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Best Restaurants in Washington

8 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.

  1. Founding Farmers DC#1

    Founding Farmers DC

    4.5(22,813 reviews)

    Farm-to-table American in a buzzing downtown space packed with brunch-goers

  2. Unconventional Diner#2

    Unconventional Diner

    4.7(7,867 reviews)

    All-day American comfort with creative twists that draw crowds morning to night

  3. 🍽️
    #3

    The Hamilton

    4.5(10,050 reviews)

    Sprawling American brasserie beneath downtown, locals trust it for solid classics

  4. Zaytinya#4

    Zaytinya

    4.5(9,879 reviews)

    José Andrés' Mediterranean mezze haven where small plates spark big conversations

  5. 🍽️
    #5

    L'Enfant Plaza

    4.2(9,888 reviews)

    Busy Downtown hub serving American classics to office crowds and tourists alike

  6. SUCCOTASH#6

    SUCCOTASH

    4.5(4,573 reviews)

    Southern soul food meets Mid-Atlantic seafood in a buzzing Penn Quarter hotspot

  7. The Smith#7

    The Smith

    4.3(4,107 reviews)

    American brasserie with bustling energy and crowd-pleasing classics done right

  8. L'Ardente#8

    L'Ardente

    4.5(2,201 reviews)

    Italian pasta and wood-fired pizza in a lively Mount Vernon Square setting

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