Best Fine Dining in Washington DC

"Chef Fabio Trabocchi now has two seafood-focused places to choose from. While Wharf newcomer Del Mar offers shellfish-studded, Spanish paella along the southwest waterfront, Fiola Mare has been serving a stylish crowd at another waterfront (this one in Georgetown) since 2014. Both are splurge spots: here, consider a variety of crudo dishes, seafood brodetto, or the simply grilled seafood selection."

"The stylish younger sister of the famed Fiola restaurant, Fiola Mare fronts the lively Georgetown waterfront and features sophisticated Italian cuisine. The menu focuses on fresh seafood dishes, which are complemented by an extensive wine list. Interiors are elegant and..."

"High-end service and seafood await at Fiola Mare, delivering beautiful waterfront views and a luxe, modern interior. The sophisticated menu is a great fine-dining option around Georgetown, and reservations are recommended."

"Fiola serves up rustic Italian food and original cocktails in a sophisticated modern space. Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema gave Fiola a rare three-star review before complimenting individual dishes like the lobster ravioli. Sietsema reported being so overwhelmed with flavor that he felt like waving his napkin in surrender."

"It’s taken some time, but renowned Chef Fabio Trabocchi has finally perfected his take on modern Italian cuisine with this Penn Quarter eatery. The rustic but elegant atmosphere serves as the perfect backdrop for the contemporary Italian fare such as..."

"Washington foodies wept when Fabio Trabocchi took his Italian talents to the beloved Fiamma in New York City, but he soon returned to the District...Read More"

"Lacquered interiors and comfy corners characterise this Downtown boutique hotel, named for a founding father of the USA – and its Petite Spa continues the theme. With cream-coloured, plump-cushioned treatment rooms and treatments using botanicals from founding father Thomas Jefferson’s own gardens, at Monticello in Virginia, no expense is spared. Touchscreen cardio bikes, treadmills and free weights are all raring to go in the mirrored fitness room."

"$$$ | Gold List 2018 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life. If so, he would be very happy at The Jefferson, four blocks north of his old White House digs."

"This independently owned boutique hotel showcases a more intimate experience, including the chance to meet with the in-house historian for a personalized guidebook to the city."

"Head downtown to enjoy refined Indian cuisine on Bombay Club’s umbrella-filled patio overlooking Lafayette Park. The large menu spans the country’s various regions, offering standards such as tandoori chicken and lamb kebabs alongside specialties like the club thali, which includes fish curry, chicken makhni, kashmiri lamb, palak, and dal. Don’t miss the off-menu favorite, tandoori salmon."

"The Bombay Club serves a delicious variety of traditional Parsi, Goan, Moghlai and Indian Coastal cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner during the week, the restaurant serves Sunday brunch from 11:30 to 14:30. Enjoy piano music while dining on a selection of main course dishes which vary each week, but include red meat, fish, chicken, vegetables and a lentil dish."

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"1789 is located in a renovated Federal house and provides some of the most delicious American cuisine in the capital. The menu changes with the flavors of the season, but no matter what time of year you visit, you will leave satisfied. 1789: Short Ribs by Urban Bohemian is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0"

"If you enjoy hearty comfort food dishes with an updated twist, 1789 Restaurant is the ideal location for your date night. Start your meal with a refreshing appetizer like Asian pear salad. The rabbit sausage with polenta topped with fresh herbs is one of the top items on the menu."

"Ballston’s original wine bar serves up a European-influenced dinner menu here with dishes such as French onion soup and braised lamb shank. Wine flights are available alongside bottles. Ample outdoor seating outfitted with heat lamps lines the outside of the restaurant."

"We had tapas and their tapas menu was a bit limited compared to other places I've been, HOWEVER the quality of the food was really impressive.” See all Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro reviews"

"5000 Seminary Rd Across from Mark Center and Mark Center Transportation Station, Alexandria, VA 22311-1946Sushi, Japanese, American, Steakhouse, SeafoodBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available+1 703-379-2346http://www.finnandporteralexandria.com/"

"The cooking might be composed of strapping plates of Russian and Uzbek fare, but to get the most out of a meal at this dandelion-yellow dining room, it helps to approach it as you would dim sum: Focus on the myriad dumplings and pastries that make up the front end of the menu. There are sesame-sprinkled, flaky pirozhki filled with silky potato purée and mushrooms; caviar-topped tarts filled with cream cheese; and samsa, thin turnovers filled with ground lamb. It’s easy to stuff yourself silly on just those, but it’d be a shame to ignore the Uzbek specialty plov, a heaping platter of gently spiced rice with hunks of lamb, or the old-school dessert tray—you’ll want to head straight for the cloud-like honey-nut cake."

"Russian and Uzbek dishes appear alongside each other at this neighborhood restaurant, which serves sharp vinaigrette salads, plump manti dumplings, and savory pastries such as samsa and pirozhki. The Uzbek section of the menu tends to edge out the Russian fare (including the country’s national dish, rice-based plov), but there are still solid examples of the latter including beef stroganoff and chicken Kiev. The restaurant infuses its own vodka, but a simple Moscow mule is a pleasure during a sunny day on the patio."

"This was the first art museum to open in Washington, D.C. It has a permanent collection of some of the finest works of art from the 20th century from famous artists like Claude Monet, John Sing Sargent and Mary Cassatt. The Corcoran Gallery of Art is only one block away from the White House so you can see both in one morning or afternoon, and it only requires a short walk on your part."

"500 17th St. NW Washington, DC. The historic building was established as a private art gallery to house the extensive collection of Washington banker and philanthropist, William Wilson Corcoran (partner of the bank Corcoran & Riggs)."

"The National Museum of African Art, located on the National Mall, is a Smithsonian Institution. The Museum currently has 11,861 objects from both Sub-Saharan and Arab North Africa in its collection, of which 10,746 are traditional and 1,115 contemporary. Its objects range from 15th-century sculptures and masks to multi-media contemporary art, and the photographs from photojournalists Eliot Elisofon and Constance Stuart Larrabee."

"Touted as one of the most important research facilities for African art in America, at this museum, you can expect to find over 9,000 pieces of ancient African art. There are exhibits dedicated to Egyptian carvings, sacred objects, and musical instruments. The National Museum of African Art reopened in July 2021, following renovations."

"The National Museum of African Art houses an extensive collection of traditional and contemporary African art. The collection includes over 300,000 photographs and 50,000 volumes of library. It is considered as the main venue for African art on an international platform."