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The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesA Day and Night in Shaw, Washington's Black Broadway

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French & European in Washington

379 Washington restaurants you can book on OpenTable. Pick a cuisine.

  1. French · Bistro$$$La Piquette 4.9 · 3,508 diner reviews3714 Macomb St NW, 20016Book a table →
  2. French · European$$$Bistro Cacao 4.9 · 3,308 diner reviews316 Massachusetts Ave NE, 20002Book a table →
  3. French · Contemporary French$$$La Chaumiere 4.8 · 5,214 diner reviews2813 M Street, N.W., 20007Book a table →
  4. French · Belgian$$$Et Voila 4.8 · 4,418 diner reviews5120 MacArthur Blvd NW, 20016Book a table →
  5. French · Bistro$$$$Chez Billy Sud 4.8 · 3,387 diner reviews1039 31st St NW, 20007Book a table →
  6. French · Bistro$$$Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar 4.8 · 2,776 diner reviews1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007Book a table →
  7. Contemporary French · Mediterranean$$$Matisse 4.8 · 1,861 diner reviews4934 Wisconsin Avenue, 20016Book a table →
  8. Contemporary French / American · Contemporary American$$$Bresca 4.7 · 1,389 diner reviews1906 14th St NW, 20009Book a table →
  9. Contemporary European · Belgian$$$The Henri 4.7 · 347 diner reviews1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 20004-1701Book a table →
  10. French$$Bistro Du Jour, Capitol Hill 4.7 · 334 diner reviews20 Massachusetts Ave NW, 20001Book a table →
  11. Contemporary French / American$$$Cafe Riggs 4.7 · 217 diner reviews900 F St NW, 20004Book a table →
  12. French · Contemporary French / American$$$Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar 4.7 · 128 diner reviews1315 14th St NW, 20005-3610Book a table →

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Markets

  1. MarketsA Weekend Alone in Washington Beyond the MonumentsWashington markets and communal tables for solo travel.
  2. MarketsWashington DC Farmers Markets Worth Getting Up ForDetailed farmers markets guide with eating focus

Tables

  1. TablesA Day and Night in Shaw, Washington's Black BroadwayRich food and music scene with Michelin and soul food
  2. TablesHow to Eat Washington DC from Georgetown to the WharfFirst-timer's eating route with specific venues
  3. TablesPacing a First Washington DC Trip Around Museums and MealsWashington DC museums paired with restaurant suggestions
  4. TablesA Fall Weekend in Washington From the Mall to ShenandoahWhere to eat after monument walks in DC.
  5. TablesWashington DC by Metro, Bike and Water TaxiEating options included in DC car-free travel guide.
  6. TablesPlanning a Washington Weekend Around DC Fashion WeekDinners around DC Fashion Week runway events.
  7. TablesWashington Beyond the MonumentsCovers Ethiopian food and local dining culture

Bars

  1. BarsThe Capital Drinks Better Now: Washington DC's Cocktail Revival After DarkWashington DC cocktail revival with bar recommendations.
  2. BarsLate Plates and Loud Rooms in Columbia Heights, Washington DCEvening food and drink in Washington DC neighborhood

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