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Bistro 29

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

Unassuming neighborhood cafe serving Mediterranean dishes like kebabs in a wood-accented room.

15.6
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#3527
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Lebanese Taverna

Washington, District of Columbia

Lebanese restaurant

Local chain serving a menu of traditional Lebanese dishes & wine in a contemporary setting.

15.6
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#3528
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Life Cafe

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

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15.6
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#3529
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Legal Sea Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

Seafood restaurant

Specializing in upmarket seafood, this contemporary chain also serves steaks & cocktails.

15.6
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#3530
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matchbox

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

High-energy New American kitchen with wood-fired pies & bistro fare served in industrial-chic digs.

15.5
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#3531
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Grill Kabob

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

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15.5
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#3532
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Trio Bistro

Washington, District of Columbia

Bistro

Long-running neighborhood eatery with sizable menu of diner-style fare served from morning to night.

15.5
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#3533
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Leo's Eatery

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

Basic counter-service establishment offering sandwiches, pizza, buffalo wings & fried fish.

15.5
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#3534
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Asefu's Palace - Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

Ethiopian restaurant

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15.5
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#3535
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Via Ghibellina

Washington, District of Columbia

Italian restaurant

Earthy Tuscan fare, cocktails & wine in vast rustic-industrial space with marble bar & open kitchen.

15.4
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#3536
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Good Stuff Eatery

Washington, District of Columbia

Hamburger restaurant

Handcrafted burgers, fries & shakes dished up in trendy industrial surroundings.

15.4
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#3537
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Mari Vanna DC

Washington, District of Columbia

Eastern European restaurant

Classic Russian plates & infused vodkas served in a quaint interior with a country house feel.

15.3
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#3538
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Sakedokoro Makoto

Washington, District of Columbia

Japanese restaurant

Upscale, authentic-style Japanese kitchen offering multicourse menus in chic, minimalist surrounds.

15.3
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#3539
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Joselito Casa de Comidas

Washington, District of Columbia

Spanish restaurant

Tapas, mains & family-style Spanish dishes served in cozy bistro decorated with old family photos.

15.3
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#3540
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

The Pig

Washington, District of Columbia

American restaurant

Barn wood on the walls matches the hearty barnyard cuisine at this pork-centric New American eatery.

15.3
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#3541
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas.

Washington, District of Columbia

Mediterranean restaurant

Casual fast-food Mediterranean chain eatery serving build-your-own salads, bowls & pita sandwiches.

15.3
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#3542
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BGR Burgers Grilled Right

Washington, District of Columbia

Hamburger restaurant

Member of a hip chain serving gourmet flame-grilled burgers with creative toppings, plus shakes.

15.3
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#3543
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Aloha Poke

Washington, District of Columbia

Poke bar

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15.3
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#3544
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Smokey's

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

Bare-bones counter known for its chicken wings, plus simple subs & breakfast choices.

15.3
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#3545
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Huacatay Restaurant

Washington, District of Columbia

Peruvian restaurant

Peruvian spices are used in the roast chicken dishes on the menu of this relaxed cafe.

15.3
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#3546
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

Creole restaurant

Creole cooking for breakfast-dinner in a room with checkered tablecloths & Mardi Gras accents.

15.3
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#3547
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Nooshi

Washington, District of Columbia

Asian fusion restaurant

Contemporary outfit fixing up Asian specialties like sushi, noodles & spring rolls, plus cocktails.

15.3
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#3548
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Casa Oaxaca

Washington, District of Columbia

Mexican restaurant

Festive Mexican outpost serving margaritas & more amid colorful, brightly decorated townhouse walls.

15.2
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#3549
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken

Washington, District of Columbia

American restaurant

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15.2
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#3550
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Five Guys

Washington, District of Columbia

Fast food restaurant

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

15.2
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