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- CCathyWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat experience for our first time here. Food and service were outstanding. We will come back!More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- EEleanorWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGood food, wonderful ambiance! Good for lunch or dinnerMore infoBombay ClubPrice: Expensive• Indian• Downtown•4.9
- TTy'kiraTampa / Central Florida West •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoI loved the experience the food was good as hell. The vibes wasssss all there it was a great place to go to bring my birthday I’ll definitely will be coming it was a 10/10.More infoThe Park at 14thPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- MMoniqueRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI dined here with a friend and, being from the Low country, was excited about the menu. The Sunday brunch was awesome. There was a variety of selections and the food did not disappoint. I’m looking forward to coming for dinner the next time I’m in town.More infoGeorgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Low Country)• Downtown•4.4
- TTimothyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoAmazing food, outstanding drinks, great music, friendly and attentive staff…the entire experience was the perfect vibe…K+K is a new addition to my favorites listMore infoKitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown•4.2
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The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown is The Delegate
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown are Equinox - DC, Elizabeth's and MXDC
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown are Old Ebbitt Grill, Bombay Club and Equinox - DC
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown are The Delegate, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Washington DC (K Street) and Immigrant Food @ The White House
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown are The Delegate, Immigrant Food @ The White House and The AC Lounge
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