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A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC restaurant

1. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10233)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 186 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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2. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.3

Awesome(346)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

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3. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(1152)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

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4. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1628)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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5. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

4.6

Exceptional(1997)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 47 times today

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's Washington, D.C. creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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6. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.3

Awesome(1618)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 152 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

7. Jônt

4.9

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 8 times today

At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.

8. Rania DC

4.7

Exceptional(572)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Penn Quarter

Booked 16 times today

We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.Policies:-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

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9. Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

Exceptional(4465)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 85 times today

Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

10. Tortino

4.7

Exceptional(1910)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Executive Chef and owner Noé Canales welcomes you to experience his vision of contemporary Italian cuisine in his lovely new neighborhood restaurant designed to transport you to a trattoria in Tuscany.

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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing! Truly phenomenal dining experience. It was my wife and I second marriage anniversary and they took care of us. Waiting staff has a great knowledge of the menu, the source of the food, and how it’s prepared. I can’t describe it as anything else other than Phenomenal! They included a complimentary Alaskan layer cake for our anniversary. Amazing establishment rare qualities of food as well. 100/10!
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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.Price: Expensive• Seafood• Mount Vernon Square
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4.6
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Eric
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Awesome food, great service ( Meaghan)!!!!! Everything from cocktails to desserts was top notch! Would highly recommend!
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Tom
Southwest Florida •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Iconic restaurant across with great food and superb service.
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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KimC
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
The food was incredible. Drinks equally good. Sat at the bar as I was alone, just as happy hour was wrapping up, so it was incredibly noisy. But main restaurant would have been much quieter. Totally worth it and will dream of this bone-in rib eye for days to come.
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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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Catherine
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Wonderful afternoon tea! Great food and service and lovely atmosphere.
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The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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4.3

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