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#51
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Rose's Luxury

Washington, District of Columbia

American restaurant

Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.

84.9
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#52
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Poke Papa

Washington, District of Columbia

Hawaiian restaurant

Hawaiian-inspired raw fish & rice bowls, with sauce & topping options, in industrial-mod storefront.

84.7
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#53
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Federalist Pig

Washington, District of Columbia

Barbecue restaurant

Pitmaster Rob Sonderman serves wood-smoked BBQ in sandwiches & platters at his laid-back shack.

84.7
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#54
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Filomena Ristorante

Washington, District of Columbia

Italian restaurant

Pasta made in-house plus hearty Italian classics in an upscale restaurant with over-the-top decor.

84.6
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#55
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Protest Pizza + Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

Pizza restaurant

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84.6
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#56
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Duke's Grocery

Washington, District of Columbia

Modern British restaurant

Hip, East London-inspired hangout offering farm-fresh cuisine, British beer & craft cocktails.

84.6
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#57
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Fiola

Washington, District of Columbia

Italian restaurant

High-end restaurant serving rustic Italian food & creative cocktails in a modern, upscale space.

84.6
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#58
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The Monocle Restaurant

Washington, District of Columbia

American restaurant

For more than 50 years this classic American eatery has served steaks & wine to the Capitol crowd.

84.5
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#59
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

La Bonne Vache

Washington, District of Columbia

French restaurant

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84.5
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#60
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Yardbird Table & Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

Southern restaurant (US)

Relaxed chain outlet offering farm-fresh Southern dishes, a weekend brunch menu & a take-out option.

84.5
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#61
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Matchbox

Washington, District of Columbia

New American restaurant

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

84.5
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#62
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Earl's Sandwiches

Washington, District of Columbia

Sandwich shop

Creative sandwich shop featuring meats slow-roasted in house, with some veggie offerings too.

84.5
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#63
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Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company

Washington, District of Columbia

Barbecue restaurant

Small, no-frills joint serving wood-only barbecue & American comfort-food sides, plus beer & wine.

84.5
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#64
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Carmine's - Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia

Italian restaurant

Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals.

84.4
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#65
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The Flying Mexican

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

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84.4
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#66
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Eatopia Eatery

Washington, District of Columbia

Ethiopian restaurant

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84.4
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#67
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Matchbox

Washington, District of Columbia

New American restaurant

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

84.4
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#68
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Barcelona Wine Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

Spanish restaurant

Spanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with courtyard & outdoor fireplace.

84.3
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#69
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Mazi DC - New American Cuisine

Washington, District of Columbia

New American restaurant

Warm, stylish eatery offering New American dishes with a Mediterranean touch, plus wines and cocktails.

84.3
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#70
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Silver Social

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant

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84.3
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#71
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Lyon Hall

Washington, District of Columbia

French restaurant

Trendy French-German brasserie offering a meat-heavy menu & a unique beer selection.

84.3
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#72
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Ledo Pizza Wheaton, MD

Washington, District of Columbia

Pizza restaurant

Local favorite since 1955 for pies with a unique flaky, rectangular crust & Italian standards.

84.3
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#73
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Barrel & Crow

Washington, District of Columbia

American restaurant

Rustic-modern eatery with Mid-Atlantic dishes made with local bounty, plus wine & craft beers.

84.3
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#74
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Tiki Garden Thai Street Food DC

Washington, District of Columbia

Thai restaurant

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84.3
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#75
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Maydan

Washington, District of Columbia

Middle Eastern restaurant

Rose Previte's trendsetting eatery showcases Caucasian, North African, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

84.1
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