced
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5. Cafe Berlin
- Easy-going favorite
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- American
- German
- European
- Fusion
- Affordable
- Capitol Hill
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6. Cities Restaurant & Lounge
- Cities atmosphere is warm, contemporary, modern and comfortable. The restaurant features a 50" (fifty)...
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- Fusion
- Affordable
- Downtown
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7. Dirty Martini DC
- Dirty Martini, located in the Golden Triangle, is a sophisticated restaurant, bar, and lounge that offers...
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- Fusion
- Affordable
- Dupont Circle
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8. Social - Washington DC
- Reminiscent of a comfortable District residence with dark-espresso leather couches and high-back dining...
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- Fusion
- Affordable
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9. Felix Restaurant & Bar
- Eclectic and entertaining
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- American
- Fusion
- Expensive
- Adams Morgan
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10. Buddha Bar
- Sushi and Asian-fusion fare in this DC branch of the famous restaurant chain.
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- Asian
- Vietnamese
- Vegetarian
- Fusion
- Expensive
- Downtown
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There are many places - plus top-name chefs and favorite dishes - making the Washington restaurant scene better than ever. Try Sushi Taro, which offers "kaiseki," a traditional Japanese dining experience in which diners let the chef entertain them with a series of surprises. We also like Corduroy. In March 2008, Corduroy, with chef Tom Power steady at the helm, moved from its perch inside the Four Points Sheraton Hotel to its own place in the up-and-coming convention center neighborhood.
It's almost impossible to find a bad meal in downtown, as some of the world's most renowned chefs occupy unique corners and bring fresh flavors to the scene. Some of the newest stars of the downtown scene include CityZen, which features the inventive cuisine of Chef Eric Ziebold, and Rasika, which offers five-star Indian fare. Zaytinya, a Mediterranean concept restaurant from Chef Jose Andres, is perfect for a palate craving meals inspired by Turkey, Greece, Spain, and Italy.
Our list below includes but a few of Washington's outstanding restaurants. Dig in to our restaurant listings for even more tasty ideas for dining out in the District.
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