Best Global Restaurants in Heights / Washington

So my husband and I decided to celebrate his birthday in style, and WOW did we hit the jackpot with this place! From the moment we pulled up, we knew we were in for a treat. We valet parked for just $15—because who doesn’t love convenience?!—then we strutted in like VIPs. Since we went on a weekday, it wasn’t too crazy, but we were still greeted with champagne and smiles that could light up the whole room. We had a 7:30 p.m. reservation, but only had to wait about 7 minutes to be seated. No biggie—hello selfie time and soaking in the vibe! When we finally sat down, the table was set up perfectly—intimate, cozy, and just right for a birthday dinner. And what’s this? Complimentary glasses of wine and a birthday card for my hubby? Love that personal touch! The manager swooped in like a birthday fairy, gave us her warmest well wishes, and made sure we knew she was ready to cater to our every whim. Not even 5 minutes later, our bubbly waitress came by with water, menu tips, and a vibe so positive I thought she might actually be the happiest person on earth. Her recommendations? On. Point. We ordered everything she suggested, and let me tell you, everything was worth it. Then, as if by magic, our main waiter appeared—also sweet, upbeat, and looking sharp—and took our orders for appetizers and entrees. We started with the cauliflower, hibachi wings, and lettuce wraps. Babe, you ever had food so good you want to lick your fingers but you're too busy side-eyeing the people around you to make sure they’re not judging? Yeah. That happened. For entrees, I went for the steak and crab cake (flavor explosion, by the way), and my husband got the chicken parmesan. The chicken parm? He was in heaven. The tomato sauce was a little strong for me, but honestly? Still tasty! We skipped dessert—because, well, we could barely move after all that deliciousness—but next time, that butter cake is mine! Long story short: Joey Uptown? You did NOT disappoint. A perfect 10 from us, and we’ll

The mushroom skewer is a surprise. Not like you think. Very tasty, spicy, grilled and meat like. Beef tartare not what you think. Light, pomegranate mixed in, delicious. And the cauliflower couscous is so good, enough to share. Picky vegetarians love it.

We enjoyed the food and wine at Okto so much. We had a bread dish with olives, pastachio butter, and red peppers to start with. Then we had a Greek salad, then grilled octopus, then lamb chops, and a wonderful cheesecake for dessert. All of the food was delicious, and the waitstaff were all very knowledgable, and very helpful in helping us pick which didhes to order. The restaurant is also beautiful inside.

Great food and service. Went for brunch and enjoyed the chicken and waffles and the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. 10/10

Everthing was great! The ambience, the food, our waitress-everything.